ZO Future Group — M&A Activity 2013

Oct 22, 2013

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BIRMINGHAM INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LIMITED 伯明翰環球控股有限公司

(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability)

(Stock Code: 2309)

CLARIFICATION IN RELATION TO RECENT PRESS REPORTS

This announcement is made by the board of directors (the “ Board ”) of Birmingham International Holdings Limited (the “ Company ”), pursuant to Rules 13.09 and 13.10 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “ Stock Exchange ”), under Part XIVA of the Securities and Future Ordinance (Cap.571), and at the request of the Stock Exchange.

Reference is made to certain press articles recently published by a number of news providers in relation to the possible takeover or acquisition of Birmingham City Football Club. The Board wishes to clarify that no written agreement has been reached or signed with any party in relation to the disposal of all or parts of the Company’s equity interest in Birmingham City Plc (“ BCP ”) and/ or Birmingham City Football Club (“ BCFC ”), and that as at the date of this announcement, the Company has no immediate plans to dispose of a controlling equity interest in BCP and/or BCFC.

Shareholders of the Company and potential investors are advised to exercise caution when dealing in the shares of the Company.

By Order of the Board

BIRMINGHAM INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LIMITED Yeung Ka Sing, Carson Executive Director & Chairman

Hong Kong, 22 October 2013

As at the date hereof, the executive directors of the Company are Mr. Yeung Ka Sing, Carson, Mr. Peter Pannu, Mr. Ma Shui Cheong, Mr. Chan Shun Wah, Mr. Cheung Kwai Nang, Mr. Charlie Penn, Mr. Chen Liang and Mr. Cheung Shing and the independent non-executive directors are Mr. Wong Ka Chun, Carson and Mr. Gao Shi Kui.