Lansen reports interim results

Cathay International Holdings Limited

("Cathay" or the "Company" or together with its subsidiaries, the "Group")

Lansen reports interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2018

Hong Kong, 28 August 2018 - Cathay International Holdings Limited (LSE: CTI.L), an operator and investor in the growing healthcare sector in the People's Republic of China (the "PRC"), today notes Lansen Pharmaceutical Holdings Ltd ("Lansen") (HKEX: 503), the Company's 50.56% owned subsidiary, has reported its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2018 in accordance with the requirements of its Hong Kong listing.

The full text of the Lansen Announcement can be found at http://www.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/2018/0828/LTN201808281039.pdf and will also be made available at Announcements & Notices section of Lansen's homepage at http://holding.lansen.com.cn//en/newslist.aspx?NodeCode=10002000700050005.

As previously announced, Cathay will issue its Interim Results for the six months ended 30 June 2018 on Friday 31 August 2018.

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About Cathay

Cathay International Holdings Limited (LSE: CTI.L) is a main market listed investment holding company and an operator and investor in the growing healthcare sector in the People's Republic of China (the "PRC"). The Company and its subsidiaries (collectively the "Group") aim to leverage on growth opportunities in the strong and growing domestic demand for high quality healthcare products in the PRC and build its portfolio companies into market sector leaders with competitive edge. Cathay has already demonstrated a strong track record of identifying high growth potential investment opportunities in this area including: Lansen, a leading specialty pharmaceutical company focused on rheumatology and dermatology in the PRC; Haizi, a company engaged in the manufacture, marketing and sale of inositol and its by-product, di-calcium phosphate; Natural Dailyhealth, a company engaged in production and sales of plant extracts for use as key active ingredients in healthcare products; and Botai, a company engaged in collagen products.

The Group employs approximately 2,000 people across the PRC, including over 30 specialist corporate and business development staff based at the holding company's offices in Hong Kong and Shenzhen. Cathay also has a hotel investment. For more information please visit the Company's website: www.cathay-intl.com.hk.