Dida Inc. — Capital/Financing Update 2004

Sep 21, 2004

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CHINA SHIPPING DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LIMITED

(a joint stock limited company incorporated in the People’s Republic of China with limited liability)

(Stock Code: 1138)

CONNECTED TRANSACTION

The board (the “Board”) of directors (the “Directors”) of China Shipping Development Company Limited (the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the Company and Guangdong Province Jiangmen CityYuzhou Ship Dismantling Company Limited ( ) (“Yuzhou Ship Dismantling Co.”) entered into a sale and purchase agreement (the “Sale and Purchase Agreement”) on 20 September 2004 whereby the Company had agreed to sell and Yuzhou Ship Dismantling Co. had agreed to purchase the oil tanker named “Daqing 45” (the “Oil Tanker”) weighing 5574.8 long tonne, and thereafter to dismantle it and sell it as scrap metal. The consideration for the sale of the Oil Tanker is RMB14,326,678.50 (approximately HK$13,515,734.4). Such consideration has been determined with reference to the market price of scrap metal at the rate of US$310 per long tonne (the “Transaction”).

China Shipping (Group) Company (the “Group Company”) holds approximately 50.51 percent of the issued share capital of the Company, being the controlling shareholder of the Company as defined under The Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “Listing Rules”). Yuzhou Ship Dismantling Co. is a wholly owned subsidiary of China Shipping Industry Company Limited which in turn is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Group Company. Therefore, Yuzhou Ship Dismantling Co. is a connected person (as defined under the Listing Rules) of the Company. Hence, the transaction contemplated under the Sale and Purchase Agreement (the “Transaction”) constitutes a connected transaction of the Company for the purposes of the Listing Rules. As each of the percentage ratios (other than the profit ratio) in respect of the Transaction is more than 0.1% but less than 2.5%, the Transaction is only subject to the reporting and announcement requirements under Rule 14A.45 to 14A.47 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “Listing Rules”) but does not require the approval of the shareholders of the Company (the “Shareholders”) other than the Group Company and its associates (as defined under the Listing Rules) (the “Independent Shareholders”).

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The terms and conditions of the Transaction have been negotiated on an arm’s length basis and are conducted on normal commercial terms (or better terms to the Company). The Transaction is in the ordinary and usual business of the Company The Board (including the independent non-executive Directors) (the “Independent Directors”) considers the Transaction to be fair and reasonable, and is in the interests of the Company and the Shareholders, taken as a whole.

Particulars of the Sale and Purchase Agreement are set forth below, and will also be disclosed in the Company’s 2004 annual report.

1. Sale and Purchase Agreement dated 20 September 2004

1.1 Parties

Vendor: The Company

Purchaser: Yuzhou Ship Dismantling Co.

1.2 Oil Tanker

The Oil Tanker was constructed by China Dalian Shipyard, an independent third party shipyard in the PRC, and was commissioned into service in July 1973. The Oil Tanker weighs 5574.8 long tonne.

1.3 Sale of the Oil Tanker

Pursuant to the Sale and Purchase Agreement, the Company has agreed to sell and Yuzhou Ship Dismantling Co. has agreed to purchase the Oil Tanker, and thereafter to dismantle it and sell it as scrap metal.

1.4 Purchase price and payment terms

Pursuant to the Sale and Purchase Agreement, Yuzhou Ship Dismantling Co. will pay to the Company in cash a sum of RMB14,326,678.5 (approximately HK$13,515,734.4) for the Oil Tanker as consideration for the sale of the Oil Tanker. The purchase price was determined based on the current market price of scrap metal at the rate of US$310 per long tonne. No valuation has been performed. The net book value of the Oil Tanker as at 30 June 2004 was RMB1,385,493.45 (approximately HK$1,307,069.3). The net profit expected to arise from the sale of the Oil Tanker, being the difference between the consideration for such sale and the net book value of the Oil Tanker, is RMB12,941,185.05 (approximately HK$12,208,665.1). The Company intends to use the net proceeds arising from the sale of the Oil Tanker as its working capital. The net profits before taxation and extraordinary items attributable to the Oil Tanker for the 2 financial years ended 31 December 2003 are RMB574,883.29 and RMB12,223,791.87, and the net profits after taxation and extraordinary items attributable to the Oil Tanker for the 2 financial years ended 31 December 2003 are RMB40,398.24 and RMB11,129,286.57.

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Yuzhou Ship Dismantling Co. has first paid to the Company a deposit of RMB1,432,667.85 (approximately HK$1,351,573.4) by remittance to the Company’s designated bank account at the same time of signing the Sale and Purchase Agreement by both parties. The balance of the purchase price of the Oil Tanker, being RMB12,894,010.65 (approximately HK$12,164,161), shall be paid by remittance to the aforementioned Company’s designated bank account 3 business days prior to the delivery of the Oil Tanker to Yuzhou Ship Dismantling Co. pursuant to the Sale and Purchase Agreement.

