Trade Settlement and Stock Movement Procedures
(applicable to Securities listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong only)

Settlement of trading in Hong Kong Shares must be completed within the T*+2 period. Transactions not settled by T+2 will be subject to compulsory buy-in on T+3 by the Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited ("HKSCC") and penalty will be imposed against the Client. Turnaround trading is allowed, while naked short selling is prohibited.

* T = Trade Date

A. Deposit of Shares

Clients may deposit shares into their accounts with us via one of the following methods:

1. Physical Scrips

Deliver the physical scrips and the respective Form of Transfer in person or through an authorised representative at our Head Office. Complete and return to us a "Stock / Fund Movement Instruction ". The name on the physical scrips must be the same as the name of the account holder. If the share certificates are registered in the name of a nominee, then proof of beneficial ownership must be produced.

2. Shares maintained with other broker / custodian

Transfer the shares to our account with Central Clearing and Settlement System ("CCASS") via Settlement Instruction method. Complete and return a "Investor/ Securities Settlement Instruction" ("I.S.I."/ "S.I.") to us.

B. Withdrawal of Shares

Clients may request to withdraw shares available in their accounts with us via one of the following methods:

1. Withdrawing shares in physical scrips form

Complete and return a "Stock / Fund Movement Instruction " to us.

2. Transferring shares to your account maintained with other broker/custodian

Complete and return a "Investor/ Securities Settlement Instruction" ("I.S.I."/ "S.I.") to us and we will effect the share transfer by settlement instruction via CCASS. In such case, the Authorisation Form should reach our Settlement Section no later than 12:00 noon (Hong Kong Time) on the required value date.

How to transfer your stock holding maintained with another broker / custodian to East Asia Securities?

If you have a securities account with another stockbroker, you may easily transfer your stock holdings to East Asia Securities so as to enjoy the convenience and confidentiality of our Online Internet Trading service. Please follow the procedures detailed below:

Instruct your current broker to initiate a transfer of your stock holdings to East Asia Securities via Settlement Instruction method (our Participant ID is B01118)

Complete the "Investor/ Securities Settlement Instruction" ("I.S.I."/ "S.I.") and return the signed copy to East Asia Securities.