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Comba Telecom Systems Holdings Limited Guaranteed USD85 Million 3-Year Term Loan Facility

Comba Telecom Systems Holdings Limited Guaranteed USD85 Million 3-Year Term Loan Facility

Write: Iti [2011-05-20]

(Hong Kong, 3 July 2009) Comba Telecom Systems Holdings Limited ( Comba or the
Group , Hong Kong stock code: 2342), a leading wireless enhancement solutions provider,
today signed an agreement in connection with a 3-year USD 85 Million Term Loan Facility (the
Facility ). The purpose of the Facility is to finance the Group s capital expenditure, permanent
working capital, 3G corporate development and expansion into the international market.

Coordinated by The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited ( HSBC ), the
Facility attracted the participation of China Minsheng Banking Corporation Limited, China
Merchants Bank Co., Ltd, Bank of Ayudhya Public Company Limited, Bangkok Bank Public
Company Limited, Cathay United Bank Co., Ltd, Xiamen International Bank, Hua Nan
Commercial Bank, Ltd, Chang Hwa Commercial Bank, Ltd and Taiwan Business Bank who
joined HSBC as Mandated Lead Arrangers. The Facility was increased to USD 85 million from
the original target of USD 40 million on the back of overwhelming response, and marked the first
successful new-money financing in the loan market embarked by a mid-cap corporate in Hong
Kong since the start of the financial crisis.

The offering of this Facility is testament to the professionalism of the Comba management
team, and also a vote of confidence by the banking community in the future direction and
development of Comba.

Mr. Tony TL Fok, Chairman and President of Comba, said, We are very pleased to have
secured the Facility supported by so many renowned local and international banks, reflecting
the confidence of the banking community in our good reputation and development prospects.
The Facility will not only strengthen our capital base and provide us with abundant funds to
boost R&D of 3G and next generation network products, but will also allow us to hasten
development in the global telecom market and add vigor to achieve long-term growth.