Securities (Disclosure of Interests) Daily Summaries
 
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                                                                                SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS' NOTIFICATIONS REPORT

STOCK NAME :  Cedar Base Elec                (00855)        * ISC as at 27/10/00 :         400,000,000

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
CONNION LIMITED          27/10/00 1,2,5          178,250,000                0                                                                                                                  

ELECTRONICS TOMORROW IN- 20/09/00 1,2,5          178,250,000                0                                                                                                                  
TERNATIONAL LIMITED                                                                                                                                                  

ELECTRONICS TOMORROW IN- 27/10/00 7                        0      178,250,000                                                                                                                  
TERNATIONAL LIMITED                                                                                                                                                  

MASTER BASE LIMITED      27/10/00 1,2,4,5        178,250,000                0                                             CONNION LTD                   178,250,000                            

TOMORROW INTERNATIONAL - 20/09/00 1,2,4,5        178,250,000                0                                             ELECTRONICS TOMORROW IN-      178,250,000                            
HOLDINGS LIMITED                                                                                                          T'L LTD                                    

STOCK NAME :  China Insurance                (00966)        * ISC as at 27/10/00 :         893,748,000

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
CHINA INSURANCE H.K. (H- 27/10/00 1,3            554,328,000      551,960,000                                             THE MING AN INSURANCE C-       82,794,000                            
OLDINGS) COMPANY LIMITE-                                                                                                  O (HK) LTD                                 
D                                                                                                                                                                    

STOCK NAME :  China United                   (00273)        * ISC as at 27/10/00 :       9,973,894,622

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
CHUANG YUEHENG HENRY     26/10/00 1,3,4        2,685,932,364    2,670,082,364                                             RADFORD DEV LTD             2,685,932,364  CHUANG NICHOLAS SEAN        2,685,932,364

STOCK NAME :  Chinese Est H                  (00127)        * ISC as at 27/10/00 :       2,169,163,940

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
LAU LUEN HUNG JOSEPH     27/10/00 1            1,200,477,668    1,200,437,668                                                                                                                  


                    * ISC refers to the latest Issued Share Capital of the listed company recorded by the Exchange as at the date of this summaries.  It might not promptly reflect 
                      changes caused by share placements, rights issue, bonus issue, etc.  Readers should exercise caution when using these figures.
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                                                                                SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS' NOTIFICATIONS REPORT

STOCK NAME :  First Shanghai                 (00227)        * ISC as at 27/10/00 :       1,125,163,705

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
LAO YUAN YI              31/10/00 1              115,796,000      115,316,000                                             KINMOSS ENTERPRISES LTD        75,308,000                            

STOCK NAME :  Four Seas Mer                  (00374)        * ISC as at 27/10/00 :         399,565,640

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
ADVANCE FINANCE INVESTM- 26/10/00 1,4             99,380,000       98,480,000                                             CAPITAL SEASON INV LTD         99,380,000                            
ENTS LIMITED                                                                                                                                                         

CAPITAL SEASON INVESTME- 26/10/00 1               99,380,000       98,480,000                                                                                                                  
NTS LIMITED                                                                                                                                                          

FOUR SEAS EFOOD HOLDING- 26/10/00 1,4             99,380,000       98,480,000                                             ADVANCE FINANCE INV LTD        99,380,000                            
S LIMITED                                                                                                                                                            

TAI TAK FUNG STEPHEN     26/10/00 1,5            266,630,000      265,730,000                                             CAPITAL SEASON INV LTD         99,380,000                            

                                                                                                                          SPECIAL ACCESS LTD             87,250,000                            

                                                                                                                          CAREFUL GUIDE LTD              80,000,000                            

WU MEI YUNG              26/10/00 1,5            266,630,000      265,730,000                                             CAPITAL SEASON INV LTD         99,380,000                            

                                                                                                                          SPECIAL ACCESS LTD             87,250,000                            

                                                                                                                          CAREFUL GUIDE LTD              80,000,000                            

STOCK NAME :  Goldlion Hold                  (00533)        * ISC as at 27/10/00 :         877,114,035

