1. PROPOSED CHANGE OF DIRECTORS AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER

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1 Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited take no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, make no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaim any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this announcement. 東 北 虎 藥 業 股 份 有 限 公 司 NORTHEAST TIGER PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.* (A joint stock limited company incorporated in the People s Republic of China) (Stock Code: 8197) PROPOSED CHANGE OF DIRECTORS AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER PROPOSED APPOINTMENTS OF NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE TERM OF OFFICE OF THE APPOINTED INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PROPOSED CHANGE OF SUPERVISORS PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION AND CLOSURE PERIOD OF REGISTER OF MEMBERS OF H SHARES 1. PROPOSED CHANGE OF DIRECTORS AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER The Board announces that on 24 November 2015: Ms. Xu Dongmei has tendered her resignation as an executive Director, chairwoman of the Board and chairwoman of the executive committee of the Company due to work rearrangement, with effect from the date of the EGM. Ms. Guo Feng has tendered her resignation as an executive Director, general manager of the Company, compliance officer of the Company and member of the executive committee of the Company due to work rearrangement, with effect from the date of the EGM. Ms. Niu Shu Min has tendered her resignation as an independent non-executive Director and member of audit committee, remuneration committee and nomination due to her personal health conditions, with effect from the date of the EGM. The Board proposed to, subject to the approval of the Shareholders, appoint Mr. Wang Shaoyan as an executive Director and chairman of the Board with effect from the date on which the resolution in relation to his appointment is passed at the EGM. The Board proposed to, subject to the approval of the Shareholders, appoint Ms. Cui Bingyan as an executive Director, general manager of the Company and compliance officer of the Company, with effect from the date on which the resolution in relation to her appointment is passed at the EGM

2 The Board proposed to, subject to the approval of the Shareholders, appoint Mr. Chen Youfang as an independent non-executive Director, with effect from the date on which the resolution in relation to his appointment is passed at the EGM. Ordinary resolutions in relation to the proposed appointments of Mr. Wang Shaoyan, Ms. Cui Bingyan and Mr. Chen Youfang as Directors will be proposed at the EGM. 2. PROPOSED APPOINTMENTS OF NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS On 24 November 2015, the Board proposed to appoint, subject to the approval of the Shareholders: Mr. Guo Aiqun as a non-executive Director, with effect from the date on which the resolution in relation to his appointment is passed at the EGM; and Mr. Zhang Jinlong as a non-executive Director, with effect from the date on which the resolution in relation to his appointment is passed at the EGM. Ordinary resolutions in relation to the proposed appointments of Messrs. Guo Aiqun and Zhang Jinlong as non-executive Directors will be proposed at the EGM. 3. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE TERM OF OFFICE OF THE APPOINTED INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Reference is made to the announcement of the Company dated 19 June 2015 in relation to, among others, the appointment of Ms. Hui Lai Yam as an independent non-executive Director. To align with the term of offices of the proposed Directors and Supervisors, the Board intended to put forward to the Shareholders a proposal to amend the term of office of Ms. Hui Lai Yam, an independent non-executive Director. The proposed amendment to the term of office of Ms. Hui Lai Yam is subject to approval of the Shareholders by way of passing a special resolution to be proposed at the EGM. 4. PROPOSED CHANGE OF SUPERVISORS The Board announces that on 24 November 2015: Mr. Zhang Ya Bin has tendered his resignation as a Supervisor as he has been serving as a Supervisor for more than nine years, with effect from the date of the EGM. Mr. Chen Lin Bo has tendered his resignation as a Supervisor as he has been serving as a Supervisor for more than nine years, with effect from the date of the EGM. Ms. Yin Hong has tendered her resignation as an employees representative Supervisor with effect from 24 November The Board proposed to, subject to the approval of the Shareholders, appoint Ms. Yang Lixue as a Supervisor with effect from the date on which the resolution in relation to her appointment is passed at the EGM. The Board proposed to, subject to the approval of the Shareholders, appoint Ms. Lin Xiarong as a Supervisor with effect from the date on which the resolution in relation to her appointment is passed at the EGM

