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Changan Minsheng APLL Logistics Co., Limited Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2021

Apr 12, 2021

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Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement

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THIS CIRCULAR IS IMPORTANT AND REQUIRES YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION

If you are in any doubt as to any aspect of this circular or as to the action you should take, you should consult your stockbroker or other registered dealer in securities, bank manager, solicitor, professional accountant or other professional adviser.

If you have sold or transferred all your shares in Changan Minsheng APLL Logistics Co., Ltd., you should at once hand this circular and the form of proxy to the purchaser or transferee or to the bank, stockbroker or other agent through whom the sale was effected for transmission to the purchaser or transferee.

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited take no responsibility for the contents of this circular, make no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaim any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this circular.

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重慶長安民生物流股份有限公司 **Changan Minsheng APLL Logistics Co., Ltd. ***

(A joint stock limited company incorporated in the People’s Republic of China with limited liability)

(Stock Code: 01292)

(I) PROPOSED ADOPTION OF SHARE APPRECIATION RIGHTS SCHEME; AND (II) PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION

A letter from the Board of Changan Minsheng APLL Logistics Co., Ltd. dated 12 April 2021 is set out on pages 4 to 12 of this circular.

The notices convening each of the EGM (to be held on 27 April 2021 at 10:00 a.m.), Class Meeting for Holders of H Shares (to be held on 27 April 2021 at 10:30 a.m. or immediately after the conclusion or adjournment of the EGM) and Class Meeting for Holders of Domestic Shares (to be held on 27 April 2021 at 10:45 or immediately after the conclusion or adjournment of the EGM and Class Meeting for Holders of H Shares) at the Conference Room, No. 1881, Jinkai Road, Yubei District, Chongqing, the PRC, together with proxy forms and reply slips for each of the EGM, Class Meeting for Holders of H Shares and Class Meeting for Holders of Domestic Shares have already been dispatched to Shareholders on 12 March 2021.

Whether or not you intend to attend the EGM, Class Meeting for Holders of H Shares and where applicable, Class Meeting for Holders of Domestic Shares, you are requested to complete the relevant proxy form in accordance with the instructions printed thereon and return the same to the Company’s H Shares registrar in Hong Kong, Computershare Hong Kong Investor Services Limited, at 17[th] Floor, Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen’s Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong (for the holders of the H Shares only) or the office of the Board of the Company at No. 1881, Jinkai Road, Yubei District, Chongqing, the PRC (Zip Code: 401122) (for the holders of the domestic Shares, including non-H foreign Shares)), as soon as possible and in any event not less than 24 hours before the time appointed for holding the EGM (i.e. before 10:00 a.m. on 26 April 2021) or any adjournment thereof. Completion and delivery of the proxy forms will not preclude you from attending, and voting in person at, relevant meetings or any adjournment thereof should you so wish.

* For identification purpose only

12 April 2021

CONTENTS

Pages

DEFINITIONS......................................................................................................................................2 DEFINITIONS......................................................................................................................................2
LETTER FROM THE BOARD..........................................................................................................4
A. Introduction ..................................................................................................................................4
B. Proposed Adoption of Share Appreciation Rights Scheme ...........................................................5
C. Proposed Amendments to the Articles of Association ................................................................10
D. EGM, Class Meeting for Holders of H Shares and Class Meeting for Holders of Domestic
Shares ..........................................................................................................................................10
E. Closure of Register of Members.................................................................................................. 11
F. Recommendations ....................................................................................................................... 11
G. Responsibility Statement ............................................................................................................. 11
H. Other Information ........................................................................................................................12
APPENDIX I — MAIN TEXT OF THE SHARE APPRECIATION RIGHTS SCHEME.........13
APPENDIX II— PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION...33
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DEFINITIONS

In this circular, unless the context otherwise requires, the following expressions have the following meanings:

“Articles of Association” the Articles of Association of the Company
“Announcement” the poll results announcement dated 30 December 2020
“Board” the board of directors of the Company
“China or PRC” The People’s Republic of China which, for the purpose of this circular,
excludes Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan
“Circular” the circular dated 14 December 2020
“Class Meeting for Holders of the 2021 first class meeting for holders of domestic shares including non-H
Domestic Shares” foreign shares of the Company to be held at the Company’s Conference
Room, No.1881, Jinkai Road, Yubei District, Chongqing, the People’s
Republic of China, at 10:45 a.m. on 27 April 2021 or immediately after the
conclusion or adjournment of the EGM and the Class Meeting for Holding of
H Shares
“Class Meeting for Holders of the 2021 first class meeting for holders of H shares of the Company to be held
H Shares” at the Company’s Conference Room, No.1881, Jinkai Road, Yubei District,
Chongqing, the People’s Republic of China, at 10:30 a.m. on 27 April 2021 or
immediately after the conclusion or adjournment of the EGM
“Class Meetings” collectively, the Class Meeting of the Holders of the H Shares and the Class
Meeting of the Holders of the Domestic Shares
“Company” Changan Minsheng APLL Logistics Co., Ltd. (重慶長安民生物流股份有限
公司)
“Date of Grant” the date on which the Share Appreciation Rights are granted to the Incentive
Recipients in accordance with the Scheme
“Director(s)” the director(s) of the Company
“Effective Period” the period from the Vesting Date to the Lapse Date of the Share Appreciation
Rights under the Scheme
“EGM” the 2021 first extraordinary general meeting of the Company to be held at the
Company’s Conference Room, No.1881, Jinkai Road, Yubei District,
Chongqing, the People’s Republic of China, at 10:00 a.m. on 27 April 2021
“Exercise Date” the date on which the Share Appreciation Rights are exercised at the exercise
price
“Exercise Price” The exercise price shall be determined based on Fair Market Price.
“External Directors” directors who are not employees of the Company. External Directors do not
serve in positions other than as members of the Board and committees
thereunder, neither are they involved in the daily management of the
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DEFINITIONS

Company or in any relationships that might affect their capacity to discharge
their role as External Directors in a fair manner
“Fair Market Price” the fair market price of the Outstanding H Shares of the Company on a
Trading Day is referred to as the closing price of H Shares of the Company on
the Stock Exchange on such day, unless otherwise defined by the Scheme
“Incentive Recipient(s)” individual(s) eligible to receive the Share Appreciation Rights to be granted
by the Company under the Scheme
“Latest Practicable Date” 6 April 2021, being the latest practicable date prior to the printing of this
circular for ascertaining certain information contained herein
“Listing Rules” the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of
Hong Kong Limited
“Proposed Amendments” the proposed amendments to the Articles of Association
“SASAC” the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the
State Council of the PRC
“Scheme” the H Share Appreciation Rights Scheme of the Company, also known as
“Share Appreciation Rights Scheme”
“Shares” the ordinary shares of the Company
“Shareholders” shareholders of the Company
“Share Appreciation Rights” the right conferred to the Incentive Recipient(s) by the Company to gain
benefits from the increase in the price of specified number of shares within a
specified period and subject to certain conditions, also referred to as
“Appreciation Rights”. The Share Appreciation Rights may be exercised or
waived but shall not be transferred, pledged or used to repay debt. The
Incentive Recipients do not have the ownership of the shares underlying the
Share Appreciation Rights, nor do they have the right of voting or placing as
the shareholders
“Stock Exchange” the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited
“Supervisor(s)” the supervisor(s) of the Company
“Validity Period” 5 years from the date of approval by Shareholders at the general meeting.
“Vesting Date(s)” the date on which the Share Appreciation Rights granted to Incentive
Recipients come into effect and the Vesting Date shall be a trading day
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LETTER FROM THE BOARD

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重慶長安民生物流股份有限公司 **Changan Minsheng APLL Logistics Co., Ltd. ***

(A joint stock limited company incorporated in the People’s Republic of China with limited liability)

(Stock Code: 01292)

Executive directors:

Xie Shikang Chen Wenbo William K Villalon Shi Jinggang

Registered Office:

No. 1881 Jinkai Road Yubei District Chongqing The PRC

Non-executive directors:

Chen Xiaodong Man Hin Wai Paul Xia Lijun

Independent non-executive directors:

Chong Teck Sin Poon Chiu Kwok Jie Jing Zhang Yun

Principal place of business in Hong Kong: 16/F., 144-151 Singga Commercial Centre Connaught Road West Hong Kong

* For identification purpose only

12 April 2021

To the Shareholders

Dear Sir or Madam,

(I) PROPOSED ADOPTION OF SHARE APPRECIATION RIGHTS SCHEME; AND (II) PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION

A. INTRODUCTION

Reference is made to the announcements of the Company dated 28 August 2020 and 1 March 2021 in relation to, among others, the Company’s proposed adoption of the Scheme and the amendments made thereto as required by the SASAC, respectively. Pursuant to relevant regulations of the SASAC and provisions of the Scheme, the proposed adoption of the Scheme is conditional on the approval of Shareholders at the EGM.

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LETTER FROM THE BOARD

As disclosed in the Announcement, certain amendments to the Articles of Association as set out in the Circular were passed at the general meeting of the Company held on 30 December 2020. However, according to the advice from the PRC legal adviser of the Company, the proposed amendments to the Articles of Association would need to be passed by class meetings of the holders of H shares and the holders of domestic shares including non-H foreign shares of the Company. Accordingly, the Company has decided to re-convene EGM and to convene the Class Meetings for purpose of considering and, if thought fit, approving the resolution on the Proposed Amendments.

The purposes of this circular are to provide you with:

  • (i) further information in relation to the proposed adoption of the Scheme; and

  • (ii) further information in relation to the Proposed Amendments.

Shareholders are advised to read this circular carefully for details of (i) the proposed adoption of the Scheme, and (ii) the Proposed Amendments before making their decision as regards voting at the EGM and the Class Meetings.

B. PROPOSED ADOPTION OF SHARE APPRECIATION RIGHTS SCHEME

Background

On 28 August 2020, the Board has considered and approved the Share Appreciation Rights Scheme (comprising the grant of the Share Appreciation Rights to Incentive Recipients). The Scheme was subsequently amended and approved by the SASAC. The Scheme (comprising the grant of the Share Appreciation Rights to Incentive Recipients) shall become effective for implementation after obtaining the approval from the Shareholders at the EGM.

