A cash deposit of HK$193 million has been received as part payment of the consideration with the balance of a provisional HK$1.737 billion to be paid on completion, which is scheduled for February 1, 2005. HSH�s directors understand that the purchaser intends to continue running The Kowloon Hotel as a hotel subsequent to acquisition. Commenting on the successful sale, HSH chief executive officer Clement Kwok said, �Interest in purchasing this property has been high, and the company is pleased to have secured for its shareholders a fair and reasonable agreement that reflects the quality of the asset and its management and staff. �The disposal of The Kowloon Hotel will

The Kowloon Hotel (The Peninsula Group's 736 room four star business class property)    19 - 21 Nathan Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong, Kowloon, Tsim Sha Tsui

The net asset value of the hotel�s owner, The Kowloon Hotel Limited (KHL), a wholly owned subsidiary of HSH Holdings, was HK$510.5 million, as set out in the company�s audited accounts for the year ended December 31, 2003. The consideration is adjustable depending on the net asset value of KHL shown in the Completion Accounts, which will be prepared within one month of completion.

It is expected that the company would realise an estimated special gain of approximately HK$800 million, being the difference between the consideration (less expenses) and the carrying value or cost of net assets of KHL.

The 736-key Kowloon Hotel was opened in 1986; its facilities include three restaurants, a bar, a business centre, meeting rooms and retail.

Incorporated in 1866 and listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange, The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited�s principal business comprises the ownership and management of prestigious hotel, commercial and residential properties in key destination in Asia and the USA; it is the owner and operator of The Peninsula Hotels. The hotel portfolio comprises The Peninsula Hong Kong, The Peninsula New York, The Peninsula Chicago, The Peninsula Beverly Hills, The Peninsula Bangkok, The Peninsula Palace Beijing, The Peninsula Manila and The Peninsula Tokyo (opening 2007) under the brand name. The Kowloon Hotel in Hong Kong will be managed by The Peninsula Hotels until February 1, 2005; Quail Lodge Resort and Golf Club, Carmel, California is managed by Valley Resort Management, LLC.