It was reported on January 31 that according to documents disclosed by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on January 31, Century Lead International Limited increased its OTC holdings at an average price of HK$0.15 per share on January 26$KEEN OCEAN (08070.HK)$126 million common shares worth approximately HK$18.9 million. After the increase in holdings, Century Lead International Limited's latest shareholding was 126 million shares, and the good position ratio rose from 0.00% to 63.00%.
This transaction involves another related party: Zhong Zhihua.
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