WANG ON GROUP<1222> - Exceptional Price Movement
The Stock Exchange has received a message from Wang On Group Limited
which is reproduced as follows:-
"This statement is made at the request of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong
Limited.
The Directors of the Company (the "Directors") have noted the recent
increases in the price of the shares of the Company and wish to clarify as
follows:-
Apart from certain preliminary discussions with a PRC background
computer company as announced on 4 January 2000 and some approaches made
by independent third parties not connected with any of the Directors,
chief executive, or substantial shareholders of the Company or any of
their respective associates (as defined under the Rules Governing the
Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited) , to
Mr. Tang Ching Ho ("Mr Tang"), the Chairman of the Board of Directors,
for the possible placement of shares in the Company which Mr. Tang did
not response, the Directors are not aware of any reasons for such
increase.
Save as aforesaid, the Directors confirm that there are no negotiations or
agreements relating to any intended acquisition or realisation which is
discloseable under paragraph 3 of the Listing Agreement, nor are the
Directors aware of any matter discloseable under the general obligation
imposed by paragraph 2 of the Listing Agreement, which is or may be of a
price-sensitive nature.
In the meantime, investors are advised to exercise extreme caution when
dealing in the securities of the Company.
Made by the order of the Board of Directors of Wang On Group Limited, the
directors of which individually and jointly accept responsibility for the
accuracy of this statement.
By Order of the Board
Tang Ching Ho
Chairman and Managing Director
Hong Kong, 10 January, 2000"
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