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(Incorporated in Hong Kong with limited liability)

(Stock Code: 13) EXTENSION OF TIME FOR DESPATCH OF CIRCULAR IN RESPECT OF MAJOR TRANSACTION - ACQUISITION OF O2 UK

Reference is made to the announcement of Hutchison Whampoa Limited (the "Company") dated 25 March 2015 in relation to the proposed acquisition of the entire issued share capital of O2 UK (the "Announcement"). Unless otherwise stated, capitalised terms used herein shall have the same meanings as those defined in the Announcement.
As disclosed in the Announcement, a circular containing further details of the Acquisition
(the "Circular") was expected to be despatched to the Shareholders on or before 18 May
2015. As additional time is required for the Company to finalise the financial information in relation to O2 UK to be included in the Circular, the despatch date of the Circular is now expected to be on or before 2 June 2015.

As Completion is conditional on the satisfaction (or, if applicable, waiver) of the Conditions, the Acquisition may or may not proceed. Shareholders and potential investors should exercise caution when dealing in the shares of the Company.

By order of the Board

Edith Shih

Company Secretary

Hong Kong, 15 May 2015
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As at the date of this announcement, the Directors are:

Executive Directors: Independent Non-executive Directors:

Mr LI Ka-shing (Chairman)
Mr LI Tzar Kuoi, Victor (Deputy Chairman)
Mr CHENG Hoi Chuen, Vincent
The Hon Sir Michael David KADOORIE
Mr FOK Kin Ning, Canning Ms LEE Wai Mun, Rose
Mrs CHOW WOO Mo Fong, Susan Mr William Elkin MOCATTA
Mr Frank John SIXT (Alternate to The Hon Sir Michael David Kadoorie) Mr LAI Kai Ming, Dominic Mr William SHURNIAK
Mr KAM Hing Lam Mr WONG Chung Hin

Non-executive Directors:

Mr LEE Yeh Kwong, Charles
Mr George Colin MAGNUS
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