Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) has prepared to adjust its PCCW Limited (PCCW) Futures contract and PCCW Options contract following the company's 6 December proposal to consolidate every five shares of $0.05 each in the issued and unissued share capital of PCCW into one share of $0.25. Subject to approval by PCCW 's shareholders and the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, dealings in the new shares are expected to commence on 8 January 2003.
Futures Contract
If the proposal is approved the following adjustments would be effective from the market open on Wednesday, 8 January.
In addition, the minimum margins to be collected by an Exchange Participant from its clients in respect of their dealings in PCCW Futures contracts would be adjusted with effect from 8 January, if the proposal were approved.
Options Contract
After the close of business on 7 January 2003:
From the open of the market on 8 January 2003:
Investors should consult their brokers for further details on the PCCW Futures and Options contracts.