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This announcement is for information purposes only and does not constitute an invitation or offer to acquire, purchase or subscribe for securities in China Agri-Products Exchange Limited.
中 國 農 產 品 交 易 有 限 公 司
(Incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability)
(Stock Code: 0149) RIGHTS ISSUE IN THE PROPORTION OF FIVE (5) RIGHTS SHARES FOR EVERY ONE (1) EXISTING SHARE HELD ON THE RECORD DATE COMMENCEMENT OF DEALINGS IN THE SHARES ON AN EX-RIGHTS BASISReferences are made to (i) the joint announcements dated 4 October 2017 and 26 October 2017 issued by China Agri-Products Exchange Limited (the "Company") and Easy One Financial Group Limited; and (ii) the circular of the Company (the "Circular") dated 26 October 2017 in relation to, among others, the Rights Issue. Capitalised terms used in this announcement shall have the same meanings as defined in the Circular unless otherwise stated.
Pursuant to the expected timetable for the Rights Issue as set out in the Circular, the last day of dealings in the Shares on a cum-rights basis is Wednesday, 15 November 2017. The closing price per Share as quoted on the Stock Exchange on Wednesday, 15 November 2017, was HK$0.133. Dealings in the Shares on an ex-rights basis shall commence on Thursday, 16 November 2017.
Any persons contemplating buying or selling the Shares from the date of this announcement up to the date on which all the conditions of the Rights Issue are fulfilled, and any dealings in the Rights Shares in their nil-paid form between 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, 29 November 2017 and 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, 6 December 2017 (both dates inclusive), will bear the risk that the Rights Issue may not become unconditional or may not proceed. Rights Shares in their nil-paid and fully-paid forms will be traded in board lots of 5,000 Shares. Any Shareholders and potential investors contemplating dealing in the Company's 1 per cent notes due 2024 (stock code: 5755), the Shares or nil-paid Rights Shares are recommended to consult their own professional advisers.By Order of the Board
CHINA AGRI-PRODUCTS EXCHANGE LIMITED中國農產品交易有限公司
Chan Chun Hong, ThomasChairman and Chief Executive Officer
Hong Kong, 15 November 2017
As at the date of this announcement, the Board comprises Mr. Chan Chun Hong, Thomas, Mr. Leung Sui Wah, Raymond and Mr. Yau Yuk Shing, as executive Directors; and Mr. Ng Yat Cheung, Mr. Lau King Lung and Mr. Wong Hin Wing as independent non-executive Directors.