This announcement is made at the request of the Securities and Futures Commission pursuant to Rule 13.10 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited ("Listing Rules").
We have noted unusual price and trading volume movements of the shares of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited ("HKEx") today and wish to state that we are not aware of any reasons for such movements.
We also confirm that there are no negotiations or agreements relating to intended acquisitions or realisations which are discloseable under Rule 13.23 of the Listing Rules, neither is the Board aware of any matter discloseable under the general obligation imposed by Rule 13.09 of the Listing Rules, which is or may be of a price-sensitive nature.
Made by the order of the HKEx Board of the Directors (except Mr FAN Hung Ling, Henry who is taking a leave of absence and Mr STRICKLAND, John Estmond who cannot be contacted for being out-of-town) of which individually and jointly accept responsibility for the accuracy of this statement.