On May 24, it was reported that according to documents disclosed by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on May 24, CASE BLUE LIMITED increased its holdings on May 24 with an average price of HK$0.11 per share on the market and an average price of HK$0.1 per share outside the market$ADTIGER CORP (01163.HK)$34 million common shares worth approximately HK$3.74 million. After the increase in holdings, CASE BLUE LIMITED's latest shareholding was 89.427,500 shares, and the good position ratio increased from 7.42% to 11.97%.
Why did activists increase their holdings, but their shareholding ratio declined?
This may be because listed companies have placed additional shares, leading to a dilution in the shareholding ratio of actors.
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.