CMOC Group Limited announced that its board resolved on 27 March 2026 to submit a package of amendments to the Articles of Association for shareholder approval at an upcoming general meeting. The revisions aim to align the company with the latest requirements of the PRC Company Law, Securities Law, and Shanghai Stock Exchange rules while reinforcing internal controls and director accountability. Key proposed changes include:
• Shareholder inspection rights: The minimum equity stake required to inspect accounting books after holding shares for 180 consecutive days will increase to 53%, up from the current 5%.
• Director removal mechanics: Directors who become ineligible must immediately cease duties, with the board obliged to remove them once aware of the disqualifying event.
• Expanded director diligence obligations: New clauses mandate that directors 1) allocate sufficient time and energy to board affairs, 2) attend meetings in person when possible, 3) assess risk-return profiles of board matters and disclose the rationale behind opposing or abstaining votes, 4) monitor financial statements and related-party transactions proactively, and 5) promote standardized operations and timely information disclosure.
• Post-tenure confidentiality: Directors’ duty to protect trade secrets is explicitly extended beyond the end of their term until the information becomes public, while other fiduciary duties may continue for a “fair” period.
The board states that the proposed amendments will enhance corporate governance standards. A circular detailing the changes and the notice of the general meeting will be dispatched to shareholders in due course.
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