Securities (Disclosure of Interests) Daily Summaries

 

 
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STOCK NAME :  Allied PPT (HK)                (00056)        * ISC as at 08/10/02 :       4,776,784,166

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
ALLIED GROUP LIMITED     03/10/02 1,3,4,6      3,572,325,323    3,572,125,323                                             CAPSCORE LTD                1,518,742,008                                                       

                                                                                                                          CITIWEALTH INV LTD             39,151,200                            

                                                                                                                          SUNHILL INV LTD             1,138,631,858                            

SUNHILL INVESTMENTS LIM- 03/10/02 1,3,6        1,138,631,858    1,138,431,858                                                                                                                                             
ITED                                                                                                                                                                 

STOCK NAME :  Asia Orient                    (00214)        * ISC as at 08/10/02 :       7,491,321,498

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
POON JING                07/10/02 1,3          3,537,848,736    3,527,424,736                                             FULL SPEED INV LTD            447,269,976  WONG MEI LING SUZANNE          69,826,000            

                                                                                                                          HESTON HOLDINGS LTD           660,485,880                            

                                                                                                                          TEDDINGTON HOLDINGS LTD       792,829,080                            

STOCK NAME :  Cheuk Nang Hold                (00131)        * ISC as at 08/10/02 :       4,849,480,755

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
CHAO SZE TSUNG CECIL     03/10/02 1            3,011,144,303    3,005,144,303                                             YAN YIN CO LTD              2,453,694,176                                            N6         

YAN YIN COMPANY LIMITED  03/10/02 1            2,453,694,176    2,447,694,176                                                                                                                                             

STOCK NAME :  E & E Int'l                    (00033)        * ISC as at 08/10/02 :       1,175,062,408

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
KINGBOARD CHEMICAL HOLD- 02/10/02 1,3,6          223,634,000      194,399,000                                                                                                                                             
INGS LIMITED                                                                                                                                                         


                    * ISC refers to the latest Issued Share Capital of the listed company recorded by the Exchange as at the date of this summaries.  It might not promptly reflect 
                      changes caused by share placements, rights issue, bonus issue, etc.  Readers should exercise caution when using these figures.
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STOCK NAME :  Frankie Dominion               (00704)        * ISC as at 08/10/02 :         477,926,292

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
LAM PO KWAI FRANKIE      07/10/02 1              211,282,053      211,118,053                                             CARRON HOLDINGS INV LTD        41,373,134  LEE YUEN BING NINA             35,234,857            

                                                                                                                          FRANKFORT CAPITAL INV L-       63,356,277                            
                                                                                                                          TD                                         

STOCK NAME :  Hung Hing Print                (00450)        * ISC as at 08/10/02 :         572,006,798

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
HUNG TAI INDUSTRIAL COM- 30/09/02 3              176,081,149      175,931,149                                                                                                                                             
PANY LIMITED                                                                                                                                                         

YAM CHEONG HUNG          30/09/02 3              267,752,092      267,602,092                                             HUNG TAI INDUSTRIAL CO -      176,081,149                                                       
                                                                                                                          LTD                                        

                                                                                                                          OBERON WORLDWIDE LTD            2,000,000                            

                                                                                                                          C.H. YAM INT'L LTD             88,424,532                            

YAM HO MING MICHAEL      30/09/02 3              264,605,681      264,455,681                                             HUNG TAI INDUSTRIAL CO -      176,081,149                                                       
                                                                                                                          LTD                                        

                                                                                                                          C.H. YAM INT'L LTD             88,424,532                            

YAM HON MING TOMMY       30/09/02 3              264,505,681      264,355,681                                             HUNG TAI INDUSTRIAL CO -      176,081,149                                                       
                                                                                                                          LTD                                        

                                                                                                                          C.H. YAM INT'L LTD             88,424,532                            

YUM CHAK MING MATTHEW    30/09/02 3              272,417,515      272,267,515                                             HUNG TAI INDUSTRIAL CO -      176,081,149                                                       
                                                                                                                          LTD                                        

                                                                                                                          C.H. YAM INT'L LTD             88,424,532                            


                    * ISC refers to the latest Issued Share Capital of the listed company recorded by the Exchange as at the date of this summaries.  It might not promptly reflect 
                      changes caused by share placements, rights issue, bonus issue, etc.  Readers should exercise caution when using these figures.
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STOCK NAME :  Hung Hing Print                (00450)        * ISC as at 08/10/02 :         572,006,798

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
YUM PUI MING ANNA        30/09/02 3              266,533,440      266,383,440                                             HUNG TAI INDUSTRIAL CO -      176,081,149                                                       
                                                                                                                          LTD                                        

