The board of directors of China Starch Holdings Limited announced that Ms. Dong Yanfeng has retired from her office as an independent non-executive Director with effect from September 5, 2013 due to her age and her intention to devote more time and commitment to her family. Following her retirement, she also ceased to be a member of the audit committee, the nomination committee and the remuneration committee of the Board. Mr. Cao Zenggong has resigned as an independent non-executive Director with effect from September 5, 2013 due to his other business commitments.

Following his resignation, he also ceased to be a member of the audit committee, the nomination committee and the remuneration committee of the board. The Board also announced the appointments of Mr. Chen Zhijun and Mr. Sun Mingdao as independent non-executive Directors and members of the audit committee, the nomination committee and the remuneration committee of the Board with effect from September 5, 2013.