ESSEX BIO-TECH has released its 2026 AGM circular outlining key resolutions to be tabled on 26 May 2026 in Hong Kong.
Dividend • Board proposes a cash final dividend of HK$0.07 per share for FY 2025, payable on 12 June 2026. • Share transfer books will close from 1 – 3 June 2026; record date is 3 June 2026.
Capital mandates • Share issue mandate: Directors seek authority to issue up to 20% of issued share capital, equivalent to 113.40 million shares based on the 567.01 million shares outstanding as at 27 March 2026. • Share repurchase mandate: Company requests authority to buy back up to 10% of shares in issue, or 56.70 million shares. • Extension mandate: Any shares repurchased may be added to the issue mandate, effectively allowing a further 10% issue capacity.
Director elections and tenure • Executive Director Fang Haizhou and Independent Non-Executive Directors Fung Chi Ying and Yan Man Sing Frankie stand for re-election. • Fung Chi Ying and fellow INED Yeow Mee Mooi have served 24 years and 21 years respectively; the Board affirms their continued independence.
Other resolutions • Adoption of FY 2025 audited financial statements. • Re-appointment of BDO Limited as external auditor.
Key dates • AGM register closure: 20 – 26 May 2026; record date 26 May 2026. • Proxy forms due 48 hours before the AGM.
The Board states it has no immediate plans to issue or repurchase shares under the proposed mandates.
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