                                                                                                                          C.H. YAM INT'L LTD             88,424,532                            

STOCK NAME :  Kwong Hing Intl                (01131)        * ISC as at 08/10/02 :       3,866,400,000

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
LI MAN TAK               03/10/02              1,712,240,000    1,706,880,000                                             RAYTEN LTD                  1,637,480,000                                                       

STOCK NAME :  Leaptek                        (00336)        * ISC as at 08/10/02 :         742,094,359

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
ACE SMART ASSETS LIMITE- 26/09/02 1,2            159,049,090                0                                                                                                                                  N1         
D                                                                                                                                                                    

LI YUK HA                26/09/02 1,2,4,5        159,049,090                0                                             ACE SMART ASSETS LTD          159,049,090  YEUNG WING SANG               159,049,090 N1         

YEUNG WING SANG          26/09/02 1,2,5          159,049,090                0                                             ACE SMART ASSETS LTD          159,049,090                                            N1         

STOCK NAME :  Manulife                       (00945)        * ISC as at 08/10/02 :         470,379,845

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
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STOCK NAME :  Matsunichi                     (00283)        * ISC as at 08/10/02 :         589,257,804

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
JADE FOREST LIMITED      04/10/02 1,3,4          285,487,755      402,135,755                                             GOLDSTREAM GROUP LTD          205,905,721                                            N2         


                    * ISC refers to the latest Issued Share Capital of the listed company recorded by the Exchange as at the date of this summaries.  It might not promptly reflect 
                      changes caused by share placements, rights issue, bonus issue, etc.  Readers should exercise caution when using these figures.
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STOCK NAME :  Matsunichi                     (00283)        * ISC as at 08/10/02 :         589,257,804

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
PAN SU TONG              04/10/02 1,5            285,487,755      402,135,755                                             JADE FOREST LTD               285,487,755                                            N2         

STOCK NAME :  Moulin Int'l                   (00389)        * ISC as at 08/10/02 :         403,310,362

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
KFL HOLDINGS LIMITED     04/10/02 1              165,105,464      164,741,464                                                                                                                                             

MA BO FUNG               04/10/02 1              165,355,464      164,991,464                                                                                                                                             

MA BO KEE                04/10/02 1              165,355,464      164,991,464                                                                                                                                             

MA BO LUNG               04/10/02 1              165,355,464      164,991,464                                                                                                                                             

MA HON KIN DENNIS        04/10/02 1              166,477,704      166,113,704                                                                                        MA BO KEE                     165,105,464            

                                                                                                                                                                     LAM YUK KUM                              

                                                                                                                                                                     MA LIT KIN CARY                          

                                                                                                                                                                     MA HON MING                              

                                                                                                                                                                     MA BO FUNG                               

                                                                                                                                                                     MA BO LUNG                               

MA LIT KIN CARY          04/10/02 1              166,645,186      166,281,186                                                                                        MA BO KEE                     165,105,464            

                                                                                                                                                                     LAM YUK KUM                              

                                                                                                                                                                     MA HON KIN DENNIS                        

                                                                                                                                                                     MA HON MING                              

                                                                                                                                                                                                              
                    * ISC refers to the latest Issued Share Capital of the listed company recorded by the Exchange as at the date of this summaries.  It might not promptly reflect 
                      changes caused by share placements, rights issue, bonus issue, etc.  Readers should exercise caution when using these figures.
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STOCK NAME :  Moulin Int'l                   (00389)        * ISC as at 08/10/02 :         403,310,362

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
MA LIT KIN CARY          04/10/02 1              166,645,186      166,281,186                                                                                        MA BO FUNG                                           

                                                                                                                                                                     MA BO LUNG                               

STOCK NAME :  Oriental Union                 (01182)        * ISC as at 08/10/02 :       1,521,541,315

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
HON MING KONG            02/10/02 1,3,5,6        202,714,242      164,714,242                                             SINCERE BONUS INV LTD         202,714,242                                                       

SINCERE BONUS INVESTMEN- 02/10/02 1,3,4,5        202,714,242      164,714,242                                                                                                                                             
T LTD                                                                                                                                                                

STOCK NAME :  Playmates                      (00635)        * ISC as at 08/10/02 :       1,210,867,810

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
CHAN CHUN HOO THOMAS     07/10/02 5              564,966,000      564,912,000                                             ANGERS INV LTD                564,966,000                                                       

STOCK NAME :  RBI Holdings                   (00566)        * ISC as at 08/10/02 :         368,320,782

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
CHAN PIK HA              04/10/02 1              169,537,820      168,535,820                                             EXTRAD ASSETS LTD             133,925,220  YIP YUN KUEN                   29,177,600            

