To whom it may concern

This statement is made at the request of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong
Limited.

We have noted the recent increase in the price and increase in the trading
volume of the shares of Esprit Holdings Limited (the "Company") and wish to
state that we are not aware of any reasons for such increases. We confirm that
there are no negotiations or agreements relating to intended acquisitions or
realizations which are discloseable under paragraph 3 of the Listing Agreement,
neither is the board of directors of the Company aware of any matter
discloseable under the general obligation imposed by paragraph 2 of the Listing
Agreement, which is or may be of a price-sensitive nature.

Made by the order of the board of the Company, the directors of which
individually and jointly accept responsibility for the accuracy of this
statement.

By Order of the Board of

ESPRIT HOLGINGS LIMITED

John Poon Cho Ming

Executive Director

Hong Kong, June 2, 2003



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