HC Group Inc. — M&A Activity 2016

Feb 25, 2016

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HC INTERNATIONAL, INC. 慧聰網有限公司[*]

(incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability)

(Stock Code: 02280)

POSSIBLE ACQUISITION

This announcement is made by HC International, Inc. (the “ Company ”) pursuant to Rule 13.09 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “ Listing Rules ”) and the Inside Information Provisions (as defined in the Listing Rules) under Part XIVA of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Chapter 571 of the Laws of Hong Kong).

The board of directors (the “ Board ”) of the Company would like to inform the shareholders of the Company (the “ Shareholders ”) and potential investors that the Company is in preliminary discussions with an independent third party regarding a possible acquisition (the “ Possible Acquisition ”). The Possible Acquisition, if proceeded, may involve a disposal of certain assets by the Company in exchange for certain equity interests in a company established in the mainland China.

As at the date of this announcement, no material terms concerning the Possible Acquisition have been agreed and the Company has not entered into any definitive agreement in relation to the Possible Acquisition. The Board will make further announcement as and when necessary in compliance with the Listing Rules and applicable laws.

The Possible Acquisition may or may not materialise. Shareholders and potential investors are reminded to exercise caution when dealing in the securities of the Company.

By order of the Board of Directors HC International, Inc. Guo Jiang Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director

Beijing, the People’s Republic of China, 25 February 2016

• For identification purposes only

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As at the date of this announcement, the Board comprises:

• Mr. Guo Fansheng (Executive Director and Chairman)

• Mr. Guo Jiang (Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer)

• Mr. Lee Wee Ong (Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer)

• Mr. Li Jianguang (Non-executive Director)

• Mr. Guo Wei (Non-executive Director)

• Mr. Zhang Ke (Independent Non-executive Director)

• Mr. Xiang Bing (Independent Non-executive Director)

• Mr. Zhang Tim Tianwei (Independent Non-executive Director)

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