3 The employees of the Company have elected Ms. Meng Shuhua to serve as an employees representative Supervisor with effect from 24 November Ordinary resolutions in relation to the proposed appointments of Ms. Lin Xiarong and Ms. Yang Lixue as Supervisors will be proposed at the EGM. 5. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION On 24 November 2015, the Board proposed to, subject to the approval of the Shareholders, amend the Articles of Association to reflect the change in the scope of current businesses of the Company. A special resolution to consider and approve the proposed amendments to the Articles of Association will be proposed at the EGM. 6. CLOSURE PERIOD OF REGISTER OF MEMBERS OF H SHARES In order to determine the list of holders of H shares who will be entitled to attend and vote at the EGM, the Company s H shares register of members will be closed from Friday, 11 December 2015 to Sunday, 10 January 2016 (both days inclusive) during which period no transfer of H shares will be effected. Holders of H shares whose names appear on the H shares register of members of the Company at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, 10 December 2015 shall be entitled to attend and vote at the EGM. 7. GENERAL A circular containing, among others, details of the proposed appointments of Mr. Wang Shaoyan, Ms. Cui Bingyan, Mr. Chen Youfang, Mr. Guo Aiqun and Mr. Zhang Jinlong as Directors, the proposed amendment to the term of office of Ms. Hui Lai Yam, the proposed appointments of Ms. Lin Xiarong and Ms. Yang Lixue as Supervisors, and the proposed amendments to the Articles of Association and a notice of the EGM, will be despatched to the Shareholders as soon as practicable. 1. PROPOSED CHANGE OF DIRECTORS AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER The Board announces that on 24 November 2015: Ms. Xu Dongmei has tendered her resignation as an executive Director, chairwoman of the Board and chairwoman of the executive committee of the Company due to work rearrangement, with effect from the date of the EGM. Ms. Guo Feng has tendered her resignation as an executive Director, general manager of the Company, compliance officer of the Company and member of the executive committee of the Company due to work rearrangement, with effect from the date of the EGM. Ms. Niu Shu Min has tendered her resignation as an independent non-executive Director and member of audit committee, remuneration committee and nomination due to her personal health conditions, with effect from the date of the EGM. The Board proposed to, subject to the approval of the Shareholders, appoint Mr. Wang Shaoyan as an executive Director and chairman of the Board with effect from the date on which the resolution in relation to his appointment is passed at the EGM

4 The Board proposed to, subject to the approval of the Shareholders, appoint Ms. Cui Bingyan as an executive Director, the general manager of the Company and the compliance officer of the Company, with effect from the date on which the resolution in relation to her appointment is passed at the EGM. The Board proposed to, subject to the approval of the Shareholders, appoint Mr. Chen Youfang as an independent non-executive Director, with effect from the date on which the resolution in relation to his appointment is passed at the EGM. Each of Ms. Xu Dongmei, Ms. Guo Feng and Ms. Niu Shu Min has confirmed that she has no disagreement with the Board and there is no matter relating to her resignation that needs to be brought to the attention of the Shareholders. The Board would like to take this opportunity to express its appreciation to Ms. Xu Dongmei, Ms. Guo Feng and Ms. Niu Shu Min for their valuable contributions to the Company during their terms of service. Ordinary resolutions in relation to the proposed appointment of Mr. Wang Shaoyan, Ms. Cui Bingyan and Mr. Chen Youfang