ROWSLEY SEALS S$545 MILLION DEAL WITH RSP, ’S ROYAL FAMILY AND PETER LIM

 Rowsley to acquire RSP in all-share deal for S$187 million  Rowsley to acquire 9.23-hectare Iskandar Land in all-share deal from Vantage Bay for S$358 million  Upon completion, Rowsley will reward existing shareholders with bonus issue of two free warrants for every one existing share  Rowsley will be transformed from an investment holding company to a major real estate player

Singapore, 3 February 2013 – Rowsley Ltd. today agreed to buy RSP Architects Planners & Engineers (Pte) Ltd, ’s leading architecture practice, and a 9.23-hectare land in ’s Iskandar region, for a total of S$545 million.

The all-share deals, first announced on 21 December 2012, were signed this afternoon.

The Sales & Purchase (S&P) agreements pave the way for Rowsley to seek shareholders’ approval at an extraordinary general meeting.

Once all the necessary shareholder and regulatory approvals are received, and the two deals are completed, Rowsley will reward existing shareholders with a free bonus issue of two warrants for every one existing share, each warrant with an exercise price of $0.18 per share.

Under the S&P agreement with RSP, one of Singapore’s leading building design and architectural practices, Rowsley will pay Dr Hong and four

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of his partners up to $187 million by issuing up to 1.25 billion Rowsley shares at $0.15 a share.

The maximum purchase price of $187 million works out to a price-to- earnings ratio of approximately 7.5 times using average annual profit after tax under earn-out targets from financial years ending 31/12/2013 to 31/12/2015. The price took into account, among others, the profitability and track records of the Proforma RSP Group, its pipeline projects, brand name and competitive strengths, and after arm’s length negotiations between Rowsley and the RSP vendors comprising Dr Hong, who owns 64.5% of RSP, and other partners namely Messrs Lee Kut Cheung, Lai Huen Poh, Liu Thai Ker, and Hud Abu Bakar.

The maximum RSP purchase price comprises two components: $131 million for the entire issued share capital of RSP, payable by Rowsley shares upon completion, and up to $56 million in “earn-out consideration” payable by Rowsley shares when the Proforma RSP Group achieves consolidated accumulative net profit after tax totalling $75 million for financial years ending 31/12/2013 to 31/12/2015.

The Land Acquisition Agreement with Vantage Bay Sdn Bhd will see Rowlsey issuing 2.4 billion shares to pay up to $358 million for the freehold land located at Bandar , Daerah Johor Bahru, Negeri Johor, within Flagship A of the Iskandar Development Region. The waterfront site is just a few hundred metres from Johor’s new customs, immigration, and quarantine facility, making it highly convenient for to access due to its proximity to Singapore.

Plans are afoot to develop the 9.23-hectare land into an integrated mixed-use township centring on a major shopping, entertainment, and residential complex. There will also be hotel, commercial, and office developments.

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Vantage Bay is a private company incorporated in Malaysia beneficially owned 70% by Mr Peter Lim and 30% by DYAM Ibni Sultan Ibrahim.

Dr Ho Tat Kin, Chairman of Rowsley, said: “The signing of the two agreements today takes Rowsley a step nearer to turning our aspiration to become a major real estate player in the Iskandar region, into reality. RSP, with its sterling track record in urban redevelopment will, no doubt, play a key role in driving Rowsley’s future growth strategy.”

Dr Hong added: “RSP looks forward to being part of a development group that will provide our architects, engineers and planners with a strong pipeline of projects in markets outside Singapore. The public listing through Rowsley will also give RSP greater visibility and access to the capital markets.”

RSP, one of Singapore’s oldest architect firms, started out as a partnership known as Raglan Squire and Partners in 1956. Since then, it has grown in scope and scale to become one of the largest and most established practices in Asia employing 1,000 people in many countries including Singapore, China, Vietnam, U.A.E. and Africa. Among its recent projects in Singapore are Bishopgate Residences, the new extension of Plaza Singapura, ITE Headquarters and College Central, and The Wharf Residences. Its commitment to service and quality has led to numerous awards over the years including prestigious ones like the EDB Solar Pioneer Award, the Skyrise Greenery Award, and the ASEAN Energy Award.

Commenting on the deal, Mr Ho Kiam Kheong said: “This transaction is timely, allowing Rowsley to tap into the rising wave of investment interests and strong demand for quality real estate projects in the Iskandar Region.”

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