The board of directors of GOME Electrical Appliances Holding Limited announced that Mr. Thomas Joseph Manning has resigned as an independent non-executive director of the company, and member of the audit committee, the nomination committee, the remuneration committee and the independent committee of the board with effect from May 24, 2012 due to his other business engagements which require more of his time and dedication. Mr. Manning has confirmed to the company that he has no disagreements with the board and there are no matters relating to his resignation that need to be brought to the attention of the shareholders of the company.