YIP YUN KUEN             04/10/02 1              169,537,820      168,535,820                                             EXTRAD ASSETS LTD             133,925,220  CHAN PIK HA                     6,435,000            

STOCK NAME :  TCC Int'l Hold                 (01136)        * ISC as at 08/10/02 :         793,472,000

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
TAIWAN CEMENT CORPORATI- 04/10/02 3              508,290,000      501,678,000                                             TCC INT'L LTD                 508,290,000                                                       
ON                                                                                                                                                                   


                    * ISC refers to the latest Issued Share Capital of the listed company recorded by the Exchange as at the date of this summaries.  It might not promptly reflect 
                      changes caused by share placements, rights issue, bonus issue, etc.  Readers should exercise caution when using these figures.
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STOCK NAME :  TCC Int'l Hold                 (01136)        * ISC as at 08/10/02 :         793,472,000

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
TCC INTERNATIONAL LIMIT- 04/10/02 3              508,290,000      501,678,000                                                                                                                                             
ED                                                                                                                                                                   

STOCK NAME :  Terabit Access                 (00491)        * ISC as at 08/10/02 :       7,764,124,132

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
KIMASSET HOLDINGS LIMIT- 04/10/02 5              829,160,000      840,160,000                                                                                                                                             
ED                                                                                                                                                                   

LIU KUO HUI              04/10/02 5              901,930,000      912,930,000                                                                                                                                             

STOCK NAME :  Xinao Gas                      (02688)        * ISC as at 08/10/02 :         737,000,000

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
WANG YUSUO               27/09/02 1              423,044,000      420,000,000                                             EASYWIN ENTERPRISES LTD       420,000,000                                                       

ZHAO BAOJU               27/09/02 4              423,044,000      420,000,000                                             EASYWIN ENTERPRISES LTD       420,000,000  WANG YUSUO                     10,000,000            

STOCK NAME :  ehealthcareasia                (00835)        * ISC as at 08/10/02 :       5,442,325,172

Name of Sub. Shareholder   Date     Reason    Present Bal.     Previous Bal.             Share Jointly Held                          Corporate Interest                          Family Interest                  Note
------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------  ---------------  -----------------------------------------  -----------------------------------------  ----------------------------------------- -----------
CHEN SHINI               04/10/02 2,5          5,000,000,000             N.A.                                             WEALTH GENERATOR LTD        5,000,000,000                                            N1         

QUALITY HEALTHCARE ASIA- 04/10/02 7              237,745,963      237,745,963                                                                                                                                  N4         
 LIMITED                                                                                                                                                             

WEALTH GENERATOR LIMITE- 04/10/02 1,2          5,000,000,000             N.A.                                                                                                                                  N1         
D                                                                                                                                                                    


                    * ISC refers to the latest Issued Share Capital of the listed company recorded by the Exchange as at the date of this summaries.  It might not promptly reflect 
                      changes caused by share placements, rights issue, bonus issue, etc.  Readers should exercise caution when using these figures.

                                                                                               *****  END OF REPORT  *****


NOTES:

N1     Please refer to the Company's announcement of 2 October 2002.

N2     Please refer to the Company's announcement of 3 October 2002.

N3     Options granted by CCF S.A.("CCF") which, following the success of the
       Offer for CCF, have vested.  When these options are exercised the CCF
       shares issued will be exchangeable in the same ratio as for the
       acquisition of CCF - 13 HSBC Holdings plc Ordinary Shares of U$0.50
       each for 1 CCF share.

N4     Following the allotment of 5 billion new shares of the Company to
       Wealth Generator Limited, representing around 91.9% of the Company's
       issued shares capital, Quality Healthcare Asia Limited is no longer
       to have notifiable interest in the Company.

N5     Acquisitions were made from 03/10/2002 to 07/10/2002 at prices ranging
       from $1.13 to $1.18 per share.

N6     Date of transaction: 03/10/2002 - 07/10/2002

N7     Acquisitions were made from 27/09/2002 to 04/10/2002 at prices ranging
       from $1.4745 to $1.5650 per share.

N8     Consideration per unit: $0.030 - $0.035

N9     Monthly contribution to HSBC Holdings UK Share Ownership Plan.

N10    Disposal by the Trustee of HSBC Holdings General Employee Benefit
       Trust.

N11    Consideration per share : 13 HSBC Ordinary Shares of US$0.50 each for
                                 each CCF S.A. share of Euro5 each

N12    Acquisitions were made from 30/09/2002 to 03/10/2002 at prices ranging
       from $4.800 to $4.975 per share.