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
TSANG HIN CHI            26/10/00                501,277,750      497,867,750                                                                                                                  


                    * ISC refers to the latest Issued Share Capital of the listed company recorded by the Exchange as at the date of this summaries.  It might not promptly reflect 
                      changes caused by share placements, rights issue, bonus issue, etc.  Readers should exercise caution when using these figures.
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STOCK NAME :  Goldlion Hold                  (00533)        * ISC as at 27/10/00 :         877,114,035

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
WONG LEI KUAN            26/10/00                499,087,750      495,677,750                                                                                                                  

STOCK NAME :  Great Eagle H                  (00041)        * ISC as at 27/10/00 :         552,055,908

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
LAW WAI DUEN NINA        25/10/00         N1     321,210,421      321,030,421  LO KA SHUI                    320,975,042                                             CHAN SHIU CHICK                     1,455

                                                                               LO KAI SHUI                                                                                                     

                                                                               LO YING SUI                                                                                                     

                                                                               LO HUNG SUEN                                                                                                    

                                                                               LO WAI KI GWEN                                                                                                  

LO KA SHUI               25/10/00         N2     332,905,593      332,725,593  LAW WAI DUEN NINA             320,975,042  GREEN JACKET LTD                6,507,441                            

                                                                               LO KAI SHUI                                                                                                     

                                                                               LO YING SUI                                                                                                     

                                                                               LO HUNG SUEN                                                                                                    

                                                                               LO WAI KI GWEN                                                                                                  

LO KAI SHUI              25/10/00         N3     321,633,501      321,453,501  LAW WAI DUEN NINA             320,975,042  GOLDEN THEORY LTD                 658,459                            

                                                                               LO KA SHUI                                                                                                      

                                                                               LO YING SUI                                                                                                     

                                                                               LO HUNG SUEN                                                                                                    


                    * ISC refers to the latest Issued Share Capital of the listed company recorded by the Exchange as at the date of this summaries.  It might not promptly reflect 
                      changes caused by share placements, rights issue, bonus issue, etc.  Readers should exercise caution when using these figures.
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                                                                                SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS' NOTIFICATIONS REPORT

STOCK NAME :  Great Eagle H                  (00041)        * ISC as at 27/10/00 :         552,055,908

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
LO KAI SHUI              25/10/00                321,633,501      321,453,501  LO WAI KI GWEN                                                                                                  

LO YING SUI              25/10/00         N4     322,457,251      322,277,251  LAW WAI DUEN NINA             320,975,042  SOARING PROFITS LTD               300,000  LIM BOON TUANG LYNDA                3,662

                                                                               LO KA SHUI                                                                                                      

                                                                               LO KAI SHUI                                                                                                     

                                                                               LO HUNG SUEN                                                                                                    

                                                                               LO WAI KI GWEN                                                                                                  

STOCK NAME :  IDT Int'l                      (00167)        * ISC as at 27/10/00 :       2,058,293,731

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
CHAN PAU SHIU YENG SHIR- 26/10/00 1              240,530,920      240,030,920                                             RAYMAX TIME CO LTD            170,992,394  CHAN RAYMOND                  901,408,144
LEY                                                                                                                                                                                         

STOCK NAME :  Joyce Boutique Holdings        (00647)        * ISC as at 27/10/00 :       1,600,000,000

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
BERMUDA TRUST (GUERNSEY- 25/10/00                907,476,723      908,246,723                                                                                                                  
) LIMITED                                                                                                                                                            

WHEELOCK AND COMPANY LI- 25/10/00                907,476,723      908,246,723                                                                                                                  
MITED                                                                                                                                                                


                    * ISC refers to the latest Issued Share Capital of the listed company recorded by the Exchange as at the date of this summaries.  It might not promptly reflect 
                      changes caused by share placements, rights issue, bonus issue, etc.  Readers should exercise caution when using these figures.
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                                                                                SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS' NOTIFICATIONS REPORT

