Mini survey on AGMs (2025)

This is our third AGM mini-survey, with support from our growing community. Over 120 listed companies joined our survey, with over 30 Hang Seng Index companies (including 75% of those based in HK/Macao).

Survey findings:

– Majority: “physical” meetings
– Many Hang Seng Index cos: “hybrid” meetings (e-voting OR webcast)
– Vast majority: NOT proposing director fee rise
– Signs of board refreshment: majority have only some/or none of 9-year INEDs standing for re-election
– Meeting logistics: majority have refreshment/or souvenir/or both

When compared with the last survey, signs of board refreshment continue to grow. In terms of meeting format, the majority plan to have physical meetings. However, Hang Seng Index companies show an increasing trend to go for “hybrid” meetings (with either e-voting or webcast).

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Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Increase in winners of the Awards’ top accolade ( “Most Sustainable Companies/Organisations Awards”) which demonstrate excellence in both governance and ESG practices

Mini survey on AGMs (2024)
We further enriched our themes this year. Around 120 listed companies joined our survey, including over 70% of Hang Seng Index companies which are based in HK/Macao.
Survey findings:

– Majority: “physical” meetings
– Many Hang Seng Index cos adopt “e-facilities” ( “hybrid” with e-voting OR webcast)
– Majority: NOT proposing director fee rise
– Signs of board refreshment: majority have only some/or none of 9-year INEDs standing for re-election
– Meeting logistics: majority have refreshment/or souvenir/or both

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Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Record number of winners reflect stronger ESG performances from Mainland enterprises, while issues remain around board diversity

Mini-survey on AGMs 2023:
Over 100 listed companies including 70% of HK- based Hang Seng Index cos joined our survey – which aims to foster exchange of practices in our (listed company) subscriber “community”.

Survey findings:
– Majority planning “physical” AGMs
– Hang Seng Index cos and “E- facilities”
(via “hybrid AGMs”, webcast)
– Majority NOT planning directors’ fee rise

Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants

The “Most Sustainable Companies/Organisations” Awards

Hong Kong Securities and Investments Institute

ESG-themed Case Competition 2022

Co-organised by the Business Environment Council HK

“Rethink Hong Kong” conference 2021

“Corporate Governance – The Pathway to a Successful Sustainability Strategy”

The Institute of Internal Auditors Hong Kong

Annual Conference 2021: “Rising to the Challenges – Embracing the New Future”

“Exploring IA’s role in ESG”

Jointly organised by EquitiesFirst and Nasdaq Corporate Governance Solutions

Panel discussion on “Corporate governance: driving value creation in Asia”