09:00     BP-M I&S@EC0505<04695> - Last Day of Dealings                       

    Market participants are requested to note that dealings in the 2005       
    European Style (Cash Settled) Call Warrants relating to existing issued   
    ordinary H shares of RMB1.00 each of Maanshan Iron & Steel Company Limited
    issued by BNP Paribas Arbitrage Issuance B.V. (stock code: 4695) will     
    cease after the close of business on Monday, 23/05/2005 and listing of    
    which will be withdrawn after the close of business on Friday, 27/05/2005.