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GOME RETAIL HOLDINGS LIMITED

國 美 零 售 控 股 有 限 公 司 *

(Incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability)

(Stock Code: 493)

VOLUNTARY ANNOUNCEMENT

REPAYMENT OF 5.0% US$ BONDS DUE 2020

Reference is made to the announcements of GOME Retail Holdings Limited dated 6 March 2017, 20 June 2017, 18 December 2018, 17 October 2019, 21 January 2020 and 28 February 2020 (the "Announcements") in relation to the issue, repurchase and prepare for repayment of the 5.0% US$ bonds due 2020 (the "Bonds"). The Bonds are listed on Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited. Unless the context otherwise requires, capitalised terms used in this announcement shall have the same meanings as used in the Announcements.

As of the date of this announcement, the Company has fully repaid the outstanding principal amount of the Bonds of US$466,000,000 and its related interest of US$11,650,000, totaling US$477,650,000. As the Bonds have been fully repaid, the Company has filed a request to S&P Global Ratings to withdraw its public rating as common practice.

The Group will continue to promote its "Home • Living" strategy for transformation. Leveraging on its nationwide network and customer base, as well as actively utilising the "ME Shop" social platform and community marketing model, the Group will further promote the development of the Chinese community economy and bring better returns to Shareholders.

By order of the Board

GOME Retail Holdings Limited

Zhang Da Zhong

Chairman

Hong Kong, 10 March 2020

As at the date of this announcement, the Board comprises Mr. Zou Xiao Chun as executive director, Mr. Zhang Da Zhong, Ms. Huang Xiu Hong and Mr. Yu Sing Wong as non-executive directors, and Mr. Lee Kong Wai, Conway, Ms. Liu Hong Yu and Mr. Wang Gao as independent non-executive directors.

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