Extension of Consultation Period on Proposed Changes to ertain Chapters of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Listing Rules

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong issued a market consultation paper on proposed changes to the Exchange Listing Rules dealing with rule 8.10 (competing business), Chapter 14 (notifiable transactions) and Chapter 17 (share schemes) in May 1999. Following requests from market practitioners, the consultation period will be extended by one month from July 31 to August 31, 1999. Copies of the consultation paper are available from the Exchange at 36th Floor, Jardine House, 1 Connaught Place, Central, Hong Kong. The consultation paper is also available for viewing on the Exchange's website at http://www.sehk.com.hk.