Securities (Disclosure of Interests) Daily Summaries

 

 
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                                                                                SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS' NOTIFICATIONS REPORT

STOCK NAME :  ABC Com. (Hold.)               (00030)        * ISC as at 05/03/01 :         466,886,000

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
HO GEORGE                01/03/01 1,3,5          272,199,600      272,149,600                                             H.C.B.C. ENTERPRISES LT-       12,454,000                            
                                                                                                                          D                                          

                                                                                                                          H.C.B.C. COMMUNICATIONS-      245,523,600                            
                                                                                                                           (INT'L) LTD                               

                                                                                                                          TOBY INV CORP                      30,000                            

STOCK NAME :  Asia Std Hotel                 (00292)        * ISC as at 05/03/01 :       5,000,005,628

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
ASIA ORIENT COMPANY LIM- 01/03/01         N1   3,699,148,774    3,659,071,335                                             BASSINDALE LTD                  5,895,815                            
ITED                                                                                                                                                                 

                                                                                                                          PAN KITE INV LTD                8,274,851                            

                                                                                                                          PAN HARBOUR INV LTD            13,304,109                            

                                                                                                                          PAN SPRING INV LTD             11,596,731                            

                                                                                                                          PAN BRIGHT INV LTD              8,274,952                            

                                                                                                                          PAN INN INV LTD                 8,274,720                            

                                                                                                                          PAN PEARL INV LTD               8,274,957                            

                                                                                                                          OCEAN HAND INV LTD             12,412,398                            

                                                                                                                          UNION HOME DEV LTD                 78,479                            

                                                                                                                          HITAKO LTD                          1,213                            


                    * 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 Std Hotel                 (00292)        * ISC as at 05/03/01 :       5,000,005,628

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
ASIA ORIENT COMPANY LIM- 01/03/01              3,699,148,774    3,659,071,335                                             PERSIAN LTD                     2,221,507                            
ITED                                                                                                                                                                 

                                                                                                                          PHATOM INV LTD                  1,959,747                            

                                                                                                                          ASIA STANDARD INT'L LTD     3,533,280,394                            

                                                                                                                          THE SAI GROUP LTD               5,054,764                            

                                                                                                                          IMPETUS HOLDINGS LTD              608,366                            

ASIA ORIENT HOLDINGS (B- 01/03/01         N1   3,699,148,774    3,659,071,335                                             BASSINDALE LTD                  5,895,815                            
VI) LIMITED                                                                                                                                                          

                                                                                                                          PAN KITE INV LTD                8,274,851                            

                                                                                                                          PAN HARBOUR INV LTD            13,304,109                            

                                                                                                                          PAN SPRING INV LTD             11,596,731                            

                                                                                                                          PAN BRIGHT INV LTD              8,274,952                            

                                                                                                                          PAN INN INV LTD                 8,274,720                            

                                                                                                                          PAN PEARL INV LTD               8,274,957                            

                                                                                                                          OCEAN HAND INV LTD             12,412,398                            

                                                                                                                          UNION HOME DEV LTD                 78,479                            

                                                                                                                          ASIA ORIENT CO LTD             79,635,771                            

                                                                                                                          HITAKO LTD                          1,213                            


                    * 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 Std Hotel                 (00292)        * ISC as at 05/03/01 :       5,000,005,628

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
ASIA ORIENT HOLDINGS (B- 01/03/01              3,699,148,774    3,659,071,335                                             PERSIAN LTD                     2,221,507                            
VI) LIMITED                                                                                                                                                          

                                                                                                                          PHATOM INV LTD                  1,959,747                            

                                                                                                                          ASIA STANDARD INT'L LTD     3,533,280,394                            

                                                                                                                          THE SAI GROUP LTD               5,054,764                            

                                                                                                                          IMPETUS HOLDINGS LTD              608,366                            

ASIA ORIENT HOLDINGS LI- 01/03/01         N1   3,699,148,774    3,659,071,335                                             BASSINDALE LTD                  5,895,815                            
MITED                                                                                                                                                                

                                                                                                                          PAN KITE INV LTD                8,274,851                            

                                                                                                                          PAN HARBOUR INV LTD            13,304,109                            

                                                                                                                          PAN SPRING INV LTD             11,596,731                            

                                                                                                                          PAN BRIGHT INV LTD              8,274,952                            

                                                                                                                          PAN INN INV LTD                 8,274,720                            

                                                                                                                          PAN PEARL INV LTD               8,274,957                            

                                                                                                                          OCEAN HAND INV LTD             12,412,398                            

                                                                                                                          UNION HOME DEV LTD                 78,479                            

                                                                                                                          ASIA ORIENT CO LTD             79,635,771                            

                                                                                                                          HITAKO LTD                          1,213                            


                    * 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 Std Hotel                 (00292)        * ISC as at 05/03/01 :       5,000,005,628

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
ASIA ORIENT HOLDINGS LI- 01/03/01              3,699,148,774    3,659,071,335                                             PERSIAN LTD                     2,221,507                            
MITED                                                                                                                                                                

