11 Jun 2014

The Board of Directors (the "Board") of BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Limited ("the Company", Stock Code "2388"; ADR OTC Symbol "BHKLY") announced the retirement of Dr Fung Victor Kwok King as an Independent Non-executive Director of the Company with effect from the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting ( "AGM" ) today. Meanwhile, Dr Fung also ceased to be the members of Audit Committee and Strategy and Budget Committee of the Company.

Dr Fung has confirmed that he has no disagreement with the Board and that he is not aware of any matters in respect of his retirement that need to be brought to the attention of the shareholders of the Company.

The Board would like to take this opportunity to express its great appreciation to Dr Fung for his valuable contributions to the Company during his tenure of office.

Following the conclusion of the AGM, the Board comprises Mr Tian Guoli* (Chairman), Mr Chen Siqing* (Vice Chairman), Mr He Guangbei (Vice Chairman and Chief Executive), Mr Li Zaohang*, Mr Zhu Shumin*, Mr Yue Yi*, Mr Gao Yingxin, Mr Koh Beng Seng**, Mr Ning Gaoning**, Mr Shan Weijian** and Mr Tung Savio Wai-Hok**.


Remarks:  * Non-executive Directors, ** Independent Non-executive Directors

Encl: Full Announcement

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About BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Limited

BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Limited ("the Company") was incorporated in Hong Kong on 12 September 2001 to hold the entire equity interest in Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited ("BOCHK"), its principal operating subsidiary. The Company is a subsidiary of Bank of China Limited (HK Stock Code: "3988") which holds approximately 66.06% equity interest in the Company.

The Group is a leading listed commercial banking group in Hong Kong. With over 260 branches, more than 600 ATMs and other distribution channels in Hong Kong, the Group offers a comprehensive range of financial products and services to personal and corporate customers. BOCHK is one of the three note issuing banks in Hong Kong. In addition, the Group and its subsidiaries now have 41 branches and sub-branches in the Mainland of China to provide cross-border banking services to customers in Hong Kong and the Mainland. BOCHK is appointed by the People's Bank of China as the Clearing Bank for Renminbi (RMB) business in Hong Kong. On 13 July 2010, BOCHK was authorised as the Clearing Bank of RMB banknotes business for the Taiwan region.


The Company began trading on the main board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong on 25 July 2002, with stock code "2388", ADR OTC Symbol: "BHKLY".



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