as Directors will be proposed at the EGM. The biographical details of Mr. Wang Shaoyan, Ms. Cui Bingyan and Mr. Chen Youfang are set out below: Mr. Wang Shaoyan Mr. Wang Shaoyan (Mr. Wang), aged 33, currently serving as the general manager of Beijing Shanshi Media Technology Limited* ( 北 京 山 石 傳 媒 科 技 有 限 公 司 ). Mr. Wang has prior experience as a project manager, deputy general manager and general manager of Beijing Shiji Fengqing Broadcast Limited* ( 北 京 世 紀 風 情 文 化 傳 播 有 限 公 司 ) from 2007 to He obtained a Master of Science degree in mechanical and manufacturing engineering from the University of Birmingham in 2007 and a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the West Coast University in Save as aforesaid, Mr. Wang Shaoyan has not held any directorships in other public companies the and has not held other major appointments and professional qualifications. In addition, Mr. Wang Shaoyan does not have any relationship with any other Directors, senior management, substantial or controlling shareholders of the Company. As at the date of this announcement, Mr. Wang Shaoyan does not have any interests or short positions in the shares, underlying shares or debentures of the Company or any of its associated corporations within the meaning of Part XV of the SFO. Mr. Wang Shaoyan will enter into a service agreement with the Company for a period of three years commencing from the date on which the resolution in relation to his appointment is passed at the EGM. Mr. Wang Shaoyan will be subject to re-election by the Shareholders at the 2016 AGM in accordance with the Articles of Association. Mr. Wang Shaoyan is entitled to a fixed annual emolument of RMB39,000 plus a discretionary bonus for each financial year which is at the Board s discretion and determined with reference to the Group s results and performance. The emoluments of Mr. Wang Shaoyan are determined by the Board with reference to the prevailing market conditions, and his roles and responsibilities in the Group. Save as disclosed, Mr. Wang Shaoyan has confirmed that there is no information that is required to be - 4 -

5 Ms. Cui Bingyan Ms. Cui Bingyan (Ms. Cui), aged 42, currently serving as the general manager of Shenzhen Longyuan Shanzhuang Property Management Limited* ( 深 圳 市 龍 園 山 莊 物 業 管 理 有 限 公 司 ). Ms. Cui has prior experience as the general manager of Shenzhen Zhonghao (Group) Company Limited* ( 深 圳 中 浩 ( 集 團 ) 股 份 有 限 公 司 ) from 1996 to 1998, the office manager of Haerbin Gongbai Holding Limited* ( 哈 爾 濱 市 工 百 集 團 ) from 1993 to 1996, and a veteran of the army hospital of People s Liberation Army 13 th Army* ( 中 國 人 民 解 放 軍 第 十 三 集 團 軍 部 隊 醫 院 ) from 1989 to She obtained a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Northern Virginia in Ms. Cui completed an advanced seminar in property asset management at Tsinghua University in Ms. Cui obtained a bachelor s degree in law from National University of Defense Technology in 2004 and a college degree in history from Heilongjiang Institute of Education in Save as aforesaid, Ms. Cui Bingyan has not held any directorships in other public companies the and has not held other major appointments and professional qualifications. In addition, Ms. Cui Bingyan does not have any relationship with any other Directors, senior management, substantial or controlling shareholders of the Company. As at the date of this announcement, Ms. Cui Bingyan does not have any interests or short positions in the shares, underlying shares or debentures of the Company or any of its associated corporations within the meaning of Part XV of the SFO. Ms. Cui Bingyan will enter into a service agreement with the Company for a period of three years commencing from the date on which the resolution in relation to her appointment is passed at the EGM. Ms. Cui Bingyan will be subject to re-election by the Shareholders at the 2016 AGM in accordance with the Articles of Association. Ms. Cui Bingyan is entitled to a fixed annual emolument of RMB31,000 plus a discretionary bonus for each financial year which is at the Board s discretion and determined with reference to the Group s results and performance. The emoluments of Ms. Cui Bingyan are determined by the Board with reference to the prevailing marketing conditions, and her roles and responsibilities in the Group. Save as disclosed, Ms. Cui Bingyan has confirmed that there is no information that is required to be Mr. Chen Youfang Mr. Chen You Fang (Mr. Chen), aged 25. Mr. Chen has been serving as an assistant to the Chief Executive Officer and a supervisor at China Wit Media Co., Ltd. ( 深 圳 市 中 匯 影 視 文 化 股 份 有 限 公 司 ) since Mr. Chen has prior experience as the deputy general manager of Shanghai Xitian Youxi Script Creative Studio (Limited Partnership)* ( 上 海 喜 天 遊 戲 劇 本 創 意 工 作 室 ( 有 限 合 夥 )) from 2013 to 2014, the chairman of Beijing Lihua Xingguang Television Culture Co., Ltd.