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London: Thursday, 11 February 2016: Further to its announcements on 16 October 2015 and 13 November 2015, Hutchison China MediTech Limited (“Chi-Med”) (AIM: HCM) announces that it has publicly filed today a third draft of the registration statement on Form F-1 (the “Form F-1 Registration Statement”) with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) in relation to a potential listing of American depositary shares (“ADSs”) representing its ordinary shares on the Nasdaq Stock Market (the “Offering”). Chi‑Med re-affirms its intention to pursue a U.S. listing.
Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Deutsche Bank Securities (in alphabetical order) are acting as joint global coordinators and joint bookrunners for the potential Offering.
The third draft of the Form F-1 Registration Statement relating to the ADSs has been filed with the SEC but has not yet become effective. The ADSs may not be sold, nor may offers to buy be accepted, prior to the time the Form F-1 Registration Statement becomes effective. The Form F-1 Registration Statement and all subsequent amendments may be accessed through the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
This announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy ADSs or any other securities, nor shall there be any sale of ADSs in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
Shareholders and potential investors should note that the potential Offering may or may not proceed, and accordingly are advised to exercise caution when dealing in the securities of Chi-Med.
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Chi-Med
Telephone: +852 2121 8200
Christian Hogg, CEO
Panmure Gordon (UK) Limited
Telephone: +44 20 7886 2500
Richard Gray
Andrew Potts
Citigate Dewe Rogerson
Telephone: +44 20 7638 9571
Anthony Carlisle
Mobile: +44 7973 611 888
David Dible
Mobile: +44 7967 566 919
Chi‑Med is a China‑based, globally‑focused healthcare group which researches, develops, manufactures and sells pharmaceuticals and health‑related consumer products. Its Innovation Platform focuses on discovering and developing innovative therapeutics in oncology and autoimmune diseases for the global market. Its Commercial Platform manufactures, markets, and distributes prescription drugs and consumer health products in China.
Chi‑Med is majority owned by the multinational conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings Limited (SEHK: 0001). For more information, please visit: www.chi‑med.com.
Important information
This announcement does not constitute a registration statement on Form F-1 and does not constitute or form, and will not form, part of any offer or invitation to sell or issue, or the solicitation of an offer to purchase or acquire, any of the Ordinary Shares or ADSs or any other securities in the United States or in any other jurisdiction. Securities may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an exemption from registration under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“U.S. Securities Act”). Any potential public offering of securities to be made in the United States will be made by means of a Form F-1 Registration Statement that has been declared effective by the SEC. The Form F-1 Registration Statement contains detailed information about the issuer and its management and financial statements. This announcement is being issued pursuant to and in accordance with Rule 135e under the U.S. Securities Act.
No money, securities or other consideration is being solicited, and, if sent in response to the information contained in this announcement, will not be accepted.
This announcement is not directed to, or intended for distribution or use by, any person or entity that is a citizen or resident or located in any locality, state, country or other jurisdiction where such distribution, publication, availability or use would be contrary to law or regulation or which would require any registration or licensing within such jurisdiction.
The distribution of this announcement into jurisdictions other than the United Kingdom may be restricted by law. Persons into whose possession this announcement come should acquaint themselves with and observe any such restrictions.
For readers in the European Economic Area
In any EEA Member State that has implemented the Prospectus Directive, this announcement is only addressed to and directed at qualified investors in that Member State within the meaning of the Prospectus Directive. The term “Prospectus Directive” means Directive 2003/71/EC (and amendments thereto, including Directive 2010/73/EU, to the extent implemented in each relevant Member State), together with any relevant implementing measure in the relevant Member State.
For readers in the United Kingdom
This announcement, insofar as it constitutes an invitation or inducement to enter into investment activity (within the meaning of section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, as amended) in connection with the securities which are the subject of the potential offering described in this announcement or otherwise, is being directed only at (i) persons who are outside the United Kingdom or (ii) persons who have professional experience in matters relating to investments who fall within Article 19(5) (investment professionals) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial e49(2)(a) to (d) (high net worth companies, unincorporated associations etc) of the Order; or (iv) any other person to whom it may lawfully be communicated (all such persons in (i) to (iv) together being referred to as “relevant persons”). Any person who is not a relevant person should not act or rely on this announcement or any of its contents.
Forward‑looking statements
This announcement may contain forward‑looking statements that reflect Chi‑Med’s current expectations regarding future events. A list and description of risks, uncertainties and other risks associated with an investment in Chi‑Med can be found in Chi‑Med’s filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Form F‑1 Registration Statement. Existing and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward‑looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Chi‑Med undertakes no obligation to update or revise the information contained in this announcement, whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances or otherwise.