HONG KONG, Dec. 22 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hutchison
Telecommunications International Limited's (SEHK: 2332; NYSE: HTX; "the
Company", "Hutchison Telecom") states that it has been approached by various
potentially interested parties regarding a possible sale of its equity
interests in Hutchison Essar Limited, the Company's mobile operations in
India. No agreement in respect of such possible sale has been entered into
upto today's date. The Company reiterates that there is no assurance that a
sale may result from these approaches.
About Hutchison Telecommunications International Limited
Hutchison Telecommunications International Limited ('Hutchison Telecom'
or 'the Group') is a leading global provider of telecommunication services.
The Group currently offers mobile and fixed-line telecommunication services
in Hong Kong, and operates or is rolling out mobile telecommunication
services in Macau, India, Israel, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Ghana, Indonesia and
Vietnam. It was the first provider of 3G mobile services in Hong Kong and
Israel. Its leading brands include "Hutch", "3" and "Orange". Hutchison
Telecom is a listed company with American Depositary Shares quoted on the
New York Stock Exchange under the ticker HTX and shares listed on the Stock
Exchange of Hong Kong under the stock code 2332. A member of the Hong Kong-
based Hutchison Whampoa Group, Hutchison Telecom is committed to providing
superior telecommunication services in dynamic markets. For more
information about Hutchison Telecom, see www.htil.com .
Cautionary Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements. Statements that
are not historical facts, including statements about the beliefs and
expectations of Hutchison Telecommunications International Limited ('the
Company'), are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on
current plans, estimates and projections, and therefore you should not place
undue reliance on them. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the
date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update
publicly any of them in light of new information or future events. Forward-
looking statements involve inherent risks, uncertainties and assumptions.
The Company cautions you that if these risks or uncertainties ever
materialise or the assumptions prove incorrect, or if a number of important
factors occur or do not occur, the Company's actual results may differ
materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking
statement. Additional information as to factors that may cause actual
results to differ materially from the Company's forward-looking statements
can be found in the Company's filings with the United States Securities and
Exchange Commission.
For enquiries, please contact:
Mickey Shiu
Corporate Communications
Hutchison Telecom
Work: +852-2128-3107
Mobile: +852-9092-8233
Email: mickeyshiu@htil.com.hk