The Scheme does not constitute the grant of options on the new shares or other new securities of the Company (or any of its subsidiaries); it does not fall within the ambit of, and is not subject to, the requirements under Chapter 17 of the Listing Rules.

Summary of Major Terms of the Scheme

Effective Date of the Scheme: The date on which the Scheme is approved by the SASAC and by
the Shareholders at the general meeting.
Validity
period
of
the
Scheme:
5 years from the date of approval by Shareholders at the general
meeting.
Incentive Recipients: Individual(s) eligible to receive the Share Appreciation Rights to
be granted by the Company under the Scheme, including Directors
(External Directors and Supervisors are excluded), senior
management, and key employees having immediate impact on the
business performance and sustainable development of the
Company. The Scheme will include no more than 29 Incentive
Recipients. Number and distribution of the Share Appreciation
Rights amongthe Incentive Recipients are set out in section
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LETTER FROM THE BOARD

headed
“PROPOSED
GRANT
OF
THE
SHARE
APPRECIATION RIGHTS UNDER THE SCHEME” below.
Restrictions on the number of
the Share Appreciation
Rights to be granted:
The number of units of the Share Appreciation Rights (number of
shares) to be granted under the Scheme shall not in aggregate
exceed ten percent (10%) of the issued share capital of the
Company as of the Effective Date of the Scheme.
Without the consent of Shareholders by way of a special
resolution(s), the Share Appreciation Rights received by an
Incentive Recipient under the Scheme shall not in aggregate
exceed one percent (1%) of the Company’s total share capital
issued as of the Effective Date of the Scheme.
The Company shall not grant any Share Appreciation Rights to
any person according to the Scheme during the Validity Period if
such act would render such person receiving (both exercised and
outstanding) Share Appreciation Rights with underlying Shares
accounting for more than one percent (1%) of the total issued
share capital of the Company within any 12-month period.
The shares underlying the Share Appreciation Rights to be granted
under the Scheme shall not exceed three percent (3%) of the
Company’s total issued share capital as of the Effective Date of
the Scheme.
Exercise price of the Share
Appreciation Rights:
The exercise price shall be determined based on Fair Market Price.
The Exercise Price of the Share Appreciation Rights under the
Scheme shall be the higher of:
(1) the closing price of H Share of the Company as stated in the
daily quotation sheet of the Stock Exchange on the Date of
Grant;
(2) the average closing price of H Share of the Company as stated
in the daily quotation sheet of the Stock Exchange for five
consecutive trading days prior to the Date of Grant; or
(3) the par value of the H Share of the Company.
In the event of conversion of capital reserve, dividend payout,
distribution of bonus shares, share subdivision, or share
consolidation within the Validity Period of the Scheme, the
Exercise Price will be readjusted in accordance with the provisions
of the Scheme.
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LETTER FROM THE BOARD

Vesting Period: Vesting Period is a period of two years (24 months) commencing
from the Date of Grant until the first Vesting Date, (i.e., no Share
Appreciation Rights shall be exercised for a period of two years
since the Date of Grant). The Share Appreciation Rights to be
granted to the Incentive Recipients shall take effect by one third
each year in the next three years upon the expiry of the Vesting
Period. Each of the Vesting Dates shall be the second, third and
fourth anniversary of the Date of Grant. The Vesting Date may be
extended to the next trading day should the anniversaries fall to be
on a non-trading day.
Accounting treatment of the
Share Appreciation Rights:
Accounting treatment on the Date of Grant:
No accounting treatment is required as the Share Appreciation
Rights are not exercisable on that date.
Accounting treatment during the Vesting Period:
Pursuant to the relevant requirements of Enterprise Accounting
Standard, the Company shall, on each balance sheet date during
the restricted period and based on the best estimate of the number
of exercisable Share Appreciation Rights, include the services
rendered during the then period as costs for related assets or
expenses for that period pursuant to the fair value of the Share
Appreciation Rights on the Date of Grant, and to record at the
same time in the item headed “salaries payable to employees” as
liabilities.
Accounting treatment after the Vesting Date:
Costs and expenses are no longer to be recognized, but changes in
the fair value of liabilities (salaries payable to employees) should
be included in the then current profits and losses (fair value
change profit and loss account).
Accounting treatment on the Exercise Date:
The costs and expenses of the exercised Share Appreciation
Rights, shall be debited to “salaries payable to employees” and
credited to “cash at bank”.
The Company shall disclose in the annual report the audited total
cost of the Share Appreciation Rights and amortized expenses
recognised each year after the Share Appreciation Rights were
granted.
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LETTER FROM THE BOARD

Termination of the Scheme: The Scheme will automatically terminate upon the expiry of the
Validity Period. The Board has the right to decide an early
termination of the Scheme at any time. In the event that the Board
decides to terminate the Scheme before its expiry, the Company
shall cease to grant any Share Appreciation Rights under the
Scheme.

Please refer to the Appendix I to this circular for the main text of the Scheme.

Proposed Grant of the Share Appreciation Rights under the Scheme

Subject to obtaining the approval from the SASAC and the adoption of the Scheme by Shareholders at the general meeting, the Company intends to grant Incentive Recipients Share Appreciation Rights with no more than 4,861,400 underlying Shares, accounting for 3% of the total issued share capital of 162,064,000 Shares of the Company. Following adoption of the Scheme, the Board will determine the specific Date of Grant of the proposed grant in accordance with the Scheme. The Company will publish further announcement on the formal grant of the Share Appreciation Rights as and when required.

Subject as aforesaid, the Share Appreciation Rights to be granted under the Scheme shall be allocated among the Incentive Recipients as set out in the following table:

Name Position Number of
Share
Appreciation
Rights to be
granted under
the Scheme
(shares)
Approximate
Percentage to the
total number of
Share
Appreciation
Rights to be
granted under
the Scheme
Approximate
percentage of
underlying
shares to the
total number
of shares in
issue
Xie Shikang Party Secretary, Chairman
of the Board, and
Executive Director
378,400 7.78% 0.23%
Shi Jinggang Deputy Party Secretary,
Executive Director, and
General Manager
378,400 7.78% 0.23%
Ren Fei Chief Accountant, and
Board Secretary
283,800 5.84% 0.18%
Ren Honglian Secretary of the
Discipline Inspection
Committee
283,800 5.84% 0.18%
Wan
Nianyong
Deputy Party Secretary
and Labor Union
President
283,800 5.84% 0.18%
Middle managements ranking M4A or
above, and heads supervising Party affairs
of tier-2 units ranking M4B or above
(subtotaling 24 persons)
3,253,200 66.92% 2.00%
Total (29) 4,861,400 100.00% 3.00%
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LETTER FROM THE BOARD

Notes:

  • (1) Incentive Recipient shall not be a substantial shareholder or de facto controller holding over 5% of the Shares, or parents, spouses or children thereof;

  • (2) The number of underlying Shares of the Share Appreciation Rights to be granted to any single Incentive Recipient as listed in the above table is no more than one percent (1%) of the total issued share capital of the Company;

  • (3) The maximum gains from the Share Appreciation Rights to be granted to any Director or member of Senior Managements under the Scheme shall not exceed 40% of their total annual remuneration (including expected benefits from Share Appreciation Rights) as at the grant of the Share Appreciation Rights hereunder.

  • (4) During the Effective Period, the actual gains to be received by each Incentive Recipient from the Share Appreciation Rights shall not exceed his or her total remuneration (equivalent to an aggregate of two-year remuneration and benefits from Share Appreciation Rights) as at the grant of the Share Appreciation Rights hereunder. Any excess shall be turned over to the discretion of the Company.

  • (5) The list of Incentive Recipients shall be subject to review of the Remuneration Committee and the approval of the Board from time to time according to the terms of the Scheme.

In relation to the above proposed grant of the Share Appreciation Rights under the Scheme, each of Mr. Xie Shikang and Mr. Shi Jianggang has abstained from voting in the relevant resolution to approve the grant of the Share Appreciation Rights to himself.

RATIONALE FOR ADOPTING THE SCHEME

The Board believes that the Scheme can establish a long-term incentive mechanism closely linking the interests of the management team with those of the Company and Shareholders and bring them together in focusing on the long-term and sustainable development of the Company. Through the Scheme, the Company expects to:

  • (1) establish a long-term incentive mechanism so as to optimize the incentive and restriction system of the Company;

  • (2) retain and further motivate valuable personnel so as to form and increase the Company’s competitive edge in human resources market; and

  • (3) form a concerted force among the Shareholders, the Company and the management to facilitate the accomplishment of the operational goal of the Company and the long-term strategic objectives.

The Board also considers that the proposed terms and conditions of the Scheme are fair and reasonable and are in the best interests of the Company and the Shareholders as a whole.

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LETTER FROM THE BOARD

C. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION

In accordance with the relevant requirements of the Company Law of the PRC and the Reply of the State Council on the Adjustment of the Notice Period of the General Meeting and Other Matters Applicable to the Overseas Listed Companies (Guo Han [2019] No. 97) 《國務院關於調整適用在 境外上市公司召開股東大會通知期限等事項規定的批復》(國函[2019] 97號)published by the State Council of the PRC, the Board proposed to amend the relevant articles of the Articles of Association after taking into account the actual situations of the Company based on the principles of prudence, appropriateness and necessity.

Details of the Proposed Amendments are set out in Appendix II.

The amendments to the Articles of Association are subject to approval by the Shareholders at the EGM and Class Meeting for Holders of H Shares and where applicable, Class Meeting for Holders of Domestic Shares by way of special resolution and, if required, the approval from the relevant PRC government authorities.

Save for the Proposed Amendments, other chapters and articles of the Articles of Association remain unchanged.

The Company has received a confirmation from its Hong Kong legal adviser confirming that the Proposed Amendments are in compliance with the applicable provisions under the Listing Rules. The Company has also received a confirmation from its PRC legal adviser, Beijing Jincheng Tongda & Neal Law Firm*, confirming that the Proposed Amendments are in compliance with the applicable laws and regulations in the PRC.

