COSCO SHIPPING Ports Limited has released a supplemental circular ahead of its Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for 22 May 2026 at 2:30 p.m. in Hong Kong, detailing an updated agenda and proxy voting arrangements.
Key Updates
1. Additional Board Re-election • Following the appointment of Mr Gu Jinshan as a non-executive director on 29 April 2026, shareholders will vote on his formal re-election at the forthcoming AGM. • The original resolutions on director re-elections have been replaced to include Mr Gu alongside Chairman Mr Zhu Tao and Independent Non-Executive Director Prof Tam Kam Lan, Annie. • If re-elected, Mr Gu will serve a term of approximately three years, ending at the 2029 AGM.
2. Director Profile – Mr Gu Jinshan • Age: 64; appointed Non-Executive Director on 29 April 2026. • Current roles: President, China Ports & Harbours Association; member of the Company’s Nomination and ESG Committees. • Previous senior positions include Chairman of Shanghai International Port (Group) Co., Ltd., and non-executive director roles at Bank of Shanghai and Orient Overseas (International) Limited. • Academic background: Bachelor’s in Road Engineering (Tongji University) and Executive MBA (Shanghai Jiao Tong University). • Remuneration: HK$0.19 million (pro-rated for 2026), subject to Board determination and market benchmarks. • No shareholding in COSCO SHIPPING Ports as of 30 April 2026; no other relationships with directors, senior management, or major shareholders.
3. Proxy Arrangements • A revised proxy form (the “Revised Proxy Form”) accompanies the supplemental circular. • Shareholders who have not yet submitted the original proxy form should complete and return the Revised Proxy Form. • Those who have already lodged the original proxy form must submit the Revised Proxy Form by 2:30 p.m. on 20 May 2026 to ensure voting validity; late or incorrectly completed forms may invalidate previous proxies. • Completion of any proxy form does not preclude shareholders from attending and voting in person.
4. Board Recommendation The Board unanimously supports the re-election of Mr Gu Jinshan and encourages shareholders to vote in favour of all proposed resolutions.
The full supplemental circular, including detailed instructions and the Revised Proxy Form, is available on the company’s website and from its Hong Kong branch registrar, Tricor Investor Services Limited.
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