Pricing of U.S. Public Offering of ADSs

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Hutchison China Meditech Limited

17 March 2016

 

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Pricing of U.S. Public Offering of ADSs

London: Wednesday, March 16, 2016: Further to its announcements on October 16, 2015, November 13, 2015, February 11, 2016, March 1, 2016 and March 4, 2016, Hutchison China MediTech Limited ("Chi-Med") (AIM: HCM) announces the pricing of its U.S. public offering of American depositary shares ("ADSs") (the "Offering"), raising gross proceeds of approximately US$101.25 million.

7,500,000 ADSs were sold in the Offering at a price of US$13.50 per ADS, and the offering price is thus equivalent to approximately £19.42 per ordinary share (on the basis of an assumed exchange rate as quoted in the preliminary prospectus of £1.00 to US$1.39). Each ADS represents one-half of one ordinary share of Chi-Med. The ADSs have been approved for listing on the Nasdaq Global Select Market and are expected to begin trading on March 17, 2016 under the ticker symbol "HCM." Chi-Med's ordinary shares will continue to be traded on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange following the Offering under the ticker symbol "HCM."

In addition, Chi-Med has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 1,125,000 ADSs at the Offering price.  Closing of the Offering is expected to occur on or about March 22, 2016, subject to customary closing conditions.

BofA Merrill Lynch and Deutsche Bank Securities (in alphabetical order) are acting as joint global coordinators and joint bookrunners for the Offering. Stifel, Canaccord Genuity, Panmure Gordon & Co. and CITIC CLSA are acting as co-managers for the Offering.

Mr Simon To, Chairman of Chi-Med, said, "We are delighted with the way our roadshow has been received by investors. We believe investors share our view of Chi-Med's prospects, and we look forward to our Nasdaq presence increasing our profile within the world's largest pharmaceutical market."

In connection with the Offering, a registration statement on Form F-1 (the "Form F-1 Registration Statement") has been filed with, and declared effective by, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Copies of this document may be accessed through the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. A final prospectus, when available, may be obtained from (in alphabetical order): (i) BofA Merrill Lynch, Attn: Prospectus Department, 222 Broadway, New York, NY 10038, or by email at [e-mail], or (ii) Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Attn: Prospectus Group, 60 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005, or by email at [e-mail].

This announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy ADSs or any other securities, nor shall there be any sale of ADSs in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

Application will be made for the 3,750,000 new ordinary shares of Chi-Med, represented by the 7,500,000 ADSs to be issued at closing of the Offering, to be admitted to trading on AIM and it is expected that the admission will become effective at 8.00 am (GMT) on March 23, 2016.

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Contact:

Chi-Med Christian Hogg, CEO	[phone]
International Media Inquiries Anthony Carlisle, Citigate Dewe Rogerson	[phone] (Mobile)
U.S. Based Media Inquiries Brad Miles, BMC Communications Susan Duffy, BMC Communications	[phone] [phone]
Investor Relations Jillian Connell, The Trout Group David Dible, Citigate Dewe Rogerson	[phone] [phone] [phone] (Mobile)
Panmure Gordon (UK) Limited Richard Gray/Andrew Potts	[phone]

Notes to Editors

About Chi-Med

Chi-Med is a China-based, globally-focused healthcare group which researches, develops, manufactures and sells pharmaceuticals and health-related consumer products. Its Innovation Platform focuses on discovering and developing innovative therapeutics in oncology and autoimmune diseases for the global market. Its Commercial Platform manufactures, markets, and distributes prescription drugs and consumer health products in China. 

Chi-Med is majority owned by the multinational conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings Limited (SEHK: 0001). For more information, please visit: www.chi-med.com.

Important information

This announcement does not constitute a registration statement on Form F-1 and does not constitute or form, and will not form, part of any offer or invitation to sell or issue, or the solicitation of an offer to purchase or acquire, any of the ordinary shares or ADSs or any other securities in the United States or in any other jurisdiction. Securities may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an exemption from registration under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("U.S. Securities Act"). Any potential public offering of securities to be made in the United States will be made by means of a Form F-1 Registration Statement that has been declared effective by the SEC. The Form F-1 Registration Statement contains detailed information about the issuer and its management and financial statements. This announcement is being issued pursuant to and in accordance with Rule 135e under the U.S. Securities Act.

No money, securities or other consideration is being solicited, and, if sent in response to the information contained in this announcement, will not be accepted.

This announcement is not directed to, or intended for distribution or use by, any person or entity that is a citizen or resident or located in any locality, state, country or other jurisdiction where such distribution, publication, availability or use would be contrary to law or regulation or which would require any registration or licensing within such jurisdiction.

The distribution of this announcement into jurisdictions other than the United Kingdom may be restricted by law. Persons into whose possession this announcement come should acquaint themselves with and observe any such restrictions.

For readers in the European Economic Area

In any EEA Member State that has implemented the Prospectus Directive, this announcement is only addressed to and directed at qualified investors in that Member State within the meaning of the Prospectus Directive. The term "Prospectus Directive" means Directive 2003/71/EC (and amendments thereto, including Directive 2010/73/EU, to the extent implemented in each relevant Member State), together with any relevant implementing measure in the relevant Member State.

For readers in the United Kingdom

This announcement, insofar as it constitutes an invitation or inducement to enter into investment activity (within the meaning of section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, as amended) in connection with the securities which are the subject of the potential Offering described in this announcement or otherwise, is being directed only at (i) persons who are outside the United Kingdom; or (ii) persons who have professional experience in matters relating to investments who fall within Article 19(5) (investment professionals) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 ("Order"); or (iii) certain high value persons and entities who fall within Article 49(2)(a) to (d) (high net worth companies, unincorporated associations etc) of the Order; or (iv) any other person to whom it may lawfully be communicated (all such persons in (i) to (iv) together being referred to as "relevant persons"). The ADSs are only available to, and any invitation, offer or agreement to subscribe for, purchase or otherwise acquire such ADSs will be engaged in only with, relevant persons. Any person who is not a relevant person should not act or rely on this announcement or any of its contents.

Forward-looking statements

This announcement may contain forward-looking statements that reflect Chi-Med's current expectations regarding future events. A list and description of risks, uncertainties and other risks associated with an investment in Chi-Med can be found in Chi-Med's filings with the SEC, including the Form F-1 Registration Statement. Existing and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Chi-Med undertakes no obligation to update or revise the information contained in this announcement, whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances or otherwise.

 

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