D. EGM, CLASS MEETING FOR HOLDERS OF H SHARES AND CLASS MEETING FOR HOLDERS OF DOMESTIC SHARES

The EGM will be held at the Conference Room, No.1881, Jinkai Road, Yubei District, Chongqing, the PRC on 27 April 2021 at 10:00 a.m. for the purpose of considering and if thought fit, approving, proposals regarding (i) the proposed adoption of the Scheme, and (ii) the Proposed Amendments. The notice of the EGM, together with the relevant proxy form and reply slip for use at the EGM have been dispatched to Shareholders on 12 March 2021. Whether or not you intend to attend the EGM, you are requested to complete the relevant proxy form in accordance with the instructions printed thereon and return the same to the Company’s H Shares registrar in Hong Kong, Computershare Hong Kong Investor Services Limited, at 17[th] Floor, Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen’s Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong (for the holders of the H Shares only) or the office of the Board of the Company at No.1881, Jinkai Road, Yubei District, Chongqing, the PRC (Zip Code: 401122) (for the holders of the Domestic Shares only (in respect of domestic shares, including non-H foreign shares)), as soon as possible and in any event not less than 24 hours before the time appointed for holding the EGM (i.e. before 10:00 a.m. on 26 April 2021).

The Class Meeting for Holders of H Shares will be held at the Conference Room, No. 1881, Jinkai Road, Yubei District, Chongqing, the PRC on 27 April 2021 at 10: 30 a.m. (or immediately after the conclusion or adjournment of the EGM) for the purpose of considering and if thought fit, approving, proposal regarding the Proposed Amendments. The notice of the Class Meeting for Holders of H Shares together with the relevant proxy form and reply slip for use thereat have been dispatched to holders of H Shares on 12 March 2021. Whether or not you intend to attend the Class Meeting for Holders of H Shares, you are requested to complete the relevant proxy form in accordance with the instructions printed thereon and return the same to the Company’s H Shares Registrar in Hong Kong,

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LETTER FROM THE BOARD

Computershare Hong Kong Investor Services Limited as soon as possible and in any event not less than 24 hours before the time appointed for holding the EGM (i.e. before 10:00 a.m. on 26 April 2021).

The Class Meeting for Holders of Domestic Shares will be held at the Conference Room, No. 1881, Jinkai Road, Yubei District, Chongqing, the PRC on 27 April 2021 at 10: 45 a.m. (or immediately after the conclusion or adjournment of the EGM and the Class Meeting for Holders of H Shares) for the purpose of considering and if thought fit, approving, proposal regarding the Proposed Amendments. The notice of the Class Meeting for Holders of Domestic Shares together with relevant proxy form and reply slip for use thereat have been dispatched to holders of domestic Shares on 12 March 2021. Whether or not you intend to attend the Class Meeting for Holders of Domestic Shares, you are requested to complete the relevant proxy form in accordance with the instructions printed thereon and return the same to the office of the Board of the Company at No.1881, Jinkai Road, Yubei District, Chongqing, the PRC (Zip Code: 401122) (for the holders of the Domestic Shares only (in respect of domestic shares, including non-H foreign shares)), as soon as possible and in any event not less than 24 hours before the time appointed for holding the EGM (i.e. before 10:00 a.m. on 26 April 2021).

Completion and return of the form of proxy(ies) shall not preclude you from attending and voting in person at the relevant meeting(s) nor at any adjourned meetings should you wish and be entitled.

All votes of resolutions at the EGM, Class Meeting for Holders of H Shares and Class Meeting for Holders of Domestic Shares will be taken by poll pursuant to the Listing Rules.

E. CLOSURE OF REGISTER OF MEMBERS

The register of members in Hong Kong will be closed from 26 March 2021 to 27 April 2021, both days inclusive. In order to be eligible to attend the EGM and Class Meetings and to vote thereat, nonregistered holders of H shares of the Company whose transfer documents have not been registered must deposit the transfer documents accompanied by relevant share certificates with the Company’s H share registrar’s transfer office in Hong Kong, Computershare Hong Kong Investor Services Limited, at Shops 1712-1716, 17th Floor, Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen’s Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong by no later than 4:30 p.m. on 25 March 2021, all transfers of Domestic Shares of the Company should be finalized before the close of business on 25 March 2021. Holders of H shares and Domestic Shares whose names are recorded in the register of members of the Company on 27 April 2021 are entitled to attend and vote at the EGM and Class Meetings.

F. RECOMMENDATIONS

None of the Directors is required to abstain from voting on the relevant resolutions at the EGM and the Class Meetings. The Board is of the view that the proposed adoption of the Scheme and the Proposed Amendments are in the interests of the Company and the shareholders as a whole. Accordingly, the Board recommends the Shareholders vote in favor of the resolutions to be proposed at the EGM and, where applicable, Class Meetings.

G. RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

This circular, for which the directors of the Company collectively and individually accept full responsibility, includes particulars given in compliance with the Listing Rules for the purpose of giving information with regard to the Company. The Directors, having made all reasonable enquires,

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LETTER FROM THE BOARD

confirm that to the best of their knowledge and belief the information contained in this circular is accurate and complete in all material respects and not misleading or deceptive, and there are no other matters the omission of which would make any statement herein or in this circular misleading.

H. OTHER INFORMATION

Your attention is drawn to Appendices I and II regarding the main text of the Scheme and further details of the Proposed Amendments, respectively.

On behalf of the Board Changan Minsheng APLL Logistics Co., Ltd. Xie Shikang Chairma

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APPENDIX I MAIN TEXT OF THE SHARE APPRECIATION RIGHTS SCHEME

CHAPTER I DEFINITIONS

The capitalized terms used in the Scheme are defined as follows:

“Articles of Association” the Articles of Association of the Company
“Board” the board of directors of the Company
“Company” Changan Minsheng APLL Logistics Co., Ltd.
“Director(s)” director(s) of the Company
“Date of Grant” the date on which the Share Appreciation Rights are granted to the
Incentive Recipients in accordance with the Scheme
“Effective Date” the date on which the Scheme is approved by the SASAC and adopted
at the general meeting
“Exercise Date” the date on which the Share Appreciation Rights are exercised at the
exercise price
“Effective Period” the period from the Vesting Date to the Lapse Date of Share
Appreciation Rights under the Scheme
“Exercise Period(s)” a period within the Effective Period, commencing from the Vesting
Date to the expiration date of each tranch of the Share Appreciation
Rights under the Scheme
“External Directors” directors who are not employees of the Company. External Directors
do not serve in positions other than as members of the Board and
committees thereunder, neither are they involved in the daily
management of the Company or in any relationships that might affect
their capacity to discharge their role as External Directors in a fair
manner
“Fair Market Price” the fair market price of the Outstanding H Shares of the Company on
a Trading Day is referred to as the closing price of H Shares of the
Company on the Stock Exchange on such day, unless otherwise
defined by the Scheme
“Incentive Recipient(s)” individual(s) eligible to receive the Share Appreciation Rights to be
granted by the Company under the Scheme
“Independent Director(s)” The independent non-executive directors of the Company
“Lapse Date” the date on which the Share Appreciation Rights shall lapse as
provided in the Scheme
“Listing Rules” Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the Stock Exchange of
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APPENDIX I MAIN TEXT OF THE SHARE APPRECIATION RIGHTS SCHEME

Hong Kong Limited Hong Kong Limited
“Outstanding H share(s)” the issued ordinary shares of the Company traded on the Stock
Exchange, also referred to as “H Share(s)”
“Stock Exchange” the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited
“Scheme” the H share Appreciation Rights Scheme of the Company, also known
as “Share Appreciation Rights Scheme”
“Share Appreciation the right conferred to the Incentive Recipient(s) by the Company to
Rights” gain benefits from the increase in the price of specified number of
shares within a specified period and subject to certain conditions, also
referred to as “Appreciation Rights”. The Share Appreciation Rights
may be exercised or waived but shall not be transferred, pledged or
used to repay debt. The Incentive Recipients do not have the
ownership of the shares underlying the Share Appreciation Rights, nor
do they have the right of voting or placing as the shareholders
“Senior Management(s)” general manager, deputy general managers, chief financial officer,
board secretary and other personnel of the Company as specified in
the Articles of Association
“Supervisory Committee” the supervisory committee of the Company
“Supervisor(s)” supervisor(s) of the Company
“SASAC” the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission
of the State Council of the PRC
“Trading day” the dates on which the Stock Exchange is open for securities trading
“HKD” Hong Kong dollar
“Validity Period”
the period
from the date on which the Scheme is adopted by the
general meeting to the Lapse Date of the Share Appreciation Rights
“Vesting Date(s)”
the date on
which the Share Appreciation Rights granted to Incentive
Recipients come into effect and the Vesting Date shall be a trading day
“Units of Share
the basic unit of Share Appreciation Rights over issued shares of the
Appreciation Rights”
Company available under the Scheme, also referred to as “number of
shares”
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CHAPTER II PURPOSE OF THE SCHEME

Article 1 The Scheme was formulated in accordance with the Company Law of the People’s Republic of China, the Listing Rules, the Provisional Measures on the Implementation of Equity Incentive Schemes by State-controlled (Overseas) Listed Companies, the Notice on Regulating the Implementation of Equity Incentive by State-controlled Listed Companies, the Notice on Further Improving the Implementation of Equity Incentive Schemes by Central SOE-controlled Listed Companies, and Guidelines for the Implementation of Equity Incentive Schemes by Central SOEcontrolled Listed Companies, and other applicable laws, regulations, regulatory documents and the Articles of Association, for the purpose of improving the Company’s corporate governance, facilitating the Company to put in place a sound distribution mechanism integrating incentives and disincentives, fully motivating Senior Management and key employees by aligning their interests with those of Shareholders and the Company, thus enhancing their operation and management skills to boost the business performance of the Company and ensure the realization of its long-term development goals.

Article 2 The Scheme was formulated by the Company based on the principles of:

  • (1) adhering to the leadership of the Party;

  • (2) acting with fairness, impartiality and transparency;

  • (3) complying with applicable laws, regulations, regulatory documents and the Articles of Association; and

  • (4) providing for incentives and disincentives that are conducive to the sustainable development of the Company.

