March 26 (Reuters) - Speed Apparel Holding Ltd 3860.HK :
* NOTED RECENT INCREASE IN PRICE OF SHARES OF CO
* INFORMED THAT CHAIRMAN & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS IN
PRELIMINARY
TALKS WITH AN INDEPENDENT THIRD PARTY ABOUT POSSIBLE TRANSACTION
* CHAIRMAN AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IN TALKS INVOLVING SALE
AND
PURCHASE OF ALL OR PART OF SHARES CURRENTLY HELD BY THEM
* IF DEAL MATERIALISES, MAY RESULT IN A MANDATORY GENERAL
OFFER
OBLIGATION, IN CASH, FOR ISSUED SECURITIES OF CO
* TALKS AT AN EARLY STAGE AND STILL ON- GOING, NO AGREEMENT
NOR
ANY MEMORANDUM HAS BEEN MADE
* MADE APPLICATION TO STOCK EXCHANGE FOR RESUMPTION OF
TRADING IN
SHARES FROM 29 MARCH
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