HUTCHISON ANNOUNCES BONUS ISSUE OF NEW "B" SHARES

  Hutchison Whampoa Ltd &lt;HWHH.H>
  announced a bonus issue of one new "B" share of 2.5 H.K. Cents
  each for every two existing ordinary shares of 25 cents a share
  par value.
      A company statement said Hutchison forecast 1987 dividends
  for existing shares of not less than 32.5 cents a share and not
  less than 3.25 cents for each "B" share.
      Hutchison said the new issue will help increase flexibility
  when it is planning future expansion moves or making
  acquisitions without affecting the existing control structure
  of the group.
      "The move will provide long term stability to ensure
  continuity of overall control of the Hutchison group in that it
  provides Hutchison with a stable framework within which
  management, development and the planned growth of the group's
  businesses can take place," it added.
      Hutchison shares lost one dlr to end at 53 dlrs each today.
  

