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CITIC Limited Interim / Quarterly Report 2007

Aug 31, 2007

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1 Financial Highlights 2 Major Businesses

3 Chairman’s Letter to Shareholders 5 Financial Review

  • 19 Human Resources Financial Statements

  • 20 Consolidated Profit and Loss Account 21 Consolidated Balance Sheet 22 Consolidated Cash Flow Statement 24 Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity 25 Notes to the Accounts 30 Report on Review of Interim Financial Report Statutory Disclosure

  • 31 Dividend and Closure of Register 31 Share Option Plan 35 Directors’ Interests in Securities 36 Substantial Shareholders 38 Share Capital 38 Continuing Disclosure Requirements under Rule 13.22 of the Listing Rules

  • 39 Corporate Governance 40 Definition of Terms 41 Corporate Information

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Financial
Highlights
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2007 2006
in HK$ million six months ended 30 June
Profit Attributable to Shareholders 4,968 3,440
Major Businesses’ Contribution
Special Steel 1,123 539
Property 446 1,803
Aviation 420 464
Power Generation 269 (29 )
Civil Infrastructure 229 232
Marketing & Distribution 162 132
Communications 1,946 95
Fair Value change of Investment Properties 416 647
Cash Contributed from all Businesses 4,316 8,547
as at as at
30 June 31 December
Capital Employed 73,116 64,803
Shareholders’ Funds 51,141 46,510
Net Debt 17,840 14,614
Cash & Available Committed Loan Facilities 23,187 18,371
in HK$ six months ended 30 June
Earnings per Share 2.25 1.57
Dividends per Share
Regular 0.40 0.30
Special 0.20 0.30
Staff 23,989 19,148

Please refer to Definition of Terms on page 40

CITIC Pacific Interim Report 2007 1

Major Businesses

CITIC Pacific has unrivalled experience and expertise in operating businesses in China both on the mainland and in Hong Kong. With the rapid development of the Chinese economy, CITIC Pacific is increasingly focusing its business activities on the mainland of China. Our major businesses are special steel manufacturing and iron ore mining which supplies the raw material needed in the making of special steel, and property development in mainland China.

Special Steel and Iron Ore Mining

Special Steel CITIC Pacific Special Steel, which operates through three steel groups in mainland China with total production capacity of over seven million tonnes annually, is a leader in the manufacturing of special steel used in bearings and gears among others. Its customer coverage reaches Eastern, Central and Northern China.

Jiangyin Xingcheng Special Steel is a leader in China specializing in the making of high-grade special steel used in bearings, gears, springs and high-pressurized piping steel. Its new line, in cooperation with Sumitomo Metals of Japan, has the most advanced technology in the industry.

Xin Yegang is located in Central China, it has a long history dating back to 1908. Its seamless steel tubes, one of its major products, continues to receive strong demand and remains very profitable.

Shijiazhuang Steel Mill became a member of cp Special Steel in 2006. Built in 1957, it is now a manufacturer of special steel with 2.2 million tonnes in production capacity. Its products are mainly supplied to the auto component industry.

Iron Ore Mining CITIC Pacific owns the mining rights to one billion tonnes of magnetite iron ore with options to another five billion tonnes in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The one billion tonnes of ore is capable of producing 12 million tonnes of product annually to supply mainland China and CITIC Pacific’s steel groups in particular.

Property

CITIC Pacific’s property team has extensive experience in building and managing medium and large scale residential and commercial projects including Shanghai’s CITIC Square and The New Westgate Garden, and Hong Kong’s CITIC Tower.

In the past few years, the Group has been active in investing in properties in mainland China. Currently CITIC Pacific has a large quality land bank in Shanghai, major secondary cities in the Yangtze Delta area and Hainan Island.

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Chairman’s Letter
to Shareholders
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CITIC Pacific achieved a net profit of HK$4,968 million in the first six months of 2007, a 44% increase compared with the same period last year. The Group’s various businesses performed well. Our special steel manufacturing business in particular had an excellent six months, with profit contribution more than doubling. A HK$1.9 billion profit was recorded following the successful listing of CITIC 1616 in April of this year. In light of the satisfactory performance and the Group’s financial position, the board has recommended paying a special dividend of HK$0.20 per share in addition to an interim dividend of HK$0.40 per share.

During the first half of the year, CITIC Pacific continued to implement its strategy of focusing on the development of its core businesses, and at the same time, made progress in divesting non-core businesses. Following the listing of CITIC 1616, we recently submitted to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange an application for a separate listing of Dah Chong Hong, our marketing and distribution business. Preparation work regarding this listing is progressing as planned. We have also taken appropriate actions regarding other non-core assets, therefore enabling management to focus more on the investment and management of core businesses.

Special Steel Manufacturing

After years of hard work, CITIC Pacific Special Steel is now the largest special steel manufacturer in China with over seven million tonnes of annual production capacity. Total special steel produced by our steel plants in the first half of 2007 increased 70% compared with the same period last year. Driven by the development of industries such as auto, petrochemical and industrial manufacturing, among others, the overall market remained strong, and demand for special steel products is expected to continue to be robust in the foreseeable future. Since the acquisitions of Daye and Shijiazhuang Steel, CITIC Pacific Special Steel’s production and nation-wide sales networks have become more rationalized. Through centralized management,

synergies have been created in the areas of raw material purchasing, and product sales, exports and transportation. At the same time, the Group’s three manufacturing bases can also enjoy the benefit of shared technology and management know-how, resulting in better product re-alignment and higher product quality, which will further strengthen the competitiveness of our products and the overall profitability of CITIC Pacific Special Steel.

Jiangyin Xingcheng Special Steel’s new production line has been fully completed and is now operational. This production line, employing advanced technologies, will manufacture high quality special steel that is used mainly in the auto industry. This will further solidify our leading position in the special steel market in China.

As the Chinese economy continues to grow, the demand for high quality special steel will continue. We are confident in the future of CITIC Pacific Special Steel.

Iron Ore Mining

In 2006, CITIC Pacific acquired mining rights to one billion tonnes (stage one) of magnetite ore with options to another five billion tonnes in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Confirmation of stage two ore reserves is progressing well. Work on the mine has commenced with the aim of initial production in 2009. Once completed, this mine will supply much needed raw material to our own steel mills; it will also become a long-term stable strategic resource to other steel plants in China.

Subject to approval by the relevant government authorities, an agreement has been reached with the China Metallurgical Group (‘mcc’) for it to become a 20% partner in this project. mcc is already one of the main contractors of this mining project.

Property

Property development in mainland China is one of our core businesses. In the past two years, CITIC Pacific has

CITIC Pacific Interim Report 2007 3

Chairman’s Letter to Shareholders

rapidly increased its land bank that can be developed over the coming years. Mainly located in economically developed areas centered around Shanghai as well as Hainan Island, China’s largest tourism and leisure destination, the value of these development projects all have potential to appreciate. We will continue to actively increase land reserves, which will help lay a solid foundation for the long-term development of our property business. We believe the completion of these projects will bring significant profit contribution to the Group.

Since the second quarter of 2007, the property market in mainland China has been active with strong demand. Sales at our New Westgate Garden residential project in Shanghai are satisfactory. Most of the commercial space has also been leased.

In the first half of the year, we increased our shareholding in the Shanghai Lu Jia Zui Financial District Project to 50%. Construction of the first phase will commence soon. Once completed, this project will become another landmark on the bank of Shanghai’s Huangpu River.

During this period, progress has been made on the construction of projects in Ningbo, Wuxi, Yangzhou and Qingpu. We expect to market these projects in phases starting in the fourth quarter of 2007. Our large development in Hainan Island is progressing well. Major infrastructure work, such as roads and bridges, has already begun. Construction on hotels and other related facilities will also commence soon.

The Group’s investment properties in Hong Kong and Shanghai continue to have high occupancy rates with increased average rentals, providing us with stable cash flow.

buoyant. Cathay Pacific enjoyed an excellent first half with a historically high passenger load factor. The restructured Dragonair is being systematically integrated into the operations of Cathay Pacific in order to fully reflect synergies. The two airlines will continue to expand their fleet, and additional flights to New York City, San Francisco and Melbourne are being planned.

Power Generation

The Group’s power plants performed well in the first six months of 2007. Ligang Phase III entered commercial operation at the end of last year and is now profitable. Work on Ligang Phase IV is progressing well. The first unit (600MW) completed on-grid testing in July this year and the second unit (600MW) is expected to be completed by year-end. We have also begun an initial feasibility study on Ligang Phase V.

Looking to the Future

Step-by-step we have implemented a series of strategic plans with the aim of focusing on core businesses, and we believe this has been widely recognized and supported by the market. We expect recurring earnings from core businesses to increase substantially in the future. We will continue to implement our strategy in order to demonstrate the value of our company, and achieve higher returns for our shareholders.

