Reference is made to the announcement on 16 November 2012 in relation to the level of subscription of 5,000,000 ordinary shares of RM0.10 each in Hiap Huat (“Shares”) made available for application by the Malaysian Public (“Public Balloting”) and 130,000,000 Shares by way of private placement to selected investors and the basis of allotment/allocation for the Public Balloting. On behalf of the Board of Directors of Hiap Huat, Hong Leong Investment Bank Berhad (formerly known as MIMB Investment Bank Berhad) is pleased to further announce the following in relation to the Listing:

 (i)          Distribution of the placement tranche; and

 (ii)         Disclosure of placees who become substantial shareholders of Hiap Huat arising from the public offering, if any.

 Kindly refer to the enclosed attachment for further details in relation to the above.

 This announcement is dated 21 November 2012.