On November 3, it was reported that according to documents disclosed by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on November 3, 2022, Weihan Evergreen Limited sold off-market at an average price of HK$2.7931 per share on September 26, 2022$51 CREDIT CARD (02051.HK)$59.06 million common stock shares, worth approximately HK$165 million. After the sale, the latest number of shares held by Weihan Evergreen Limited was 15.1111 million shares, and the good position ratio fell from 5.45% to 1.11%.
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