The board of directors of WH Group Limited announced that Mr. C. Larry Pope (Mr. Pope) has advised the Board of his planned retirement and resignation as an executive director of the Company (Director) with effect from December 31, 2015. In connection with his retirement, Mr. Pope will also cease to be a member of (i) the Environmental, Social and Governance Committee of the Board; and (ii) the Food Safety Committee of the Board, with effect from December 31, 2015. Mr. Pope has confirmed that he has no disagreement with the Board and there is no matter regarding his retirement and resignation that needs to be brought to the attention of the shareholders of the Company.