Securities (Disclosure of Interests) Daily Summaries

 

 
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                                                                                SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS' NOTIFICATIONS REPORT

STOCK NAME :  Asia Orient                    (00214)        * ISC as at 12/02/01 :       7,491,321,498

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
POON JING                08/02/01              3,427,734,736    3,427,134,736                                             FULL SPEED INV LTD            447,269,976  WONG MEI LING SUZANNE          62,346,000

                                                                                                                          HESTON HOLDINGS LTD           660,485,880                            

                                                                                                                          TEDDINGTON HOLDINGS LTD       792,829,080                            

STOCK NAME :  Asia Standard Int'l            (00129)        * ISC as at 12/02/01 :       4,112,168,838

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
ASIA ORIENT COMPANY LIM- 08/02/01       N1     2,201,059,028    2,205,703,028                                             IMPETUS HOLDINGS LTD            8,420,720                            
ITED                                                                                                                                                                 

                                                                                                                          PHATOM INV LTD                 27,125,788                            

                                                                                                                          BASSINDALE LTD                 81,607,898                            

                                                                                                                          PAN BRIGHT INV LTD            114,537,409                            

                                                                                                                          PAN SPRING INV LTD            160,515,535                            

                                                                                                                          PAN KITE INV LTD              114,537,410                            

                                                                                                                          PAN INN INV LTD               114,537,409                            

                                                                                                                          PAN PEARL INV LTD             114,537,409                            

                                                                                                                          PAN HARBOUR INV LTD           184,148,541                            

                                                                                                                          OCEAN HAND INV LTD            171,806,113                            

                                                                                                                          UNION HOME DEV LTD              1,088,686                            


                    * 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 :  Asia Standard Int'l            (00129)        * ISC as at 12/02/01 :       4,112,168,838

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
ASIA ORIENT COMPANY LIM- 08/02/01              2,201,059,028    2,205,703,028                                             HITAKO LTD                         16,791                            
ITED                                                                                                                                                                 

                                                                                                                          PERSIAN LTD                    30,749,738                            

ASIA ORIENT HOLDINGS (B- 08/02/01       N1     2,201,059,028    2,205,703,028                                             IMPETUS HOLDINGS LTD            8,420,720                            
VI) LIMITED                                                                                                                                                          

                                                                                                                          PHATOM INV LTD                 27,125,788                            

                                                                                                                          BASSINDALE LTD                 81,607,898                            

                                                                                                                          PAN BRIGHT INV LTD            114,537,409                            

                                                                                                                          PAN SPRING INV LTD            160,515,535                            

                                                                                                                          PAN KITE INV LTD              114,537,410                            

                                                                                                                          PAN INN INV LTD               114,537,409                            

                                                                                                                          PAN PEARL INV LTD             114,537,409                            

                                                                                                                          PAN HARBOUR INV LTD           184,148,541                            

                                                                                                                          OCEAN HAND INV LTD            171,806,113                            

                                                                                                                          UNION HOME DEV LTD              1,088,686                            

                                                                                                                          ASIA ORIENT CO LTD          1,077,429,581                            

                                                                                                                          HITAKO LTD                         16,791                            

                                                                                                                          PERSIAN LTD                    30,749,738                            


                    * 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 :  Asia Standard Int'l            (00129)        * ISC as at 12/02/01 :       4,112,168,838

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
ASIA ORIENT HOLDINGS LI- 08/02/01       N1     2,201,059,028    2,205,703,028                                             IMPETUS HOLDINGS LTD            8,420,720                            
MITED                                                                                                                                                                

                                                                                                                          PHATOM INV LTD                 27,125,788                            

                                                                                                                          BASSINDALE LTD                 81,607,898                            

                                                                                                                          PAN BRIGHT INV LTD            114,537,409                            

                                                                                                                          PAN SPRING INV LTD            160,515,535                            

                                                                                                                          PAN KITE INV LTD              114,537,410                            

                                                                                                                          PAN INN INV LTD               114,537,409                            

                                                                                                                          PAN PEARL INV LTD             114,537,409                            

                                                                                                                          PAN HARBOUR INV LTD           184,148,541                            

                                                                                                                          OCEAN HAND INV LTD            171,806,113                            

                                                                                                                          UNION HOME DEV LTD              1,088,686                            

                                                                                                                          ASIA ORIENT CO LTD          1,077,429,581                            

                                                                                                                          HITAKO LTD                         16,791                            

                                                                                                                          PERSIAN LTD                    30,749,738                            

POON JING                08/02/01       N1     2,205,504,678    2,210,148,678                                             IMPETUS HOLDINGS LTD            8,420,720                            

