18 November  2009

PUBLICATION OF PROSPECTUS  

Further to the announcement today by Cathay International Holdings Limited (LSE: CTI) of the Placing and Open Offer of 101,632,670 New Common Shares at 27.5 pence per share raising approximately £26.8m (net), Cathay announces that a Prospectus in relation to the Placing and Open Offer has been published and will be posted shortly to shareholders other than those in any Excluded Territory (as defined in the Prospectus).  

The Prospectus, which also comprises a circular to shareholders, is now available for inspection at the UK Listing Authority's Document Viewing Facility, situated at The Financial Services Authority, 25 The North Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London E14 5HS and at the offices of Salans LLP, Millennium Bridge House, 2 Lambeth Hill, London, EC4V 4AJ during normal business hours on any weekdays (Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays excepted).  

Enquiries

Cathay International Holdings Ltd.                                        + 852 2828 9289

Stephen Hunt / Patrick Sung / Eric Siu

Piper Jaffray Ltd.                                                                             +44 (0) 20 3142 8700

Jamie Adams / Tom Rider

Brunswick                                                                                         +44 (0) 20 7404 5959

Jon Coles