The Company is committed to the implementation of good corporate governance practices and procedures.
The Company has adopted the Corporate Governance Code contained in Appendix 14 to the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “Hong Kong Listing Rules”). The Company also adopted the Model Code as set out in Appendix 10 to the Hong Kong Listing Rules as its own code of conduct regarding securities transactions by the Directors.
A detailed Corporate Governance Report is contained in the Company’s Annual Report (which, inter alia, includes the attendance records of Directors attendance at board meetings and their continuing professional development). The key aspects of that governance report are summarised below.
Procedures to Nominate a Director
The members of the Company who is duly qualified to attend and vote at general meetings (“Shareholders”) may by ordinary resolution elect any individual (“Candidate”) to be a Director. Candidates for election are proposed by separate resolutions put forward for shareholders’ consideration at general meetings.
According to Bye-law 89 of the Bye-laws of the Company, any Shareholder who wishes to nominate a Candidate for election (other than the shareholder himself/herself) should observe the following nomination procedures:
1. Prepare a signed notice of intention to propose a Candidate for election. The notice has to be signed by a shareholder other than the Candidate being proposed.
2. Obtain a notice signed by the Candidate stating his willingness to be elected.
3. Both notices, completed in accordance with Rule 13.51(2) of the Hong Kong Listing Rules, are to be submitted to the head office or the Share Registration Office at least seven (7) days before the dispatch of the notice of the annual general meeting.
4. If the notice of the annual general meeting has been sent out, Shareholder can only file the notices during the period commencing on the day after the dispatch date and ending on seven (7) days before the general meeting.
List of Directors and their Roles & Functions
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee has primary responsibility for monitoring the quality of internal control and ensuring that the financial performance of the Company is properly measured and reported on, receiving and reviewing reports from management and the auditors relating to the annual and interim financial statements, and monitoring the accounting and internal control systems in use throughout the Group. The Audit Committee comprises Mr. LIU Ruiqiang (as chairman), Mr. WANG Tianshi and Ms. Liu Jie.
Remuneration Committee
The Remuneration Committee has adopted the approach under E.1.2(c)(i) of the Code Provisions set out in Appendix 14 to the Hong Kong Listing Rules to determine and review the scale and structure of the Executive Directors’ remuneration and terms of their service agreements. It also administers the share option plan. The Remuneration Committee comprises Mr. LIU Ruiqiang (as chairman), Ms.LI Ziying and Ms.LIU Jie.
The Group’s remuneration policy provides competitive rewards for its Executive Directors and senior executives. The policy takes into account the Group’s performance, the individual's performance, and the prevailing remuneration packages of the markets in which the Group operates. The committee aims to attract, retain and motivate high caliber individuals with competitive remuneration packages.
The remuneration package provides a balance between fixed and variable rewards. Therefore, remuneration packages for Directors and senior executives normally include basic salary, discretionary bonuses, benefits and share options. Salaries and benefits are reviewed annually and are set to reflect the responsibilities, knowledge, skill and experience of the individual.
Nomination Committee
The Nomination Committee has adopted the approach under B.3.1(a) of the Code Provisions set out in Appendix 14 to the Hong Kong Listing Rules to review the structure, size and composition of the Board and make recommendations on any proposed changes to the Board to complement the Company's corporate strategy. The Nomination Committee comprises Mr. LIU Ruiqiang (as chairman), Mr. WANG Tianshi and Ms. LIU Jie.
Memorandum of Association and Bye-Laws of the Company
Restated Bye-Laws (29 December 2023)