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ETS Group Limited Board/Management Information 2016

Jun 30, 2016

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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.

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ETS GROUP LIMITED 易通訊集團有限公司

(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability)

(Stock Code: 8031)

APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR; RESIGNATION OF INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR; AND CHANGE IN COMPOSITION OF BOARD COMMITTEES

The Board is pleased to announce that, with effect from 30 June 2016, Mr. Cheung Kong Ting has been appointed as an independent non-executive director of the Company.

The Board also announces that Mr. Yung Kai Tai has tendered his resignation as an independent nonexecutive director with effect from 30 June 2016.

Following the resignation of Mr. Yung Kai Tai and the appointment of Mr. Cheung Kong Ting, Mr. Yung Kai Tai will cease to be and Mr. Cheung Kong Ting will be appointed as the chairman of the remuneration committee, a member of each of the risk management and internal control committee, the audit committee and the nomination committee of the Company with effect from 30 June 2016.

APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The board (the “ Board ”) of directors (the “ Directors ”) of ETS Group Limited (the “ Company ”) is pleased to announce that, with effect from 30 June 2016, Mr. Cheung Kong Ting (“ Mr. Cheung ”) has been appointed as an independent non-executive director (the “ INEDs ”) of the Company.

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The biographical details of Mr. Cheung are set out in the paragraphs below:

Mr. Cheung Kong Ting

Mr. Cheung ( 張江亭先生 ), aged 54, is the chief executive officer of China Israel Consultant Co. Ltd. Prior to that, Mr. Cheung worked as the managing director and head of China Market of Edmond de Rothschild, Hong Kong from 2014 to 2015, as the head of China Market Team of Union Bank of Switzerland from 2011 to 2014, as the head of China Market of Barclays Bank PLC from 2008 to 2011 and as the head of Commercial Division of Bank of China Hong Kong from 1984 to 2008.

Mr. Cheung is an associate of the Hong Kong Institution of Bankers since 1998. He has over 31 years of experience in banking and finance. Mr. Cheung graduated from Hang Seng School of Commerce with Diploma in Business Studies (Banking) in 1984, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University with Higher Certificate in Business Studies (Banking) in 1989 and The Open University of Hong Kong with a Master’s Degree in Business Administration in 2003.

As at the date of this announcement, Mr. Cheung has entered into a letter of appointment with the Company for an initial term of three years commencing from 30 June 2016. Mr Cheung shall hold office until the first general meeting of the Company after his appointment and shall then be eligible for reelection at that meeting. He is subject to the retirement by rotation and re-election at the annual general meetings of the Company in accordance with the articles of association of the Company. Mr. Cheung is entitled to a monthly director fee of HK$8,000.00, which is determined with reference to his duties and level of responsibilities and the remuneration policy of the Company and the prevailing market conditions.

Save as disclosed above, Mr. Cheung confirms that he does not have any shares or underlying shares in the Company within the meaning of Part XV of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Chapter 571 of the Laws of Hong Kong) or hold any directorship in the last three years in other public companies the securities of which are listed on any securities market in Hong Kong or overseas or any other major appointments or qualifications as at the date of this announcement. Mr. Cheung further confirms that he does not have any relationship with any directors, senior management, substantial or controlling shareholders of the Company as at the date of this announcement.

Save as disclosed above, Mr. Cheung confirms that there are no other matters or information that needs to be brought to the attention of the shareholders nor is there any information that is required to be disclosed by the Company pursuant to any of the requirements under Rule 17.50(2)(h) to (v) of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the Growth Enterprise Market of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.

The Board would like to extend a warm welcome to Mr. Cheung in joining the Board.

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RESIGNATION OF INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Board would like to announce that, with effect from 30 June 2016, Mr. Yung Kai Tai (“ Mr. Yung ”) resigned as an INED, the chairman of the remuneration committee, a member of each of the risk management and internal control committee, the audit committee and the nomination committee of the Company as he would like to pursue other business opportunities. Mr. Yung has confirmed that he has no disagreement with the Board and there is no matter in relation to his resignation that he considered should be brought to the attention of the shareholders of the Company.

The Board would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Yung for his contributions to the Company during his tenure of office.

CHANGE IN COMPOSITION OF BOARD COMMITTEES

Following the resignation of Mr. Yung and the appointment of Mr. Cheung, Mr. Yung will cease to be and Mr. Cheung will be appointed as the chairman of the remuneration committee, a member of each of the risk management and internal control committee, the audit committee and the nomination committee of the Company with effect from 30 June 2016.

By order of the Board ETS Group Limited Tang Yiu Sing Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer

Hong Kong, 30 June 2016

As at the date of this announcement, the executive directors of the Company are Mr. Tang Yiu Sing and Mr. Yeung Ka Wing; the non-executive director of the Company is Mr. Tang Shing Bor and the independent non-executive directors of the Company are Mr. Wong Sik Kei, Mr. Ngan Chi Keung and Mr. Cheung Kong Ting.

This announcement, for which the directors of the Company collectively and individually accept full responsibility, includes particulars given in compliance with the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the Growth Enterprise Market (“GEM”) of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited for the purpose of giving information with regard to the Company. The directors, having made all reasonable enquires, 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 at least 7 days from the date of its posting and on the Company’s website at www. etsgroup.com.hk.

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