According to the Model Code for Securities Transactions by Directors of Listed Issuers in Hong Kong Listing Rules, is a director permitted to take up share awards treated?

ID : 1909

Long answer : Awards granted pre-blackout are exempt. (Source: https://en-rules.hkex.com.hk/sites/default/files/net_file_store/HKEX4476_3785_VER31169.pdf)

Short answer : Permitted if granted before blackout periods.

answer 2 : Always prohibited.

answer 3 : Require HKEX pre-approval.

answer 4 : Treated as insider trading.