Securities (Disclosure of Interests) Daily Summaries

 

 
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STOCK NAME :  B-Tech (Hold)                  (00412)        * ISC as at 13/12/01 :       2,565,916,474

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
FORTUNA INVESTMENTS GRO- 13/12/01 1,2,4,5        750,000,000                0                                                                                                                                  N1         
UP LIMITED                                                                                                                                                           

GOLDWORLD DEVELOPMENT L- 13/12/01 1,2,4,5        750,000,000                0                                             FORTUNA INV GROUP LTD         750,000,000                                            N1         
IMITED                                                                                                                                                               

KWONG KAI SING BENNY     13/12/01 1,2,5          750,000,000                0                                             GOLDWORLD DEV LTD             750,000,000                                            N1         

STOCK NAME :  Champion Tech                  (00092)        * ISC as at 13/12/01 :      12,187,369,858

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
KAN MAN LOK PAUL         14/12/01 1            2,401,977,694    2,356,977,694                                                                                                                                             

KAN MAN LOK PAUL         17/12/01 1            2,445,077,694    2,401,977,694                                                                                                                                             

LAWNSIDE INTERNATIONAL - 14/12/01              2,401,977,694    2,356,977,694                                                                                                                                             
LIMITED                                                                                                                                                              

LAWNSIDE INTERNATIONAL - 17/12/01 1            2,445,077,694    2,401,977,694                                                                                                                                             
LIMITED                                                                                                                                                              

STOCK NAME :  Corasia Group                  (00875)        * ISC as at 13/12/01 :       1,255,003,083

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
KWOK MAN YU              31/05/00 1              438,030,000      415,450,000                                             FREEMANTLE INT'L LTD          415,450,000                                            N13        

STOCK NAME :  Daido Group                    (00544)        * ISC as at 13/12/01 :       3,000,000,000

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
GOLIK HOLDINGS LIMITED   13/12/01 3,4,5        1,833,447,564    1,775,447,564                                             WORLDLIGHT GROUP LTD        1,833,447,564                                                       


                    * 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 :  Daido Group                    (00544)        * ISC as at 13/12/01 :       3,000,000,000

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
GOLIK INTERNATIONAL GRO- 13/12/01 3,4,5        1,833,447,564    1,775,447,564                                             WORLDLIGHT GROUP LTD        1,833,447,564                                                       
UP LIMITED                                                                                                                                                           

GOLIK INVESTMENTS LTD.   13/12/01 3,4,5        1,833,447,564    1,774,447,564                                             WORLDLIGHT GROUP LTD        1,833,447,564                                                       

JETWORLD DEVELOPMENT LI- 13/12/01 3,4,5        1,833,447,564    1,775,447,564                                             WORLDLIGHT GROUP LTD        1,833,447,564                                                       
MITED                                                                                                                                                                

KING WORLD HOLDINGS LIM- 13/12/01 3,4,5        1,833,447,564    1,775,447,564                                             WORLDLIGHT GROUP LTD        1,833,447,564                                                       
ITED                                                                                                                                                                 

PANG TAK CHUNG           13/12/01 3,5,6        1,833,447,564    1,775,447,564                                             WORLDLIGHT GROUP LTD        1,833,447,564                                                       

WORLD PRODUCER LIMITED   13/12/01 3,4,5        1,833,447,564    1,775,447,564                                             WORLDLIGHT GROUP LTD        1,833,447,564                                                       

WORLDLIGHT GROUP LIMITE- 13/12/01 1,3,5        1,833,447,564    1,775,447,564                                                                                                                                             
D                                                                                                                                                                    

STOCK NAME :  Henderson China                (00246)        * ISC as at 13/12/01 :         496,776,205

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
BRIGHTLAND ENTERPRISES - 11/12/01 3              306,875,477      298,322,477                                             PRIMEFORD INVESTMENT LI-      175,000,000                                                       
LIMITED                                                                                                                   MITED                                      

                                                                                                                          QUANTUM OVERSEAS LIMITE-       74,900,000                            
                                                                                                                          D                                          

                                                                                                                          TIMSLAND LIMITED               56,975,477                            

HENDERSON DEVELOPMENT L- 11/12/01 3              306,975,477      298,422,477                                             PRIMEFORD INVESTMENT LI-      175,000,000                                                       
IMITED                                                                                                                    MITED                                      


                    * ISC refers to the latest Issued Share Capital of the listed company recorded by the Exchange as at the date of this summaries.  It might not promptly reflect 
                      changes caused by share placements, rights issue, bonus issue, etc.  Readers should exercise caution when using these figures.
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STOCK NAME :  Henderson China                (00246)        * ISC as at 13/12/01 :         496,776,205