* ( 北 京 麗 華 星 光 影 視 文 化 有 限 公 司 ) and an executive director of Canada Huamei Mining Limited* ( 加 拿 大 華 美 礦 業 公 司 ) from 2012 to He obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Washington (Seattle campus) in Save as aforesaid, Mr. Chen Youfang has not held any directorships in other public companies the and has not held other major appointments and professional qualifications. In addition, Mr. Chen Youfang does not have any relationship with any other Directors, senior management, substantial or controlling shareholders of the Company. As at the date of this announcement, Mr. Chen Youfang does not have any interests or short positions in the shares, underlying shares or debentures of the Company or any of its associated corporations within the meaning of Part XV of the SFO

6 Mr. Chen Youfang will enter into a service agreement with the Company for a period of three years commencing from the date on which the resolution in relation to his appointment is passed at the EGM. Mr. Chen Youfang will be subject to re-election by the Shareholders at the 2016 AGM in accordance with the Articles of Association. Mr. Chen Youfang is not entitled to any remuneration, except for a bonus for each financial year which is at the Board's discretion and determined by reference to the Company's results and performance for the financial year concerned as well as subject to approval by Shareholders at relevant annual general meeting of the Company. Save as disclosed, Mr. Chen Youfang has confirmed that there is no information that is required to be 2. PROPOSED APPOINTMENTS OF NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS On 24 November 2015, the Board proposed to appoint, subject to the approval of the Shareholders: Mr. Guo Aiqun as a non-executive Director, with effect from the date on which the resolution in relation to his appointment is passed at the EGM; and Mr. Zhang Jinlong as a non-executive Director, with effect from the date on which the resolution in relation to his appointment is passed at the EGM. Ordinary resolutions in relation to the proposed appointments of Messrs. Guo Aiqun and Zhang Jinlong as Directors will be proposed at the EGM. The biographical details of Messrs. Guo Aiqun and Zhang Jinlong are set out below: Mr. Guo Aiqun Mr. Guo Aiqun (Mr. Guo), aged 45. Mr. Guo Aiqun has been the general manager of Datong Hengji Industry Company Limited* ( 大 同 市 恒 吉 实 业 有 限 责 任 公 司 ) since Mr. Guo has prior experience as a vice manager of Qinhuangdao of Jinhua branch of headquarter of Shanxi Coal Transportation Limited* ( 山 西 省 煤 炭 運 銷 總 公 司 晉 華 分 公 司 秦 皇 島 公 司 ) from 2001 to 2003, a business manager of the sale center of Qinhuangdao of Datong branch of headquarter of Shanxi Coal Transportation Limited* ( 山 西 省 煤 炭 運 銷 總 公 司 大 同 分 公 司 秦 皇 島 銷 售 中 心 ) from 1998 to 2000, a business manager of Shanxi Coal Import and Export Company Limited* ( 山 西 省 煤 炭 進 出 口 公 司 ) from 1995 to 1998, an office secretary at Shanxi Coal Geology Company Limited* ( 山 西 省 煤 炭 廳 地 質 公 司 ) from 1992 to 1995, a staff of the Shanxi Poverty Alleviation office* ( 山 西 省 省 直 中 委 扶 貧 工 作 隊 ) from 1991 to 1992, and a staff at the machine repair factory of Shanxi Coal Geology Company Limited * ( 山 西 省 煤 炭 廳 地 質 公 司 ) in He graduated from the Shanxi Vocation and Technology College of Coal in 1991 and obtained a bachelor s degree in law from the Central Party School of the Communist Party of China in Save as aforesaid, Mr. Guo Aiqun has not held any directorships in other public companies the securities of which are listed on any securities market in Hong Kong or overseas in the past three years, and has not held other major appointments and professional qualifications. In addition, Mr. Guo Aiqun does not have any relationship with any other Directors, senior management, substantial or controlling shareholders of the Company. As at the date of this announcement, Mr. Guo Aiqun does not have any interests or short positions in the shares, underlying shares or debentures of the Company or any of its associated corporations within the meaning of Part XV of the SFO. Mr. Guo Aiqun will enter into a service agreement with the Company for a period of three years commencing from the date on which the resolution in relation to his appointment is passed at the EGM. Mr. Guo Aiqun will be subject to re-election by the Shareholders at the 2016 AGM in accordance with - 6 -