The rapid and healthy development of the Chinese economy has brought us tremendous business opportunities and we are confident in the future of CITIC Pacific.

On behalf of our directors, I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to our employees for their hard work and to our shareholders for their support. Without them, we would not have achieved our excellent results.

Aviation

Benefiting from robust economies in mainland China, Hong Kong and globally, the aviation market remains

Larry Yung Chi Kin

Chairman

Hong Kong, 22 August 2007

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Financial Review

Introduction

CITIC Pacific’s 2007 Interim Report includes a letter from the Chairman to shareholders, the interim accounts and other information required by accounting standards, legislation, and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. This Financial Review is designed to assist the reader in understanding the statutory information by discussing the contribution of each business segment, and the financial position of the company as a whole.

Pages 20 to 24 of the Interim Report contain the Consolidated Profit and Loss Account, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement and Statement of Changes in Equity. Following these financial statements, on pages 25 to 29 of the Interim Report, are Notes that further explain certain figures presented in the statements.

On page 30 is the report of CITIC Pacific’s auditor – PricewaterhouseCoopers – of their independent review of CITIC Pacific’s interim accounts.

Basis of Accounting

CITIC Pacific prepares its financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (‘hkicpa’) which have been converged with International Financial Reporting Standards.

Profit Attributable to Shareholders

The net profit attributable to shareholders for the six months ended 30 June 2007 was HK$4,968 million, an increase of 44% compared with HK$3,440 million for the same period in 2006. The reasons for the increase in profit are described below.

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HK$
million
02 03 04 05 06 6/06 6/07
8,272
4,968
3,835 3,989
3,534 3,440
1,148
six month results
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Business Segments Contribution

The Contribution (Note) made by major business segments in the first six months of 2007, compared with the same period of 2006, were:

actual change
HK$ million 1–6/2007 1–6/2006 2007–2006
Special Steel 1,123 539 584
Property 446 1,803 (1,357 )
Aviation 420 464 (44 )
Power Generation 269 (29 ) 298
Civil Infrastructure 229 232 (3 )
Marketing & Distribution 162 132 30
Communications 1,946 95 1,851
Fair Value change of
Investment Properties 416 647 (231 )

Note: Please refer to Definition of Terms on page 40.

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Financial Review

Compared with the contribution for the six months ended 30 June 2006:

  • n Special Steel: Contribution doubled due to continuing good performance of Jiangyin Steel Plant, Xin Yegang Steel and Daye Special Steel. As the overall market remained strong, both sales volume and selling prices increased. Shijiazhuang Steel Plant which was acquired in the second half of 2006 also made contribution in the first half of 2007.

  • n Property: Contribution decreased by 75%. In the first half of 2006, the profit included the sale of 50% interest in Festival Walk, profit recognized on presold units upon completion of Shanghai New Westgate Garden and Chianti at Discovery Bay. Excluding the rental income from the disposed Festival Walk last year, rental income recorded good growth during the period.

  • n Aviation: Cathay Pacific reported a excellent results for the period with 55% increase in net profit. Despite the decrease in Group’s shareholding of Cathay Pacific from 25.4% to 17.5%, contribution from Cathay for the period increased by 9% compared to the combined contribution from Cathay and Dragonair the same period last year.

  • n Power Generation: Excluding the impairment loss on Jilin Power Station and a loss arose from the share reform of an A share subsidiary company of North United Power Group in 2006, contribution increased by 51% mainly due to the increased contribution from Ligang Power Stations. Ligang Phase III which was commissioned in the second half of 2006 operated smoothly and has already started to make profit contribution.

  • n Civil Infrastructure: The contribution was mainly related to the two tunnels which remained relatively stable.

  • n Marketing & Distribution: The motor business, especially the prc market, remained the major contributor to the growth. The general trading business also performed well.

  • n Communications: A profit of HK$1.9 billion was realized in connection with the spin off of CITIC Telecom 1616 in 2007. Contributions from Telecom 1616 and ctm were both increased. The Group disposed certain non-profitable operations during the period.

  • n Fair Value change of Investment Properties: The increase in fair value of investment properties as a result of a revaluation reflected the strong current property market conditions in both Hong Kong and the prc.

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Financial Review

Contribution

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HK$
million
2,000
1,500
1,000
500
Special Steel Property Aviation Power Civil Marketing & Communications Fair Value
Generation Infrastructure Distribution change of
Investment
Properties
1–6/06 1–6/07
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Pages 25 and 26 of the Interim Report contains business segment information for turnover and profit before net finance charges and taxation for consolidated activities, jointly controlled entities and associated companies.

Geographical Distribution

The division of contribution and assets between Hong Kong, mainland China and overseas is shown below based on the location of the base of each business’s operations.

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Contribution % Assets at Book Value %
06 07 06 07
For the six months ended 30 June as at as at
31 December 30 June
Hong Kong Mainland China Overseas
1
6 7
18
33
52 52
81 67 42 41
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Interest Expense

The Group’s interest expense net of amount capitalised decreased from HK$347 million to HK$159 million. Capitalised interest increased from HK$113 million to HK$262 million mainly due to various prc property projects under development and the iron ore project. The weighted average cost of debt in 2007 was 5.4% compared to 5.0% last year.

Taxation

As a result of the revision in China’s Corporate Income Tax Law, the corporate income tax rate for prc property companies will be reduced from 33% to 25% from the year 2008 onwards. As a result, the deferred taxation liabilities brought forward from the year 2006 has been adjusted downwards by HK$177 million for the current period.

Current tax increased from HK$261 million to HK$311 million due to increased profit from operations.

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Financial Review

Shareholders’ Returns

CITIC Pacific’s primary objective is to increase shareholder value for which it has used earnings per share as a proxy. The Company expects its businesses to provide returns on investment over their lives that will provide shareholders with an adequate return on equity.

Earnings per Share

Earnings per Share was HK$2.25 for the first half of 2007, an increase of 44% compared with HK$1.57 for the same period in 2006. The increases in Earnings per Share was mainly attributable to the increase in profit as the number of shares outstanding in the two periods was substantially the same.

HK$

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02 03 04 05 06 6/06 6/07
3.77
2.25
1.75 1.82
1.61 1.57
0.52
six month results
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Shareholders’ Funds per Share

Shareholders’ Funds per share at 30 June 2007 was HK$23.2. The increase was due to profit during the period less dividend paid.

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HK$
02 03 04 05 06 6/07
23.2
21.2
19.1
17.8
17.3 16.8
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Dividend per Share

An interim dividend of HK$0.4 per share and a special dividend of HK$0.2 per share are proposed for the first half of 2007.

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HK$
02 03 04 05 06 6/07
Special Dividend – Final Special Dividend – Interim
Final Dividend Interim Dividend
2.00
1.70
0.30
1.00 1.10 1.10 0.30
1.00
0.60
0.20
0.70 0.70 0.80 0.80 0.80
0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.40
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Financial Review

Turnover

Special Steel turnover increased by 14%. The sales of all steel plants recorded a good growth.

Marketing & Distribution turnover increased by 17% mainly due to increased sales in mainland China particularly for the motor business.

The proceeds on disposal of approximately 50% interest in Telecom 1616 in connection with the spin off amounted to approximately HK$2 billion.

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HK$
billion
50
40
30
20
10
02 03 04 05 06 6/06 6/07
Special Steel Property
Power Generation Civil Infrastructure
Marketing & Distribution Communications & Others
Sale of Businesses
six month results
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Capital Expenditure

The property development projects in the Mainland, including Shanghai Lu Jia Zui New Financial District project, Qingpu, Ningbo, Yangzhou, and Hainan Island are continuing. A new investment in Sichuanbeilu Station Project was also made during the first half of 2007.

Others of 2007 includes investment in the listed shares of Country Garden and China Molybdenum. The Group also invested in the listed shares of Industrial and Commercial Bank and China Coal Energy in 2006.

As at 30 June 2007, the Group’s contracted capital commitment was approximately HK$12 billion, related mainly to prc Property, Special Steel and Iron Ore mining.

HK$ million 1–6/2007 1–6/2006 1–12/2006
Special Steel 184 163 3,674
Iron Ore Mining 329 156 1,754
Property 2,660 976 2,873
Power Generation 174 197
Civil Infrastructure 5 127 196
Marketing & Distribution 98 110 294
Communications 55 145 170
Others 663 1,004

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Financial Review

Treasury Policy and Risk Management

General Policies

  • n Maintain a high degree of financial control and transparency;

  • n Centralised financing and cash management activities at head office level;

  • n Enhance risk management, control and the best utilisation of financial resources of the Group;

  • n Diversify funding sources through utilisation of both banking and capital markets;

  • n Arrange financing to match business characteristics and cash flow to the extent it is possible; and

  • n Employ limited or non-recourse project finance when it is available and appropriate.