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
HENDERSON DEVELOPMENT L- 11/12/01 3              306,975,477      298,422,477                                             QUANTUM OVERSEAS LIMITE-       74,900,000                                                       
IMITED                                                                                                                    D                                          

                                                                                                                          TIMSLAND LIMITED               56,975,477                            

                                                                                                                          HENDERSON CAPITAL INTER-          100,000                            
                                                                                                                          NATIONAL LIMITED                           

HENDERSON LAND DEVELOPM- 11/12/01 3              306,975,477      298,422,477                                             PRIMEFORD INVESTMENT LI-      175,000,000                                                       
ENT COMPANY LIMITED                                                                                                       MITED                                      

                                                                                                                          QUANTUM OVERSEAS LIMITE-       74,900,000                            
                                                                                                                          D                                          

                                                                                                                          TIMSLAND LIMITED               56,975,477                            

                                                                                                                          HENDERSON CAPITAL INTER-          100,000                            
                                                                                                                          NATIONAL LIMITED                           

HOPKINS (CAYMAN) LIMITE- 11/12/01 3              306,975,477      298,422,477                                             PRIMEFORD INVESTMENT LI-      175,000,000                                                       
D                                                                                                                         MITED                                      

                                                                                                                          QUANTUM OVERSEAS LIMITE-       74,900,000                            
                                                                                                                          D                                          

                                                                                                                          TIMSLAND LIMITED               56,975,477                            

                                                                                                                          HENDERSON CAPITAL INTER-          100,000                            
                                                                                                                          NATIONAL LIMITED                           

LEE SHAU KEE             10/12/01 1,5            306,975,477      298,422,477                                             PRIMEFORD INV LTD             175,000,000                                                       

                                                                                                                          QUANTUM OVERSEAS LTD           74,900,000                            


                    * 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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STOCK NAME :  Henderson China                (00246)        * ISC as at 13/12/01 :         496,776,205

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
LEE SHAU KEE             10/12/01 1,5            306,975,477      298,422,477                                             TIMSLAND LTD                   56,975,477                                                       

                                                                                                                          HENDERSON CAPITAL INT'L-          100,000                            
                                                                                                                           LTD                                       

RIMMER (CAYMAN) LIMITED  11/12/01 3              306,975,477      298,422,477                                             PRIMEFORD INVESTMENT LI-      175,000,000                                                       
                                                                                                                          MITED                                      

                                                                                                                          QUANTUM OVERSEAS LIMITE-       74,900,000                            
                                                                                                                          D                                          

                                                                                                                          TIMSLAND LIMITED               56,975,477                            

                                                                                                                          HENDERSON CAPITAL INTER-          100,000                            
                                                                                                                          NATIONAL LIMITED                           

TIMSLAND LIMITED         10/12/01 2               56,975,477             N.A.                                                                                                                                             

STOCK NAME :  Hikari Tsushin                 (00603)        * ISC as at 13/12/01 :       4,663,785,628

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
CENTURY POWER GROUP LIM- 17/12/01 7              433,600,000      933,600,000                                                                                                                                  N1         
ITED                                                                                                                                                                 

CYBERVENTURES (BERMUDA)- 17/12/01 7              433,600,000      933,600,000                                                                                                                                  N1         
 LIMITED                                                                                                                                                             

CYBERWORKS VENTURES LIM- 17/12/01 7              433,600,000      933,600,000                                                                                                                                  N1         
ITED                                                                                                                                                                 

INTERNET CONFIGURATIONS- 17/12/01 7              433,600,000      933,600,000                                                                                                                                  N1         
 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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STOCK NAME :  Hikari Tsushin                 (00603)        * ISC as at 13/12/01 :       4,663,785,628

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
PACIFIC CENTURY CYBERWO- 17/12/01 7              433,600,000      933,600,000                                                                                                                                  N1         
RKS LIMITED                                                                                                                                                          

STOCK NAME :  Hung Hing Print                (00450)        * ISC as at 13/12/01 :         572,006,798

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP- 13/12/01 1,3,4,5         60,756,803       75,226,803                                                                                                                                  N12        
, INC.                                                                                                                                                               

STOCK NAME :  JCG Holdings                   (00626)        * ISC as at 13/12/01 :         707,074,412

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
TEH HONG PIOW            14/12/01 1,5            419,524,110      419,464,110                                             PUBLIC BANK BERHAD            419,524,110                                                       

STOCK NAME :  Kowloon Dev                    (00034)        * ISC as at 13/12/01 :         483,767,850

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
NG SIU CHAN              07/12/01                          0       74,271,550                                                                                                                                  N14        

STOCK NAME :  Manulife                       (00945)        * ISC as at 13/12/01 :         482,297,339

