The company's statement has been approved by the boards of directors of each of the subsidiaries but there is no mention of consultation with them.

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“This statement is approved by the Board of Directors of each of Hutchison Ports Europe Limited, Hutchison Ports (UK) Limited, The Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company, Harwich International Port Limited, Maritime Transport Services Limited, Thamesport (London) Limited and Hutchison Logistics (UK) Limited”