                                                                                                                          PHATOM INV LTD                 27,125,788                            


                    * 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 :  Asia Standard Int'l            (00129)        * ISC as at 12/02/01 :       4,112,168,838

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
POON JING                08/02/01              2,205,504,678    2,210,148,678                                             BASSINDALE LTD                 81,607,898                            

                                                                                                                          PAN BRIGHT INV LTD            114,537,409                            

                                                                                                                          PAN SPRING INV LTD            160,515,535                            

                                                                                                                          PAN KITE INV LTD              114,537,410                            

                                                                                                                          PAN INN INV LTD               114,537,409                            

                                                                                                                          PAN PEARL INV LTD             114,537,409                            

                                                                                                                          PAN HARBOUR INV LTD           184,148,541                            

                                                                                                                          OCEAN HAND INV LTD            171,806,113                            

                                                                                                                          UNION HOME DEV LTD              1,088,686                            

                                                                                                                          ASIA ORIENT CO LTD          1,077,429,581                            

                                                                                                                          HITAKO LTD                         16,791                            

                                                                                                                          PERSIAN LTD                    30,749,738                            

STOCK NAME :  Boto Int'l Hold                (00585)        * ISC as at 12/02/01 :       3,385,825,000

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
KAO CHEUNG CHONG         05/02/01 1            1,931,208,400    1,930,043,400                                                                                                                  


                    * 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 :  Catic Int'l                    (00232)        * ISC as at 12/02/01 :       2,345,767,000

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
CATIC INTERNATIONAL FIN- 09/02/01 1,2   N2       508,616,000                0                                                                                                                  
ANCE LIMITED                                                                                                                                                         

CHINA AVIATION INDUSTRY- 09/02/01 1,3   N2     1,774,383,000    1,265,767,000                                                                                                                  
 CORPORATION I                                                                                                                                                       

CHINA AVIATION INDUSTRY- 09/02/01 1,3   N2     1,774,383,000    1,265,767,000                                                                                                                  
 CORPORATION II                                                                                                                                                      

CHINA NATIONAL AERO-TEC- 09/02/01 1,3   N2     1,774,383,000    1,265,767,000                                                                                                                  
HNOLOGY IMPORT & EXPORT-                                                                                                                                             
 CORPORATION                                                                                                                                                         

SPEED PROFIT ENTERPRISE- 09/02/01 1,2   N2       508,616,000                0                                                                                                                  
S LIMITED                                                                                                                                                            

STOCK NAME :  China United                   (00273)        * ISC as at 12/02/01 :       9,973,894,622

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
CHUANG YUEHENG HENRY     08/02/01 1,3,4        3,114,334,364    3,094,334,364                                             RADFORD DEVELOPMENTS LT-    3,114,334,364  CHUANG NICHOLAS SEAN        3,114,334,364
                                                                                                                          D                                                                 

RADFORD DEVELOPMENTS LI- 08/02/01 1,3,4        3,114,334,364    3,006,802,364                                                                                                                  
MITED                                                                                                                                                                

STOCK NAME :  Climax Int'l                   (00439)        * ISC as at 12/02/01 :         374,990,800

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
FIRST CENTURY HOLDINGS - 02/02/01 1,6          2,020,785,889    2,023,485,889                                                                                                                  
LIMITED                                                                                                                                                              


                    * 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 :  Climax Int'l                   (00439)        * ISC as at 12/02/01 :         374,990,800

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
FIRST CENTURY HOLDINGS - 05/02/01 1,3          2,037,435,889    2,020,785,889                                                                                                                  
LIMITED                                                                                                                                                              

STOCK NAME :  Dah Hwa Int'l                  (00600)        * ISC as at 12/02/01 :         710,208,200

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
LEE SAM YUEN             08/02/01 1,3,6          413,826,000      386,354,000                                                                                                                  

STOCK NAME :  Dong Jian Tech                 (00649)        * ISC as at 12/02/01 :         258,688,400

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
HUANG JUI HSING          12/02/01 2               28,448,000       25,448,000                                             GOLDEN STAR INV LTD            20,000,000                            

JIAN MIN ASSOCIATES LIM- 12/02/01 3              144,104,000      141,104,000                                                                                                                  
ITED                                                                                                                                                                 

