The board of directors of American Lorain Corporation has formed an independent committee, composed of Mr. Dekai Yin, Mr. Tad M. Ballantyne and Mr. Maoquan Wei, and elected Mr. Yin as its chairman, to consider the proposal. The Independent Committee has the authority to retain independent legal and financial advisors to assist it. There can be no assurance that any definitive offer will be made, that any agreement will be executed or that a transaction with Mr. Chen or any other transaction will be approved or consummated.