Notice of EGM

Zhejiang Expressway Co 16 September 2005 If you are in any doubt as to any aspect of this circular or as to the action to be taken, you should consult a stockbroker, licensed corporation, bank manager, solicitor, professional accountant or other professional adviser. If you have sold or otherwise transferred all your shares in Zhejiang Expressway Co., Ltd. (the 'Company'), you should at once hand this circular and the accompanying form of proxy to the purchaser(s) or transferee(s) or to the bank, stock broker, licensed corporation, or other agent through whom the sale or transfer was effected for transmission to the purchaser(s) or transferee(s). The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited takes no responsibility for the contents of this circular, makes no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaims any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this circular. (A joint stock limited company incorporated in the People's Republic of China with limited liability) (Stock Code: 0576) EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING AND CHANGE OF AUDITORS A notice convening the extraordinary general meeting of the Company to be held at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, October 31, 2005 at 18th Floor, Zhejiang World Trade Center, 122 Shuguang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 310007, the PRC, is set out on page 3 of this circular. Whether or not you are able to attend the meeting, you are requested to complete and return the accompanying form of proxy in accordance with the instructions printed thereon to the Company as soon as possible and, in any event, at least 24 hours before the time appointed for the holding of the meeting. September 15, 2005 (A joint stock limited company incorporated in the People's Republic of China with limited liability) (Stock Code: 0576) Board of directors Registered address: 19th Floor, Executive directors Zhejiang World Trade Center, Geng Xiaoping 122 Shuguang Road, Fang Yunti Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 310007, Zhang Jingzhong The People's Republic of China Xuan Daoguang Non-executive directors Zhang Luyun Zhang Yang Independent non-executive directors Tung Chee Chen Zhang Junsheng Zhang Liping September 15, 2005 To the Shareholders Dear Sir or Madam, EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING AND CHANGE OF AUDITORS Notice of extraordinary general meeting A notice convening the extraordinary general meeting of Zhejiang Expressway Co., Ltd. to be held at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, October 31, 2005 at 18th Floor, Zhejiang World Trade Center, 122 Shuguang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 310007, the PRC for the purpose of considering the proposals of the board ('Board') of directors ('Directors') of the Company to (i) declare interim dividend of the Company; (ii) appoint the Hong Kong auditors of the Company; and (iii) appoint the People's Republic of China auditors of the Company is contained on page 3 of this circular. Proposed change of auditors On August 26, 2005, the Board announced that it has resolved to propose to the shareholders of the Company ('Shareholders') to appoint Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu ('Deloitte') as the new Hong Kong auditors of the Company until the holding of the next annual general meeting of the Company in 2006. The outgoing auditors of the Company, Ernst & Young ('EY'), has confirmed that there were no circumstances leading to the termination of their appointment as auditors which it considered ought to be brought to the attention of the Company. EY will not be involved in the preparation of the audited financial information of the Company for the financial year to be ended December 31, 2005. As disclosed in the Company's announcement dated August 26, 2005, the Directors had confirmed that they are not aware of any matter that needs to be brought to the attention of the Shareholders in relation to the proposed change of auditors. The decision to recommend Deloitte as the new Hong Kong auditors of the Company was arrived at by the Board after an open bidding process by the Company that was participated by a number of international qualifying auditing firms, including EY and Deloitte. PROCEDURES FOR DEMANDING POLL BY THE SHAREHOLDERS Pursuant to the articles of association of the Company, at any Shareholders' general meeting a resolution shall be passed by a show of hands, or unless a poll may be demanded by (i) the chairman of the meeting; (ii) at least two Shareholders or proxies having the right to vote; or (iii) Shareholder(s) or proxy(ies) representing 10% or more of the total voting rights of all the Shareholders having the right to vote at such meeting, prior to or after a show of hands. The demand for a poll may be withdrawn by the person making such