Securities (Disclosure of Interests) Daily Summaries

 

 
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                                                                                      SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS' NOTIFICATIONS REPORT

STOCK NAME :  Allied PPT (HK)                (00056)        * ISC as at 26/07/01 :       4,350,809,136

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
ALLIED GROUP LIMITED     23/07/01 1,3,4,6      2,866,842,603    2,866,642,603                                             CAPSCORE LTD                1,265,618,340                                                       

                                                                                                                          CITIWEALTH INV LTD             32,626,000                            

                                                                                                                          SUNHILL INV LTD               838,764,715                            

SUNHILL INVESTMENTS LIM- 23/07/01 1,3,6          838,764,715      838,564,715                                                                                                                                             
ITED                                                                                                                                                                 

STOCK NAME :  Chinese Est H                  (00127)        * ISC as at 26/07/01 :       2,381,481,464

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
LAU LUEN HUNG JOSEPH     24/07/01 1            1,370,377,668    1,369,821,668                                                                                                                                             

STOCK NAME :  Easyknit Int'l                 (01218)        * ISC as at 26/07/01 :         735,374,106

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
KOON WING YEE            19/07/01 1,3,4          270,180,378             N.A.                                             MAGICAL PROFITS LTD           270,180,378  LUI YUK CHU                   270,180,378 N1         

STOCK NAME :  Geomaxima (HK)                 (00702)        * ISC as at 26/07/01 :       2,740,500,000

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
CHENG HUNG MUI           06/03/01 1,3,5                    0      166,279,565                                                                                                                                  N2         

STOCK NAME :  Great Eagle H                  (00041)        * ISC as at 26/07/01 :         577,089,420

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
LAW WAI DUEN NINA        19/07/01                333,784,289      333,688,289  LO KA SHUI                    333,545,887                                                                                       N3         


                    * 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 26/07/01 :         577,089,420

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
LAW WAI DUEN NINA        19/07/01                333,784,289      333,688,289  LO KAI SHUI                                                                                                                     N3         

                                                                               LO YING SUI                                                                                                     

                                                                               LO HUNG SUEN                                                                                                    

                                                                               LO WAI KI GWEN                                                                                                  

LO KA SHUI               19/07/01                346,189,155      346,093,155  LAW WAI DUEN NINA             333,545,887  GREEN JACKET LTD                6,636,557                                            N4         

                                                                               LO KAI SHUI                                                                                                     

                                                                               LO YING SUI                                                                                                     

                                                                               LO HUNG SUEN                                                                                                    

                                                                               LO WAI KI GWEN                                                                                                  

LO KAI SHUI              19/07/01                334,217,410      334,121,410  LAW WAI DUEN NINA             333,545,887  GOLDEN THEORY LTD                 671,523                                            N5         

                                                                               LO KA SHUI                                                                                                      

                                                                               LO YING SUI                                                                                                     

                                                                               LO HUNG SUEN                                                                                                    

                                                                               LO WAI KI GWEN                                                                                                  

LO YING SUI              19/07/01                335,028,096      334,932,096  LAW WAI DUEN NINA             333,545,887  SOARING PROFITS LTD               300,000  LIM BOON TUANG LYNDA                3,662 N6         

                                                                               LO KA SHUI                                                                                                      

                                                                               LO KAI SHUI                                                                                                     


                    * 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 :  Great Eagle H                  (00041)        * ISC as at 26/07/01 :         577,089,420

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
LO YING SUI              19/07/01                335,028,096      334,932,096  LO HUNG SUEN                                                                                                                    N6         

                                                                               LO WAI KI GWEN                                                                                                  

STOCK NAME :  K M Bus Hold                   (00062)        * ISC as at 26/07/01 :         403,639,413

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
HSBC FINANCE (NETHERLAN- 23/07/01 2              173,456,425             N.A.                                             HSBC ASSET MANAGEMENT (-           10,000                                                       
DS)                                                                                                                       BAHAMAS) LTD                               

HSBC HOLDINGS B.V.       23/07/01 2              173,456,425             N.A.                                             HSBC ASSET MANAGEMENT (-           10,000                                                       
                                                                                                                          BAHAMAS) LTD                               

HSBC HOLDINGS PLC        23/07/01 2              173,456,425             N.A.                                             HSBC ASSET MANAGEMENT (-           10,000                                                       
                                                                                                                          BAHAMAS) LTD                               

HSBC INTERNATIONAL TRUS- 23/07/01 2              173,446,425             N.A.                                             HSBC ASSET MANAGEMENT (-           10,000                                                       
TEE LIMITED                                                                                                               BAHAMAS) LTD                               