N13    Consideration per unit: $0.034 - $0.037

N14    Consideration per unit: $2.55 - $2.60

N15    Consideration per unit: $1.68 - $1.70

N16    Acquisitions were made from 02/10/2002 to 03/10/2002 at prices ranging
       from S$0.155 to S$0.160 per share.

N17    SECURITIES (DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS) DAILY SUMMARIES
       SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS' NOTIFICATIONS REPORT

       Stock Name: Manulife Financial Corporation (stock code: 945)
       *ISC as at 08/10/02 : 470,379,845

       The Securities and Futures Commission has granted Manulife Financial
       Corporation ("MFC") a partial exemption from compliance with the
       Securities (Disclosure of Interests) Ordinance pursuant to guidelines
       published under section 2A of the Ordinance.  Under the partial
       exemption, MFC is not required to prepare registers, maintain records
       or file, and MFC's corporate insiders are not required to file, with
       Hong Kong regulatory authorities disclosure of interest reports
       pursuant to the Ordinance on the condition that MFC will file with
       the SEHK disclosures of interests made in Canada and the U.S. where
       it maintains primary listings.

       1.  Under Canadian law, 10% shareholders of MFC have to file reports to
           the Ontario Securities Commission ("OSC").  Reports made by 10%
           shareholders, if any, can be found in OSC website www.sedar.com.
           MFC has agreed to monitor the OSC Weekly Bulletin and Insider Early
           Warning Report Press Releases every two weeks and if any reports by
           or concerning 10% shareholders and filed, MFC will provide a hard
           copy to the SEHK for inspection by the Hong Kong public.  So far,
           the SEHK has not received any such reports from MFC.
    
       2.  Under U.S. law, 5% shareholders of MFC have to file reports to
           the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") pursuant to
           Schedule 13G/13D of the Securities and Exchange Act 1934 of the
           United States.  Up-to-date reports made by 5% shareholders, if
           any, can be found in SEC website at www.sec.gov.  MFC has agreed
           to monitor the SEC website every two weeks and if any reports on
           5% shareholders are filed, MFC will provide a hard copy to the
           SEHK for inspection by the Hong Kong public.  So far, the SEHK
           has not received any such reports from MFC.

       3.  Hard copies of filings or reports provided by MFC under paragraphs
           1 and 2 above (if any) are available for inspection at the SEHK's
           office at 11/F., One International Finance Centre, 1 Harbour View
           Street, Central, Hong Kong, and upon request in writing to MFC at
           MFC's office at Manulife Plaza, The Lee Gardens, 48th Floor, 33
           Hysan Avenue, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong.  For enquiries or arrange-
           ments regarding inspection at the SEHK please contact the SEHK
           SDI Unit (Mr. Chan (2840-3707) or Miss Tsui (2840-3769)).
  
       * ISC refers to the latest Issued Share Capital of the listed company
         recorded by the Exchange as at the date of this summaries.  It might
         not promptly reflect changes caused by share placements, rights
         issue, bonus issue, etc.  Readers should exercise caution when using
         these figures.

N18    SECURITIES (DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS) DAILY SUMMARIES
       DIRECTORS' AND CHIEF EXECUTIVES' NOTIFICATIONS REPORT
  
       Stock Name: Manulife Financial Corporation (stock code: 945)
       *ISC as at 08/10/02 : 470,379,845

       The Securities and Futures Commission has granted Manulife Financial
       Corporation ("MFC") a partial exemption from compliance with the
       Securities (Disclosure of Interests) Ordinance pursuant to guidelines
       published under section 2A of the Ordinance.  Under the partial
       exemption, MFC is not required to prepare registers, maintain records
       or file, and MFC's corporate insiders are not required to file, with
       Hong Kong regulatory authorities disclosure of interest reports
       pursuant to the Ordinance on the condition that MFC will file with
       the SEHK disclosures of interests made in Canada and the U.S. where
       it maintains primary listings.

       1.  Under Canadian law, "insiders" including directors of MFC have
           to file reports to the Ontario Securities Commission ("OSC")
           in Form 55 pursuant to the Ontario Securities Act.  Forms 55 filed
           with the SEHK today are produced below.  Pursuant to this MFC has
           today filed with the SEHK 12 copies of Form 55 which can be found
           in the hard copy of the Daily Summaries of Directors' and Chief
           Executives' Notifications Report.
    
       2.  MFC is presently a "foreign private issuer" under U.S. law.  As
           such, no directors of MFC are required to make any disclosure of
           interests filings under the Securities Exchange Act 1934 of the
           United States.  
    
       *  ISC refers to the latest Issued Share Capital of the listed company
          recorded by the Exchange as at the date of this summaries.  It
          might not promptly reflect changes caused by share placements,
          rights issue, bonus issue, etc.  Readers should exercise caution
          when using these figures.