ZO Future Group — Regulatory Filings 2013

Feb 7, 2013

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

(Incorporated in the Cayman Island with limited liability)

(Stock Code: 2309)

ANNOUNCEMENT

This announcement is made by the board of directors (the “ Board ”) of Birmingham International Holdings Limited (the “ Company ”) together with its subsidiaries, (the “ Group ”) 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 under Part XIVA of the Securities and Future Ordinance (the “ SFO ”) (Cap.571).

The Board wishes to inform shareholders of the Company and potential investors that the Company has been formally approached on 23 January 2013 and 31 January 2013 by a sports management company (“ Interested Party ”) who has indicated that it will be able to lead a consortium which will consider the purchase of Birmingham City Football Club Plc (“ BCFC ”) which is Company’s subsidiary. The Company’s lawyers are currently in contact with the Interested Party with the view to clarifying matters of this approach.

The Company will make further announcements on the future developments in relation to the above proposed transaction as and when appropriate and in compliance with the Listing Rules and the SFO.

This announcement is issued pursuant to the statutory obligations of the Company and its directors, under Part XIVA of the SFO, to disclose inside information as soon as reasonably practicable after the information has come to the Company’s knowledge.

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Trading in the shares of the Company on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Ltd has been suspended with effect from 9.00 a.m. on 30 June 2011 and will remain in suspension until further notice.

By Order of the Board BIRMINGHAM INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LIMITED

Peter Pannu

Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director

Hong Kong, 7 February 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, Ms. Wong Po Ling, Pauline and Mr.Cheung Kwai Nang and the independent non-executive directors are Mr. Yau Yan Ming, Raymond and Mr. Wong Ka Chun, Carson.

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