Pursuant to section 10 of the Exchanges and Clearing Houses (Merger) Ordinance, the Securities and Futures Commission has, on 22 April 2002 approved the amendments to the Articles of Association of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx). The amendments have accordingly taken effect from the same date.

The amendments are made to permit HKEx to issue summary financial reports, to make corporate communications via electronic means, and to remove the provision of auditors' indemnity.

Shareholders have approved the amendments to the Articles of Association of HKEx by a special resolution at the annual general meeting held on 17 April 2002. The amended Articles of Association are available on HKEx's website athttp://www.hkex.com.hk