It was reported on April 15 that according to documents disclosed by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on April 15, Yau Wing-yin increased his OTC holdings at an average price of HK$1.348 per share on February 16$FE CONSORT INTL (00035.HK)$16,800 common shares worth approximately HK$22,600. After the increase in holdings, the latest number of shares held by Yew Wing-yin was 2.278,200 shares, with a good position ratio of 0.08%.
Additional information: Corrections on “Number of shares bought/sold or sold” and number of shares held under benefits own interest.What is disclosure of interests?
As required by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, major shareholders (individuals and companies holding 5% or more of the shares) are required to disclose their share interests in listed companies. The directors and top executives of a listed company must disclose their interest in shares and debentures of the listed company and the company linked to the listed company.
Why is disclosure of interests important?
Disclosure of interests allows investors to identify (1) persons who control or are capable of controlling the stock interests of listed companies, and (2) persons who may benefit from transactions involving linked entities of listed companies.