Risk Management

The Group employs a combination of financial instruments, including derivative products, to manage its exposure to fluctuations in interest and currency rates. Derivative transactions are only used for interest rate and currency hedging purposes, speculative trading is prohibited. Counterparties’ credit risks are carefully reviewed and in general, the Group only deals with financial institutions with investment grade credit rating. The amount of counterparties’ lending exposure to the Group is also an important consideration as a means to control credit risk.

Foreign Currency Exposure

CITIC Pacific conducts business mainly in Hong Kong and mainland China, therefore it is subject to the market risk of foreign exchange rates in HK Dollar, US Dollar and Renminbi. To minimise currency exposure, non Hong Kong dollar assets are usually financed in the same currency as the asset or cash flow from it, either by borrowing or using foreign exchange contracts. Achieving this objective is not always possible due to limitations in financial markets and regulatory constraints, particularly on investment into mainland China as the Renminbi is currently not a free convertible currency and thus the RMB exchange swap market is not readily available or efficient at this time. In addition, ‘Registered Capital’, which usually accounts for no less than 25% of the total investment amount for projects in mainland China, is required to be paid in US dollars. As the Group’s investment in mainland China is expanding, CITIC Pacific has an increasing exposure to the Renminbi. As at 30 June 2007, the Group had net RMB exposure of approximately HK$33 billion (31 December 2006: HK$30 billion).

The underlying cash flow of the Group’s businesses is mainly in HK dollars or in Renminbi. CITIC Pacific employed foreign exchange forward contracts and other instruments to minimise potential exposure to debt principal and interest payments denominated in other currencies. As at 30 June 2007, such contracts outstanding amounted to HK$7,624 million (31 December 2006: HK$6,116 million). In addition, foreign exchange forward contracts were employed by our subsidiaries to hedge currency fluctuations. As at 30 June 2007, such contracts outstanding amounted to HK$1,135 million (31 December 2006: HK$707 million).

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Financial Review

Interest Rate Exposure

The Group aims to maintain a suitable mixture of fixed and floating rate borrowings in order to stabilise interest costs despite rate movements. Interest rate hedging ratio is determined after taking into consideration of the general market trend, the Group’s cash flow pattern, interest coverage ratio and etc.

The Group uses interest rate swaps, forward rate agreements, interest rate option contracts and other instruments to hedge exposures or to modify the interest rate characteristics of its borrowings. As at 30 June 2007, CITIC Pacific had outstanding interest rate swap / option contracts with a notional amount of HK$11.4 billion. After the swaps, HK$7.0 billion or 32% of the Group’s total borrowings were effectively paying fixed rate and the remaining were effectively paying floating rate of interest.

The Group’s overall weighted average all-in cost of borrowings (including fees and hedging costs) for the six months ended 30 June 2007 was about 5.4%, compared with 5.0% for the same period last year.

Cash Flow

By design, majority of the Group’s debt is raised at the holding company level (except for project based financing or arrangement limited by regulation such as RMB borrowings). As such, the actual net amount of cash flow from each business to the Group is an

important indicator as to the Group’s ability to service its debts. Following is a summary of cash contributions by each business segment:

for the six months for the six months
ended 30 June
HK$ million 2007 2006
Special Steel 19 168
Property 774 7,317
Aviation 268 324
Power Generation 301 270
Civil Infrastructure 801 236
Marketing & Distribution 163 0
Communications 1,968 172
Others 22 60
Total 4,316 8,547

For the six months ended 30 June 2007, the Group’s cash flow remained strong. Special Steel sector performed well, cash flow contribution to the Group was lower as the steel mills retained most of cash generated from operations for business expansions. Property sector continued to generate strong cash flow from both recurring rental income and property sale. The comparative figure in 2006 was higher because of the disposal of Festival Walk and the land in Tung Chau Street during the first half of 2006. Aviation and Power Generation sectors contributed stable cash flow to the Group. Civil Infrastructure sector’s contribution was higher mainly due to Western Harbour Crossing’s repayment of HK$560 million shareholders’ loan to the Group as a result of a successful restructure of the project loan during the period. Marketing & Distribution sector contributed higher cash balance to the Group as its operations performed well. During the period, substantial cash contribution was realised from the separate listing of CITIC Telecom 1616.

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Financial Review

Summary of Consolidated Cash Flow Statement

for the six months for the six months
ended 30 June
HK$ million 2007 2006
Net Cash generated from / (invested in)
consolidated activities (305 ) 1,186
jointly controlled entities 602 133
associated companies 700 613
other financial assets 29 9
Sale of business interests and marketable securities 2,345 7,016
Capital expenditure and investment in new businesses (3,591 ) (1,790 )
Tax (202 ) (97 )
Net interest paid (326 ) (387 )
(748 ) 6,683
Dividends paid (2,429 ) (1,755 )
Increase / (Decrease) in borrowings 3,315 (3,233 )
Repurchase of shares 0 (35 )
Share options exercised 258 23
1,144 (5,000 )
Increase in cash and cash equivalents 396 1,683

Cash Flow from Operations

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HK$
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15
12
9
6
3
02 03 04 05 06 6/06 6/07
Special Steel Property
Aviation Power Generation
Civil Infrastructure Marketing & Distribution
Communications & Others Sale of Businesses
six month results
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Cash Flow per Share

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02 03 04 05 06 6/06 6/07
Cash Flow per Share from the Sale of Businesses
Cash Flow per Share from regular operations
7.0
4.6 2.3
4.0
3.9
1.1
2.1
0.1 2.0
1.7
0.1
2.8
2.8 0.9
3.5 1.2 1.6 2.0 4.7 six month results 1.1 1.1
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Financial Review

Group Debt and Liquidity

The financial position of the Group as at 30 June 2007, as compared to 31 December 2006 and 30 June 2006, is summarised as follows:

30 June 31 December 30 June
HK$ million 2007 2006 2006
Total debt 21,975 18,293 18,178
Cash and bank deposits 4,135 3,679 4,289
Net debt 17,840 14,614 13,889

The original denomination of the Group’s borrowings as well as cash and deposit balances by currencies as at 30 June 2007 is summarised as follows:

HK$ million equivalent denomination
HK$ US$ RMB
Yen other
total
Total debt in
original currency
8,882 8,446 3,499 1,038
110 21,975
Total debt
after hedging
16,640 1,091 3,499
635
110 21,975
Cash and
bank deposits
664 1,211 2,088
100
72 4,135
Net debt / (cash)
after hedging
15,976
(120 ) 1,411
535
38 17,840

Leverage

Net debt divided by total capital was 26% at 30 June 2007 compared with 24% at the end of 2006.

HK$ billion

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80
70
60
50
40
32%
30 25% 24% 26%
20 14% 12%
10
02 03 04 05 06 6/07
Total Capital Net Debt/Total Capital % Net Debt
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Total Debt

Total debt increased mainly due to capital expenditure and new investments in the Group’s core businesses of about HK$3.2 billion in the first half of 2007.

For the six months ended 30 June 2007, the Group’s average borrowing costs was about 5.4% compared with 5.0% for the same period last year. For the description on the Group’s average borrowing costs, please refer to ‘Interest Rate Exposure’.

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HK$
billion
25
5.4%
5.2%
5.0%
4.3%
20 4.6% 4.6%
3.4%
15
10
5
02 03 04 05 06 6/06 6/07
After fifth year In the third to fifth year inclusive
In the second year In the first year
Average borrowing costs
six month results
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Interest Rate Base

As described under ‘Interest Rate Exposure’, the Group maintains a suitable mixture of fixed and floating rate base in order to stabilise interest costs. As at 30 June 2007, 32% of the Group’s total debt was effectively paying fixed rate of interest (39% on a net debt basis).

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USD
26% 74%
HKD
51% 49%
All Currencies
32% 68%
Fixed Floating
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Financial Review

Maturity Profile of Outstanding Debt

The Group actively manages and extends its debt maturity profile to ensure that the Group’s maturing debt each year will not exceed the anticipated cash flow and the Group’s ability to refinance the debt in that year. As at 30 June 2007, outstanding loans that will mature to the end of 2007 amounted to HK$1.2 billion or 6% of the total debt. On the other hand, the Group had cash and deposits with banks of HK$4.1 billion on that date.