                                                                                                                          PHATOM INV LTD                  1,959,747                            

                                                                                                                          ASIA STANDARD INT'L LTD     3,533,280,394                            

                                                                                                                          THE SAI GROUP LTD               5,054,764                            

                                                                                                                          IMPETUS HOLDINGS LTD              608,366                            

ASIA STANDARD INTERNATI- 01/03/01         N1   3,538,335,158    3,500,000,000                                             ASIA STANDARD INT'L LTD     3,533,280,394                            
ONAL GROUP LIMITED                                                                                                                                                   

                                                                                                                          THE SAI GROUP LTD               5,054,764                            

ASIA STANDARD INTERNATI- 01/03/01         N1   3,533,280,394    3,495,000,000                                                                                                                  
ONAL LIMITED                                                                                                                                                         

POON JING                01/03/01         N1   3,699,397,711    3,659,317,575                                             BASSINDALE LTD                  5,895,815                            

                                                                                                                          PAN KITE INV LTD                8,274,851                            

                                                                                                                          PAN HARBOUR INV LTD            13,304,109                            

                                                                                                                          PAN SPRING INV LTD             11,596,731                            

                                                                                                                          PAN BRIGHT INV LTD              8,274,952                            

                                                                                                                          PAN INN INV LTD                 8,274,720                            

                                                                                                                          PAN PEARL INV LTD               8,274,957                            


                    * 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 Std Hotel                 (00292)        * ISC as at 05/03/01 :       5,000,005,628

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
POON JING                01/03/01              3,699,397,711    3,659,317,575                                             OCEAN HAND INV LTD             12,412,398                            

                                                                                                                          UNION HOME DEV LTD                 78,479                            

                                                                                                                          ASIA ORIENT CO LTD             79,635,771                            

                                                                                                                          HITAKO LTD                          1,213                            

                                                                                                                          PERSIAN LTD                     2,221,507                            

                                                                                                                          PHATOM INV LTD                  1,959,747                            

                                                                                                                          ASIA STANDARD INT'L LTD     3,533,280,394                            

                                                                                                                          THE SAI GROUP LTD               5,054,764                            

                                                                                                                          IMPETUS HOLDINGS LTD              608,366                            

STOCK NAME :  Capital Strat                  (00497)        * ISC as at 05/03/01 :         698,361,200

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
AIR ZONE GROUP LIMITED   06/03/01 4              197,510,000      194,210,000                                                                                                                  

CHOO YEOW MING           06/03/01 1,5            197,510,000      194,210,000                                             AIR ZONE GROUP LTD            197,510,000                            

CYBER ONE GROUP LIMITED  06/03/01 4              197,510,000      194,210,000                                             AIR ZONE GROUP LTD            197,510,000                            

RECAST CONSULTANCY LIMI- 06/03/01 4              197,510,000      194,210,000                                             AIR ZONE GROUP LTD            197,510,000                            
TED                                                                                                                                                                  

TIARA INVESTMENT TRADIN- 06/03/01 4              197,510,000      194,210,000                                             AIR ZONE GROUP LTD            197,510,000                            
G 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 :  DVN (Holdings)                 (00500)        * ISC as at 05/03/01 :         271,186,431

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
KO CHUN SHUN JOHNSON     05/03/01 1,3,5          140,214,940      139,274,940                                             KWAN WING HOLDINGS LTD        137,392,940                            

                                                                                                                          PENINSULA RESOURCES LTD         1,600,000                            

                                                                                                                          FIRST GAIN INT'L LTD            1,222,000                            

KWAN WING HOLDINGS LIMI- 07/03/01 1,3,4          137,392,940      136,452,940                                             GOLD PAGODA INCORPORATE-      103,603,418                            
TED                                                                                                                       D                                          

                                                                                                                          ALL MARK LTD                      940,000                            

UNIVERSAL APPLIANCES LI- 07/03/01 1,3,4          135,575,940      134,635,940                                             GOLD PAGODA INCORPORATE-      103,603,418                            
MITED                                                                                                                     D                                          

                                                                                                                          ALL MARK LTD                      940,000                            

STOCK NAME :  Dah Hwa Int'l                  (00600)        * ISC as at 05/03/01 :         710,208,200

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
LEE DEH                  01/03/01 1,3            417,970,000      417,594,000                                             D.H. INT'L LTD                417,594,000  LEE SHIAO YU CHO                  450,000

LEE SAM YUEN JOHN        01/03/01 1,3            417,970,000      417,594,000                                             D.H. INT'L LTD                417,144,000                            

LEE SHIAO YU CHO         01/03/01 1,3            417,970,000      417,594,000                                             D.H. INT'L LTD                417,594,000  LEE DEH                       417,144,000

STOCK NAME :  Hanny Holdings                 (00275)        * ISC as at 05/03/01 :       6,431,179,890

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
CHAN KWOK KEUNG CHARLES  05/03/01 1,3,5,6,7    1,491,544,504    1,434,474,504                                             FAMEX INV LTD               1,491,544,504                            

