Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited
(Incorporated in Hong Kong with limited liability)
(Stock Code: 388)

Forfeiture of Unclaimed Interim Dividend for 2003

On 3 August 2009, HKEx announced that pursuant to HKEx’s Articles of Association, the interim dividend for 2003 of $0.18 per share, payable on 15 September 2003 and remaining unclaimed on 15 September 2009, would be forfeited and would revert to the company.  Accordingly, the unclaimed interim dividend for 2003 amounting to $1,152,901.80 is forfeited and reverts to HKEx today.