demand. RECOMMENDATION The Directors believe that the proposed change of the Company's auditors is in the interests of the Company and the Shareholders and therefore recommend the Shareholders to vote in favour of the ordinary resolutions at the aforesaid extraordinary general meeting. Yours faithfully By order of the Board Zhang Jingzhong Company Secretary Hangzhou, the PRC September 15, 2005 (A joint stock limited company incorporated in the People's Republic of China with limited liability) (Stock Code: 0576) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT an extraordinary general meeting (the 'EGM') of Zhejiang Expressway Co., Ltd. (the 'Company') will be held at 9:00a.m. on Monday, October 31, 2005 at 18th Floor, Zhejiang World Trade Center, 122 Shuguang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 310007, the PRC, for the purpose of considering and if thought fit, to pass, with or without modification or amendment, the following ordinary resolutions: 1. THAT an interim dividend of Rmb 7.0 cents per share in respect of the six months ended June 30, 2005, representing approximately 43% of net profit of the Company during the period, be and is hereby approved and declared. 2. THAT Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Certified Public Accountants Hong Kong be and is hereby appointed as the Hong Kong auditors of the Company, and the board of directors of the Company be and is hereby authorised to fix their remuneration. 3. THAT Zhejiang Pan China Certified Public Accountants be and is hereby re-appointed as the People's Republic of China auditors of the Company, and the board of directors of the Company be and is hereby authorised to fix their remuneration. By Order of the Board Zhang Jingzhong Company Secretary Hangzhou, the PRC September 15, 2005 Notes: 1. Registration procedures for attending the EGM (1) Holders of H Shares of the Company ('H Shares') and domestic shares of the Company ('Domestic Shares') intending to attend the EGM should return the reply slip for attending the EGM to the Company on or before October 10, 2005 by fax or by post. (2) A shareholder or his/her/its proxy should produce proof of identity when attending the EGM. If a corporate shareholder appoints its legal representative to attend the meeting, such legal representative shall produce proof of identity and a copy of the resolution of the board of directors or other governing body of such shareholder appointing such legal representative to attend the meeting. 2. Proxy (1) A shareholder eligible to attend and vote at the EGM is entitled to appoint, in written form, one or more proxies to attend and vote at the EGM on behalf of him. A proxy needs not be a shareholder of the Company. (2) A proxy should be appointed by a written instrument signed by the appointor or his/her/its attorney. If the appointor is a corporation, the same shall be affixed with its common seal or signed by its director(s) or duly authorized representative(s). If the form of proxy is signed by the attorney of the appointor, the power of attorney or other authorization document(s) of such attorney should be notarized. (3) To be valid, the power of attorney or other authorization document (s) (which have been notarized) together with the completed form of proxy must be delivered, in the case of holders of Domestic Shares, to the Company at the address shown in paragraph 5 below and, in the case of holders of H Shares, to Hong Kong Registrars Limited at 46th Floor, Hopewell Center, 183 Queen's Road East, Hong Kong, at least 24 hours before the time designated for holding of the EGM. (4) A proxy may exercise the right to vote by a show of hands or by poll. However, if more than one proxy is appointed by a shareholder, such proxies shall only exercise the right to vote on a poll. 3. Closure of register of members The register of members holding H shares of the Company will be closed from October 1, 2005 to October 30, 2005 (both days inclusive). 4. Eligibility of holders of H Shares for attending the EGM Holders of H Shares who intend to attend the EGM must deliver all transfer instruments and the relevant shares certificates to Hong Kong Registrars Limited at Rooms 1712-1716,17th Floor, Hopewell Center, 183 Queen's Road East, Hong Kong, at or before 4:00p.m. on Friday, September 30, 2005. 