HSBC INVESTMENT BANK HO- 23/07/01 2              173,446,425             N.A.                                             HSBC ASSET MANAGEMENT (-           10,000                                                       
LDINGS B.V.                                                                                                               BAHAMAS) LTD                               

STOCK NAME :  Kingmaker                      (01170)        * ISC as at 26/07/01 :         574,363,750

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
CHEN CHENG HSIUNG        29/08/00 5              327,870,863      262,296,691                                             KING STRIKE LTD               259,696,691                                            N8         

CHEN MING HSIUNG MICKEY  29/08/00 5              328,120,863      262,496,691                                             KING STRIKE LTD               259,696,691                                            N8         

HUANG HSIU DUAN HELEN    29/08/00 5              334,715,863      267,772,691                                             KING STRIKE LTD               259,696,691                                            N8         


                    * 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 26/07/01 :         482,194,863

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
                           /  /                                                                                                                                                                                N21        

STOCK NAME :  PCCW                           (00008)        * ISC as at 26/07/01 :      22,475,527,724

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
LI TZAR KAI RICHARD      23/07/01 1,5          8,673,377,359    8,668,977,359                                                                                                                                  N19        

LI TZAR KAI RICHARD      26/07/01 1,5          8,680,832,359    8,673,377,359                                                                                                                                  N20        

STOCK NAME :  Roadshow                       (00888)        * ISC as at 26/07/01 :         981,694,000

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
HSBC FINANCE (NETHERLAN- 23/07/01 2              735,854,000             N.A.                                                                                                                                             
DS)                                                                                                                                                                  

HSBC HOLDINGS B.V.       23/07/01 2              735,854,000             N.A.                                                                                                                                             

HSBC HOLDINGS PLC        23/07/01 2              735,854,000             N.A.                                                                                                                                             

HSBC INTERNATIONAL TRUS- 23/07/01 2              735,854,000             N.A.                                                                                                                                             
TEE LIMITED                                                                                                                                                          

HSBC INVESTMENT BANK HO- 23/07/01 2              735,854,000             N.A.                                                                                                                                             
LDINGS B.V.                                                                                                                                                          

STOCK NAME :  Shanxi Pharma                  (00327)        * ISC as at 26/07/01 :       2,100,000,000

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
HEALTHLINK INTERNATIONA- 26/07/01              1,575,000,000      315,000,000                                                                                                                                  N9         
L INC.                                                                                                                                                               


                    * 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 :  Shanxi Pharma                  (00327)        * ISC as at 26/07/01 :       2,100,000,000

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
SHI Y.M. DAVID           26/07/01              1,575,000,000      315,000,000                                             HEALTHLINK INT'L INC.       1,575,000,000                                            N9         

STOCK NAME :  TechCap Holding                (00673)        * ISC as at 26/07/01 :       8,293,105,542

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
CHAN CHUNG YIN VICTOR    18/06/01 2            3,721,400,000             N.A.                                             PACIFIC ANNEX CAPITAL L-    3,721,400,000                                            N10        
                                                                                                                          TD                                         

LI ZHONG YUAN            18/06/01 2            3,721,400,000             N.A.                                             PACIFIC ANNEX CAPITAL L-    3,721,400,000                                            N10        
                                                                                                                          TD                                         

PACIFIC ANNEX CAPITAL L- 18/06/01 2            3,721,400,000             N.A.                                                                                                                                  N10        
IMITED                                                                                                                                                               

WONG CHONG KWONG DEREK   18/06/01 2            3,721,400,000             N.A.                                             PACIFIC ANNEX CAPITAL L-    3,721,400,000                                            N10        
                                                                                                                          TD                                         

STOCK NAME :  Television Broadcasts          (00511)        * ISC as at 26/07/01 :         438,000,000

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
SHAW RUN RUN             19/07/01 1,3,4,5,6      141,164,828      141,114,828                                             SHAW BROTHERS (HONG KON-      113,888,628  LEE MONG LAN                    1,046,000            
                                                                                                                          G) LTD                                                            

                                                                                                                          THE SHAW FOUNDATION HON-       27,276,200                            
                                                                                                                          G KONG LTD                                 

STOCK NAME :  Vtech Holdings                 (00303)        * ISC as at 26/07/01 :         225,151,233

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
WONG CHI YUN ALLAN       23/07/01 1,3             91,546,666       91,217,666                                             CONQUER REX LTD                65,496,225  KWOK MARGARET                   3,968,683            


                    * 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 :  Vtech Holdings                 (00303)        * ISC as at 26/07/01 :         225,151,233

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
WONG CHI YUN ALLAN       23/07/01 1,3             91,546,666       91,217,666                                             HONOREX LTD                     1,416,325                                                       

