Hengan International Group Company Limited will convene its 2026 annual general meeting (AGM) on 18 May 2026 (09:45, 22/F United Centre, 95 Queensway, Hong Kong). Shareholders will vote on a series of key resolutions:
• Capital mandates – Repurchase mandate: Directors seek authority to buy back up to 10% of issued shares (excluding any treasury shares), equal to a maximum 116.08 million shares based on the 1.16 billion shares outstanding as of 2 April 2026. – Issuance mandate: Directors request approval to allot or sell/transfer treasury shares of up to 20% of issued shares (approximately 232.16 million shares) and to extend this limit by the number of shares repurchased under the buy-back mandate.
• Director re-elections – Executive directors: Sze Man Bok and Xu Da Zuo seek renewal of their mandates. – Re-designation & re-election: Xu Wenmo to move from executive to non-executive director. – INED: Ho Kwai Ching Mark, having served more than nine years and confirmed independent under Listing Rule 3.13, stands for re-election; a separate resolution will be tabled in line with governance code B.2.3.
• Dividend proposal – A final dividend of RMB0.70 per share (approximately HK$0.793498) is recommended for FY2025. – Record date: 26 May 2026; payment date: 5 June 2026.
• Key timetable – Register of members closed 13–18 May 2026 for AGM attendance. – Register closed 26–27 May 2026 for dividend entitlement; last share transfer day: 22 May 2026 (4:30 p.m.).
• Ownership and Takeovers Code implications – Substantial shareholders Sze Man Bok and Hui Ching Lau jointly hold 44.83% of issued shares. A full 10% buy-back would lift their combined interest to 49.81%, potentially triggering a mandatory offer under Rule 26 of the Takeovers Code; directors state they have no present intention to repurchase shares to that extent.
• Funding and impact – Buy-backs will be financed from available cash flow or working-capital facilities. Directors will avoid any repurchases that could materially weaken working capital or gearing.
• Share price range (Apr 2025–Apr 2026) – High: HK$29.96 (Feb 2026) – Low: HK$19.52 (Apr 2025)
Shareholders unable to attend the AGM may submit proxy forms no later than 48 hours before the meeting. Completion of a proxy does not preclude attendance and voting in person.
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