The Board of Soho China Ltd. announced that the shareholders have approved at the AGM the declaration and payment of the special dividend of RMB 0.348 per ordinary share out of the share premium account of the company. The amount of special dividend payable in Hong Kong dollars will be HKD 0.41434 per ordinary share of the company. The register of members of the company will be closed from 24 May 2016 to 30 May 2016 (both days inclusive), during which period no transfer of shares of the company will be registered.

The Board also announced that Ms. Tong Ching Mau has rejoined the company and has been appointed as an Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer of the company with effect from 18 May 2016 and 3 May 2016 respectively. Ms. Tong currently holds directorship in certain subsidiaries of the Group. Prior to rejoining the Group, Ms. Tong was the vice general manager and financial consultant of the board of directors of Red Star Macalline Group Corporation Ltd.