2012 and
HK$ million 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
beyond
total
percentage
Parent Company 15 1,3041 649 2,915 3,8102 8,686317,379
79%
Subsidiaries 1,210 1,177 1,136 305 768
0
4,596

21%
Total Maturing Debt 1,225 2,481 1,785 3,220 4,578
8,686 21,975

100%

1. Including a US$166 million short term bridging loan for the Iron Ore Mining project due in 2008.

2. Including a US$450 million global bond due in 2011 which was issued by a wholly owned special purposes vehicle.

3. Including a JPY8.1 billion floating rate note due in 2035 which was issued by a wholly owned special purposes vehicle.

Outstanding Debt by Maturity

Outstanding Debt by Type

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6%
11%
40% 8%
15%
20%
As at 30 June 2007
2007 2008 2009 2010
2011 2012 & beyond
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5%
18%
6%
71%
As at 30 June 2007
Long Term Loan Short Term Loan Bond
Money Market
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30 June 31 December 30 June
2007 2006 2006
Weighted average life of debt 6.2 years 5.2 years 3.9 years

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Financial Review

Analysis on the Group’s Financial Obligations

30 June 2007 31 December 2006
category description HK$ million HK$ million
Borrowings of Include bond and notes 17,379 13,515
Holding Company issued by wholly owned
special purposes vehicles.
Borrowings of Mainly related to the RMB 4,596 4,778
Subsidiaries borrowings of steel subsidiaries
and Dah Chong Hong. According
to PRC regulations, RMB
borrowings must be raised at
the operating subsidiary level.
Borrowings of Share of net debt of jointly 16,538 16,465
Jointly Controlled controlled entities and associated
Entities and companies. All the debts are
Associated non-recourse to the Company
Companies and its subsidiaries.

Debt / Cash in Jointly Controlled Entities and Associated Companies

For accounting purposes, some of the Group’s businesses are classified as jointly controlled entities and associated companies. The following table shows the debt / cash position of jointly controlled entities and associated companies by business sector as at 30 June 2007 which, under Hong Kong generally accepted accounting standards, are not consolidated into the Group’s accounts.

The debt amounts shown in the following table were arranged by jointly controlled entities and associated companies without recourse to their shareholders. None of these debts is guaranteed by CITIC Pacific or its subsidiaries. Certain Group’s investments, such as Discovery Bay, are 100% financed by their shareholders and do not have any external borrowings.

proportion of
net debt/(cash)
Business Sector total net debt/ attributable to
HK$ million (cash) CITIC Pacific
Special Steel 1,804 1,443
Property (757 ) (366 )
Aviation 15,531 2,782
Power Generation 41,232 10,465
Civil Infrastructure 3,366 1,150
Marketing & Distribution 102 39
Communications 2,669 1,335
Others (630 ) (310 )
Total 63,317 16,538

CITIC Pacific Interim Report 2007 15

Financial Review

Available Sources of Financing

In addition to cash and deposits balance of HK$4.1 billion as at 30 June 2007, the Group had undrawn available loan facilities totaling HK$21.4 billion, of which HK$16.1 billion was committed long term loans, HK$2.9

billion was committed short term loan and HK$2.4 billion was money market lines. Besides, trade facilities amounting to HK$2.3 billion was available. Borrowings by sources of financing as at 30 June 2007 is summarised as follows:

HK$ million total facilities outstandings available facilities
Committed Facilities
Short Term Loan* 4,212 1,296 2,916
Term Loans 31,795 15,659 16,136
Global Bonds 3,510 3,510 0
Private Placement 403 403 0
Total Committed 39,920 20,868 19,052
Uncommitted Facilities
Money Market Lines and
Short Term Facilities 3,491 1,078 2,413
Trade Facilities 3,066 805 2,261
  • This is a USD short term bridging loan to support the funding requirement of the Iron Ore Mining project.

Undrawn Available Committed Facilities by Maturity (Total HK$19.1 billion)

Undrawn Available Facilities by Type (Total HK$23.7 billion)

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Financial Review

In addition to the above summarised facilities, the Company established Cooperative Agreements with sereval major prc banks. Under such agreements, general credit limits were granted to us to support the Group’s funding requirements. Utilisation of these facilities will be subject to the banks’ approval on a project-by-project basis in accordance with prc banking regulations. As at 30 June 2007, total credit limit of around RMB72 billion under such arrangements remained available, of which RMB37.9 billion have been specifically allocated to Iron Ore Mining, Special Steel, Property and Power Generation projects. These arrangements will further support the Group’s expansion strategy in the mainland.

Financing Activities

During the period, CITIC Pacific successfully completed a HK$2.1 billion, 7-year club loan facility. In addition, newly established, renewed or extended bilateral loan facilities amounted to HK$450 million. To support the funding requirement of the Iron Ore Mining project, a US$540 million one-year bridging loan facility was established, and US$166 million was utilised as at 30

June 2007. Documentation for the project loan is being finalised.

Pledged Assets

As at 30 June 2007, subsidiaries’ assets of HK$718 million (31 December 2006: HK$696 million) were pledged to secure banking facilities, these arrangements mainly related to Daye Special Steel Co., Ltd. and Dah Chong Hong’s business overseas.

Contingent Liabilities

As at 30 June 2007, the Group’s contingent liabilities had not changed significantly from the last year end.

Loan Covenants

Over the years, CITIC Pacific has developed a set of standard loan covenants to facilitate the management of its loan portfolio and debt compliance. The financial covenants are generally limited to three major categories, namely, a minimum net worth undertaking, a maximum ratio of total borrowings to net worth and a limit on the amount of pledged assets as a percentage of the Group’s total assets. CITIC Pacific has been in compliance with all of its loan covenants.

for the six months
covenant limits ended 30 June 2007
Minimum Consolidated Net Worth:
Consolidated Net Worth ≥HK$25 billion HK$53 billion
Gearing:
Consolidated Borrowing / Consolidated Net Worth ≤1.5 0.42
Negative Pledge:
Pledged Assets / Consolidated Total Assets ≤30% 1%

For the purpose of the above covenant limits, as defined in the relevant borrowing agreements: ‘Consolidated Net Worth’ means the aggregate of shareholders’ funds and goodwill from acquisitions and developments having been written off against reserves or profit and loss account. ‘Consolidated Borrowing’ means the aggregate of all consolidated indebtedness for borrowed money and all contingent obligations in respect of indebtedness for borrowed money other than aforesaid consolidated indebtedness for borrowed money.

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Financial Review

Interest Cover

EBITDA divided by interest expense for the six months ended 30 June 2007 was 40 compared to 14 for the same period last year, due to the 27% increase in EBITDA and a 54% decrease of interest expenses.

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Credit Ratings

The current long term credit ratings of the Company are Ba1 by Moody’s Investor Service and BB+ by Standard & Poor’s. For both ratings, the credit outlook is stable. The Group’s new investments focus mainly in the areas where CITIC Pacific has greatest expertise, of which the Special Steel plants have already commenced contributing in both profit and cash flow to the Group, while the others are expected to make contribution soon. As a result, the credit profile of the Group is going to improve steadily in due course. The Group’s objective is to maintain its financial discipline when expanding its businesses.

Forward Looking Statements

This Interim Report contains certain forward looking statements with respect to the financial condition, results of operations and business of the Group. These forward looking statements represent the Company’s expectations or beliefs concerning future events and involve know and unknown risks and uncertainty that could cause actual results, performance or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements.

Forward looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Readers should be cautioned that a number of factors could cause actual results to differ, in some instances materially, from those anticipated or implied in any forward looking statement.

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Human Resources

As at the end of June 2007, the total number of Employees at CITIC Pacific reached a new high of 23,989 as the Group continued to step up its development and investment in mainland China and Australia. Mainland China and Hong Kong have the largest number of employees at 19,720 and 3,932 respectively. The other 337 are employed in subsidiaries in Japan, Singapore, Canada and Australia.

Sustained economic expansion has kept the employment market active and led to an increase in the demand for talent. To ensure that overall compensation is internally equitable, externally competitive, and in support of the business strategy, the Group proactively conducts reviews of cash compensation and benefit programs that are provided to its employees. As the Group remains largely compatible with the other similar large companies in the market, no major changes to the human resources management policy have been made in the last 6 months. In line with the established policy, some interim salary adjustments were awarded on a selective basis to recognize performance and match market changes.

CITIC Pacific actively promotes a culture of open communication in which staff can report concerns and share ideas with management. The Group is also committed to providing a healthy organizational environment that is conducive to each individual’s development. Employees are encouraged to improve themselves through further studies and are supported with financial sponsorship from the Group. In-house training for different levels of employees is organized on a regular basis to provide product knowledge and skill improvement. Moreover, with the growing cross-territory business activities across Hong Kong, mainland China and Australia, the Group continues to strengthen business integration, knowledge sharing and skill transfer among staff at these locations.