CHAPTER III GOVERNING BODIES FOR THE SCHEME

Article 3 The general meeting is the top authority of Company and is responsible for considering and approving the implementation, modification and termination of the Scheme.

Article 4 The Board is responsible for implementing and managing the Scheme. The Remuneration Committee under the Board is responsible for drafting and revising the Scheme, submitting it to the general meeting and the competent authorities for approval, and handling relevant matters as per authorization of the general meeting.

Article 5 The Supervisory Committee is responsible for overseeing the Scheme, examining the list of Incentive Recipients and whether the implementation thereof complies with applicable laws, regulations, regulatory documents and the Listing Rules of the Stock Exchange.

Article 6 Independent Directors shall give independent opinions as to whether the Scheme is conducive to the Company’s sustainable development and whether there are any circumstances pertaining to the Scheme that may pose substantial harm against the interests of the Company and Shareholders as a whole.

Article 7 Any alternations to the Scheme up to the date of approval by Shareholders at the general meeting shall be given opinions by Supervisory Committee and Independent Directors as to whether the revised Scheme is conducive to the sustainable development of the Company and whether there are any circumstances pertaining to the revised Scheme that may pose substantial harm against the interests of the Company and Shareholders as a whole.

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Article 8 The opinions of the Supervisory Committee and the Independent Directors shall be obtained as to whether the Incentive Recipients meet the criteria for receiving Share Appreciation Rights as set out in the Scheme. Where the list of Incentive Recipients and the Share Appreciation Rights granted thereto changes, the opinions of Independent Directors, the Supervisory Committee shall all be obtained.

CHAPTER IV

BASIS FOR DETERMINATION AND THE SCOPE OF INCENTIVE RECIPIENTS

Article 9 Basis for determination of Incentive Recipients

(1) Legal basis

The Incentive Recipients are determined in accordance with the Provisional Measures on the Implementation of Equity Incentive Schemes by State-controlled (Overseas) Listed Companies, the Notice on Regulating the Implementation of Equity Incentive Scheme by State-controlled Listed Companies, Guidelines for the Implementation of Equity Incentive Schemes by Central SOE-controlled Listed Companies, the Listing Rules and other applicable laws, regulations, regulatory documents as well as the Articles of Association and having considered the Company’s actual conditions.

(2) Eligible positions

In principle, the Incentive Recipients under the Scheme are limited to the Directors, Senior Management key employees having immediate impact on the business performance and sustainable development of the Company. External Directors (including Independent Directors) and Supervisors are not included.

(3) Performance requirements

Incentive Recipients must rate C or above in performance assessment for the year prior to the Date of Grant conducted by the Company in accordance with Performance Assessment Method for the Implementation of the Share Appreciation Rights Scheme of Changan Minsheng APLL Logistics Co., Ltd.

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Article 10 Principles for the Determination of Incentive Recipients

A person shall not become an Incentive Recipient if

  • (a) He or she is an independent director, a supervisor, a shareholder individually or collectively holding over 5% of the Shares or de facto controller, or the spouses, parents or children thereof;

  • (b) He or she was publicly reprimanded or announced as ineligible by any securities regulatory authorities during the last three years;

  • (c) He or she was imposed of any administrative penalty by any securities regulatory authorities due to material non-compliance with laws and regulations during the last three years;

  • (d) He or she is prohibited from acting as a director and a senior management under any of the circumstances as stipulated in the Company Law of the People’s Republic of China;

  • (e) He or she is prohibited by applicable laws and/or regulations from participating in any equity incentive schemes; or

  • (f) He or she is deemed by the Board to have violated the Company’s policies or materially damaged the Company’s interests.

If any of the above circumstances emerges which rendered any of the Incentive Recipients ineligible during the implementation of the Scheme, the Board shall revoke the outstanding Share Appreciation Rights granted to the Incentive Recipient in question and terminate his or her participation in the Scheme.

The Incentive Recipients shall undertake that he or she shall accept only the incentives granted by the Company, that he or she is not a recipient of equity incentives granted by any other companies when they receive the Share Appreciation Rights granted by the Company, that he or she shall not accept equity incentives granted by other companies until the Share Appreciation Rights granted to them by the Company are fully exercised and that he or she shall relinquish his or her right under the Scheme and to any compensation claim should he or she become ineligible as per the provisions of applicant laws, regulations and the Scheme in the course of implementation thereof.

The Scheme will include no more than a total of 29 Incentive Recipients, comprising Directors (other than External Directors), Senior Management, middle managements ranking M4A or above, and heads supervising Party affairs of tier-2 units ranking M4B or above. The list of Incentive Recipients and their corresponding entitlements under the Scheme and other related matters shall be formulated by the Remuneration Committee and reviewed by the Board.

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Article 11 Verification of Incentive Recipients

  • (1) Following the approval of the Scheme by the Board, the names and positions of Incentive Recipients shall be displayed on the Company’s internal website or otherwise publicly announced within the Company for no less than 10 days. The Supervisory Committee will review the list of Incentive Recipients taking into full consideration the comments solicited through public display.

  • (2) The Supervisory Committee shall verify the list of Incentive Recipients on the Date of Grant and give opinions thereon. Any adjustment to the list made by the Board shall also be subject to verification by the Supervisory Committee.

CHAPTER V

NUMBER AND DISTRIBUTION OF SHARES UNDERLYING THE SHARE APPRECIATION RIGHTS UNDER THE SCHEME

Article 12 Number of shares underlying the Share Appreciation Rights to be granted

The total number of shares underlying the Share Appreciation Rights to be granted under the Scheme depends on the gross benefits the Company expects to grant and the fair value of per Units of the Share Appreciation Rights, and shall be subject to the following restrictions:

  • (1) The number of Units of the Share Appreciation Rights (number of shares) to be granted under the Scheme shall not in aggregate exceed ten percent (10%) of the issued share capital of the Company as of the Effective Date of the Scheme. If any grant of Share Appreciation Rights would render the Company fail to meet such a requirement, the Company shall not offer or grant any Share Appreciation Rights in any form according to the Scheme;

  • (2) Unless otherwise approved by Shareholder at the general meeting by way of a special resolution(s), the Share Appreciation Rights received by an Incentive Recipient under the Scheme shall not in aggregate exceed one percent (1%) of the Company’s total share capital issued as of the Effective Date of the Scheme. The Company shall not grant any Share Appreciation Rights to any person according to the Scheme during the Validity Period if such act would render such person receiving (both exercised and outstanding) Share Appreciation Rights with underlying Shares accounting for more than one percent (1%) of the total issued share capital of the Company within any 12-month period;

  • (3) The shares underlying the Share Appreciation Rights to be granted under the Scheme shall not exceed three percent (3%) of the Company’s total issued share capital as of the Effective Date of the Scheme.

Without prejudice to preceding paragraphs, Share Appreciation Rights to be granted to any Incentive Recipients are subject to readjustment based on performance assessment result.

During the Validity Period of the Scheme, in the event that there is conversion of capital reserve into shares, distribution of bonus shares, share subdivision, share consolidation, corresponding adjustments will be made to the number of Share Appreciation Rights in accordance with relevant provisions under the Scheme.

Article 13 Number of underlying shares of the Share Appreciation Rights to be granted

The Company intends to grant Incentive Recipients Share Appreciation Rights with no more than

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4,861,400 underlying shares, accounting for 3% of the total issued share capital of 162,064,000 shares of the Company as of the Effective Date of the Scheme.

Article 14 Distribution of the Share Appreciation Rights among the Incentive Recipients

Subject to obtaining the approval from the SASAC and the Shareholders at the general meeting, and the determination on the date of grant by the Board, the Share Appreciation Rights to be granted under the Scheme are to be allocated among the Incentive Recipients as set out in the following table:

Name Position Number of
Share Appreciation
Rights to be
granted under the
Scheme
(shares)
Approximate
Percentage to
the total
number of
Share
Appreciation
Rights to be
granted under
the Scheme
Approximate
percentage of
underlying
shares to the
total number of
shares in issue
Xie Shikang Party Secretary,
Chairman of the Board,
and Executive Director
378,400 7.78% 0.23%
Shi
Jinggang
Deputy Party Secretary,
Executive Director, and
General Manager
378,400 7.78% 0.23%
Ren Fei Chief Accountant, and
Board Secretary
283,800 5.84% 0.18%
Ren
Honglian
Secretary of the
Discipline Inspection
Committee
283,800 5.84% 0.18%
Wan
Nianyong
Deputy Party Secretary
and Labor Union
President
283,800 5.84% 0.18%
Middle managements ranking M4A or
above, and heads supervising Party
affairs of tier-2 units ranking M4B or
above (subtotaling 24 persons)
3,253,200 66.92% 2.00%
Total (29) 4,861,400 100.00% 3.00%

Notes:

  • (1) Incentive Recipient shall not be a substantial shareholder or de facto controller holding over 5% of the Shares, or parents, spouses or children thereof;

  • (2) The number of underlying Shares of the Share Appreciation Rights to be granted to any single Incentive Recipient as listed in the above table is no more than one percent (1%) of the total issued share capital of the Company;

  • (3) The maximum gains from the Share Appreciation Rights to be granted to any Director or member of Senior Managements under the Scheme shall not exceed 40% of their total annual remuneration (including expected benefits from Share Appreciation Rights) as at the grant of the

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Share Appreciation Rights hereunder.

  • (4) During the Effective Period, the actual gains to be received by each Incentive Recipient from the Share Appreciation Rights shall not exceed his or her total remuneration (equivalent to an aggregate of two-year remuneration and benefits from Share Appreciation Rights) as at the grant of the Share Appreciation Rights hereunder. Any excess shall be turned over to the discretion of the Company.

  • (5) The list of Incentive Recipients shall be subject to review of the Remuneration Committee and the approval of the Board from time to time according to the terms of the Scheme.

CHAPTER VI SCHEDULE OF THE SCHEME

Article 15 Validity Period of the Scheme

The Scheme shall remain valid for a period of five (5) years from the date of approval by Shareholders at the general meeting.

