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ASM PACIFIC TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability)

(Stock Code: 0522)

CHANGE OF DIRECTOR

RESIGNATION OF DIRECTOR

The board of directors (the "Board") of ASM Pacific Technology Limited (the "Company") announces that Mr. Petrus Antonius Maria van Bommel ("Mr. van Bommel") has given written notice to the Board of his resignation as a Non-Executive Director and a Member of the Audit Committee of the Company with effect from 18 May 2021. Mr. van Bommel's resignation relates to his intention to retire as Chief Financial Officer of ASM International N.V. ("ASMI") of the Netherlands at its annual general meeting to be held on 17 May 2021 ("ASMI AGM"). ASMI is a substantial shareholder (as defined in the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "Listing Rules")) of the Company, holding approximately 25.07% of the issued share capital of the Company through its wholly-owned subsidiary, ASM Pacific Holding B.V..

Mr. van Bommel has confirmed that he has no disagreement with the Board and there is no matter which needs to be brought to the attention of holders of securities of the Company.

The Board would like to take this opportunity to express its sincere gratitude to Mr. van Bommel for his valuable contribution to the Company during his tenure of service and wish him a fruitful and enjoyable retirement.

APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR

Further, the Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Paulus Antonius Henricus Verhagen as a Non-Executive Director and a Member of the Audit Committee of the Company with effect from 18 May 2021, subject to his election as a member of ASMI's Management Board at the ASMI AGM.

In accordance with Rule 13.51(2) of the Listing Rules, a further announcement will be made by the Company when abovementioned appointment takes effect.

By Order of the Board

ASM Pacific Technology Limited

Orasa Livasiri

Chairman

Hong Kong, 20 April 2021

As at the date of this announcement, the Board comprises Miss Orasa Livasiri (Chairman), Mr. John Lok Kam Chong, Mr. Wong Hon Yee and Mr. Eric Tang Koon Hung as Independent Non-Executive Directors, Mr. Benjamin Loh Gek Lim and Mr. Petrus Antonius Maria van Bommel as Non-Executive Directors, and Mr. Robin Gerard Ng Cher Tat, Mr. Guenter Walter Lauber and Ms. Patricia Chou Pei-Fen as Executive Directors.

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