Trading in the shares of HKEX on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "Stock Exchange") commenced on 27^thJune, 2000. The listing document of HKEX dated 22^ndJune, 2000 (the "Listing Document") has been prepared in accordance with the listing rules of the Stock Exchange for the sole purpose of enabling the listing of HKEX's shares on the Stock Exchange. Only existing shares of HKEX have been listed and the Listing Document did not relate to any new issue, offer or other dealing in HKEX's shares.

The Listing Document has been placed on this website for information purposes and as a matter of historical record only. It is a complete and accurate electronic copy of the contents of the physical printed document available for collection by persons in Hong Kong between 22^ndJune, 2000 and 5^thJuly, 2000. The Directors have collectively and individually accepted full responsibility for the accuracy of the information contained in the Listing Document and have confirmed, having made all reasonable enquiries, that to the best of their knowledge and belief there are no other facts the omission of which would make any statement in the Listing Document misleading. For the avoidance of doubt, the foregoing responsibility statement applies to the Listing Document whether in printed or electronic form.

The Listing Document, and its presence on this website as a matter of historical record, does not constitute an invitation or offer to acquire, purchase or subscribe for shares or securities of HKEX, nor is it calculated to invite any offers for shares or securities of HKEX.Indeed, the Listing Document is not a prospectus and does not relate to any new issue, offer or other dealing in shares or securities of HKEX.Viewers of the Listing Document shall be deemed to have acknowledged the foregoing and to have represented and warranted that the viewing of such document does not contravene any laws and regulations of the jurisdiction in which they are located.

27 June 2000

The Securities and Futures Commission takes no responsibility for the contents of the Listing Document, 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 the Listing Document