On September 11, it was reported that according to documents disclosed by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on September 11, Twin Star Global Limited Double Star Global Limited increased its holdings at an average price of HK$0.0863 per share on September 6$HUASHENG INTL (01323.HK)$38.526 million common shares worth approximately HK$3,324,800. After the increase in holdings, the latest number of shares held by Twin Star Global Limited was 937 million shares, and the good position ratio rose from 21.40% to 22.32%.
The transaction involved other related parties: Twin Star Global Limited, Twin Star Global Limited, Wong Wai Shing and Wong Wai Shing.
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