Article 16 Vesting Period and Exercise Periods

The Share Appreciation Rights to be granted under the Scheme have a Vesting Period of two years (24 months) commencing from the Date of Grant. No Share Appreciation Rights shall be exercised during the Vesting Period. Subject to the satisfaction of performance evaluation indicators, the Incentive Recipients can exercise the Share Appreciation Rights in tranches within the succeeding three years (36 months) following the expiry of the Vesting Period. Specific arrangements are as follows:

  • (1) One-third of the Share Appreciation Rights granted to each Incentive Recipient under the Scheme shall take effect in two years (24 months) from the Date of the Grant;

  • (2) One-third of the Share Appreciation Rights granted to each Incentive Recipient under the Scheme shall take effect in three years (36 months) from the Date of the Grant;

  • (3) The remaining one-third shall take effect in four years (48 months) from the Date of the Grant.

The Vesting Date of each tranche shall be on the same date of the second, third and fourth anniversary of the Date of Grant respectively. The Vesting Date should be postponed to the succeeding trading day should it fall on a non-trading day. The Incentive Recipients or legal beneficiaries thereof may exercise Share Appreciation Rights on any date within the Effective Period except for any periods restricted by the Stock Exchange from securities trading. For the purpose of management, The Share Appreciation Rights granted under the Scheme shall be collectively exercised on the Exercise Date determined by the Board.

Article 17 Restrictions on the time of grant and exercise of the Share Appreciation Rights

The Board may not grant the Share Appreciation Rights after the occurrence of a price-sensitive event or when a price-sensitive matter may arise as an outcome of a resolution of the Company, until such time that the price-sensitive information has been announced or disclosed in accordance with the Listing Rules. No Share Appreciation Rights shall be exercised by a holder of the Share

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Appreciation Rights who has become aware of such information until relevant announcement or disclosure has been made.

Each of the Date of Grant and Exercise Date must be a trading day. No Share Appreciation Rights shall be granted during the period commencing one month immediately before the earlier of:

  • (1) the date of the Board meeting for approving the Company’s results for any year, half-year, quarterly or any other interim period; and

  • (2) the deadline for the Company to announce its results for any year, half-year, quarterly or any other interim period under the Listing Rules,

and ending on the date of the results announcement.

CHAPTER VII EXERCISE PRICE AND DETERMINATION BASIS

Article 18 Basis of Determination of the Exercise Price

The Exercise Price shall be determined based on Fair Market Price. The Exercise Price of the Share Appreciation Rights under the Scheme shall be the higher of:

  • (1) the closing price of H Share of the Company as stated in the daily quotation sheet of the Stock Exchange on the Date of Grant;

  • (2) the average closing price of H Share of the Company as stated in the daily quotation sheet of the Stock Exchange for five consecutive trading days prior to the Date of Grant; or

  • (3) the par value of the H Share of the Company.

In the event of conversion of capital reserve, dividend payout, distribution of bonus shares, share subdivision, or share consolidation within the Validity Period of the Scheme, the Exercise Price will be readjusted in accordance with the provisions thereof.

CHAPTER VIII GRANT AND EXERCISE CONDITIONS

Article 19 Conditions for the grant of Share Appreciation Rights

  • (1) As at the Date of the Grant, none of the following is applicable to the Company:

  • (a) any of the annual financial statements for the past three financial years being issued an adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion by certified public accountants;

  • (b) being imposed of any administrative penalty by the securities regulatory authorities for material non-compliance in the past three years; or

  • (c) occurrence of any other circumstances which, in the opinion of the securities regulatory authorities, competent government authorities or judicial authorities, would render the implementation of equity incentive infeasible.

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  • (2) As at the Date of Grant, the Incentive Recipient has not committed any of the following:

  • (a) being graded below C in the performance assessment for the year prior to the Date of Grant in accordance with relevant performance assessment measure of the Company;

  • (b) being publicly reprimanded or announced as ineligible by the Stock Exchange in the past three years;

  • (c) being subjected to any administrative penalty by any securities regulatory authorities for material non-compliance in the past three years; or

  • (d) being prohibited from acting as an equity incentive recipient by any regulatory authorities.

  • (3) Performance assessment requirements for the Company granting Share Appreciation Rights

The Guidelines for the Implementation of Equity Incentive Schemes by Central SOE-controlled Listed Companies provides that no business performances are required of equity incentive scheme with one-off grant arrangement. Since the Company does not intend to conduct multiple grant of Share Appreciation Rights under the Scheme, no business performance requirements are set for the purpose of granting Share Appreciation Rights under the Scheme.

Article 20 Conditions for exercising Share Appreciation Rights

  • (1) In the years where performance assessment is required under the Scheme, none of the following is applicable to the Company:

  • (a) the Company’s has failed to meet the annual business performance related conditions set forth herein;

  • (b) the annual financial statements have been issued an adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion by certified public accountant(s) of the Company;

  • (c) the Supervisory Committee or the audit department has raised material objections to the Company’s business performance or annual financial statements;

  • (d) the Company has been subjected to any administrative penalty by the securities regulatory authorities for any material non-compliance; or

  • (e) occurrence of any other circumstances which, in the opinion of any securities regulatory authorities, competent government authorities or judicial authorities, would render the implementation of the Scheme infeasible.

  • (2) In the years where performance assessment is required under the Scheme, the Incentive Recipient has not committed any of the following:

  • (a) failure to pass performance assessment in accordance with the performance assessment measure of the Company;

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  • (b) being publicly reprimanded or announced as ineligible by the Stock Exchange in the past three years;

  • (c) being imposed of any administrative penalty by any securities regulatory authorities for any material non-compliance in the past three years; or

  • (d) being prohibited from acting as an equity incentive recipient by any regulatory authorities.

  • (3) Requirements on business performance of the Company

The exercise of the Share Appreciation Rights granted under the Scheme shall be subject to, among others, the assessment results of the business performance of the Company for each fiscal year from 2021 to 2023. The assessment shall be conducted on an annual basis, the result of which shall be one of the factors to determine whether the Company satisfies the conditions for exercising Share Appreciation Rights. The business performance requirements for each of the three years from 2021 to 2023 as set out in the following table:

Exercise
Periods
Performance Indicators
The First
Exercise Period
⚫ Return on equity for 2021 shall equal to or be more than 1% and no
lower than 75 percentile of benchmarking enterprises or industry
average;
⚫ The net profit (referring to the net profit after extraordinary items, same
hereinafter) for 2020 shall exceed or equal to RMB5,000,000, and
compound growth rate of net profit in 2021 over 2020 shall equal to or
be more than 20% and no lower than the 75th percentile of the
benchmark enterprises or the industry average; and
⚫ The percentage of revenue derived from non-connected transactions in
2021 shall equal to or be more than 28%.
The Second
Exercise Period
⚫ Return on equity for 2022 shall equal to or be more than 1.2% with a
growth rate not lower than the 75 percentile of the benchmark
enterprises or the industry average;
⚫ The net profit for 2020 shall exceed or equal to RMB5,000,000, and
compound growth rate of net profit in 2022 over 2020 shall equal to or
be more than 20% and no lower than the 75 percentile of the benchmark
enterprises or the industry average; and
⚫ The percentage of revenue derived from non-connected transactions in
2022 shall equal to or be more than 30%.
The Third
Exercise Period
⚫ Return on equity for 2023 shall equal to or be more than 1.7% with a
growth rate not lower than the 75 percentile of the benchmark
enterprises or the industry average;
⚫ The net profit for 2020 shall exceed or equal to RMB5,000,000, and
compound growth rate of net profit in 2023 over 2020 shall equal to or
be more than 20% and no lower than the 75 percentile of the
benchmark enterprises or the industry average; and
⚫ The percentage of revenue derived from non-connected transactions in
2023 shall equal to or be more than 31%.
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Notes:

  • a) The above financial indicators of a specific year are subject to the Company’s published audited financial reports of that year.

  • b) Compound growth rate of net profit = (NP/NP0) ^ (1/n) *100% -1 Where NP represents the net profit for the year under assessment; NP0 represents the net profit of 2020 and n represents the numbers of years.

  • c) The Company shall be benchmarked against listed companies with similar total equity, capitalization, headcount and steady business performance selected in accordance with Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS). In the event of a significant change in the primary business of the benchmark companies, or extreme outliers showing excessive deviation, the corresponding samples will be removed or replaced by Board in the year-end assessment.

  • (4) Individual performance assessment requirements

Pursuant to the Performance Assessment Method for the Implementation of the Share Appreciation Rights Scheme of Changan Minsheng APLL Logistics Co., Ltd., percentage of Share Appreciation Rights in effect that may be exercised by Incentive Recipients within a specific Exercise Period depends on performance assessment results subject to satisfaction of performance assessment requirements in the year under assessment (2021 to 2023). Incentive Recipients rating D or above in performance assessment for previous year may exercise Share Appreciation Rights in effect proportionally as per the provisions hereof. Incentive Recipients rating E in performance assessment for previous year shall be revoked of the right to exercise Share Appreciation Rights in effect during a specific Exercise Period and the corresponding outstanding Share Appreciation Rights shall be canceled. Performance ratings and corresponding exercisable percentage are set out in the table below.

Rating A B C D E
Exercisable
percentage
100% 100% 80% 50% 0%
  • The number of exercisable Share Appreciation Rights by an Incentive Recipient within an Exercise Period is the total sum by multiplying corresponding exercisable percentage by the total number of Share Appreciation Rights of the same period granted to that Incentive Recipient

CHAPTER IX ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES AND METHODS

Article 21 Adjustment procedures

Where there is a change (limited to conversion of profits or reserves into shares, rights issue, share subdivision, share consolidation or capital reduction) in the capital structure of the Company while any Share Appreciation Rights remains exercisable, the Board shall have the right to make corresponding adjustment to the Exercise Price and/or the number of outstanding and effective Share Appreciation Rights granted under the Scheme. The adjustment should be made so that Incentive

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Recipients’ proceeds entitled from Share Appreciation Rights under the Scheme remains the same as much as reasonably possible. No such adjustment is required for change in capital structure by reason of consideration issue.