STOCK NAME :  Manulife                       (00945)        * ISC as at 23/10/00 :         482,005,387

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
   N20                                                                                                                                                                                       

STOCK NAME :  Miramar Hotel                  (00071)        * ISC as at 27/10/00 :         577,231,252

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
LEE SHAU KEE             23/10/00 1,5            223,772,250      219,222,250                                             HIGGINS HOLDINGS LTD          100,612,750                            

                                                                                                                          MULTIGLADE HOLDINGS LTD        79,121,500                            

                                                                                                                          THREADWELL LTD                 44,038,000                            

STOCK NAME :  Online Credit                  (00185)        * ISC as at 27/10/00 :       1,268,116,063

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
CHAN HENG FAI            25/10/00 1              271,574,843      269,304,843                                             FIRST PACIFIC INT'L LTD        54,318,600  CHAN YOKE KEOW                145,646,734

                                                                                                                          HENG FAI CHINA & ASIA I-        8,535,276                            
                                                                                                                          NDUSTRIES LTD                              

                                                                                                                          BERMUDA TRUST (SOUTH PA-       59,733,600                            
                                                                                                                          CIFIC) LTD                                 

                                                                                                                          BPR HOLDINGS (BC) INC.         10,190,000                            

                                                                                                                          BPR HOLDINGS (FAR EAST)-            3,840                            
                                                                                                                           LTD                                       

                                                                                                                          PRIME STAR GROUP CO LTD        50,862,000                            

CHAN YOKE KEOW           25/10/00 1              271,574,843      269,304,843                                             BERMUDA TRUST (SOUTH PA-       59,733,600  CHAN HENG FAI                 125,928,109
                                                                                                                          CIFIC) LTD                                                        


                    * ISC refers to the latest Issued Share Capital of the listed company recorded by the Exchange as at the date of this summaries.  It might not promptly reflect 
                      changes caused by share placements, rights issue, bonus issue, etc.  Readers should exercise caution when using these figures.
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STOCK NAME :  Online Credit                  (00185)        * ISC as at 27/10/00 :       1,268,116,063

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
CHAN YOKE KEOW           25/10/00 1              271,574,843      269,304,843                                             BPR HOLDINGS (BC) INC          10,190,000                            

                                                                                                                          BPR HOLDINGS (FE) LTD               3,840                            

                                                                                                                          PRIME STAR GROUP CO LTD        50,862,000                            

                                                                                                                          FIRST PACIFIC INT'L LTD        54,318,600                            

                                                                                                                          HENG FAI CHINA & ASIA I-        8,535,276                            
                                                                                                                          ND LTD                                     

STOCK NAME :  Shell Electric                 (00081)        * ISC as at 27/10/00 :         519,103,837

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
YUNG KWOK KEE BILLY      30/10/00 1              205,657,000      203,657,000                                             HERALD RICH CO LTD            156,000,000                            

STOCK NAME :  Tai Cheung Hold                (00088)        * ISC as at 27/10/00 :         617,531,425

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
CHAN PUN DAVID           27/10/00 1              157,563,045      157,382,045                                             SAURUS LTD                     61,335,074                            

STOCK NAME :  Tysan Holdings                 (00687)        * ISC as at 27/10/00 :         731,865,903

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
CHIEN DAVID              31/10/00 1,6             96,339,020       96,183,020                                                                                                                  


                    * ISC refers to the latest Issued Share Capital of the listed company recorded by the Exchange as at the date of this summaries.  It might not promptly reflect 
                      changes caused by share placements, rights issue, bonus issue, etc.  Readers should exercise caution when using these figures.
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STOCK NAME :  United Power                   (00674)        * ISC as at 27/10/00 :       1,094,000,000

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
MA SHUK KAM              30/10/00 4       N7     454,764,000      456,864,000                                             WORLD POSSESSION ASSETS-      450,000,000  YEUNG CHUN KWONG                4,764,000
                                                                                                                           LTD                                                              

MA SHUK KAM              31/10/00 4              452,464,000      454,764,000                                             WORLD POSSESSION ASSETS-      450,000,000  YEUNG CHUN KWONG                2,464,000
                                                                                                                           LTD                                                              


                    * ISC refers to the latest Issued Share Capital of the listed company recorded by the Exchange as at the date of this summaries.  It might not promptly reflect 
                      changes caused by share placements, rights issue, bonus issue, etc.  Readers should exercise caution when using these figures.

