Please also refer to the published version of this announcement in the South China Morning Post and Sing Tao.

This notice appears for information purposes only and does not constitute an invitation or offer to acquire, purchase or subscribe for shares or other securities of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited.

The Securities and Futures Commission takes no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, makes no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaims any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this announcement.

HONG KONG EXCHANGES AND CLEARING LIMITED

香港交易及結算所有限公司

(Incorporated in Hong Kong with limited liability)

NOTICE OF THE INTRODUCTION

OF THE ENTIRE ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL

COMPRISING 1,040,664,846 SHARES

OF HK$1.00 EACH (the “Shares”)

ON

THE STOCK EXCHANGE OF HONG KONG LIMITED

STOCK CODE: 388

Sponsors

HSBC Investment Bank Asia Limited

Merrill Lynch Far East Limited

Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Asia Limited

Copies of the introduction document of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited dated 22nd June, 2000 required by the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “Stock Exchange”) are available for information purposes only during normal business hours from 22nd June, 2000 up to and including 5th July, 2000 at the following places:--

  1. HSBC Investment Bank Asia Limited, Level 15, 1 Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong;
  2. Merrill Lynch Far East Limited, 17th Floor, AsiaPacificFinanceTower, 3 Garden Road, Hong Kong;
  3. Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Asia Limited, 30th Floor, Three Exchange Square, Central, Hong Kong;
  4. The Trading Hall of the Stock Exchange, 1st Floor, One and Two Exchange Square, Central, Hong Kong; and
  5. Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited (“HKSCC”), 2nd Floor, VicwoodPlaza, 199 Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong.

The Shares have been accepted as eligible securities by HKSCC for deposit, clearance and settlement in the Central Clearing and Settlement System. Application has been made to the Securities and Futures Commission for listing of and for permission to deal in the Shares. Dealings in the Shares are expected to commence on 27th June, 2000.

By order of the Board of
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited
Charles Lee
Chairman

Hong Kong, 22nd June, 2000

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HK EXCHANGES – Notice of the introduction
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