Harbour Centre Development Limited — Report Publication Announcement 2006

Aug 31, 2006

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited takes no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, makes no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaims 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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FAR EAST CONSORTIUM INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability) Website: http://www.fecil.com.hk

(Stock Code: 35)

DELAY IN DESPATCH OF CIRCULAR

Reference is made to the Announcement (the “Announcement”) of the Company dated 25th August, 2006 in relation to the Final Dividend for the year ended 31st March, 2006. Terms used herein have the meanings ascribed thereto in the Announcement.

The Company announced that as additional time is required to finalise the Circular, the despatch date of the Circular will be delayed. The last day for return of the Form of Election to the Company’s Share Registrar and the despatch date of the relevant dividend warrants and share certificates will be revised based on the new despatch date of the Circular. A further announcement will be made as soon as practicable when the new despatch date of the Circular is set.

By Order of the Board Bill, Kwai Pui MOK Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary

Hong Kong, 31st August 2006

As at the date of this announcement, the Board of Directors of the Company comprises executive directors namely Mr. Deacon Te Ken Chiu, Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu, Mr. Craig Grenfell Williams, Mr. Dennis Chiu; non-executive directors of Madam Ching Lan Ju Chiu, Mr. Dick Tat Sang Chiu, Mr. Daniel Tat Jung Chiu and independent non-executive directors namely Mr. David Kwok Kwei Lo, Mr. Jian Yin Jiang and Mr. Kwok Wai Chan.

Please also refer to the published version of this announcement in South China Morning Post.

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