On May 14, it was reported that according to documents disclosed by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on May 14, Bryan Ward sold at an average price of HK$2.8704 per share on May 8$DONGFENG GROUP (00489.HK)$3.67 million H shares worth approximately HK$10.534,400. After the sale, Bryan Ward's latest shareholding was 149 million shares, and the good position ratio dropped from 6.14% to 5.99%.
This transaction involves other related parties: Westwood Global Investments, LLC and Margaret (Meg) Reynolds.
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