A written legal opinion shall be made to the Board confirming the fairness and reasonableness of any of the above-mentioned adjustments made to the Scheme.

Article 22 Methods for adjusting the number of Share Appreciation Rights

In the event of conversion of capital reserves into shares, distribution of bonus shares, share subdivision, or share consolidation prior to the exercise of the Share Appreciation Rights, the number of Share Appreciation Rights shall be adjusted according to the following methods:

  • (1) Conversion of capital reserves into shares, distribution of bonus shares and share subdivision

Q=Q0* (1+n)

where: Q0 represents the number of Share Appreciation Rights before adjustment; n represents ratio for conversion of capital reserves into shares, distribution of bonus shares or share subdivision per share (i.e. the number of additional shares per share arising from the conversion, distribution or subdivision); Q represents the adjusted number of Share Appreciation Rights.

  • (2) Share consolidation

Q=Q0*n

where: Q0 represents the number of Share Appreciation Rights before adjustment; n represents the share consolidation ratio (i.e., one share being consolidated to n shares); Q represents the adjusted number of Share Appreciation Rights.

Article 23 Methods for adjusting the Exercise Price of Share Appreciation Rights

In the event of conversion of capital reserves into shares, dividend payout, distribution of bonus shares, share subdivision or share consolidation prior to the exercise of the Share Appreciation Rights, the Exercise Price of Share Appreciation Rights shall be adjusted according to the following methods:

  • (1) Conversion of capital reserves into shares, distribution of bonus shares and share subdivision

P=P0/(1+n)

where: P0 represents the exercise price before adjustment; n represents the ratio of the conversion, distribution and subdivision per share; P represents the exercise price after adjustment.

  • (2) Share consolidation

P=P0/n

where: P0 represents the exercise price before adjustment; n represents the ratio of share consolidation; P represents the exercise price after adjustment.

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(3) Dividend payout

P=P0-V

where: P0 represents the exercise price before adjustment; n represents the amount of dividend per share; P represents the exercise price after adjustment.

CHAPTER X ACCOUNTING TREATMENT UNDER THE SCHEME

Article 24 Accounting Treatment of the Share Appreciation Rights

According to relevant requirements of Enterprise Accounting Standard No. 11 – Share-based Payments and Enterprise Accounting Standard No.22 – Recognition and Measurement of Financial Instruments, the Company shall calculate and measure the cost of the Share Appreciation Rights granted under the Scheme as follows:

Accounting treatment on the Date of Grant: No accounting treatment is required as the Share Appreciation Rights are not exercisable on that date.

Accounting treatment during the Vesting Period: Pursuant to the relevant requirements of Enterprise Accounting Standard, the Company shall, on each balance sheet date during the restricted period and based on the best estimate of the number of exercisable Share Appreciation Rights, include the services rendered during the then period as costs for related assets or expenses for that period pursuant to the fair value of the Share Appreciation Rights on the Date of Grant, and to record at the same time in the item headed “salaries payable to employees” as liabilities.

Accounting treatment after the Vesting Date: Costs and expenses are no longer to be recognized, but changes in the fair value of liabilities (salaries payable to employees) should be included in the then current profits and losses (fair value change profit and loss account).

Accounting treatment on the Exercise Date: The costs and expenses of the exercised Share Appreciation Rights, shall be debited to "salaries payable to employees" and credited to “cash at bank”.

Article 25 Determination of the fair value of Share Appreciation Rights

The Company selects the internationally accepted Black-Scholes option pricing model to estimate the fair value of the 4,861,400 Share Appreciation Rights granted under the Scheme. The value estimate herein is only a simulated valuation and will not serve as the basis for accounting treatment. The expected value of the Share Appreciation Rights will be re-evaluated based on such data as the actual share price as at the Date of Grant determined by the Board and the volatility of the share price. Based on the current market and data of the Company, the assumed values of relevant data used in the valuation of Share Appreciation Rights are as follows:

  • (1) Price of the underlying share: HKD 1.78 (being the assumed closing price at the Date of Grant)

  • (2) Expected duration: 4 years

  • (3) Historical volatility: 33.57 % (being the historical volatility of the Company’s Shares over the past 4 years)

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  • (4) Risk-free yield: 2.4256% (being the yield of Treasury bond with a maturity term of four years).

  • (5) Dividend yield: 0

According to the above data, the expected value of each Share Appreciation Right granted under the Scheme is estimated to be HKD0.52, and the total expected value of the 4,861,400 Share Appreciation Rights granted under the Scheme is HKD2,527,900.

Article 26 Expected impact of share-based payment expenses on the Company’s performance

The total expected value is not the actual costs arising from the grant of Share Appreciation Rights hereunder, but may be considered the best estimate of the costs of the grant of share incentives at the current stage. Assuming the Date of Grant falls within June 2021 and the number of exercisable Share Appreciation Rights remains unchanged, the amortisation of the expenses of Share Appreciation Rights over the next few years is as follows:

Number of
Share
Appreciations
(shares)
Total cost
(HKD)
2021
(HKD)
2022
(HKD)
2023
(HKD)
2024
(HKD)
2025
(HKD)
4,861,400 2,527,900 456,400 912,900 702,200 351,100 105,300

The Company shall disclose in the annual report the audited total cost of the Share Appreciation Rights and amortized expenses recognised each year after the Share Appreciation Rights were granted.

CHAPTER XI IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SCHEME

Article 27 Grant procedures

  • (1) Upon review and approval by the SASAC, the Scheme shall be submitted to the general meeting for consideration. Subject to approval by the general meeting, the Board shall handle the grant process according to the authorization of the general meeting.

  • (2) The Board shall review and make an announcement on whether the Incentive Recipients satisfy the relevant conditions before granting Share Appreciation Rights.

  • (3) The Supervisory Committee and Independent Directors shall both express clear opinions as to whether the grant conditions are satisfied.

  • (4) The law firm shall issue legal opinions on whether the grant conditions are satisfied.

  • (5) Where the list of Incentive Recipients and the Share Appreciation Rights granted thereto changes, the opinions of Independent Directors, the Supervisory Committee and the law firm shall all be obtained.

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Article 28 Exercise procedures

  • (1) The Board shall determine the Exercise Date and the number of Share Appreciation Rights exercisable by each of the Incentive Recipients.

  • (2) The Incentive Recipients may, before the Exercise Date, apply for the exercise of no more than the number of effective Share Appreciation Rights granted thereto.

  • (3) The Company shall issue a written notice confirming the completion of the exercise to the Incentive Recipients within one (1) week after their application, and pay the proceeds (after tax) from the exercise to the Incentive Recipients within two (2) weeks.

  • (4) Gains from Exercise of the Share Appreciation Rights

Gains from exercise of the Share Appreciation Rights = (Fair Market Price of the underlying Share on the Exercise Date - Exercise Price) × number of Share Appreciation Rights exercised - personal income tax payable.

  • (5) Management of the gains from the exercise of the Share Appreciation Rights

In respect of the Share Appreciation Rights granted to the Directors, Senior managements, the cash gained from the exercise of Share Appreciation Rights shall be credited into the accounts opened by the Company for the Incentive Recipients. Not less than 20% of the cash gains in the account may only be withdrawn upon recognition of satisfactory performance at the end of their appointment (or term of office).

CHAPTER XII

RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE COMPANY AND THE INCENTIVE RECIPIENTS

Article 29 Rights and obligations of the Company

  • (1) The Company reserves the right to interpretation and implementation of the Scheme, performance assessment of Incentive Recipients, and supervision and verification of continuing eligibility thereof. Where any of the Incentive Recipients were subject to any of the circumstances as stated in Article 32 hereof, the Company shall take appropriate steps according to the Scheme upon the approval of the Board.

  • (2) The Company is required to withhold and pay the individual income tax and other dues on behalf of the Incentive Recipients pursuant to national taxation laws and regulations;

  • (3) The Company shall exert timely efforts to fulfill its reporting and disclosure obligations in compliance with relevant regulations;

  • (4) Any grant of Incentive Recipient status by the Company does not entail any right of continuous employment of any Incentive Recipients and does not constitute any commitment made by the Company on employment term. The relationship between any Incentive Recipients and the Company shall be subject to the employment contract entered between the parties despite the

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Scheme.

  • (5) The Company shall undertake that no Incentive Recipient concurrently participates equity incentive Schemes of two or more listed companies; and

  • (6) The Company shall be entitled to any other rights and obligations conferred upon by applicable laws and regulations.

Article 30 Rights and obligations of the Incentive Recipients

  • (1) The Incentive Recipients shall contribute to the development of the Company by working diligently and ethically in accordance with his or her responsibilities with the Company;

  • (2) The Incentive Recipients shall exercise the Share Appreciation Rights granted to them in accordance with the provisions hereof;

  • (3) The Incentive Recipients shall pay individual income tax and other dues on the benefits received under the Scheme pursuant to national taxation regulations; and

  • (4) The Incentive Recipients shall be entitled to any other rights and obligations conferred upon by applicable laws and regulations.

CHAPTER XIII

ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN THE EVENT OF UNUSUAL CHANGES IN COMPANIES AND INCENTIVE RECIPIENTS

Article 31 Actions to be taken in the event of unusual changes in the Company

  • (1) The Company shall cancel all outstanding Share Appreciation Rights granted and terminate the Scheme in the event of:

  • (a) change in control of the Company;

  • (b)merger or division of the Company;

  • (c) having its latest annual financial statements issued with adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion by a certified public accountant;

  • (d)being imposed of any administrative penalty by the securities regulatory authorities in the most recent year for material non-compliance; or

  • (e) Other circumstances under which the regulator deems it necessary to terminate the Scheme.

  • (2) In the event of failure by the Company to meet the grant or exercise conditions due to false representations, misleading statements or material omissions in the information disclosure documents, outstanding Share Appreciation Rights that shall be canceled by the Company, and any benefits gained from exercising any part of Share Appreciations Rights shall be returned by

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Incentive Recipients. The Board shall recover the benefits received by the Incentive Recipients pursuant to the provision hereof and applicable arrangement under the Scheme.