CITIC Pacific fully supports investing in the training and development of our younger generation. The Group has implemented various management trainee and apprentice training programs. It also sponsors a scholarship prize for the Hong Kong Air Cadet Corps in their preparatory pilot training program and supports local universities by providing summer internship opportunities in the Group’s mainland China operations.

CITIC Pacific and its employees continue to support charitable work and the promotion of education, environmental protection, sports, culture and the arts by sponsorship and participation in related activities.

CITIC Pacific Interim Report 2007 19

for the six months ended 30 June – unaudited

Consolidated Profit and Loss Account

in HK$ million
note
2007
2006
in HK$ million
note
2007
2006
Turnover
2
19,618
22,881
Cost of Sales
(13,973 )
(18,507 )
Distribution and Selling Expenses
(438 )
(451 )
Other Operating Expenses
(1,433 )
(1,351 )
Change in Fair Value of Investment Properties
355
422
Profit from Consolidated Activities
3
4,129
2,994
Share of Results of
Jointly Controlled Entities
652
302
Associated Companies
708
988
Finance Charges (126 )
(404 )
Finance Income 119
89
Net Finance Charges
4
(7 )
(315 )
Profit before Taxation
5,482
3,969
Taxation
5
(174 )
(328 )
Profit for the Period
5,308
3,641
Attributable to:
Shareholders of the Company
4,968
3,440
Minority Interests
340
201
5,308
3,641
Dividends
Dividends Proposed
6
(1,325 )
(1,316 )
Earnings per Share for Profit attributable to Shareholders
of the Company during the Period (HK$)
7
Basic
2.25
1.57
Diluted
2.25
1.57
Dividend per Share (HK$)
Interim
0.40
0.30
Special
0.20
0.30

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Consolidated Balance Sheet

unaudited
audited
30 June
31 December
in HK$ million
note
2007
2006
unaudited
audited
30 June
31 December
in HK$ million
note
2007
2006
Non-Current Assets
Fixed Assets
Property, plant and equipment
10,441
10,593
Investment properties
10,046
9,604
Properties under development
3,605
2,712
Leasehold land
2,059
1,712
26,151
24,621
Jointly controlled entities
16,555
15,051
Associated companies
16,611
16,506
Other financial assets
4,435
2,819
Intangible assets
3,460
2,986
Deferred tax assets
113
103
Derivative financial instruments
192
117
67,517
62,203
Current Assets
Properties held for sale 677
705
Inventories 4,509
3,920
Debtors, accounts receivable, deposits and prepayments
8
9,051
6,153
Cash and bank deposits 4,135
3,679
18,372
14,457
Current Liabilities
Bank loans, other loans and overdrafts

secured
230
285
unsecured 2,785
1,404
Creditors, accounts payable, deposits and accruals
8
7,751
8,030
Provision for taxation 443
319
11,209
10,038
Net Current Assets
7,163
4,419
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities
74,680
66,622
Non-Current Liabilities
Longterm borrowings 18,960
16,604
Deferred tax liabilities 1,869
1,954
Derivative financial instruments 31
55
20,860
18,613
Net Assets
53,820
48,009
EQUITY
Share capital
884
878
Reserves
48,932
43,217
Proposed dividend
1,325
2,415
Equityattributable to Shareholders of the Company
51,141
46,510
Minority Interests
2,679
1,499
Total Equity
53,820
48,009

CITIC Pacific Interim Report 2007 21

for the six months ended 30 June - unaudited

Consolidated Cash Flow Statement

in HK$ million 2007 2006
Cash Flows from Consolidated Activities
Profit from Consolidated Activities after Net Finance Charges 4,122 2,679
Net finance charges 40 258
Income from other financial assets (29 ) (9 )
Depreciation 549 441
Amortisation of leasehold land 24 27
Amortisation of intangible assets 3
Impairment losses on other financial assets 1 1
Profit on disposal of other financial assets (3 )
Provision for loan to associated companies 2 2
Impairment losses of jointly controlled entities 151
Impairment losses of property, plant and equipment 72 3
Impairment losses on intangible assets 6
Loss / (profit) on disposal of property, plant and equipment 55 (13 )
Change in fair value of investment properties (355 ) (422 )
Fair value (gains) / losses on derivative financial instruments (66 ) 35
Profit on disposal of certain interests in subsidiary companies (1,928 ) (1,262 )
Loss on disposal of associated companies 3
Loss on disposal of jointly controlled entities 132
Operating Profit before Working Capital Changes 2,631 1,888
(Increase) / decrease in inventories (510 ) 19
Increase in debtors, accounts receivable, deposits and prepayments (2,337 ) (824 )
(Decrease) / increase in creditors, accounts payable, deposits and accruals (61 ) 115
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes (28 ) (12 )
Cash (used in) / from Consolidated Activities (305 ) 1,186
Interest received 119 91
Interest paid (445 ) (478 )
Income taxes paid (202 ) (97 )
Net Cash (used in) / from Consolidated Activities (833 ) 702

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in HK$ million
2007
2006
in HK$ million
2007
2006
Cash Flows from Investing Activities

Purchase of subsidiary companies
(2 )
(19 )
Purchase of additional interests in a subsidiary company (244 )
(35 )
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (348 )
(643 )
Purchase of properties under development (369 )
Purchase of leasehold land (344 )
Purchase of intangible assets (386 )
Investment in jointly controlled entities (1,279 )
(1,164 )
Investment in associated companies (2 )
(1 )
Increase in other financial assets (663 )
Proceeds on disposal of property, plant and equipment 46
72
Proceeds on disposal of other financial assets
46
Proceeds on disposal of certain interests in subsidiary companies 1,884
6,970
Issue of a subsidiary’s shares 461
Decrease / (increase) in loans to jointly controlled entities 540
(5 )
Decrease in loans to associated companies 215
240
Dividend income from associated companies 485
373
Dividend income from jointly controlled entities 62
138
Income from other financial assets 29
9
Net Cash from Investing Activities
85
5,981
Cash Flows from Financing Activities

Repurchases of shares

(35 )
Issue of shares pursuant to the Plan 258
23
New borrowings 5,438
3,989
Repayment of loans (1,914 )
(7,101 )
Decrease in minority interests (209 )
(121 )
Dividends paid (2,429 )
(1,755 )
Net Cash from / (used in) Financing Activities
1,144
(5,000 )
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents
396
1,683
Cash and Cash Equivalents at 1 January
3,634
2,524
Effect of Foreign Exchange Rate Changes
45
31
Cash and Cash Equivalents at 30 June
4,075
4,238
Analysis of the Balances of Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and bank deposits
4,135
4,289
Bank overdrafts
(60 )
(51 )
4,075
4,238

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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity for the six months ended 30 June - unaudited

in HK$ million
2007
2006
in HK$ million
2007
2006
At 1 January
48,009
41,196
Share of Reserves of Associated Companies

Fair value gain on other financial assets
10
213
Loss on cash flow hedge of financial instruments (3 )
(53 )
Retained profits (22 )
Share of capital redemption reserve (11 )
Share of capital reserve 36
Share of Reserves of Jointly Controlled Entities
Gain on cash flow hedge of financial instruments
2
4
Share of capital reserve 5
Share of exchange translation differences 15
Gain on Cash Flow Hedge of Financial Instruments 54
50
Fair Value Gain on Other Financial Assets 951
304
Exchange Translation Differences 797
265
Net Gain Not Recognised in the Consolidated Profit and Loss Account
1,834
783
Profit for the Period
Attributable to shareholders of the Company
4,968
3,440
Minority interests
340
201
Dividend to Shareholders of the Company
(2,429 )
(1,755 )
Minority Interests
840
(625 )
Share Options Granted

62
Repurchase of Shares

(35 )
Share Options Exercised
Premium received
252
23
Share capital issued
6
At 30 June
53,820
43,290

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Notes to the Accounts

1 Significant Accounting Policies

These condensed unaudited consolidated interim accounts (‘the Accounts’) are prepared in accordance with Hong Kong Accounting Standard (‘hkas’) 34 ‘Interim Financial Reporting’ issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Appendix 16 to the Listing Rules of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.

The accounting policies used in preparation of the Accounts are consistent with those adopted in the annual accounts for the year ended 31 December 2006 and with the adoption of certain new or revised Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards (‘hkfrs’) and hkas in 2007, among which the following will have disclosure impacts on the 2007 annual accounts:

n hkfrs 7 ‘Financial Instrument: Disclosures’; and

n Amendment to hkas 1 ‘Presentation of Financial Statements’ – Capital Disclosures

The adoption of these accounting standards has no material effect on the Group’s results of operations.

