The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited takes no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, makes no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaims any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this announcement. CHINESE PEOPLE GAS HOLDINGS COMPANY LIMITED * (Incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability) (stock code: 681) ACQUISITION OF FURTHER EQUITY INTEREST IN AN ASSOCIATED COMPANY FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE PROVISION OF WELFARE LOTTERY OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE PRC AND COMPLETION OF ORIGINAL INVESTMENT Reference is made to the announcement of the Company dated 17 February 2006 whereby the Board announced that preliminary negotiations had commenced regarding the Company?s possible acquisition of further interest in Zhong Min Zai Xian. On 19 February 2006, Zhong Min entered into an agreement with Global Reach to acquire a further 10% equity interest in Zhong Min Zai Xian from Global Reach for a consideration of RMB3,000,000 (approximately HK$2,884,615). Upon completion of the Equity Transfer Agreement, Zhong Min will own an aggregate 40% equity interest in Zhong Min Zai Xian. Reference is also made to an earlier announcement dated 17 October, 2005 and the circular of the Company dated 8 November 2005 relating to the Company?s original investment (through a whollyowned subsidiary) in Zhong Min Zai Xian, a company formed for participation in the provision of welfare lottery operating systems and ancillary services in the PRC. Completion of such investment has taken place on 13 February 2006 and the Group has thereby acquired a 30% equity interest (prior to the completion of the acquisition of further interest referred to above) in Zhong Min Zai Xian.
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