Shares of Cheung Kong and Hutchison Whampao, controlled by tycoon Li Ka-shing, closed at HK$151.3 and HK$104.8 respectively on Tuesday before their trading was suspended on Wednesday morning.
Asia's richest man Li Ka-shing is restructuring his business empire to create two listed companies, one focusing on property and the other on telecoms, retail and energy, in a bid to boost their value and attract more investors.