7 the Articles of Association. Mr. Guo Aiqun is entitled to a fixed annual emolument of RMB31,000 plus a discretionary bonus for each financial year which is at the Board s discretion and determined with reference to the Group s results and performance. The emoluments of Mr. Guo Aiqun are determined by the Board with reference to the prevailing marketing conditions, and his roles and responsibilities in the Group. Save as disclosed, Mr. Guo Aiqun has confirmed that there is no information that is required to be Mr. Zhang Jinlong Mr. Zhang Jinlong (Mr. Zhang), aged 34. Since 2013, he has practiced as a lawyer at Hebei Jijunhua law firm*( 河 北 紀 君 華 律 師 事 務 所 ). Mr. Zhang has prior experience as a legal assistant at Beijing Lantai law firm*( 北 京 市 蘭 臺 律 師 事 務 所 ) from 2003 to 2013, and a legal worker at Chengde Shuangqiao law firm*( 承 德 市 雙 橋 法 律 事 務 所 ) from 2002 to Mr. Zhang obtained a higher diploma and bachelor s degree in law from Hebei University in 2001 and 2003 respectively, and a master s degree in law from the North China University of Technology in Save as aforesaid, Mr. Zhang Jinlong has not held any directorships in other public companies the and has not held other major appointments and professional qualifications. In addition, Mr. Zhang Jinlong does not have any relationship with any other Directors, senior management, substantial or controlling shareholders of the Company. As at the date of this announcement, Mr. Zhang Jinlong does not have any interests or short positions in the shares, underlying shares or debentures of the Company or any of its associated corporations within the meaning of Part XV of the SFO. Mr. Zhang Jinlong will enter into a service agreement with the Company for a period of three years commencing from the date on which the resolution in relation to his appointment is passed at the EGM. Mr. Zhang Jinlong will be subject to re-election by the Shareholders at the 2016 AGM in accordance with the Articles of Association. Mr. Zhang Jinlong is entitled to a fixed annual emolument of RMB31,000 plus a discretionary bonus for each financial year which is at the Board s discretion and determined with reference to the Group s results and performance. The emoluments of Mr. Zhang Jinlong are determined by the Board with reference to the prevailing marketing conditions, and his roles and responsibilities in the Group. Save as disclosed, Mr. Zhang Jinlong has confirmed that there is no information that is required to be 3. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE TERM OF OFFICE OF THE APPOINTED INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Reference is made to the announcement of the Company dated 19 June 2015 in relation to, among others, the appointment of Ms. Hui Lai Yam, as an independent non-executive Director, who was appointed on 19 June 2015 and her term of office is due to expire at the 2016 AGM. To align the term of office of Ms. Hui Lai Yam with the proposed appointments of Directors and Supervisors as described in this announcement, the Board proposed to seek approval from the Shareholders way of a special resolution to amend the term of office of Ms. Hui Lai Yam for a period of three years commencing from the date of the passing of the resolution in relation to the amendment to the term of her office at the EGM

8 4. PROPOSED CHANGE OF SUPERVISORS The Board announces that on 24 November 2015: Mr. Zhang Ya Bin has tendered his resignation as a Supervisor as he has been serving as a Supervisor for more than nine years, with effect from the date of the EGM. Mr. Chen Lin Bo has tendered his resignation as a Supervisor as he has been serving as a Supervisor for more than nine years, with effect from the date of the EGM. Ms. Yin Hong has tendered her resignation as an employees representative Supervisor with effect from 24 November The Board proposed to, subject to the approval of the Shareholders, appoint Ms. Yang Lixue as a Supervisor with effect from the date on which the resolution in relation to her appointment is passed at the EGM. The Board proposed to, subject to the approval of the Shareholders, appoint