It was reported on March 15 that according to documents disclosed by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on March 15, Cheng Chi-wai sold at an average price of 5.45 yuan (THB) per share on February 15$KERRY LOG NET (00636.HK)$The associated corporation Kerry Express (Thailand) Public Company Limited has 1.273,600 common shares worth approximately 6.9411 million yuan (THB). After the sale, Cheng Chi-wai's latest shareholding in the associated corporation was 4.2 million shares, and the good position ratio dropped from 0.31% to 0.24%.
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