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
                                                                                                                                                                                                               N15        

STOCK NAME :  Pac Century Ins                (00065)        * ISC as at 13/12/01 :         827,100,000

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
CHINA INSURANCE H.K. (H- 12/12/01 3              111,702,000      115,980,000                                             KING SYSTEM LTD                59,479,200                                                       
OLDINGS) COMPANY LIMITE-                                                                                                                                             
D                                                                                                                                                                    


                    * 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 :  Pac Century Ins                (00065)        * ISC as at 13/12/01 :         827,100,000

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
CHINA INSURANCE H.K. (H- 12/12/01 3              111,702,000      115,980,000                                             JOYFUL BOX INC.                52,222,800                                                       
OLDINGS) COMPANY LIMITE-                                                                                                                                             
D                                                                                                                                                                    

MILLION PROFITS ENTERPR- 12/12/01 3              111,702,000      115,980,000                                             KING SYSTEM LTD                59,479,200                                                       
ISES INC.                                                                                                                                                            

                                                                                                                          JOYFUL BOX INC.                52,222,800                            

THE MING AN INSURANCE C- 12/12/01 3              111,702,000      115,980,000                                             KING SYSTEM LTD                59,479,200                                                       
OMPANY (HONG KONG) LIMI-                                                                                                                                             
TED                                                                                                                                                                  

                                                                                                                          JOYFUL BOX INC.                52,222,800                            

STOCK NAME :  Pricerite Group                (00996)        * ISC as at 13/12/01 :       2,076,777,000

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
CELESTIAL FINANCE LIMIT- 17/12/01 1,3            253,816,000      235,848,000                                                                                                                                             
ED                                                                                                                                                                   

STOCK NAME :  United Pacific                 (00176)        * ISC as at 13/12/01 :         557,538,400

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
CITICORP BANKING CORPOR- 24/03/00 2,5            130,000,800             N.A.                                             ELECTRONIC CONVERGENCE -      130,000,800                                            N2         
ATION                                                                                                                     TECHNOLOGY LTD                             

CITICORP VENTURE CAPITA- 24/03/00 2,5            130,000,800             N.A.                                             ELECTRONIC CONVERGENCE -      130,000,800                                            N2         
L LTD.                                                                                                                    TECHNOLOGY LTD                             

CITIGROUP HOLDINGS COMP- 24/03/00 2,5            130,000,800             N.A.                                             ELECTRONIC CONVERGENCE -      130,000,800                                            N2         
ANY                                                                                                                       TECHNOLOGY LTD                             


                    * ISC refers to the latest Issued Share Capital of the listed company recorded by the Exchange as at the date of this summaries.  It might not promptly reflect 
                      changes caused by share placements, rights issue, bonus issue, etc.  Readers should exercise caution when using these figures.
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STOCK NAME :  United Pacific                 (00176)        * ISC as at 13/12/01 :         557,538,400

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
CITIGROUP INC.           24/03/00 2,5            130,000,800             N.A.                                             ELECTRONIC CONVERGENCE -      130,000,800                                            N2         
                                                                                                                          TECHNOLOGY LTD                             


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

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


NOTES:

N1     Please refer to the Company's announcement of 17 December 2001.

N2     The former name of Electronic Convergence Technology Ltd is Jade
       Holdings Pte Ltd.

N3     Exercise of share options

N4     Exercise of warrants

N5     Acquisitions were made from 13/12/01 to 14/12/01 at prices ranging
       from $1.48 to $1.55 per share.

N6     Date of transaction : 10/12/01 & 12/12/01

N7     Consideration per unit : $4.950 - $4.975

N8     Scrip Dividend

N9     Appointed as a director of the Company on 14 December 2001.

N10    32,750 shares were disposed on 19/10/2001 at HK$780 per share and
       8,000 shares were disposed on 26/11/2001 at HK$780 per share.

N11    Acquisitions were made from 10/12/01 to 13/12/01 at prices ranging
       from $3.500 to $3.575 per share.

N12    Date of transaction : 13/12/01 - 18/12/01

N13    Amendment

N14    Please refer to the Company's announcement of 18 December 2001.

N15    SECURITIES (DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS) DAILY SUMMARIES
       SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS' NOTIFICATIONS REPORT

       Stock Name: Manulife Financial Corporation (stock code: 945)
       *ISC as at 13/12/01 : 482,297,339

       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.

N16    SECURITIES (DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS) DAILY SUMMARIES
       DIRECTORS' AND CHIEF EXECUTIVES' NOTIFICATIONS REPORT
  
       Stock Name: Manulife Financial Corporation (stock code: 945)
       *ISC as at 13/12/01 : 482,297,339

       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.