Ms. Lin Xiarong as a Supervisor with effect from the date on which the resolution in relation to her appointment is passed at the EGM. The employees of the Company have elected Ms. Meng Shuhua to serve as an employees representative Supervisor with effect from 24 November The Board proposed, subject to the approval of the Shareholders, appoint Ms. Lin Xiarong and Ms. Yang Lixue as Supervisors with effect from date on which the resolutions in relation to their appointments are passed at the EGM. The biographical details of Ms. Meng Shuhua, Ms. Lin Xiarong and Ms. Yang Lixue are set out below: Ms. Meng Shuhua Ms. Meng Shuhua (Ms. Meng), aged 44, has been serving as a manager of the human resources department of the Company since Ms. Meng has prior experience as a staff of the personnel department of Jilin Fareast Medical Industry Limited* ( 吉 林 遠 東 藥 業 集 團 股 份 有 限 公 司 ) from 1991 to 2005 and served on the army of the People s Liberation Army*( 人 民 解 放 軍 第 部 隊 ) from 1987 to Ms. Meng has completed high school education. Save as aforesaid, Ms. Meng Shuhua has not held any directorships in other public companies the and has not held other major appointments and professional qualifications. In addition, Ms. Meng Shuhua does not have any relationship with any other Directors, senior management, substantial or controlling shareholders of the Company. As at the date of this announcement, Ms. Meng Shuhua does not have any interests or short positions in the shares, underlying shares or debentures of the Company or any of its associated corporations within the meaning of Part XV of the SFO. Ms. Meng Shuhua will enter into a service agreement with the Company for a period of three years commencing from 24 November Ms. Meng Shuhua is entitled to a total annual emolument of RMB28,000. The emoluments of Ms. Meng Shuhua are determined by the committee of the Supervisors with reference to the prevailing marketing conditions, and her roles and responsibilities in the Group

9 Save as disclosed, Ms. Meng Shuhua has confirmed that there is no information that is required to be Ms. Lin Xiarong Ms. Lin Xiarong (Ms. Lin), aged 35, has worked in the accounting industry for approximately 11 years. Since 2009, she has been serving as the financial manager of Shenzhen Longyuan Shanzhuang Industrial Development Company Limited* ( 深 圳 市 龍 園 山 莊 實 業 發 展 有 限 公 司 ). Ms. Lin is a certified senior accountant accredited by the International Profession Certification Association. From 2004 to 2008, Ms. Lin was an accountant with Shenzhen Longyuan Shanzhuang Property Management Company Limited* ( 深 圳 市 龍 園 山 莊 物 業 管 理 有 限 公 司 ). Ms. Lin graduated from Shenzhen University in Business Administration in Save as aforesaid, Ms. Lin Xiarong has not held any directorships in other public companies the and has not held other major appointments and professional qualifications. In addition, Ms. Lin Xiarong does not have any relationship with any other Directors, senior management, substantial or controlling shareholders of the Company. As at the date of this announcement, Ms. Lin Xiarong does not have any interests or short positions in the shares, underlying shares or debentures of the Company or any of its associated corporations within the meaning of Part XV of the SFO. Ms. Lin Xiarong will enter into a service agreement with the Company for a period of three years commencing from the date on which the resolution in relation to her appointment is passed at the EGM. Ms. Lin Xiarong is not entitled to any remuneration which is determined by the committee of the Supervisors with reference to the prevailing market conditions, and her roles and responsibilities of the Group. Save as disclosed, Ms. Lin Xiarong has confirmed that there is no information that is required to be Ms. Yang Lixue Ms. Yang Lixue (Ms. Yang), aged 33, has worked in the finance and risk management industry for approximately 11 years. Since 2011, she has been the deputy general manager of the investment and development department of Coastal Greenland Limited ( 沿 海 綠 色 家 園 有 限 公 司, HKEx stock code: 1124). In 2011, Ms. Yang was the corporate clients manager of the corporate banking and financial institutions department of Bank of China (Hong Kong branch). From 2009 to 2010, Ms. Yang was a risk management analyst at the risk management department of the Bank of Communications (Hong Kong branch). From 2008 to 2009, Ms. Yang was an analyst at the enterprise risk management and consulting