Hong Kong Ordinances

COMPANIES ORDINANCE - SECT 41A

Interpretation of provisions relating to prospectuses

(Past version on 30/06/1997).

(1) For the purposes of the foregoing provisions of this Part- (Amended 30 of
2004 s. 2)

   (a)  a statement included in a prospectus shall be deemed to be untrue if
        it is misleading in the form and context in which it is included; and

   (b)  a statement shall be deemed to be included in a prospectus if it is
        contained therein or in any report or memorandum appearing on the face
        thereof or by reference incorporated therein or issued therewith.

(2) For the purposes of sections 40 and 40A, “untrue statement” (不真實
陳述), in relation to any prospectus, includes a material omission from the
prospectus. (Added 30 of 2004 s. 2) (Added 78 of 1972 s. 10) [cf. 1948 c. 38
s. 46 U.K.] “untrue statement” (不真實陳述)