NGAI HOR YING            12/02/01 5              144,104,000      141,104,000                                             JIAN MIN ASSOCIATES LTD       144,104,000                            

STOCK NAME :  LS High-Tech                   (00606)        * ISC as at 12/02/01 :      15,917,378,554

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
WONG SHI LING            12/02/01 3            5,031,933,091    5,093,933,091                                                                                        TO KAM TAI                  1,330,443,654

STOCK NAME :  Lifetec Group                  (01180)        * ISC as at 12/02/01 :       1,073,945,946

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
GUO QIANG                07/02/01 1              113,852,000      130,852,000                                                                                                                  

METRO WORLDWIDE INC.     07/02/01 1              150,845,946      152,345,946                                                                                                                  


                    * 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 :  MAE Holdings                   (00851)        * ISC as at 12/02/01 :       2,632,700,000

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
SO HIN WAH               12/02/01 1              252,480,000      279,740,000                                                                                                                  

STOCK NAME :  Manulife                       (00945)        * ISC as at 12/02/01 :         482,164,881

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
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STOCK NAME :  Matrix Holdings                (01005)        * ISC as at 12/02/01 :         144,720,000

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
CHENG YUNG PUN           07/02/01 1    N11        92,150,800       94,510,800                                             SUNCORP INV GROUP LTD          92,150,800                            

SUNCORP INVESTMENTS GRO- 07/02/01 1               92,310,800       94,510,800                                                                                                                  
UP LIMITED                                                                                                                                                           

SUNCORP INVESTMENTS GRO- 08/02/01 1               92,250,800       92,310,800                                                                                                                  
UP LIMITED                                                                                                                                                           

SUNCORP INVESTMENTS GRO- 09/02/01 1               92,150,800       92,250,800                                                                                                                  
UP LIMITED                                                                                                                                                           

STOCK NAME :  Northern Int'l                 (00736)        * ISC as at 12/02/01 :       4,207,057,705

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
CHONG SING YUEN          08/02/01 1     N3     1,639,181,047    1,614,181,047                                             GREATEST WIN INV LTD          412,731,047  CHENG MAN SHAN                  1,200,000

                                                                                                                          TWIN BASE LTD               1,200,000,000                            


                    * 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 :  RBI Holdings                   (00566)        * ISC as at 12/02/01 :         330,079,620

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
CHAN PIK HA              06/02/01 1              145,046,200      144,746,200                                             EXTRAD ASSETS LTD             121,750,200  YIP YUN KUEN                   17,446,000

YIP YUN KUEN             06/02/01 1              145,046,200      144,746,200                                             EXTRAD ASSETS LTD             121,750,200  CHAN PIK HA                     5,850,000


                    * 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     Bondholder converted exchangeable bonds.

N2     Please refer to the Company's announcement of 4 January 2001.

N3     Exercise of rights

N4     Please refer to the Company's announcement of 30 January 2001.

N5     Acquisitions were made from 08/02/01 to 09/02/01 at prices ranging from
       $3.65 to $3.75 per share.

N6     Acquisitions were made from 05/02/01 to 09/02/01 at prices ranging from
       $0.220 to $0.225 per share.

N7     Appointed as a director of the Company on 8 February 2001.

N8     The conversion price of the Convertible Notes has been adjusted from
       HK$1.25 per share to HK$1.09 per share as a result of a rights issue by
       Hanny Holdings Limited.

N9     The exercise price of the Warrants has been adjusted from HK$0.42 per
       share to HK$0.36 per share as a result of a rights issue by Hanny Holdings
       Limited.

N10    Date of transaction : 07/02/01 - 12/02/01

N11    Disposals were made from 07/02/01 to 09/02/01 at prices ranging from
       $0.59 to $0.60 per share.

N12    Consideration per unit : $14.25 - $14.30

N13    Revised

N14    SECURITIES (DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS) DAILY SUMMARIES
       SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS' NOTIFICATIONS REPORT

       Stock Name: Manulife Financial Corporation (stock code: 945)
       *ISC as at 12/02/01 : 482,164,881

       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.

N15    SECURITIES (DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS) DAILY SUMMARIES
       DIRECTORS' AND CHIEF EXECUTIVES' NOTIFICATIONS REPORT
  
       Stock Name: Manulife Financial Corporation (stock code: 945)
       *ISC as at 12/02/01 : 482,164,881

       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.