Cautionary Statement

In relation to the valuation and consulting services (hereinafter called “Lao Services”) offered by Grant Sherman Appraisal (Lao) Company Limited (“GS Lao”),

Grant Sherman Appraisal Limited (“Grant Sherman”) hereby clarifies:

• Grant Sherman and GS Lao are separate legal entities. There is no parent and subsidiary relationship nor affiliation between Grant Sherman and GS Lao.

• Our Managing Director, Mr. Keith C.C. Yan and our Director, Mr. Derek T.Y. Wong (together “Our Management”) has stopped managing and supervising the business, daily operation and consultation services of GS Lao since 1 September 2020. Any valuation reports or consultation services provided by GS Lao after 1 September 2020 is neither acknowledged nor authorized by Grant Sherman or Our Management. For avoidance of doubt, Grant Sherman hereby clarifies and reminds all concerned parties that neither Grant Sherman nor Our Management will be responsible or held liable for Lao Services in any manner whatsoever and howsoever.

• Grant Sherman and Our Management do not authorize or allow any parties to operate the business of Lao Services under our tradename “Grant Sherman”.

• Grant Sherman and Our Management are highly concerned that our goodwill could be misused and copyrights are infringed to deceive the public. Grant Sherman hereby reserves all rights to pursue legal action against any parties for any infringement of the Company’s legal rights.

• Any reliance on the unauthorized Lao Services in question might be detrimental to public interest and result in possible breach of fiduciary duties. Grant Sherman and Our Management urge all related parties to take caution and, if necessary, legal actions in this regard.

Should you have any enquiries regarding this statement, or potential fraudulent act or suspicious activity, please email us at info@grantsherman.com or call us at +852 2877 8330.

Grant Sherman Appraisal Limited 20 March 2021

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