2 Turnover and Segment Information

An analysis of the Group’s turnover and profit from consolidated activities before net finance charges and share of results of jointly controlled entities and associated companies by principal activities is as follows:

six months ended 30 June2007
in HK$ million
turnover
share of
results of
share of
profit from
jointly
results of
consolidated
controlled associated
group
segment
segment
activities
entities companies
total allocations
profit
By principal activities
Special Steel
8,737
1,274
227

1,501

1,501
Property
371
293
(11 )
46
328
42
370
Aviation

(74 )
486
412

412
Power Generation
5
4
265
(1 )
268

268
Civil Infrastructure
360
252
56
23
331

331
Marketing & Distribution
7,062
272
23
(23 )
272
(42 )
230
Communications
3,061
1,896
12
61
1,969

1,969
Others
22
21
154

175

175
Fair Value Change of Investment Properties
355

116
471

471
Less: General and Administration Expenses
(238 )


(238 )

(238 )
19,618 4,129
652
708
5,489

5,489
(7 )
Net Finance Charges
Taxation (174 )
Proft for the Period 5,308

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Notes to the Accounts

2 Turnover and Segment Information continued

six months ended 30 June 2006
in HK$ million
turnover
share of
results of
share of
profit from
jointly
results of
consolidated
controlled associated
group
segment
segment
activities
entities companies
total allocations
profit
By principal activities
Special Steel
7,665
790


790

790
Property
7,996
1,690

237
1,927
42
1,969
Aviation

3
453
456

456
Power Generation
2
(150 )
163
(41 )
(28 )

(28 )
Civil Infrastructure
351
253
56
28
337

337
Marketing & Distribution
6,032
211
20
(7 )
224
(42 )
182
Communications
786
46
19
51
116

116
Others
49
5
41

46

46
Fair Value Change of Investment Properties
422

267
689

689
Less: General and Administration Expenses
(273 )


(273 )

(273 )
22,881 2,994
302
988
4,284

4,284
(315 )
Net Finance Charges
Taxation (328 )
Proft for the Period 3,641

An analysis of the Group’s turnover by geographical area is as follows:

six months ended 30 June six months ended 30 June
in HK$ million 2007 2006
By geographical area
Hong Kong 6,326 11,041
Mainland China 12,410 11,121
Overseas 882 719
19,618 22,881

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Notes to the Accounts

3 Profit from Consolidated Activities

The profit from consolidated activities is arrived at after crediting and charging:

six months ended 30 June six months ended 30 June
in HK$ million 2007 2006
Crediting
Dividend income from other financial assets 29 9
Profit on disposal of other financial assets 3
Profit on disposal of subsidiary companies 1,928 1,262
Charging
Cost of inventories sold 12,803 11,384
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 549 441
Amortisation of leasehold land 24 27

4 Net Finance Charges

six months ended 30 June six months ended 30 June
in HK$ million 2007 2006
Finance charges
Interest expenses 421 460
Other finance charges 33 22
Amount capitalised (262 ) (113 )
Fair value (gains) / losses on derivative fnancial instruments (66 ) 35
126 404
Finance income
Interest income (119 ) (89 )
7 315

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Notes to the Accounts

5 Taxation

Hong Kong profits tax is calculated at 17.5% (2006: 17.5%) on the estimated assessable profit for the period. Overseas taxation is calculated on the estimated assessable profit for the period at the rates of taxation prevailing in the countries in which the Group operates. Tax provisions are reviewed regularly to take into account changes in legislation, practice and status of negotiations. Details as follows:

six months ended 30 June six months ended 30 June
in HK$ million 2007 2006
Current taxation
Hong Kong profits tax 104 98
Overseas taxation 207 163
Deferred taxation
Change in fair value of investment properties 55 42
Origination and reversal of other temporary differences (15 ) 25
Effect on tax rate change (177 )
174 328

6 Dividends

six months ended 30 June six months ended 30 June
in HK$ million 2007 2006
2006 Final dividend paid: HK$0.80 (2005: HK$0.80) per share 1,767 1,755
2006 Special dividend paid: HK$0.30 (2005: Nil) per share 662
2,429 1,755
2007 Interim dividend proposed: HK$0.40 (2006: HK$0.30) per share 883 658
2007 Special dividend proposed: HK$0.20 (2006: HK$0.30) per share 442 658
1,325 1,316

7 Earnings per Share

The calculation of earnings per share is based on profit attributable to shareholders of HK$4,968 million (2006: HK$3,440 million).

The basic earnings per share is based on the weighted average number of 2,203,437,210 shares in issue during the period (2006: 2,193,406,134 shares in issue). The diluted earnings per share is based on 2,208,527,391 shares (2006: 2,197,886,817 shares) which is the weighted average number of shares in issue during the period plus the weighted average number of 5,090,181 shares (2006: 4,480,683 shares) deemed to be issued at no consideration if all outstanding options had been exercised.

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Notes to the Accounts

8.1 Debtors, Accounts Receivable, Deposits and Prepayments

30 June 31 December
in HK$ million 2007 2006
Trade debtors
Within 1 year 2,416 2,150
Over 1 year 14 24
2,430 2,174
Accounts receivable, deposits and prepayments 6,621 3,979
9,051 6,153

Note:

i) Trade debtors are net of provision and the ageing is classified based on invoice date.

ii) Each business unit has a defined credit policy appropriate to its circumstances.

iii) The carrying amounts of debtors, accounts receivable, deposits and prepayments approximate their fair value.

iv) Accounts receivable, deposits and prepayments included derivative financial assets of HK$33 million (2006: HK$14 million).

8.2 Creditors, Accounts Payable, Deposits and Accruals

30 June 31 December
in HK$ million 2007 2006
Trade creditors
Within 1 year 3,076 2,553
Over 1 year 290 314
3,366 2,867
Accounts payable, deposits and accruals 4,385 5,163
7,751 8,030

Note:

i) Accounts payable, deposits and accruals included derivative financial liabilities of HK$9 million (2006: HK$ 9 million).

ii) The carrying amounts of creditors, accounts payable, deposits and accruals approximate their fair value.

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Report on Review of Interim Financial Report

Report on Review of Interim Financial Report to the Board of Directors of CITIC Pacific Limited (incorporated in Hong Kong with limited liability)

Introduction

We have reviewed the interim financial report set out on pages 20 to 29, which comprises the consolidated balance sheet of CITIC Pacific Limited (the ‘Company’) and its subsidiaries (together, the ‘Group’) as at 30 June 2007 and the related consolidated profit and loss account, statements of changes in equity and cash flows for the six-month period then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory notes. The Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited require the preparation of a report on interim financial report to be in compliance with the relevant provisions thereof and Hong Kong Accounting Standard 34 ‘Interim Financial Reporting’ issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (‘hkas 34’). The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation and presentation of this interim financial report in accordance with hkas 34. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on this interim financial report based on our review and to report our conclusion solely to you, as a body, in accordance with our agreed terms of engagement and for no other purpose. We do not assume responsibility towards or accept liability to any other person for the contents of this report.

Scope of Review

We conducted our review in accordance with Hong Kong Standard on Review Engagements 2410, ‘Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity’. A review of interim financial report consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with Hong Kong Standards on Auditing and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.

Conclusion

Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the interim financial report is not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with Hong Kong Accounting Standard 34 ‘Interim Financial Reporting’.

PricewaterhouseCoopers Certified Public Accountants

Hong Kong, 22 August 2007

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Statutory Disclosure

Dividend and Closure of Register

The Directors have declared an interim dividend of HK$0.40 (2006: HK$0.30) per share and a special dividend of HK$0.20 (2006: HK$0.30) per share for the year ending 31 December 2007 payable on Tuesday, 18 September 2007 to shareholders whose names appear on the Register of Members of the Company on Thursday, 13 September 2007. The Register of Members of the Company will be closed from Friday, 7 September 2007 to Thursday, 13 September 2007, both days inclusive, during which period no share transfer will be effected. In order to qualify for the interim dividend and the special dividend, all transfers, accompanied by the relevant share certificates, must be lodged with the Company’s Share Registrars, Tricor Tengis Limited, at 26th Floor, Tesbury Centre, 28 Queen’s Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong for registration not later than 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, 6 September 2007.

Share Option Plan

Under the CITIC Pacific Share Incentive Plan 2000 (‘the Plan’) adopted on 31 May 2000, the Board may invite any director, executive or employee of the Company or any of its subsidiaries to subscribe for options over the Company’s shares on payment of HK$1 per acceptance. The subscription price determined by the Board will be at least the higher of (i) the closing price of the Company’s share as stated in the Hong Kong Stock Exchange’s daily quotations sheet on the date of grant; (ii) the average closing price of the Company’s share as stated in the Hong Kong Stock Exchange’s daily quotations sheets for the five business days immediately preceding the date of grant and (iii) the nominal value of the Company’s shares. The maximum number of shares over which options may be granted under the Plan shall not exceed 10% of (i) the issued share capital of the Company from time to time or (ii) the issued share capital of the Company as at the date of adopting the Plan, whichever is the lower.

