Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited take no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, make no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaim any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this announcement. * (Incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability) (Stock Code: 8001) APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The board of directors (the “Board”) of Orient Securities International Holdings Limited (the “Company”) hereby announces that with effect from 9 January 2015, Dr. Fong Ping Wah (“Dr. Fong”) has been appointed as an independent non-executive Director, a member of each of the Audit Committee, Nomination Committee and Remuneration Committee of the Company. Biographical Details of Dr. Fong Ping Wah Dr. Fong Ping Wah, aged 46, obtained the qualification in Bachelor of Laws and Postgraduate Certificate in Laws from the University of Hong Kong. He became a solicitor in Hong Kong in 1994, and obtained a doctorate in Jurisprudence at York University in 2006, and became a committee member of Political Consultative Conference Si Hi, Guangdong Province in 2011. He had admitted as partner and solicitor in a number of local law firms over the years. Dr. Fong is the principal and founder of FONGS, a solicitors’ firm. Dr. Fong has actively participated in social activities, and is assigned as legal adviser in various community organizations. Beyond the main practice in Hong Kong, Dr. Fong is also closely involved in China business especially the major cities in China. Dr. Fong has entered into a letter of appointment with the Company. Pursuant to the letter of appointment, Dr. Fong will be appointed for an initial fixed term of three year commencing on 9 January 2015 and will continue thereafter until terminated by not less than three months’ notice in writing served by either party on the other. His appointment will be subject to retirement and re-election at the forthcoming general meeting of the Company after his appointment and will also be subject to the retirement by rotation and re-election in accordance with the articles of association of the Company. Dr. Fong is entitled to an annual fee of HK$96,000 which is determined by the Board by reference to his experience, duties and responsibilities, the prevailing market conditions and the recommendation from the remuneration committee of the Company. As at the date of this announcement, Dr. Fong:(i) does not hold any other positions with the Company or other members of the Company; (ii) does not have any relationships with any Directors, senior management or substantial or controlling shareholders (as respectively defined in the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the Growth Enterprise Market (“GEM”) of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “GEM Listing Rules”)) of the Company; * For identification purpose only –1– (iii) has not held any directorship in any other public companies the securities of which are listed on any securities market in Hong Kong or overseas in the last three years; and (iv) does not have any interests in the shares of the Company within the meaning of Part XV of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Chapter 571 of the Laws of Hong Kong). Save as disclosed above, there is no other information to be disclosed pursuant to any of the requirements of Rule 17.50(2) of the GEM Listing Rules (particularly in relation to subparagraphs (h) to (v) therein) nor are there of any other matters that need to be brought to the attention of the shareholders of the Company relating to the appointment of Dr. Fong. The Company would like to take this opportunity to welcome Dr. Fong joining the Board. By order of the Board Orient Securities International Holdings Limited Lam Shu Chung Chairman and Executive Director Hong Kong, 9 January 2015 As at the date of this announcement the executive Directors are Mr. Lam Shu Chung, Ms. Fung Yuk Chun Emily, Mr. Chu Sung Hei; the non-executive Director is Mr. Lum Pak Sum, and the independent non-executive Directors are Mr. Choy Sze Chung Jojo, Mr. Lee Siu Leung, Mr. See Lee Seng Reason and Dr. Fong Ping Wah. This announcement, for which the Directors collectively and individually accept full responsibility, includes particulars given in compliance with the GEM Listing Rules for the purpose of giving information with regard to the Company. The Directors, having made all reasonable enquiries, confirm that to the best of their knowledge and belief the information contained in this announcement is accurate and complete in all material respects and not misleading or deceptive, and there are no other matters the omission of which would make any statement herein or this announcement misleading. This announcement will remain on the “Latest Company Announcements” page of the GEM website at www.hkgem.com for a minimum period of 7 days from the date of its publication and on the Company’s website at www.orientsec.com.hk. –2–
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