CHINAVIEW INTERNATIONAL- 05/03/01 1,3,4,5,6    1,491,544,504    1,434,474,504                                             FAMEX INV LTD               1,491,544,504                            
 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 :  Hanny Holdings                 (00275)        * ISC as at 05/03/01 :       6,431,179,890

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
FAMEX INVESTMENT LIMITE- 05/03/01 1,3,5,6      1,491,544,504    1,434,474,504                                                                                                                  
D                                                                                                                                                                    

GALAXYWAY INVESTMENTS L- 05/03/01 1,3,4,5,6    1,491,544,504    1,434,474,504                                             FAMEX INV LTD               1,491,544,504                            
IMITED                                                                                                                                                               

ITC CORPORATION LIMITED  05/03/01 1,3,4,5,6    1,491,544,504    1,434,474,504                                             FAMEX INV LTD               1,491,544,504                            

ITC INVESTMENT HOLDINGS- 05/03/01 1,3,4,5,6    1,491,544,504    1,434,474,504                                             FAMEX INV LTD               1,491,544,504                            
 LIMITED                                                                                                                                                             

MANKAR ASSETS LIMITED    05/03/01 1,3,4,5,6    1,491,544,504    1,434,474,504                                             FAMEX INV LTD               1,491,544,504                            

STOCK NAME :  Manulife                       (00945)        * ISC as at 05/03/01 :         482,164,881

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
   N9                                                                                                                                                                                       

STOCK NAME :  Telecom Plus                   (01013)        * ISC as at 05/03/01 :         831,508,187

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
ABLE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED  02/03/01 4              144,200,000      144,000,000                                                                                                                  

ZOU YISHANG              02/03/01 5              144,200,000      144,000,000                                             ABLE TECHNOLOGY LTD           144,200,000                            

STOCK NAME :  Yau Lee Hold.                  (00406)        * ISC as at 05/03/01 :         440,949,600

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
ALL FINE HOLDINGS LIMIT- 02/03/01 4              222,177,599      222,031,599                                                                                                                  
ED                                                                                                                                                                   


                    * 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 :  Yau Lee Hold.                  (00406)        * ISC as at 05/03/01 :         440,949,600

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------
ALL FINE INVESTMENT COM- 02/03/01 1              222,177,599      222,031,599                                                                                                                  
PANY LIMITED                                                                                                                                                         

WONG IP KUEN             02/03/01 5              222,177,599      222,031,599                                             ALL FINE HOLDINGS LTD         222,177,599                            


                    * 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     Scrip Dividend

N2     Consideration per unit : $0.450 - $0.455

N3     2,318,159 shares were acquired by Billion Up Limited ("Billion Up") on
       1st March 2001 at HK$0.10 each.  The aggregate of direct and indirect
       interests after the said event remains unchanged.  The interests include:
       a.  The direct interests in 2,047,033,619 shares held by Billion Up,
           a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chinese Estates Holdings Ltd ("Chinese
           Estates"); and
       b.  The indirect interests in 602,966,381 shares derived from the obligation
           of Billion Up or Chinese Estates to purchase or procure purchases of
           these shares at HK$0.10 each upon exercise of put options by the scheme
           creditors pursuant to the scheme of arrangement of Chi Cheung Investment
           Company Ltd effective on 8th November 2000 within 6 months from 20th
           November 2000.

N4     The interests include the direct interests in 46,957,791 warrants held
       by Billion Up Limited ("Billion Up") and the indirect interests in
       547,303,277 warrants derived from the obligation of Billion Up and
       Chinese Estates Holdings Limited ("Chinese Estates") to purchase or
       procure purchase of the warrants at HK$0.01 each upon exercise of put
       options by the scheme creditors pursuant to the scheme of arrangement
       of the Company effective on 8th November 2000 within 6 months from
       20th November 2000.  Billion Up is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chinese
       Estates and Mr. Joseph Lau has deemed interests in Chinese Estates.

N5     Acquisitions were made from 05/03/01 to 06/03/01 at prices ranging from
       $2.85 to $3.05 per share.

N6     Consideration per unit : $0.161 - $0.165

N7     Appointed as a director of the Company with effect from 1 March 2001.

N8     Appointed as a director of the Company with effect from 2 March 2001.

N9     SECURITIES (DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS) DAILY SUMMARIES
       SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS' NOTIFICATIONS REPORT

       Stock Name: Manulife Financial Corporation (stock code: 945)
       *ISC as at 05/03/01 : 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.

N10    SECURITIES (DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS) DAILY SUMMARIES
       DIRECTORS' AND CHIEF EXECUTIVES' NOTIFICATIONS REPORT
  
       Stock Name: Manulife Financial Corporation (stock code: 945)
       *ISC as at 05/03/01 : 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.  Pursuant to
           this MFC has today filed with the SEHK 50 copies of Form 55
           which can be found in the hard copy of the Daily Summaries of
           Directors' and Chief Executives' Notifications Report.
    
       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.