department of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu in Hong Kong and Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Certified Public Accountants LLP in Beijing. From 2004 to 2005, Ms. Yang worked as a clerk at the National Accountant Assessment and Certification Centre of the Ministry of Finance PRC. From 2013 to 2015, Ms. Yang was a part-time postgraduate student studying in the appreciation and market collection management of fine arts at the China Central Academy of Fine Arts. Ms. Yang graduated from the International Capital Market Association Centre of University of Reading with a Master of Science degree in International Securities, Investment and Banking in 2007, and from the Lingnan (University) College of Sun Yat-Sen University with a bachelor s degree in finance in Save as aforesaid, Ms. Yang Lixue has not held any directorships in other public companies the and has not held other major appointments and professional qualifications. In addition, Ms. Yang Lixue does not have any relationship with any other Directors, senior management, substantial or controlling - 9 -

10 shareholders of the Company. As at the date of this announcement, Ms. Yang Lixue does not have any interests or short positions in the shares, underlying shares or debentures of the Company or any of its associated corporations within the meaning of Part XV of the SFO. Ms. Yang Lixue will enter into a service agreement with the Company for a period of three years commencing from the date on which the resolution in relation to her appointment is passed at the EGM. Ms. Yang Lixue is not entitled to any remuneration which is determined by the committee of the Supervisors with reference to the prevailing market conditions, and her roles and responsibilities of the Group. Save as disclosed, Ms. Yang Lixue has confirmed that there is no information that is required to be 5. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION On 24 November 2015, the Board proposed to, subject to the approval of the Shareholders, amend the Articles of Association to reflect the scope of the current business activities of the Company. The Board proposed the following amendments to Article 13 of the Articles of Association: 1. ARTICLE 13 Currently reads as follow: The business scope of the Company shall be in accordance with the items approved by the company registration authority. The business scope of the Company includes: Chinese and western medicine manufacturing, processing, wholesale, retail; pharmaceutical research, development (in Chinese and western medicine manufacturing, processing and Chinese and Western medicine, Chinese Herbal Medicine Retail implemented by branch organizations); The enterprise products and related technology export business (except for those to be carried on by the state designated companies and commodities forbidden by the state for export); operation of the production, scientific research required for raw materials, machinery and equipment, instruments, spare parts and related technology import business (except for those to be carried on by the state designated companies and commodities forbidden by the state for export); feed processing operation of the enterprise and the "three come one supplement" business. Export catalog t (except for those to be carried on by the state designated companies and commodities forbidden by the state for export): Preparation of Chinese and Western medicine produced; the imported catalog (except for those to be carried on by the state designated companies and commodities forbidden by the state for export); raw and auxiliary materials, machinery and equipment, instruments, spare parts and related technologies for production and research. It is proposed to be amended to: The business scope of the Company shall be in accordance with the items approved by the company registration authority. Chinese medicines, chemical drug agents, antibiotics wholesale; export business of enterprise own products and related technology (except for those to be carried on by the state designated companies and commodities forbidden by the state for export); import and export business of machinery and equipment, instruments, spare parts and related technology (except for those to be carried on by the state designated companies and commodities forbidden by the state for import); steel, building materials (excluding wood), hardware electrical appliances & chemical,