                                                                                                                          TWIN SUCCESS PACIFIC LT-        7,188,603                            
                                                                                                                          D                                          

STOCK NAME :  Wah Lee Res                    (01215)        * ISC as at 26/07/01 :       4,861,831,400

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
HSBC FINANCE (NETHERLAN- 24/07/01 7                     N.A.    3,032,600,000                                                                                                                                             
DS)                                                                                                                                                                  

HSBC HOLDINGS B.V.       24/07/01 7                     N.A.    3,032,600,000                                                                                                                                             

HSBC HOLDINGS PLC        24/07/01 7                     N.A.    3,032,600,000                                                                                                                                             

HSBC INTERNATIONAL TRUS- 24/07/01 7                     N.A.    3,032,600,000                                                                                                                                             
TEE LIMITED                                                                                                                                                          

HSBC INVESTMENT BANK HO- 24/07/01 7                     N.A.    3,032,600,000                                                                                                                                             
LDINGS B.V.                                                                                                                                                          


                    * 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     Magical Profits Limited wholly owned by The Magical 2000 Trust is
       registered under Mr. Koon Wing Yee's family members.

N2     Please refer to the Company's announcement of 08/03/01.
       
N3     Of the 333,784,289 shares, 333,545,887 shares are joint interests
       comprising 50,254,538 shares held by a discretionary trust of which
       the Director is a beneficiary and 283,291,349 shares in which the
       said discretionary trust is deemed to be interested.

N4     Of the 346,189,155 shares, 333,545,887 shares are joint interests
       comprising 50,254,538 shares held by a discretionary trust of which
       the Director is a beneficiary and 283,291,349 shares in which the
       said discretionary trust is deemed to be interested.

N5     Of the 334,217,410 shares, 333,545,887 shares are joint interests
       comprising 50,254,538 shares held by a discretionary trust of which
       the Director is a beneficiary and 283,291,349 shares in which the
       said discretionary trust is deemed to be interested.

N6     Of the 335,028,096 shares, 333,545,887 shares are joint interests
       comprising 50,254,538 shares held by a discretionary trust of which
       the Director is a beneficiary and 283,291,349 shares in which the
       said discretionary trust is deemed to be interested.

N7     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.

N8     Bonus Shares

N9     Subdivision of shares

N10    Please refer to the Company's announcement of 15/06/01.

N11    Consideration per unit : $0.75 - $0.78

N12    Please refer to the Company's announcement of 29/06/01.

N13    Appointed as a director of the Company on 09/03/01.

N14    Disposals were made from 20/07/01 to 26/07/01 at prices ranging from
       S$1.47 to S$1.48 per share.

N15    Consideration per unit : $0.01 - $0.02

N16    Consideration per unit : $3.000 - $3.075

N17    Consideration per unit : $2.925 - $3.075

N18    Acquisitions were made from 23/07/01 to 26/07/01 at prices ranging
       from $0.083 to $0.086 per share.

N19    On 18 July 2001, Pacific Century Group (Cayman Islands) Limited
       ("PCG(CI)") transferred 3,751,412 redeemable cumulative preference
       shares ("RCPS") of Pacific Century Regional Developments Ltd ("PCRD")
       to Anglang.  On 24 July 2001, PCRD redeemed the remaining 26,370,000
       RCPS held by PCG(CI) at a price of US$1.16075 per RCPS.  After the
       above transfer and redemption, Anglang is interested in an aggregate
       of 61,578,362 RCPS of PCRD.

       On 23 July 2001, PCRD acquired 3,200,000 shares of the Company.
       On 24 July 2001, PCRD acquired 1,200,000 shares of the Company.
       After the acquisition, PCRD holds 7,562,672,517 shares and warrants of
       the Company with a total subscription value of HK$5,047,907,940.

N20    On 26 July 2001, PCRD acquired 7,455,000 shares of the Company.
       After the acquisition, PCRD holds 7,570,127,517 shares and warrants
       of the Company with a total subscription value of HK$5,047,907,940.

N21    SECURITIES (DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS) DAILY SUMMARIES
       SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS' NOTIFICATIONS REPORT

       Stock Name: Manulife Financial Corporation (stock code: 945)
       *ISC as at 26/07/01 : 482,194,863

       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 arrange-
           ments 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.

N22    SECURITIES (DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS) DAILY SUMMARIES
       DIRECTORS' AND CHIEF EXECUTIVES' NOTIFICATIONS REPORT
  
       Stock Name: Manulife Financial Corporation (stock code: 945)
       *ISC as at 26/07/01 : 482,194,863

       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.