                                                                                         *****  END OF REPORT  *****


NOTES:

N1     Of the 321,210,421 shares, 320,975,042 shares are joint interests comprising
       49,276,824 shares held by a discretionary trust of which the Director is
       a beneficiary and 271,698,218 shares in which the said discretionary trust
       is deemed to be interested.

N2     Of the 332,905,593 shares, 320,975,042 shares are joint interests comprising
       49,276,824 shares held by a discretionary trust of which the Director is
       a beneficiary and 271,698,218 shares in which the said discretionary trust
       is deemed to be interested.

N3     Of the 321,633,501 shares, 320,975,042 shares are joint interests comprising
       49,276,824 shares held by a discretionary trust of which the Director is
       a beneficiary and 271,698,218 shares in which the said discretionary trust
       is deemed to be interested.

N4     Of the 322,457,251 shares, 320,795,042 shares are joint interests comprising
       49,276,824 shares held by a discretionary trust of which the Director is
       a beneficiary and 271,698,218 shares in which the said discretionary trust
       is deemed to be interested.

N5     Those US$3,000,000 3.25% Convertible Bonds are joint interests.

N6     Of the 332,640,000 shares in Panda-Recruit Limited, 331,140,000 shares
       are held by Century Faith Investment Limited, an approximately 66.67%
       owned subsidiary of Great Eagle Holdings Limited and Lo Ka Shui is
       deemed to have corporate interest in said shares, and 1,500,000 shares
       are personal interest of Lo Ka Shui.

N7     Revised

N8     Acquisitions were made from 23/10/00 to 27/10/00 at prices ranging from
       $4.625 to $4.775 per share.

N9     Acquisitions were made from 23/10/00 to 27/10/00 at prices ranging from
       $5.55 to $6.00 per share.

N10    Consideration per unit : $0.59 - $0.61

N11    Mr. Lim Por Yen's ("Mr Lim") interests (including that of his spouses)
       in the Company had increased from 29.8% to 34.3% as a result of his
       acquisition of 64,610,000 shares in Lai Sun Garment (International) Ltd
       ("the Company") on 12th June 2000.

N12    Mr. Lim is deemed to be interested in 1,582,869,192 ordinary shares in
       Lai Sun Development Company Limited by virtue of his interests in the
       Company which holds such shares.

N13    Mr. Lim is deemed to be interested in 931,709,306 shares in eSun Holdings
       Limited by virtue of his interests in the Company which holds 42.25%
       interest in the issued ordinary share capital of Lai Sun Development
       Company Limited which in turn holds such shares.

N14    Mr. Lim is deemed to be interested in 779,958,912 shares in Lai Fung
       Holdings Limited by virtue of his interests in the Company which holds
       42.25% interest in the issued ordinary share capital of Lai Sun Development
       Company Limited which in turn holds such shares.

N15    Acquisitions were made from 25/10/00 to 30/10/00 at prices ranging from
       $0.072 to $0.080 per share.

N16    Exercise of rights.

N17    Acquisitions were made from 27/10/00 to 30/10/00 at prices ranging from
       $1.05 to $1.08 per share.

N18    Acquisitions were made from 25/10/00 to 30/10/00 at prices ranging from
       $0.198 to $0.224 per share.

N19    The notes were redeemed at a price of HK$20,003.30 on 13/10/00.

