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(Incorporated in Hong Kong with limited liability)
(Stock Code: 00560)

POSITIVE PROFIT ALERT

This announcement is made by Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Company Limited (the "Company", together with its subsidiaries, the "Group") pursuant to Rule 13.09(2)(a) of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited ("Listing Rules") and the Inside Information Provisions (as defined under the Listing Rules) under Part XIVA of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571 of the Laws of Hong Kong).
The board of directors of the Company ("Board") wishes to inform shareholders of the Company and investors that based on a review of the Group's preliminary financial results for the six months ended 30 June 2013, the revenue and the profit for the period of the Group for the six months ended 30 June 2013 have increased as compared to the corresponding period last year. The increments are attributable to the profit newly attributed by Chu Kong High-Speed Ferry Company Limited in this period, which increased the Group's profit higher than expectation.
The Company is in the process of finalizing the interim financial statements of the Group for the six months ended 30 June 2013. The information contained in this announcement is only a preliminary assessment by the Board and is not based on any figures or information audited or reviewed by the Company's auditors. The Group's interim results for the six months ended 30
June 2013 are expected to be announced by 15th of August 2013.
Shareholders of the Company and investors are advised to exercise caution in dealing in shares of the Company.
By Order of the Board
Xiong Gebing
Managing Director
Dated this 5th day of August 2013

As at the date of this announcement, the Company's executive Directors include Mr. Xiong Gebing and Mr. Huang Shuping; non-executive Directors include Mr. Liu Weiqing, Yu Qihuo and Mr. Zhang Lei; and independent non-executive Directors include Mr. Chan Kay-cheung, Ms. Yau Lai Man and Mr. Chow Bing Sing.

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