5. Miscellaneous (1) The EGM will not last for more than one day. Shareholders who attend shall bear their own travelling and accommodation expenses. (2) The registered address of the Company is: 19th Floor, Zhejiang World Trade Center 122 Shuguang Road Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 310007 The People's Republic of China Telephone No.: (+86)-571-8798 7700 Facsimile No.: (+86)-571-8795 0329 (A joint stock limited company incorporated in the People's Republic of China with limited liability) (Stock Code: 0576) Proxy Form for Extraordinary General Meeting Number of Shares related to this H Shares/Domestic Shares* proxy form (note 1) I (We) (note 2) of , being the holder(s) of(note 1) H Share(s)/Domestic Share(s)* of Zhejiang Expressway Co., Ltd. (the 'Company') now appoint(note 3) (I.D. No.: of ) /the Chairman of the meeting as my (our) proxy, to attend and vote on my (our) behalf in respect of the ordinary resolutions in accordance with the instruction(s) below at the extraordinary general meeting of the Company (the 'EGM') to be held at 9:00a.m. on Monday, October 31, 2005 at 18th Floor, Zhejiang World Trade Center, 122 Shuguang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 310007, the People's Republic of China (the 'PRC'), for the purpose of considering and, if thought fit, passing the resolutions as set out in the notice convening the EGM. In the absence of any indication, the proxy may vote for or against the resolutions at his own discretion (note 4). Ordinary Resolutions: For (note 4) Against (note 4) 1. THAT an interim dividend of Rmb 7.0 cents per share in respect of the six months ended June 30, 2005, representing approximately 43% of net profit of the Company during the period, be and is hereby approved and declared. 2. THAT Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Certified Public Accountants Hong Kong be and is hereby appointed as the Hong Kong auditors of the Company, and the board of directors of the Company be and is hereby authorised to fix their remuneration. 3. THAT Zhejiang Pan China Certified Public Accountants be and is hereby re-appointed as the People's Republic of China auditors of the Company, and the board of directors of the Company be and is hereby authorised to fix their remuneration. Date: , 2005 Signature: (note 5) Notes: 1. Please insert the number of share(s) registered in your name(s) relating to this form of proxy. If no number is inserted, this form of proxy will be deemed to relate to all of the shares in the capital of the Company registered in your name(s). 2. Please insert full name(s) and address(es) in BLOCK LETTERS. 3. Please insert the name and address of your proxy. If this is left blank, the chairman of the EGM will act as your proxy. Proxies may not be member(s) of the Company and may be appointed to attend and vote in the EGM provided that such proxies must attend the EGM in person on your behalf. Any alteration made to this proxy form must be signed by the signatory. 4. If you wish to vote FOR any resolution, please indicate with a '6' in the appropriate space under 'For'. If you wish to vote AGAINST any resolution, please indicate with a '6' in the appropriate space under 'Against'. In the absence of any such indication, the proxy will vote or abstain at his discretion. 5. This form of proxy must be signed under hand by you or your attorney duly authorized in that behalf. If the appointor is a corporation, this form must be affixed with its common seal or signed by its director(s) or duly authorized representative(s). 6. This form of proxy together with the power of attorney or any other authorization document(s) which have been notarized, must be delivered, in the case of a holder of domestic share(s), to the Company at 19th Floor, Zhejiang World Trade Center, 122 Shuguang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 310007, the PRC and in the case of a holder of H share(s), to Hong Kong Registrars Limited at 46th Floor, Hopewell Center, 183 Queen's Road East, Hong Kong, at least 24 hours before the time designated for the holding of the EGM. * Please delete as appropriate. (A joint stock limited company incorporated in the People's Republic of China with limited liability) (Stock Code: 0576) Reply Slip for Extraordinary General Meeting I(We) of , telephone number: and fax number: , being the holder(s) of H Share(s)/Domestic Share(s)* of Zhejiang Expressway Co., Ltd. (the 'Company') hereby confirm that I(we) wish to attend or appoint a proxy to attend on my(our) behalf at the extraordinary general meeting of the Company (the 'EGM') to be held at 9:00a.m. on Monday, October 31, 2005 at 18th Floor, Zhejiang World Trade Center, 122 Shuguang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 310007, the People's Republic of China (the 'PRC'). Signature: Date: Note: Eligible shareholders who wish to attend the EGM are advised to complete and return this reply slip to the Company at 19th Floor, Zhejiang World Trade Center, 122 Shuguang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 310007, the PRC by post or by facsimile (fax no.: (+86) -571-8795 0329) such that the same shall be received by the Company on or before October 10, 2005. Failure to sign and return this slip, however, will not preclude an eligible shareholder from attending the EGM. * Please delete as appropriate. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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