According to the disclosure documents released by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on September 16, Computershare Hong Kong Trustees Limited increased its shareholding by HKD 36.3968 per share on September 12.$WUXI APPTEC (02359.HK)$It acquired 2.2336 million H-Share shares, with a value of approximately HKD 81.2959 million. After the increase, the latest shareholding of Computershare Hong Kong Trustees Limited is 36.9053 million shares, and the proportion of its good warehouse has increased from 8.95% to 9.53%.
Additional information: Computershare Hong Kong Trustees Limited acquired additional interests as the trustee of the 2024 H Share Award and Trust Scheme of the Company, triggering the duty of disclosure because its interest level exceeded 5% (increasing from 8.95% to 9.53%).What is equity disclosure?
According to the requirements of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, major shareholders (individuals and companies holding 5% or more of the company's shares) must disclose their shareholding in the listed company. Directors and senior executives of the listed company must disclose their shareholding and equity certificate rights in the listed company and any related companies.
Why is equity disclosure important?
Equity disclosure enables investors to identify (1) individuals who control or have the ability to control the shareholding of the listed company and (2) individuals who may benefit from transactions involving entities related to the listed company.