Article 32 Actions to be taken in the event of unusual changes in Incentive Recipients

  • (1) Where an Incentive Recipient remains with the Company despite being assigned to a different position within the Company, a branch or subsidiary thereof or an external post, the Share Appreciation Rights granted thereto shall remain subject to appropriate procedures as provided in the Scheme despite the change. Where an Incentive Recipient is no longer eligible under the scheme as a result of being appointed or otherwise becoming a Supervisor or pursuant to relevant laws and regulations, the outstanding effective Share Appreciation Rights granted thereto shall be exercised within six months from the date on which such circumstance rises and those under his or her name under the Scheme which have not yet come effective shall be revoked and canceled by the Company.

  • (2) Where an Incentive Recipient separates due to objective reasons such as job transfer, dismissal, retirement, decease, loss of civil capacity, etc., the Share Appreciation Rights granted thereto which have come into effective shall be exercised in accordance with the corresponding performance-based exercisable percentage on the Exercise Date within 6 months from the date of departure. Any outstanding Share Appreciation Rights in effect shall be canceled upon the expiry of the six-month period and those which have not yet come into effect shall no longer be exercised and shall be canceled by the Company.

  • (3) Where an Incentive Recipient resigns or separates for personal reasons, the Share Appreciation Rights granted thereto which have not yet been exercised shall become invalidated on the date of departure and shall be canceled by the Company.

  • (4) Where an Incentive Recipient has any of the following circumstances occurred to him or her during the Validity Period of the Scheme, the Share Appreciation Rights granted thereto which have not yet been exercised shall be invalidated and canceled by the Company. The Company may demand return of benefits gained from exercising any part of the Share Appreciation Rights under the Scheme and hold such Incentive Recipient responsible according to relevant laws and regulations.

  • (a) were shown by financial accountability auditing as ineffective performance of functions, gross negligence or malfeasance in office;

  • (b) were in violation of relevant laws, regulations and Articles of Associations of the Company;

  • (c) were in breach of relevant laws and regulations and imposed of punishment(s) for misconducts such as demanding and accepting bribes, engaging in embezzlement and theft, leaking trade and technical secretes of the Company, or conducting connected transactions that damage the Company’s interests, reputation and have a significantly negative impact on the Company’s image; or

  • (d) has failed to perform or properly perform his or her duties, which has caused significant asset losses and other severe adverse consequences to the Company.

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  • (5) Other circumstances not specified herein and corresponding handling thereof shall be identified and determined by the Remuneration Committee under the Board.

CHAPTER XIV MODIFICATION AND TERMINATION OF THE SCHEME

Article 33 Modification of the Scheme

With respect to the Incentive Recipients who have accepted Share Appreciation Rights under the Scheme, in the case of modification or suspension of the Scheme, no changes or impairment may be made or caused to the rights and obligations previously attached to such Incentive Recipients without their prior consent. Subject to the foregoing conditions, the Board can make modifications to the Scheme as they deemed necessary in the following manner:

  • (1) Any changes made to the Scheme before the general meeting to be held for approving the Scheme shall have to be approved by the Board.

  • (2) Any further changes made to the Scheme after the general meeting held for approving the Scheme shall have to be approved by the general meeting.

  • (3) The independent opinion of the Independent Directors and the Supervisory Committee shall be obtained as to whether any revised Scheme is conducive to the sustainable development of the Company and whether there is any substantial harm to the interests of the Company and its Shareholders.

  • (4) The legal opinion as to whether any revised Scheme complies with the provisions hereof and applicable laws and regulations, and whether there is any substantial harm to the interests of the Company and its Shareholders.

Where relevant laws, regulations, agreements or The Stock Exchange requires that approval must be obtained from the shareholders’ general meeting and/or the securities exchange for making certain modifications to the Scheme, the Board shall obtain such approval.

Article 34 Termination of the Scheme

The Scheme will automatically terminate upon the expiry of the Validity Period. The Board has the right to decide an early termination of the Scheme at any time. In the event that the Board decides to terminate the Scheme before its expiry, the Company shall cease to grant any Share Appreciation Rights under the Scheme.

Unless otherwise stated, the Share Appreciation Rights granted prior to the termination of the Scheme shall remain valid and continue to be exercisable in accordance with the provisions thereof.

CHAPTER XV SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS

Article 35 The Scheme shall take effect upon the satisfaction of the following conditions:

  • (1) A letter of approval from the SASAC has been obtained; and

  • (2) The general meeting has approved and adopted the Scheme in the form of a resolution.

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Article 36 The Share Appreciation Rights shall belong to the Incentive Recipient and shall not be transferred. The Incentive Recipient shall not sell, transfer, pledge, charge, mortgage, set off debts with, encumber or create any interest in favour of any third party over or in relation to any Share Appreciation Rights or enter into any agreement to conduct any of the foregoing, and shall not facilitate or hamper any interest of any third party directly or indirectly related to the Share Appreciation Rights. If an Incentive Recipient is in violation of the aforesaid provisions, the Share Appreciation Rights transferred shall lapse automatically. The Company is also entitled to forfeit any remaining Share Appreciation Rights held by such Incentive Recipient (to the extent of outstanding).

The Scheme was originally written in Chinese and its English version, which is an unofficial translation, is for reference only. In case of any inconsistencies between the Chinese and the English versions, the Chinese version shall prevail.