Since the adoption of the Plan, the Company have granted three lots of share options:

exercise price
date of grant number of share options HK$
28 May 2002 11,550,000 18.20
1 November 2004 12,780,000 19.90
20 June 2006 15,930,000 22.10

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Statutory Disclosure

All options granted and accepted can be exercised in whole or in part within 5 years from the date of grant. None of the share options granted under the Plan were cancelled or lapsed during the six months ended 30 June 2007. No further options were granted during the six months ended 30 June 2007. A summary of the movements during the six months ended 30 June 2007 of the share options is as follows:

A. Directors of the Company

exercise price
name of director
date of grant
HK$
number of share options
exercised during
the 6 months
percentage of
balance as at
ended 30.6.07
balance as at
issued share
1.1.07
(Note 2)
30.6.07
capital %
number of share options
exercised during
the 6 months
percentage of
balance as at
ended 30.6.07
balance as at
issued share
1.1.07
(Note 2)
30.6.07
capital %
exercised during
the 6 months
balance as at
ended 30.6.07
1.1.07
(Note 2)
Larry Yung Chi Kin
28.5.02
18.2
1.11.04
19.9
5.12.05
20.5
20.6.06
22.1
2,000,000
2,000,000
2,000,000
2,000,000
100,000,000

(Note 1)
2,000,000


100,000,000
2,000,000
102,000,000
4.618
Peter Lee Chung Hing
28.5.02
18.2
1.11.04
19.9
20.6.06
22.1
1,000,000
1,000,000
1,000,000

1,200,000

1,000,000
1,200,000
2,200,000
0.100
Carl Yung Ming Jie
28.5.02
18.2
1.11.04
19.9
20.6.06
22.1
300,000
300,000
500,000

600,000

500,000
600,000
1,100,000
0.050
Leslie Chang Li Hsien
28.5.02
18.2
1.11.04
19.9
20.6.06
22.1
300,000
300,000
500,000
150,000
800,000

350,000
800,000
1,150,000
0.052
Vernon Francis Moore
28.5.02
18.2
1.11.04
19.9
20.6.06
22.1
1,000,000
1,000,000
1,000,000

700,000

1,000,000
700,000
1,700,000
0.077
Li Shilin
28.5.02
18.2
300,000
300,000

Liu Jifu
1.11.04
19.9
20.6.06
22.1
500,000
500,000
700,000

700,000
700,000
0.032

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Statutory Disclosure

exercise price
name of director
date of grant
HK$
number of share options
exercised during
the 6 months
percentage of
balance as at
ended 30.6.07
balance as at
issued share
1.1.07
(Note 2)
30.6.07
capital %
number of share options
exercised during
the 6 months
percentage of
balance as at
ended 30.6.07
balance as at
issued share
1.1.07
(Note 2)
30.6.07
capital %
exercised during
the 6 months
balance as at
ended 30.6.07
1.1.07
(Note 2)
Chau Chi Yin
28.5.02
18.2
1.11.04
19.9
20.6.06
22.1
300,000
300,000
500,000

800,000

500,000
800,000
1,300,000
0.059
Milton Law Ming To
28.5.02
18.2
1.11.04
19.9
20.6.06
22.1
250,000
250,000
500,000

800,000

500,000
800,000
1,300,000
0.059
Wang Ande
1.11.04
19.9
20.6.06
22.1
200,000
60,000
500,000
140,000
500,000
640,000
0.029

Note:

1. These share options were granted by CITIC Hong Kong (Holdings) Limited, a substantial shareholder of the Company, and can be exercised during the period from 5 December 2008 to 4 December 2010.

2. The weighted average closing price of the shares of the Company immediately before the dates on which the options were exercised was HK$28.51.

B. Employees of the Company working under continuous contracts (as defined in the Employment Ordinance), other than the Directors

exercise price
date of grant
HK$
number of share options
exercised during the 6 months
balance as at
ended 30.6.07
balance as at
1.1.07
(Note 3)
30.6.07
28.5.02
18.2
800,000
800,000
1.11.04
19.9
2,419,000
1,349,000
1,070,000
20.6.06
22.1
5,730,000
2,388,000
3,342,000

Note:

3. The weighted average closing price of the shares of the Company immediately before the dates on which the options were exercised was HK$30.00.

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Statutory Disclosure

C. Others

exercise price
date of grant
HK$
number of share options
balance as at
exercised during the 6 months
1.1.07
ended 30.6.07
balance as at
(Note 4)
(Note 5)
30.6.07
28.5.02
18.2
590,000
590,000
1.11.04
19.9
700,000

700,000
20.6.06
22.1
500,000

500,000

Note:

4. These are in respect of options granted to former employees under continuous contracts, who had subsequently retired. It also includes options granted to a former director.

5. The weighted average closing price of the shares of the Company immediately before the dates on which the options were exercised was HK$30.09.

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Statutory Disclosure

Directors’ Interests in Securities

The interests of the Directors in shares of the Company or any associated corporation (within the meaning of Part XV of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (‘sfo’)) as at 30 June 2007 as recorded in the register required to be kept under section 352 of the sfo were as follows:

1. Shares in the Company and Associated Corporations

number of shares
percentage to the
personal interests unless
issued share capital
otherwise stated
%
CITIC Pacific Limited
Larry Yung Chi Kin
404,381,000
18.307
(Note 1)
Henry Fan Hung Ling 48,000,000
2.173
(Note 2)
Peter Lee Chung Hing 1,500,000
0.068
Carl Yung Ming Jie 300,000
0.014
Leslie Chang Li Hsien 480,000
0.022
Vernon Francis Moore 4,200,000
0.190
(Note 3)
Li Shilin 300,000
0.014
Liu Jifu 840,000
0.038
Chau Chi Yin 536,000
0.024
Milton Law Ming To 253,000
0.011
Wang Ande 110,000
0.005
Hansen Loh Chung Hon 1,550,000
0.070
(Note 4)
André Desmarais 5,075,000
0.230
(Note 5)
Peter Kruyt (alternate director to Mr André Desmarais) 34,100
0.002
CITIC 1616 Holdings Limited
Vernon Francis Moore
200,000
0.011
(Note 3)
Chau Chi Yin 26,750
0.001

Notes:

1. Corporate interest.

2. Corporate interest in respect of 3,000,000 shares and trust interest in respect of 45,000,000 shares.

3. Trust interest.

4. Personal interest in respect of 1,050,000 shares; corporate interest in respect of 500,000 shares and family interest in respect of 500,000 shares which duplicate each other.

5. Corporate interest in respect of 5,000,000 shares and family interest of 75,000 shares.

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Statutory Disclosure

2. Share Options in the Company

The interests of the Directors in the share options (being regarded as unlisted physically settled equity derivatives) of the Company are stated in detail in the preceding section of Share Option Plan.

3. Share Options in an associated corporation, CITIC Capital Holdings Limited

name of director
date of grant
number of share options
lapsed / cancelled /
balance
granted during
exercised during
balance
percentage of
as at
the 6 months
the 6 months
as at
issued share
1.1.07
ended 30.6.07
ended 30.6.07
30.6.07
capital %
Peter Lee Chung Hing
2.3.05
4.4.06
15,000


25,000
0.089
10,000
Vernon Francis Moore
2.3.05
4.4.06
15,000


25,000
0.089
10,000
Leslie Chang Li Hsien
2.3.05
4.4.06
15,000


25,000
0.089
10,000

Save as disclosed above, as at 30 June 2007, none of the Directors of the Company had nor were they taken to or deemed to have, under Part XV of the sfo, any interests or short positions in the shares, underlying shares or debentures of the Company or its associated corporations or any interests which are required to be entered into the register kept by the Company pursuant to section 352 of the sfo or any interests which are required to be notified to the Company and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange pursuant to the Model Code for Securities Transactions by Directors of Listed Companies in the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (‘Listing Rules’).

