On May 23, it was reported that according to documents disclosed by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on May 23, JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPMorgan Chase & Co.) increased its holdings on May 17 at an average price of HK$72.7387 per share on the market and HK$72.6874 per share off-market$CTG DUTY-FREE (01880.HK)$812,600 H shares worth approximately HK$59,165 million. After the increase in holdings, the latest number of shares held by J.P. Morgan Chase was 12.3519 million shares, and the good position ratio increased from 9.91% to 10.61%.
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.