Beijing Hualian Group Information

The Beijing Hualian Group Investment Holding Co.,Ltd. (referred to in short as, the Beijing Hualian Group) is one of the 15 largest retail enterprises supported by Ministry of Commerce. The Beijing Hualian Group is also the only Chinese retail member in the International Association of Department Stores (IADS). The Beijing Hualian Group has two publicly listed companies and several holding companies. The Group’s business is primarily focused on hypermarkets, supermarkets, department stores and commercial properties. By the end of 2007, the Group owned more than 80 hypermarkets in 35 key cities and 23 provinces across the country. Each store has more than 10,000 m2 of floor space. The Group operates with top flight management resources, merchandising resources and human resources. The Beijing Hualian Group has established a strong and growing retail network throughout the country. The Beijing Hualian Group values customers first and foremost. We commit ourselves to a retail operation that faithfully serves our customers. Our core principles include sincerity and honesty in all relationships -- with employees, customers, suppliers and cooperating partners. We seek to maintain and grow our company’s high recognition and reputation, and made “Beijing Hualian” a prestigious brand in the country. Two listed companies Beijing Hualian Hypermarket Co., Ltd. established in June 1996, was listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange on Nov.29th, 2001 (BHHC stock code:600361). The focus of this business is primarily supermarkets/hypermarkets, department stores and other retail formats. Beijing Hualian Department Store Co., Ltd. established in May 1998, has been listed in Shenzhen Stock Exchange Bureau in Jun. 16th, 1998 (BHDS, stock code: 000882). The primary focus of this business is commercial property.