Fubon Bank (Hong Kong) Limited 2004 Financial Statements

Fubon Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (“Fubon Bank”) will exhibit its 2004 financial statements at its 23 branches, 4 Ambassador Centers and 2 Securities Services Centers. These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with all applicable Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards (which include all applicable Statements of Standard Accounting Practice and Interpretations) issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants, accounting principles generally accepted in Hong Kong and the requirements of the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance.

These financial statements also comply with the applicable disclosure provisions of the “Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited” and the recommendations in the Supervisory Policy Manual “Financial Disclosures by Locally Incorporated Authorised Institutions” issued by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.

Fubon Bank is a full-service banking corporation in Hong Kong providing a wide range of banking and financial services including consumer finance, retail and commercial banking, equipment leasing and investment services. Fubon Bank services its customers through 29 service outlets including Superbranches, Ambassador Centers and Securities Services Centers as well as ATMs, PhoneBanking, and e-banking service at www.fubonbank.com.hk. Fubon Bank is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited and is rated A-3 short-term, BBB long-term by Standard & Poor’s. Fubon Financial Holding Co., Ltd., a leading Taiwan financial institution, acquired a 75% shareholding in Fubon Bank in April 2004.