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LARK DISTILLING CO. LTD Capital/Financing Update 2008

Feb 5, 2008

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Capital/Financing Update

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Montec International Limited ABN: 62 104 600 544

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Level 6, 55 York Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia

[email protected] www.montec-international.com Telephone:+61 2 9299 0011 Facsimile:+61 2 9299 1499

ASX & MEDIA RELEASE

6[th] February 2008

The Manager Company Announcements Office Australian Securities Exchange Limited 20 Bridge Street SYDNEY NSW 2000

CHINA BASED INVESTMENT GROUP TAKES 19.9% STAKE IN DAIRY

PRODUCTS COMPANY MONTEC INTERNATIONAL

The board of Montec International Limited (“Montec”) (ASX: MTI) is pleased to advise that it has reached agreement with Puji Wealth Management (SH) Co., Limited (Puji) for the private placement of 37,841,129 fully paid ordinary shares. Puji will hold approximately 19.9% of the issued capital valued at AUD $1,135,234 in Montec. The shares will be issued at AUD$0.03 per Share in addition with a grant of 19,986,303 options, as the foundation for a strategic relationship.

The placement of securities to Puji is subject to shareholder approval for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 7.1. The proceeds from the placement will be applied towards Montec’s capital requirements as well as providing working capital for the continued expansion of its products in the Chinese market.

The Shares issued to Puji will rank equally with all other Shares on issue. Each option is to be issued for nil consideration and carries the right to subscribe for 1 new Share on payment of the exercise price of AUD$0.10 per option. The options will expire on 31 December 2008.

In commenting on this new and timely strategic relationship with Puji, Mr Peter Herd, Managing Director of Montec said,

“Puji is a rapidly growing financial services and investment group, encompassing private equity, wealth management, property investment and mortgage broking services in the Peoples’ Republic of China and holds a portfolio of wealth management assets.”

Puji’s Property interests include a joint venture with the Constellation Hotel Group to develop and manage mid-tier hotels in China. Puji is also the largest mortgage broking group in Shanghai and a leading mortgage arranger for the Bank of China and ICBC. Puji is currently raising funds in association with a leading international investment bank to facilitate merger and acquisition opportunities in China.

Mr Peter Herd further commented,

“The board of Montec welcomes this initiative by Puji Wealth Management and believes it to be an important step in a developing relationship which will provide significant support and impetus to both Montec’s product marketing activities and in identifying and developing opportunities for expansion through acquisition.”

Terry Cuthbertson

Chairman

Montec International Limited

Tel: +61 2 9299 0011

Peter Herd Managing Director Montec International Limited Tel: +61 2 9299 0011

Investor Relations & Media Enquires:

Rod North

Bourse Communications Pty Ltd Tel: +61 3 9510 8309 Mob: +61 (0) 408 670 706

ABOUT MONTEC INTERNATIONAL LIMITED (MTI)

Listed dairy products company, Montec International Limited holds certain rights to the manufacture and marketing of monounsaturated, cholesterol-free dairy products. The Company’s current focus is on China, where it is building its range of white and flavoured milks under the registered trademarks “dairypure” and “Meng Tai”, currently distributed through more than 2,800 outlets, predominantly in Beijing and Shanghai. Planned outlet growth, brand development and extensions into monounsaturated ice cream, yoghurts and other products will provide the base for company’s future growth. A range of yoghurt drinks for children under the brand “Bei Bei” was launched in late 2007 and during 2008 further product extensions will be introduced.

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ABOUT PUGI WEALTH MANAGEMENT (SH) Co., LIMITED (PUJI)

Puji is a rapidly growing financial services and investment group, encompassing private equity, wealth management, property investment and mortgage broking services in the Peoples’ Republic of China and holds a portfolio of wealth management assets.

Puji’s Property interests include a joint venture with the Constellation Hotel Group to develop and manage mid-tier hotels in China. Puji is also the largest mortgage broking group in Shanghai and a leading mortgage arranger for the Bank of China and ICBC

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