(6 December 2016 – Hong Kong) Vinda International Holdings Limited (stock code: 3331) is pleased to announce that today the company received the “Directors of the Year Awards 2016” under two categories: 1) Listed Companies (SEHK - Non- Hang Seng Indexes Constituents) Boards and 2) Excellence in Board Diversity. The awards were presented by The Hong Kong Institute of Directors in recognition of the company’s dedication to enhancing corporate governance and its achievements in this respect as well as the diversity of culture, knowledge and experience among Directors.

        Launched in 2001, “Directors of The Year Awards” is the first Director Awards organised in Asia, and has now become an annual event of significance in the community. The objectives of the award are to praise outstanding directors and board of directors for their efforts to maintain high standards of corporate governance and professionalism.

      The ceremony for the presentation of “Directors of the Year Awards 2016” was held on 6 December 2016. Mr. Li Chao Wang, Vinda’s Chairman accepted the awards from Professor K C Chan, GBS, JP, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury.

      In his speech, Mr. Li Chao Wang said, “We are greatly honoured to receive this prestigious award. The awards are endorsement of our commitment in maintaining a high standard of corporate governance, sound internal control and transparency. Our board members are experienced and knowledgeable with global vision, fully committed to their roles and have always acted in the best interests of the Group and the shareholders at all times. Our employees embraced the Code of Conduct, which raise other parities’ confidence in cooperating with us and uphold the company's image and reputation. In the future, Vinda will continue to dedicate its efforts in corporate governance and corporate social responsibility, and strive to become a leading hygiene company in Asia.”