Hongkong Land signs up Securities and Futures Commission as Chater House tenant

HONG KONG, 5th March 2003 -- Hongkong Land and the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) have today signed a 10-year lease for 73,500 sq ft of office space at Chater House.

The SFC is an existing tenant in Edinburgh Tower at The Landmark and Hongkong Land is pleased to have successfully retained this long time customer. With this tenancy agreement in place, the office space of Chater House is 70% let with the retail element fully leased.

Chater House is Hongkong Land's newest building in Central. The building is well linked to other major buildings and landmarks in Central and has excellent access to all modes of transport, including both MTR and Airport Express stations. The 430,000 net sq. ft (498,000 sq. ft gfa) office tower features the latest telecommunications and mechanical and engineering facilities. The retail podium offers 45,000 net sq. ft (81,000 sq. ft gfa) of prime retail space.

For further information, please contact:
Hongkong Land
Helen Chiu		Tel: 2842 8222
Golin/Harris Forrest
Sue So		Tel: 2501 7966

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About Hongkong Land
Hongkong Land is a leading property and infrastructure investment, management and development group. The Company owns and manages some five million sq. ft. of prime office and retail space in the heart of Hong Kong¡¦s Central business district. It is active primarily in the Hong Kong SAR, Mainland China and Singapore, and has a portfolio of property and infrastructure interests in other Asian cities. Hongkong Land has its primary share listing in London and the shares are also listed in Singapore and Bermuda. The Company is a member of the Jardine Matheson Group.