(EQS-News / 12/06/2015 / 18:34 UTC+8) China Overseas Land and Investment Limited Announces Property Sales Results for May 2015 (Hong Kong, 12 June 2015) China Overseas Land and Investment Limited (the "Company"; Stock Code: 00688.HK) announced that, for May 2015, the contracted property sales of the Company, together with its subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates (collectively the "China Overseas Series of Companies") amounted to approximately HK$17.171 billion and the corresponding gross floor area ("GFA") sold was approximately 1,167,700 square meters. From January to May 2015, the accumulated contracted property sales of the China Overseas Series of Companies amounted to approximately HK$63.118 billion and the accumulated corresponding GFA sold was approximately 4,318,200 square meters. As at 31 May 2015, the China Overseas Series of Companies had recorded subscribed property sales of approximately HK$7.481 billion, which are expected to be turned into contracted property sales in the following months. In May, the Company together with its subsidiaries (collectively the "Group") acquired one new land parcel in Qingdao with the aggregate attributable GFA of approximately 266,118 square meters. The land premium payable by the Group in respect of such new land acquired amounted to approximately RMB740.50 million. Note: In view of the uncertainties involved in investment and sales process, discrepancies may exist between the above figures and those disclosed in our regular reports. As such, the above is for reference only. - End - China Overseas Land and Investment Limited China Overseas Land and Investment Limited ("COLI"; Stock Code: 00688.HK) was listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited in August 1992. It was the first Chinese enterprise to directly go public by using the assets of its business in Hong Kong. On 10 December 2007, the Company became a constituent stock of the Hang Seng Index. Its core business is the development and sales of property projects. Currently, the Company is engaging in property development in 45 Mainland cities, as well as in Hong Kong and Macau. The Company has successfully invested and developed numerous popular and exquisite properties which were well received by the consumers. Upholding the operation theory of "A Trusted Brand Growing Through Diligence and Care", the Company will continue to achieve continuous and rapid profit growth and maximize the return for the shareholders. For further information, please contact: Corporate Communications Department China Overseas Land and Investment Limited Tel: (852) 2823 7888 | Fax: (852) 2529 9211 | E-mail: coli.pr@cohl.com End of Press Release +++++ Document: http://n.equitystory.com/c/fncls.ssp?u=KJUALMFODS Document title: China Overseas Land and Investment Limited Announces Property Sales Results for May 2015 =-------------------------------------------------------------------- Key word(s): Miscellaneous 12/06/2015 UTC+8 Dissemination of a Press Release, transmitted by EQS TodayIR - a company of EQS Group AG. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Media archive at www.todayir.com =-------------------------------------------------------------------- 367859 12/06/2015 UTC+8
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