Brilliance China Automotive : Clarification Announcement in relation to Disposal of 25% Equity Interest in BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. and Delay in Despatch of Circular 有關出售華晨寶馬汽車有限公司之25%股權之澄清公佈及延遲寄發通函

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BRILLIANCE CHINA AUTOMOTIVE HOLDINGS LIMITED

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(Incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability)

(Stock Code: 1114)

CLARIFICATION ANNOUNCEMENT

IN RELATION TO

DISPOSAL OF 25% EQUITY INTEREST IN BMW BRILLIANCE AUTOMOTIVE LTD.

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AND DELAY IN DESPATCH OF CIRCULAR

Reference is made to the announcement of Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Limited (the "Company") dated October 11, 2018 (the "Announcement") in relation to the Disposal of 25% equity interest in BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. Capitalized terms used herein shall have the same meanings as those defined in the Announcement unless stated otherwise.

The Board would like to inform the Shareholders that in light of the post-vetting comments by the Stock Exchange on the Announcement, the Disposal was reclassified as a very substantial disposal of the Company pursuant to the Listing Rules. Accordingly, the Company will comply with applicable requirements under Chapter 14 of the Listing Rules for the Disposal.

As disclosed in the Announcement, the Company is expected to despatch the circular in relation to the Transaction Documents and the transactions contemplated thereunder and other information on or before November 2, 2018. As additional time is required for the Company to prepare and finalize certain information to be included in the circular, including financial information of BBA and the Group, it is expected that the date of despatch of the circular will be postponed to a date falling on or before February 28, 2019.

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Shareholders and potential investors of the Company should note that the Completion is subject to the satisfaction of the Conditions. Therefore, the Disposal may or may not proceed. Shareholders and potential investors of the Company are advised to exercise caution when dealing in securities of the Company, and are recommended to consult their professional advisers if they are in any doubt about their position and as to the action they should take.

For and on behalf of the Board

Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Limited

Wu Xiao An

(also known as Ng Siu On)

Chairman

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Hong Kong, November 1, 2018

As at the date of this announcement, the board of directors of the Company comprises four executive directors, Mr. Wu Xiao An (also known as Mr. Ng Siu On) (Chairman), Mr. Qi Yumin (Chief Executive Officer), Mr. Qian Zuming (Chief Financial Officer) and Mr. Zhang Wei; and three independent non-executive directors, Mr. Xu Bingjin, Mr. Song Jian and Mr.

Jiang Bo.