11 cosmetics, office supplies, daily necessities, knitwear wholesale and retail. (For items subject to approval pursuant to laws, operation could only be commenced upon approval by relevant authorities). The Articles of Association are written in Chinese. The English version of the above article is an unofficial translation of its Chinese version. In case of any inconsistency between the two versions, the Chinese version shall prevail. The proposed amendments to the Articles of Association are subject to Shareholders approval, and a special resolution to consider and approve the proposed amendments will be proposed at the EGM. 6. CLOSURE PERIOD OF REGISTER OF MEMBERS OF H SHARES In order to determine the list of holders of H shares who will be entitled to attend and vote at the EGM, the Company s H shares register of members will be closed from Friday, 11 December 2015 to Sunday, 10 January 2016 (both days inclusive) during which period no transfer of H shares will be effected. Holders of H shares whose names appear on the H shares register of members of the Company at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, 10 December 2015 shall be entitled to attend and vote at the EGM. 7. GENERAL A circular containing, among others, details of the proposed appointments of Mr. Wang Shaoyan, Ms. Cui Bingyan, Mr. Chen Youfang, Mr. Guo Aiqun and Mr. Zhang Jinlong as Directors, the proposed amendment to the term of office of Ms. Hui Lai Yam, the proposed appointments of Ms. Lin Xiarong and Ms. Yang Lixue as Supervisors, and the proposed amendments to the Articles of Association and a notice of the EGM, will be despatched to the Shareholders as soon as practicable. DEFINITIONS In this announcement, the following terms have the following meanings unless the context otherwise requires: 2016 AGM the annual general meeting of the Company to be held in 2016 Articles of Association Board Company Director(s) EGM GEM GEM Listing Rules Group Hong Kong the articles of association of the Company from time to time the board of Directors Northeast Tiger Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.*, a joint stock limited company incorporated in the PRC whose shares are listed on GEM of the Stock Exchange director(s) of the Company the extraordinary general meeting of the Company to be held at No.3, No.2 Road, Jilin Hi-Tech Development Zone, Jilin Province, the PRC on Sunday, 10 January 2016 at 9:00 a.m. (or such adjournment) the Growth Enterprise Market of the Stock Exchange the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on GEM the Company and its subsidiaries the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the PRC

12 PRC RMB SFO Shareholder(s) Stock Exchange Supervisor(s) the People s Republic of China and for the purpose of this announcement shall exclude Hong Kong, Macau Special Administrative Region and Taiwan renminbi, the lawful currency of the PRC Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571 of the Laws of Hong Kong) holder(s) of the share(s) of the Company The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited the supervisor(s) of the Company By Order of the Board Northeast Tiger Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.* Xu Dongmei Chairman Jilin, the PRC, 24 November 2015 As at the date of this announcement, the Company s executive Directors are Xu Dongmei, Guo Feng and Qin Haibo and the Company s independent non-executive Directors are Niu Shu Min, Zhao Zhen Xing and Hui Lai Yam. This announcement, for which the Directors of Northeast Tiger Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.* collectively and individually accept full responsibility, includes particulars given in compliance with the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the Growth Enterprise Market of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited for the purpose of giving information with regard to Northeast Tiger Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.* The Directors, having made all reasonable enquiries, confirm that to the best of their knowledge and belief the information contained in this announcement is accurate and complete in all material respects and not misleading or deceptive, and there are no other matters the omission of which would make any statement herein or this document misleading. This announcement will remain on the Latest Company Announcement page of the GEM website ( for at least 7 days from its date of publication. * for identification purposes only