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TEMPUS HOLDINGS LIMITED ᙜԞછٰϞࠢʮ̡

(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability)

(Stock Code: 06880)

INSIDE INFORMATION STATUTORY DEMAND

This announcement is made by Tempus Holdings Limited (the "Company") pursuant to Rule 13.09 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "Listing Rules") and the Inside Information Provisions (as defined under the Listing Rules) under Part XIVA of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Chapter 571 of the Laws of Hong Kong).

The board (the "Board") of directors (the "Directors") of the Company announces that on 23 March 2021, the Company received a letter from the solicitor acting on behalf of a creditor claiming that a statutory demand (the "Statutory Demand") pursuant to Sections 178(1)(a) or 327(4)(a) of the Companies (Winding Up and Miscellaneous Provisions) Ordinance (Chapter 32) was served on the Company by such creditor to demand for total payment, being the principal and accrued interest, of approximately HK$194,700,000 (the "Debt") from the Company. The Statutory Demand requested the Company to repay the Debt within three weeks from the date of receipt of the Statutory Demand, failing which the creditor may present a winding-up petition against the Company. The Company is now actively seeking legal advice in respect of the alleged Debt under the Statutory Demand, and will adopt all effective measures to safeguard the interests of investors and the Company. In the meantime, the Company will discuss with the creditor about the Debt restructuring arrangement.

Further announcement(s) relating to the Statutory Demand will be made by the Company as and when appropriate or as required under the Listing Rules.

Shareholders and potential investors of the Company are advised to exercise caution when dealing in the shares and other securities of the Company.

By Order of the Board

Tempus Holdings Limited

Zhong Baisheng

Chairman

Hong Kong, 24 March 2021

As at the date of this announcement, the Board comprises four executive Directors, namely Mr. Zhong Yiming, Mr. Yip Chee Lai, Charlie, Mr. Wang Xingyi and Mr. Sun Yifei; one non-executive Director, namely Mr. Zhong Baisheng; and three independent non-executive Directors, namely Mr. Li Qi, Mr. Wong Kai Hing and Mr. Cheng Tsz Lok.

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