1.5 Delivery

The Oil Tanker will be delivered to Yuzhou Ship Dismantling Co. at Yuzhou shipyard in the PRC on or before 30 September 2004.

1.6 Other significant terms

The Company has warranted that upon delivery of the Oil Tanker, the Oil Tanker will not be subject to any liabilities or pledges, and will not carry any illegal material.

All responsibilities, liabilities and risks relating to the delivery of the Oil Tanker shall be borne by the Company prior to delivery of the Oil Tanker, and by Yuzhou Ship Dismantling immediately after such delivery.

The Sale and Purchase Agreement is subject to the usual force majeure provisions. In the event of occurrence of force majeure events such as earthquake, fire, tidal wave and war and, as a result, the Sale and Purchase Agreement cannot be performed by the Company, the Company shall return the deposit to Yuzhou Ship Dismantling Co. immediately.

If Yuzhou Ship Dismantling Co. fails to pay the deposit of RMB1,432,667.85 (approximately HK$1,351,573.4) or the remaining balance of RMB12,894,010.65 (approximately HK$12,164,161) in accordance with the Sale and Purchase Agreement, the Company shall have the right to terminate the Sale and Purchase Agreement and claim for any consequential losses and interest.

Should any dispute arise between the Company and Yuzhou Ship Dismantling Co. in respect of the Sale and Purchase Agreement, which remains unresolved after reasonable discussions, such dispute shall be referred to the China Maritime Arbitration Commission, which was established in accordance with a decision made by the State Council of the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”), for arbitration in Shanghai, the PRC.

2. Reasons for and benefits of entering into the Sale and Purchase Agreement

The Oil Tanker came into operation in 1973 and has met the deadline for mandatory scrappage of oil tankers, as stipulated by the Ministry of Communication of the PRC ( ). In accordance with the notice dated 9 April 2001 and issued by the Ministry of Communication of the PRC, the mandatory scrappage age of the Oil Tanker is 31 years. The Oil Tanker is well worn through its 31 years of service and its cabin

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and communication facilities are outdated. The Oil Tanker ceased in operation from the beginning of August 2004 onwards. As a result, the Board decided to dismantle it and sell it as scrap metal. Yuzhou Ship Dismantling Co. is a special service entity which specializes in ship dismantling business. The Board believes that the disposal of the Oil Tanker will provide the Company with more working capital. The Board does not have intention on any specific use of the working capital.

3. General

The business of the Company mainly involves coastal, ocean and Yangtze River cargo transportation, container transportation, oil transportation, international passenger transportation, chartering, cargo agency and cargo transportation agency. The business of Yuzhou Ship Dismantling Co. mainly involves ship dismantling and repair.

4. Listing Rules Requirements

China Shipping (Group) Company holds approximately 50.51 percent of the issued share capital of the Company, being the controlling shareholder of the Company as defined under the Listing Rules. Yuzhou Ship Dismantling Co. is a wholly owned subsidiary of China Shipping Industry Company Limited which in turn is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Group Company. Therefore, Yuzhou Ship Dismantling Co. is a connected person (as defined under the Listing Rules) of the Company. Hence, the Transaction constitutes a connected transaction of the Company for the purposes of the Listing Rules.

As each of the percentage ratios (other than the profit ratio) in respect of the Transaction is, more than 0.1% but less than 2.5%, the Transaction is subject only to the reporting and announcement requirements under Rule 14A.45 to Rule 14A.47 of the Listing Rules and does not require approval by Independent Shareholders.

The terms and conditions of the Transaction have been negotiated on an arm’s length basis and are conducted on normal commercial terms (or better terms to the Company). The Transaction is in the ordinary and usual course of business of the Company. The Board (including the Independent Directors) considers the Transaction to be fair and reasonable, and is in the interests of the Company and the Shareholders, taken as a whole.

By order of the Board China Shipping Development Company Limited Yao Qiaohong Company Secretary

Shanghai, the PRC 20 September 2004

Note: Unless otherwise specified, the conversion of HK$ into RMB is based on the exchange rate of HK$1.00=RMB1.06 and the conversion of US$ into RMB is based on the exchange rate of US1.00 = RMB 8.29.

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As at the date of this announcement, the Board of Directors of the Company is comprised of Mr. Li Shaode, Mr. Sun Zhitang, Mr. Wang Daxiong, Mr. Yan Mingyi, Mr. Yao Zuozhi and Mr. Wang Kunhe as executive directors, Mr. Xie Rong, Mr. Hu Honggao and Mr. Zhou Zhanqun as independent non-executive directors.

Please also refer to the published version of this announcement in The Standard.

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