It was reported on April 11 that according to documents disclosed by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on April 11, Argyle Street Management Holdings Limited increased its holdings at an average price of HK$8.154 per share on February 1$CHINA MERCHANTS (00133.HK)$174,000 common shares worth approximately HK$1,418,800. After the increase in holdings, Argyle Street Management Holdings Limited's latest shareholding was 10.796 million shares, and the good position ratio increased from 6.97% to 7.09%.
Additional information: The date of the relevant event is 1 February 2024.What is disclosure of interests?
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