09:26 WING LEE HOLD<00876> - Announcement The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited takes no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, makes no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaims any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this announcement. WING LEE HOLDINGS LIMITED (incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability) (Stock code: 876) CLARIFICATION ANNOUNCEMENT This announcement is made in response to an article published in the Hong Kong Daily News on 6 May 2005 regarding the possible acquisition of a substantial interest in the Company by a certain Japanese-Korean joint venture company. This announcement is made at the request of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. In response to an article published in the Hong Kong Daily News on 6 May 2005 regarding the possible acquisition of a substantial interest in the Company by a certain Japanese-Korean joint venture company, the board of directors of the Company (the "Board") makes this clarification announcement. The Board is not aware of any transaction of the nature mentioned in the press article that involves the possible acquisition of a substantial interest in the Company by certain Japanese-Korean joint venture company. The Board has also noted the recent increase in the trading volume of the shares of the Company and wishes to state that the Board is not aware of any reasons for such increase. The Board also confirms that save as disclosed in this announcement, there are no negotiations or agreements relating to intended acquisitions or realisations which are discloseable under Rule 13.23, neither is the Board aware of any matter discloseable under the general obligation imposed by Rule 13.09, which is or may be of a price-sensitive nature. Shareholders and investors of the Company are advised to exercise caution when dealing in the shares of the Company. As at the date of this announcement, the executive Directors are Mr. Chow Tak Hung (Chairman and Managing Director), Ms. Chow Woon Yin (Deputy Chairman), Ms. Wong Siu Wah and Ms. Chau Choi Fa and the independent non-executive Directors are Mr. Lau Yue Sun, Mr. Yip Tai Him and Mr. Lam Kwok Cheong. Made by the order of the Board and all the directors individually and jointly accept responsibility for the accuracy of this announcement. By order of the Board of Directors of Wing Lee Holdings Limited Chow Tak Hung Chairman Dated: 6th May, 2005