Substantial Shareholders

As at 30 June 2007, the interests of the substantial shareholders, other than the Directors of the Company or their respective associate(s), in the shares of the Company as recorded in the register of interests in shares and short positions required to be kept under section 336 of the sfo were as follows:

1. Interest in the Shares

percentage to the
number of shares issued share capital
name of the Company %
CITIC Group 635,919,285 28.789
CITIC Hong Kong (Holdings) Limited (‘CITIC HK’) 635,919,285 28.789
Heedon Corporation 496,386,285 22.472
Honpville Corporation 310,988,221 14.079
Power Corporation of Canada 132,813,000 6.013
Gelco Enterprises Ltd. 132,813,000 6.013
Nordex Inc. 132,813,000 6.013
Paul G. Desmarais 132,813,000 6.013

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Statutory Disclosure

CITIC hk is a substantial shareholder of the Company indirectly through the following wholly owned subsidiary companies:

percentage to the
name of subsidiary companies number of shares issued share capital
of CITIC HK of the Company %
Affluence Limited 46,089,000 2.087
Winton Corp. 30,718,000 1.391
Westminster Investment Inc. 101,960,000 4.616
Jetway Corp. 20,462,000 0.926
Cordia Corporation 32,258,064 1.460
Honpville Corporation 310,988,221 14.079
Hainsworth Limited 83,444,000 3.778
Southpoint Enterprises Inc. 10,000,000 0.453
Raymondford Company Limited 2,823,000 0.128

Each of Affluence Limited, Winton Corp., Westminster Investment Inc., Jetway Corp., Cordia Corporation, Honpville Corporation, Hainsworth Limited, Southpoint Enterprises Inc. and Raymondford Company Limited holds the shares of the Company beneficially. Accordingly, Honpville Corporation is a substantial shareholder of the Company.

CITIC Group is the direct holding company of CITIC hk. CITIC hk is the direct holding company of Heedon Corporation, Hainsworth Limited, Affluence Limited and Barnsley Investments Limited. Heedon Corporation is the direct holding company of Winton Corp., Westminster Investment Inc., Jetway Corp., Kotron Company Ltd. and Honpville Corporation and Kotron Company Ltd. is the direct holding company of Cordia Corporation. Affluence Limited is the direct holding company of Man Yick Corporation which is the direct holding company of Raymondford Company Limited. Barnsley Investments Limited is the direct holding company of Southpoint Enterprises Inc. Accordingly, the interests of CITIC Group in the Company duplicate the interests of CITIC hk in the Company. The interests of CITIC hk in the Company duplicate the interests in the Company of all its direct and indirect subsidiary companies as described above. The interests of Heedon Corporation in the Company duplicate the interests in the Company of all its direct and indirect subsidiary companies as described above. The interests of Affluence Limited in the Company duplicate the interests in the Company of its direct subsidiary company as described above. The interests of Man Yick Corporation in the Company duplicate the interests in the Company of its direct subsidiary company as described above. The interests of Barnsley Investments Limited in the Company duplicate the interests in the Company of its direct subsidiary company as described above and the interests of Kotron Company Ltd. in the Company duplicate the interests in the Company of its direct subsidiary company as described above.

Power Corporation of Canada is a company 54.18% controlled by Gelco Enterprises Ltd. which in turn is 94.95% controlled by Nordex Inc. and the remainder by Mr Paul G. Desmarais. Nordex Inc. in turn is 68% controlled directly by Mr Paul G. Desmarais and indirectly as to 32% by the latter. Thus, the aforesaid interests of Power Corporation of Canada, Gelco Enterprises Ltd., Nordex Inc. and Mr Paul G. Desmarais in the Company duplicate each other.

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Statutory Disclosure

2. Short position in the Shares

percentage to the
number of shares issued share capital
name of the Company %
CITIC Group 100,000,000 4.527
CITIC HK 100,000,000 4.527

These are in respect of options granted by CITIC hk to Mr Larry Yung Chi Kin, the Chairman of the Company.

Share Capital

The Company has not redeemed any of its shares during the six months ended 30 June 2007. Neither the Company nor any of its subsidiary companies has purchased or sold any of the Company’s shares during the six months ended 30 June 2007.

Continuing Disclosure Requirements under Rule 13.22 of the Listing Rules

The Company has included a proforma combined balance sheet of the relevant affiliated companies as required therein under Rule 13.22 of the Listing Rules. Affiliated companies include associated companies and jointly controlled entities.

Proforma Combined Balance Sheet of Affiliated Companies

Group’s attributable interest
in HK$ million as at 30 June 2007
Fixed Assets 3,850
Jointly Controlled Entities 456
Other Financial Assets 1
Intangible Assets 14
Pension Assets 28
Deferred Assets 30
Long Term Receivable 1,968
Net Current Assets 1,710
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 8,057
Long Term Borrowings (1,678 )
Deferred Tax Liabilities (157 )
Loan from Shareholders (4,275 )
1,947

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Statutory Disclosure

Corporate Governance

CITIC Pacific is committed to ensuring high standards of corporate governance and first class business practices. The Board believes that good corporate governance practices are increasingly important for maintaining and promoting investor confidence. Details of our corporate governance practices can be found on page 51 of the 2006 annual report and the Company’s website www.citicpacific.com.

Throughout the six months ended 30 June 2007, CITIC Pacific has complied with all code provisions in the Code on Corporate Governance Practices contained in Appendix 14 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (‘Listing Rules’).

The Audit Committee has reviewed the Interim Report with management and the Company’s internal and external auditors and recommended its adoption by the Board.

The Interim Accounts, which are prepared in accordance with hkas 34 ‘Interim Financial Reporting’, have been reviewed by the Company’s independent auditors PricewaterhouseCoopers in accordance with the Hong Kong Standard on Review Engagements 2410, ‘Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity’.

The Company has adopted the Model Code for Securities Transactions by Directors of Listed Companies (‘Model Code’) contained in Appendix 10 of the Listing Rules. Having made specific enquiry, all Directors have complied with the required standard set out in the Model Code throughout the six months ended 30 June 2007.

CITIC Pacific Interim Report 2007 39

Definition of Terms

Terms

Capital employed Shareholders’ funds + total debt
Cash contributed from all businesses Cash infow to CITICPacifc Ltd. from its subsidiary companies,
jointly controlled entities, associated companies and other investments,
including proceeds from sale of businesses and dividend declared
Total debt Short term and long term loans, notes and bonds
Net debt Total debt less cash and bank deposits
Total capital Shareholders’ funds + net debt
EBITDA Net proft less interest expense, taxation, depreciation and amortisation
Contribution A business’s after tax proft that contributes to unallocated central
interest, overhead and goodwill
Ratios
Proft attributable to shareholders
Earnings per share =
Weighted average number of shares (by days) in issue for the year
Shareholders’ funds
Shareholders’ funds per share =
Total issued and fully paid shares at end of the year
Net debt
Leverage =
Total capital
Cash contributed from all businesses
Cashfow per share =
Total issued and fully paid shares at end of the year
EBITDA
Interest cover =
Interest expense

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Corporate Information

Headquarters and Registered Office

32nd Floor, CITIC Tower, 1 Tim Mei Avenue, Central, Hong Kong Telephone: 2820 2111 Fax: 2877 2771

Website

www.citicpacific.com contains a description of CITIC Pacific’s business, copies of both the full and summary financial reports to shareholders, announcements, press releases and other information.

Stock Codes

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong: 0267 Bloomberg: 267 HK Reuters: 0267. HK American Depositary Receipts: CTPCY CUSIP Reference No: 17304K102

Annual and Interim Reports

Shareholders may obtain printed copies of annual and interim reports from the Registrars. Others should contact the Company Secretary on 2820 2111 or fax: 2877 2771 or at [email protected] for a printed report.

Investor Relations

Investors, shareholders and research analysts may contact the Investor Relations Department by telephone at 2820 2004, by fax: 2522 5259 or at [email protected].

Financial Calendar

Closure of Register: 7 September 2007 to 13 September 2007 Interim Dividend and Special Dividend payable: 18 September 2007

Share Registrars

Shareholders should contact our Registrars, Tricor Tengis Limited, 26th Floor, Tesbury Centre, 28 Queen’s Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong on 2980 1333, or by fax: 2810 8185, on matters such as transfer of shares, change of name or address, or loss of share certificates.

The Interim Report is printed in English and Chinese language and is available on our website at www.citicpacific.com. Shareholders may choose to receive the Interim Report in printed form in either the English or Chinese language or both or by electronic means. Shareholders who have chosen to receive the Interim Report using electronic means and who for any reason have difficulty in receiving or gaining access to the Interim Report will, promptly upon request to the Company’s Share Registrars, be sent a printed copy free of charge.

Shareholders may at any time change their choice of the language or means of receipt of the Interim Report by notice in writing to the Company’s Share Registrars.

Non-shareholders are requested to write to the Company Secretary, CITIC Pacific Ltd., 32nd Floor, CITIC Tower, 1 Tim Mei Avenue, Central, Hong Kong, or by fax: 2877 2771 or by email: [email protected].

CITIC Pacific Ltd

32/F CITIC Tower, 1 Tim Mei Avenue, Central, Hong Kong Tel: 2820 2111 Fax: 2877 2771 www.citicpacific.com

Stock Code: 0267

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