On November 24, according to documents disclosed by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on November 24, Orient Securities International Financial Group Limited sold off-market on July 23 at an average price of HK$0.71 per share$ZHONGAN SERVICE (02271.HK)$23.8 million common shares, with a value of approximately HK$16.898 million. After the sale, the latest number of shares held by Orient Securities International Financial Group Limited was 8.9 million shares, and the good position ratio fell from 6.30% to 1.70%.
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