Synagistics Limited — Capital/Financing Update 2010

Sep 21, 2010

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OP FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS LIMITED 東英金融投資有限公司*

(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability) (Stock Code: 1140)

COMMENCEMENT OF A LIMITED INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP

The board (the “Board” ) of directors of OP Financial Investments Limited (the “Company” ) is pleased to announce that an investment partnership (the “Partnership” ) was formed and registered in the Cayman Islands on 25 August 2010 between a wholly owned subsidiary of Company (collectively, the “Group” ) and a wholly owned subsidiary of China Investment Corporation ( “CIC” ) in which the Group is acting as the general partner ( “General Partner’ ) and CIC as special limited partner ( “Special Limited Partner” ). On 21 September 2010, a total capital of US$16,500,000 was fully paid up, of which approximately 9.09% was contributed by the General Partner and approximately 90.91% by the Special Limited Partner.

The principal purpose of the Partnership is to carry on the business of directly or indirectly investing in the production, processing, transportation and trade of agricultural crops on trial basis and all business in connection therewith in the Republic of Kazakhstan ( “Kazakhstan” ).

The Partnership observes that, whilst already a leader in oil and gas, Kazakhstan’s strengths in the agricultural and food industry have potential for further development. Key factors include: a) Kazakhstan’s high arable land per capita, b) growing global demand for food commodities, and c) geographical proximity to Russia and China. The feasibility study will enlist the expertise of industry leaders to seek means of

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modernizing production, diversifying crop type, and enhancing distribution infrastructure and logistics to accommodate demand from the region. The Group shall be working closely with the Kazakhstan government to align project objectives with local interests.

* For identification purpose only

For and on behalf of OP Financial Investments Limited Zhang Gaobo Executive Director and CEO

Hong Kong, 21 September 2010

As at the date of this announcement, the Board comprises two executive directors, namely, Mr.Zhang Zhi Ping and Mr. Zhang Gaobo; a non-executive director, namely, Mr. Liu Hongru; and three independent non-executive directors, namely, Mr. Kwong Che Keung, Gordon, Professor He Jia and Mr. Wang Xiaojun.

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