China Everbright Limited Title Sponsors 1St Annual International

China Everbright Limited Title Sponsors 1st Annual International Gala of Stars An Unforgettable Evening with Celebrated Ballet Stars Including Tan Yuan Yuan, Sarah Lane and Herman Cornejo

6 November, 2018 - Title sponsored by China Everbright Limited (“Everbright”, stock code: 165.HK) and performed by Hong Kong Ballet, the 1st Annual International Gala of Stars was staged successfully on 2 November at Hong Kong Cultural Centre. Well-known international ballet stars including Tan Yuan Yuan, Principal Dancer of San Francisco Ballet, Sarah Lane, Principal Dancer of American Ballet Theatre, Adiarys Almeida, International Ballet Star and Former Principal Dancer of Cincinnati Ballet & Corella Ballet and Herman Cornejo, Principal Dancer of American Ballet Theatre etc. partnered with Hong Kong Ballet artists featuring a series of popular classical and contemporary ballet works. It was attended by a full-house and brought the auidences an excited evening.

As a long-term partner of Hong Kong Ballet, for the fourth consecutive year, Everbright has been the title sponsor for various productions since 2015 including The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Don Quixote and mixed bill programs. Everbright hopes to bring ballet performances with international standard to audiences in Hong Kong, and will continue to support arts development, as well as promoting widespread interest among the general public for the refinement and elegance of arts in Hong Kong.

中國光大控股有限公司 China Everbright Limited 香港夏愨道 16 號遠東金融中心 46 樓 46/F, Far East Finance Centre,16 Harcourt Road, Hong Kong 電話 T +852 2528 9882 傳真 F +852 2529 0177 www.everbright.com

Group photo of Everbright guests and Hong Kong Ballet dancers on stage after the show

Everbright also titled sponsored Giselle, another highlighted production of Hong Kong Ballet, which is renowned as one of the most romantic ballet productions in history. Giselle has survived virtually unchanged for 177 years and remains one of ballet’s most enduring and celebrated works, showcasing the dancers’ impeccable technical skills. It was a rare opportunity to enjoy this dance canon restaged by Septime Webre and Charla Genn, with stunning, ethereal sets by renowned British designer Peter Farmer and live accompaniment by Hong Kong Sinfonietta performing the sweeping, enchanting score, bringing the audiences an unforgettable ballet experience.

As a China-background financial institution based in Hong Kong, Everbright has always strived for serving the community through corporate social responsibility events. For the third time, Everbright donated to Hong Kong Ballet’s Accessibility Fund that provided a chance for the families living in North West New Territories to experience ballet performance. This year, two beneficiary organisations including “We R Family Foundation” and “Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Tuen Mun Integrated Services Centre” received complimentary tickets for 45 people to attend the 28 October matinee performance of Giselle to experience one of the most classical ballets at all time.

Beneficiary families from Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Tuen Mun Integrated Services Centre

Beneficiary families from We R Family Foundation

From left 2: Mr Paul Tam, Executive Director of Hong Kong Ballet, Mr Chen Shuang JP, Executive Director & CEO of Everbright, Ms

Daisy Ho, Chairman of Board of Governors of Hong Kong Ballet, Mr Septime Webre, Artistic Director of Hong Kong Ballet, Hong Kong

Ballet Dancers

About Hong Kong Ballet An eclectic mix of talent, a balance of classical and contemporary works, and a unique repertoire are the trademarks of Hong Kong Ballet, Asia’s premier ballet company. Internationally recognised and acclaimed for its creativity, talent and artistry, the Company, led by Artistic Director Septime Webre, is committed to providing captivating experiences that delight and inspire audiences from all walks of life, both at home and abroad.

About China Everbright Limited (“Everbright”) Everbright (stock code: 165.HK) is China Everbright Group’s largest cross-border asset-management and investment platform. By the end of June 2018, the asset scale of the 55 domestic and overseas funds managed by Everbright exceeded HKD138.9 billion. Through its managed funds and principals, Everbright has invested in more than 300 companies in China and around the world respectively. Its investments include real estate, healthcare, new energy, infrastructure, high-tech, high-end manufacturing, fintech, cultural consumption and many other industries. Among them, more than 150 companies have already exited through listings or mergers and acquisitions in China and overseas markets, with outstanding investment performance. For more information about Everbright, please visit www.everbright.com.