N20    SECURITIES (DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS) DAILY SUMMARIES
       SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS' NOTIFICATIONS REPORT

       Stock Name: Manulife Financial Corporation (stock code: 945)
       *ISC as at 23/10/00 : 482,005,387

       The Securities and Futures Commission has granted Manulife Financial
       Corporation ("MFC") a partial exemption from compliance with the
       Securities (Disclosure of Interests) Ordinance pursuant to guidelines
       published under section 2A of the Ordinance.  Under the partial
       exemption, MFC is not required to prepare registers, maintain records
       or file, and MFC's corporate insiders are not required to file, with
       Hong Kong regulatory authorities disclosure of interest reports
       pursuant to the Ordinance on the condition that MFC will file with
       the SEHK disclosures of interests made in Canada and the U.S. where
       it maintains primary listings.

       1.  Under Canadian law, 10% shareholders of MFC have to file reports to
           the Ontario Securities Commission ("OSC").  Reports made by 10%
           shareholders, if any, can be found in OSC website www.sedar.com.
           MFC has agreed to monitor the OSC Weekly Bulletin and Insider Early
           Warning Report Press Releases every two weeks and if any reports by
           or concerning 10% shareholders and filed, MFC will provide a hard
           copy to the SEHK for inspection by the Hong Kong public.  So far,
           the SEHK has not received any such reports from MFC.
    
       2.  Under U.S. law, 5% shareholders of MFC have to file reports to the
           U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") pursuant to Schedule
           13G/13D of the Securities and Exchange Act 1934 of the United States.
           Up-to-date reports made by 5% shareholders, if any, can be found in
           SEC website at www.sec.gov.  MFC has agreed to monitor the SEC
           website every two weeks and if any reports on 5% shareholders are
           filed, MFC will provide a hard copy to the SEHK for inspection by
           the Hong Kong public.  So far, the SEHK has not received any such
           reports from MFC.

       3.  Hard copies of filings or reports provided by MFC under paragraphs 1
           and 2 above (if any) are available for inspection at the SEHK's
           office at 11/F., One International Finance Centre, 1 Harbour View
           Street, Central, Hong Kong, and upon request in writing to MFC at
           MFC's office at Manulife Plaza, The Lee Gardens, 48th Floor, 33
           Hysan Avenue, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong.  For enquiries or arrangements
           regarding inspection at the SEHK please contact the SEHK SDI Unit
           (Mr. Chan (2840-3707) or Miss Tsui (2840-3769)).
  
       * ISC refers to the latest Issued Share Capital of the listed company
         recorded by the Exchange as at the date of this summaries.  It might
         not promptly reflect changes caused by share placements, rights issue,
         bonus issue, etc.  Readers should exercise caution when using these
         figures.

N21    SECURITIES (DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS) DAILY SUMMARIES
       DIRECTORS' AND CHIEF EXECUTIVES' NOTIFICATIONS REPORT
  
       Stock Name: Manulife Financial Corporation (stock code: 945)
       *ISC as at 23/10/00 : 482,005,387

       The Securities and Futures Commission has granted Manulife Financial
       Corporation ("MFC") a partial exemption from compliance with the
       Securities (Disclosure of Interests) Ordinance pursuant to guidelines
       published under section 2A of the Ordinance.  Under the partial
       exemption, MFC is not required to prepare registers, maintain records
       or file, and MFC's corporate insiders are not required to file, with
       Hong Kong regulatory authorities disclosure of interest reports
       pursuant to the Ordinance on the condition that MFC will file with
       the SEHK disclosures of interests made in Canada and the U.S. where
       it maintains primary listings.

       1.  Under Canadian law, "insiders" including directors of MFC have
           to file reports to the Ontario Securities Commission ("OSC")
           in Form 55 pursuant to the Ontario Securities Act.  No Form 55
           filings have been made by MFC today.
    
       2.  MFC is presently a "foreign private issuer" under U.S. law.  As
           such, no directors of MFC are required to make any disclosure of
           interests filings under the Securities Exchange Act 1934 of the
           United States.  
    
       *  ISC refers to the latest Issued Share Capital of the listed company
          recorded by the Exchange as at the date of this summaries.  It might
          not promptly reflect changes caused by share placements, rights issue,
          bonus issue, etc.  Readers should exercise caution when using these
          figures.