Shares of SMOORE INTL (06969) surged 5.30% during Thursday's trading session, following reports of a major change in the company's shareholding structure. The movement came after exchange filings revealed a significant transfer of shares involving a total value of HK$4.335 billion.
The rally was triggered by news that a shareholder moved 500 million shares, representing 8.08% of the company's issued capital, from HSBC to Citibank. This large-scale transfer is widely seen in the context of EVE Energy's previously announced plan to reduce its stake in SMOORE INTL by up to 3.5% through block trades or other methods. The market appears to interpret the transfer as a preparatory step for an orderly sale, potentially alleviating concerns about an overhang of shares and clarifying the exit path for the major shareholder.
The positive reaction suggests investors view the move as a resolution of uncertainty, possibly paving the way for new strategic investors or simply removing a key supply overhang from the market.
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