Reported on October 21st, according to the documents disclosed by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on October 21st, Wong Kwai Shan increased her shareholding on October 17 at an average price of 0.123 Hong Kong dollars per share.$PACIFIC LEGEND (08547.HK)$10.3 million common shares, worth approximately 1.2669 million Hong Kong dollars. After the shareholding, Wong Kwai Shan's latest number of shares held is 31.93 million shares, and the shareholding ratio increased from 7.99% to 11.79%.
Why did the shareholder increase their holdings, but the shareholding ratio decreased?
This may be because the listed company issued new shares and increased capital, resulting in the dilution of the shareholder's shareholding ratio.
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.