China Agri-Industries Holdings Limited (“China Agri” or “the Company”; Stock Code: 606.HK), a leading producer and supplier of processed agricultural products in China, is pleased to announce that the Company was presented the Directors Of The Year Awards 2009 – “Listed Companies (SEHK – Non Hang Seng Index Constituents) – Boards category” by The Hong Kong Institute of Directors (“HKIoD”), to recognise its achievements in demonstrating exemplary high standards in corporate governance.
Organised in its ninth year, the award is established to recognise outstanding boards and directors, publicise the significance of good corporate governance and promote directors’ professionalism. The panel of judges and honorary selection consultants reviewed China Agri’s nomination, based on the board composition, skill mix and competencies of directors, effectiveness in strategic corporate business functions, development and implementation of strategic plans and monitoring of performance, managing compliance and accountability, managing change, risk and succession, development of the board, effectiveness of board committees, business ethics and other achievements in corporate governance.
The panel of judges commented that the Board of Directors of China Agri is composed of dedicated members who possess substantial experience and knowledge in the industry and have contributed actively in steering the company’s development in the right direction. The Board is applauded for its policies in internal controls and risk management with special attention to director training, particularly in light of changes in legal, regulatory and compliance matters. A dynamic, cohesive board characterized by good corporate culture and high integrity, it merits the Award as an outstanding board.
With only 2.5 years of listing on the Stock Exchange, China Agri has been committed to maintaining and improving the quality of corporate governance so as to ensure better transparency and protection of shareholders’ interest in general. The Board of Directors believes that good corporate governance practices are vital for maintaining and promoting investor confidence and for long-term growth of the Company.
Maximizing shareholder value is the top priority of China Agri. China Agri will continue to enhance its standards of corporate governance to safeguard the interests of shareholders and to enhance corporate value and accountability.

China Agri’s Board of Directors
Chairman of the Board and Non-executive Director
NING Gaoning
Executive Directors
YU Xubo (Managing Director)
LU Jun (Vice President)
YUE Guojun (Vice President)
Non-executive Directors
CHI Jing Tao
MA Wangjun
Independent Non-executive Director
LAM Wai Hon, Ambrose
Victor YANG
Patrick Vincent VIZZONE

About Directors Of The Year Awards
First launched in 2001, Directors Of The Year Awards were the first ever such Awards organised in Asia. The project has now become an annual project of impact in the community. The objectives are to publicise the significance of good corporate governance, to recognise directors and boards of directors for their outstanding director practices and corporate governance and their on-going bid to promote good corporate governance and directorship in Hong Kong.

About The Hong Kong Institute of Directors
The Hong Kong Institute of Directors (“HKIoD”) is Hong Kong's premier body representing professional directors working together to promote good corporate governance and to contribute towards advancing the status of Hong Kong, both in China and internationally. A non-profit-distributing organisation with membership consisting of directors from listed and non-listed companies, HKIoD is committed to providing directors with educational programmes and information service and establishing an influential voice in representing directors. With international perspectives and a multi-cultural environment, HKIoD conducts business in biliteracy and trilingualism.
Website: http://www.hkiod.com.

For enquiries, please contact:
China Agri-Industries Holdings Limited
Charlotte Cheung
Tel: (852) 2833 0314
Email: charlottecheung@cofco.com

Hill & Knowlton Asia Ltd
Benny Liu
Tel: (852) 2894 6215
Email: benny.liu@hillandknowlton.com.hk