Appendix 17 Sponsor's Undertaking and Statement of Independence
To: The Listing Division
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited
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We, ................................................................ , are the sponsor appointed by .......................................................... (the "Company") on [Date] for the purpose referred to in rule 3A.02 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "Exchange Listing Rules") and have offices located at ................................................ Under rule 3A.03, we hereby:
[describe in some detail the circumstances that give rise to the lack of independence]
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Signed: | ............................................................ |
Name: | ............................................................ |
For and on behalf of: | ............................................................ [insert the name of sponsor] |
Dated: | ............................................................ |
Note: Each and every director of the sponsor firm, and any officer or representative of the sponsor firm supplying information sought in this form, should note that this form constitutes a record or document which is to be provided to the Exchange in connection with the performance of its functions under "relevant provisions" (as defined in Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap 571) as amended from time to time) and is likely to be relied upon by the Exchange. Therefore, you should be aware that giving to the Exchange any record or document which is false or misleading in a material particular will render relevant persons liable for prosecution for an offence under subsection 384(3) of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap 571) as amended from time to time. If you have any queries you should consult the Exchange or your professional adviser immediately.