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No. Provisions of the Articles of
Association before amendments
Provisions
of
the
Articles
of
Association after amendments
Note
1. Article 1
Changan
Minsheng
APLL
Logistics Co., Ltd. (hereinafter
referred to as the "Company") is a
foreign-invested joint stock limited
company
incorporated
in
the
People’s
Republic
of
China
(hereinafter referred to as "China")
as per the Company Law of the
People’s
Republic
of
China
(hereinafter
referred
to
as
"Company
Law")
and
other
relevant laws and regulations.
The Company was incorporated
and
converted
from
Changan
Minsheng Logistics Co., Ltd., a
sino-foreign
joint
venture,
in
accordance with the approval of
Shang Zi Pi No. [2004] 1523 issued
by Ministry of Commerce of the
People’s Republic of China on Oct.
14, 2004. The original shareholders
are the promoters of the Company.
The Company registered at and was
granted with the business license of
Qi Gu Yu Zong No. 008118 by
Chongqing
Municipal
Administration for Industry and
Commerce on Dec. 31, 2004.
……
Article 1
Changan Minsheng APLL Logistics
Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as the
"Company") is a foreign-invested joint
stock limited company incorporated in
the
People’s
Republic
of
China
(hereinafter referred to as "China") as
per the Company Law of the People’s
Republic of China (hereinafter referred
to as "Company Law") and other
relevant laws and regulations.
The Company was incorporated and
converted from Changan Minsheng
Logistics Co., Ltd., a sino-foreign joint
venture,
in
accordance
with
the
approval of Shang Zi Pi No. [2004]
1523 issued by Ministry of Commerce
of the People’s Republic of China on
Oct.
14,
2004.
The
original
shareholders are the promoters of the
Company. The Company registered at
and was granted with the business
licensewith Unified Social Credit Code
of 91500000709426199C~~of Qi Gu Yu~~
~~Zong No. 008118 b~~y Chongqing
Municipal Administration for Industry
and Commerce on Dec. 31, 2004.
……
Unified Social
Credit
Code
has
been
implemented
to
replace
former
practice
2. Article 6
The Articles of Association of the
Company
was
passed
as
an
extraordinary resolution at the
Shareholders’ Meeting on Feb. 22,
2005 and went into effect upon the
registration
for
amendment
at
Chongqing
Municipal
Administration for Industry and
Commerce after the Company first
issued 55,000,000 overseas listed
foreign shares (including 5,000,000
existing
shares
sold
by
the
shareholders
of
State-owned
shares) ("H Shares") in Hong Kong
and was listed on the Growth
Enterprise
Market
(hereinafter
referred to as "GEM") of Stock
Exchange of Hong Kong Limited
(hereinafter
referred
to
as
"SEHK").
Article 6
The Articles of Association of the
Company
was
passed
as
an
extraordinary
resolution
at
the
Shareholders’ Meeting on Feb. 22,
2005 and went into effect upon the
registration
for
amendment
at
Chongqing Municipal Administration
for Industry and Commerce after the
Company
first
issued
55,000,000
overseas
listed
foreign
shares
(including 5,000,000 existing shares
sold by the shareholders of State-owned
shares) ("H Shares") in Hong Kong and
was listed on the Growth Enterprise
Market (hereinafter referred to as
"GEM") of Stock Exchange of Hong
Kong Limited (hereinafter referred to as
"SEHK").With the approval of SEHK,
the entire H Shares were transferred for
listing from GEM to the Main Board of
Updating
the
provision
regarding the
Reply of the
State Council
on
the
Adjustment of
the
Notice
Period of the
General
Meeting
and
Other Matters
Applicable to
the
Overseas
Listed
Companies
(Guo
Han
[2019]
No.
97).
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The Articles of Association of the
Company is made in pursuance
with
the
Company
Law,
the
Constitution of the Communist
Party of China (《中國共產黨章
程》), the Prerequisite Clauses of
Articles
of
Association
of
Companies
Seeking
a
Listing
outside China No. (1994) 21
(hereinafter referred to as the
"Prerequisite Clauses") issued by
State
Council
Securities
Commission and State Commission
for Restructuring Economic System
on Aug. 27, 1994 and the Advice
on Supplementary Amendments to
Articles
of
Association
of
Companies listed in Hong Kong
No. [1995] 1 issued by the
Overseas Listing Department of
China
Securities
Regulatory
Commission and State Commission
for Restructuring Economic System
on April 3, 1995.
……
SEHK with effect from 18 July 2013.
The Articles of Association of the
Company is made in pursuance with the
Company Law, the Constitution of the
Communist Party of China (《中國共
產黨章程》), the Prerequisite Clauses
of
Articles
of
Association
of
Companies Seeking a Listing outside
China No. (1994) 21 (hereinafter
referred
to
as
the
"Prerequisite
Clauses") issued by State Council
Securities
Commission,
the
State
Commission
for
Restructuring
Economic System on Aug. 27, 1994
and the Advice on Supplementary
Amendments to Articles of Association
of Companies listed in Hong Kong No.
[1995] 1 issued by the Overseas Listing
Department
of
China
Securities
Regulatory Commission and State
Commission
for
Restructuring
Economic System on April 3, 1995, and
the Reply of the State Council on the
Adjustment of the Notice Period of the
General Meeting and Other Matters
Applicable to the Overseas Listed
Companies (Guo Han [2019] No. 97)
《國務院關於調整適用在境外上市公
司召開股東大會通知期限等事項規定
的批復》 (國函[2019] 97號).
……
3. Article 17
Domestic shares refer to shares
issued by the Company to domestic
investors who subscribe in the
currency of RMB; foreign shares
refer to shares issued by the
Company to foreign investors who
subscribe in foreign currencies.
Foreign currency referred to in the
preceding paragraph shall mean the
lawful currencies of other countries
or regions, other than RMB, which
are recognized by the State's
foreign
exchange
supervisory
department and which may be used
for payment of shares to the
Company.
Domestic listed shares refer to
shares listed in mainland China.
Overseas listed foreign shares refer
to foreign shares listed outside
mainland China.
Article 17
Domestic shares refer to shares issued
by the Company to domestic investors
who subscribe in the currency of RMB;
foreign shares refer to shares issued by
the Company to foreign investors who
subscribe in foreign currencies.
Foreign currency referred to in the
preceding paragraph shall mean the
lawful currencies of other countries or
regions, other than RMB, which are
recognized by the State's foreign
exchange supervisory department and
which may be used for payment of
shares to the Company.
Domestic listed shares refer to shares
that may be listed in mainland China.
Overseas listed foreign shares refer to
foreign shares listed outside mainland
China.Overseas listed shares refer to
shares listed in overseas stock exchange
subject
to
approval
of
regulator
The
description of
“Overseas
listed foreign
share”
or
“foreign
shares”.
Similar
arrangement
will also be
made
in
Article
20,
Article
21,
Article
26,
Article
27,
Article
28,
Article
43,
Article
44,
Article
46,
Article 50,
Article
64,
Article
66,
Article
67,
Article
99,
Article
154,
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Domestic shares may be listed in
securities exchange in mainland
China
upon
approval
at
the
shareholders’
Meeting
and
by
relevant government authorities;
overseas listed foreign shares may
be listed on the Main Board of
SEHK.
One year after the Company
became a joint stock limited
company from a sino-foreign joint
venture and one year after the
overseas listed foreign shares of the
Company were listed on the GEM
of SEHK, as approved at the
Shareholders’
Meeting
and
respective meetings of holders of
shares
of
different
classes,
including holders of overseas listed
foreign shares, holders of domestic
shares (including holders of non-
listed foreign shares), as well as
approved by the State Council or its
authorized supervising department
and SEHK, domestic shares and
non-listed foreign shares of the
Company may be converted to
overseas listed foreign shares.
authorized
by
State
Council
and
overseas security regulator.
Domestic shares may be listed in
securities exchange in mainland China
upon approval at the shareholders’
Meeting and by relevant government
authorities; overseas listed~~foreign~~
shares may be listed on the Main Board
of SEHK.
~~One year after the Company became a~~
~~joint stock limited company from a~~
~~sino-foreign joint venture and one year~~
~~after the overseas listed foreign shares~~
~~of the Company were listed on the~~
~~GEM of SEHK,uU~~pon approval by
competent security department of the
State Council and approval of overseas
stock exchange, all or part of domestic
shares and non-listed foreign shares are
convertible into overseas listed shares
for listing and trading at overseas stock
exchange. No shareholders’general
meeting or shareholders’class meeting
is
required
with
respect
to
the
conversion and/or transfer of the above
shares and their listing and trading on
overseas stock exchange. The overseas
listed
shares
converted
from
the
domestic shares are the same class of
shares as the original overseas listed
foreign shares.
Article
169,
Article
170,
Article
182,
Article
200,
Article
203
and
Article
204
of
the
Articles
of
Association
for
revising
“foreign listed
shares”
or
“shares”
accordingly
for
consistency.
4 Article 22
The registered
capital of the
Company
shall
be
RMB
162,064,000 Yuan.
Article 22
The registered capital of the Company
~~shall bei~~sRMB 162,064,000 Yuan.
Amendment
made
according
to
the
actual
circumstances
of
the
Company.
5. Article 47
Within 30 days from the date of
Shareholder’s Meeting or 5 days
from the record date for the
Company’s
distribution
of
dividends, no change shall be made
in the register of shareholders as a
result of transfer of shares.
Article 47
~~Within 30 days from the date of~~
~~Shareholder’s Meeting or 5 days from~~
~~the record date for the Company’s~~
~~distribution of dividends, no change~~
~~shall be made in the register of~~
~~shareholders as a result of transfer of~~
~~shares.I~~n respect of the closure for
transfer or conversion of shares prior to
the date of a shareholders’general
meeting or the record date for the
Company’s distribution of dividends,
where there are laws, regulations, and
any
other
securities
regulatory
Consequential
amendments
following the
revision made
to the original
Article 64.
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provisions in the place where the
Company’s
share
are
listed;
or
provisions in the announcement/circular
of a shareholders’general meeting in
accordance with the abovementioned
laws,
regulations
and
any
other
securities regulatory provision, such
provisions shall prevail.
6. Article 50
For any person who is a registered
shareholder or who claims to be
entitled to have his name (title)
entered
in
the
register
of
shareholders in respect of shares in
the
Company,
if
his
share
certificate (hereinafter, “original
share certificate”) is lost, he may
apply to the Company for a
replacement share certificate in
respect of such shares (hereinafter,
the “Relevant Shares”). Unless the
Company is certain that the original
share certificate is destroyed, it
shall not issue any new share
certificate to replace the original
one.
Applications for a replacement
share certificate by shareholders of
domestic shares shall be addressed
pursuant to Article 150 of the
Company Law.
……
Article 50
For any person who is a registered
shareholder or who claims to be entitled
to have his name (title) entered in the
register of shareholders in respect of
shares in the Company, if his share
certificate (hereinafter, “original share
certificate”) is lost, he may apply to the
Company for a replacement share
certificate in respect of such shares
(hereinafter, the “Relevant Shares”).
Unless the Company is certain that the
original share certificate is destroyed, it
shall not issue any new share certificate
to replace the original one.
Applications for a replacement share
certificate by shareholders of domestic
shares shall be addressed pursuant to
~~Article 150~~relevant articleof the
Company Law.
……
The
specific
article number
in
Company
_Law_quoted in
the
original
Article 50 has
changed.
7. Article 64
When the Company convenes the
Shareholders’
Meeting,
written
notices of the meeting shall be
provided in no less 45 days prior to
the date of the meeting (but not
more than 60 days) to notify all the
shareholders
registered
in
the
register of shares with respect to
the matters to be considered, and
the date and the place of the
meeting. For the overseas listed
foreign shares shareholders, the
notice of general meeting, circulars
and the relevant documents may, in
accordance
with
laws,
administrative regulations, listing
rules of the place where the
Company's shares are listed, be
published on the website of the
Article 64
When the Company convenes the
shareholders’generalmeeting, written
notices of the meeting shall be provided
in no less~~45~~20 clear business days
prior to the date of the meeting~~(but not~~
~~more than 60 days)~~to notify all the
shareholders registered in the register of
shares with respect to the matters to be
considered, and the date and the place
of the meeting.When the Company
convenes
the
shareholders
extraordinary meeting, written notices
of the meeting of the meeting shall be
provided in no less 10 clear business
days or 15 days (whichever is longer)
prior to the date of the meeting to notify
all the shareholders registered in the
register of shares with respect to the
matters to be considered, and the date
To
comply
with the notice
requirement
under
the
Listing Rules.
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Company, the website of the Stock
Exchange of Hong Kong and other
websites designated by the Listing
Rules from time to time. A
shareholder who intends to attend
the meeting shall deliver his written
reply concerning his attendance in
no less than 20 days before the date
of the meeting.
……
and the place of the
8. Article 66
The Company shall, based on the
written
replies
received
from
shareholders, calculate the numbers
of voting shares represented by the
shareholders who intend to attend
the meeting 20 days prior to the
date of the general meeting of
shareholders. In the event that the
number
of
voting
shares
represented by the shareholders
who intend to attend the meeting
represents one half or more of the
Company’s total voting shares, the
Company may hold the meeting. If
otherwise, then the Company shall,
within
5
days,
notify
the
shareholders again by public notice
of the matters to be considered, and
the place and the date for the
meeting. The Company may not
hold the meeting following the
publication of such notice.
(Deleted) As the original
Article 66 is
proposed to be
deleted,
the
numbering of
the subsequent
articles
will
also need to be
re-numbered
accordingly,
which
shall
include
the
relevant
adjustments to
the numbering
of
other
provisions
quoted
in
relevant
provisions.
9. Article 68
Notice of general meeting of
shareholders shall be served on
each shareholder (whether or not
entitled to vote at the meeting), by
personal delivery or prepaid mail to
their addresses as shown in the
register of shareholders. For the
Article~~686~~7
Notice
of
general
meeting
of
shareholders shall be served on each
shareholder (whether or not entitled to
vote at the meeting), by personal
delivery or prepaid mail to their
addresses as shown in the register of
shareholders.
For
the
holders
of
Consequential
amendments
following the
revision made
to the original
Article 64.
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holders of domestic shares, notices
of the general meeting may also be
issued
by
way
of
public
announcements. For holders of
overseas listed foreign shares, the
notice of general meeting, circulars
and the relevant documents may, in
accordance
with
laws,
administrative regulations, listing
rules of the place where the
Company's shares are listed, be
published on the website of the
Company, the website of the Stock
Exchange of Hong Kong and other
websites specified by the Listing
Rules from time to time.
The
public
announcement
as
referred
to
in
the
preceding
paragraph shall be published in 1 or
more
national
newspapers
designated
by
the
securities
regulatory authority of the State
Council within 45 days to 50 days
prior to the date of the meeting.
Upon
publication
of
such
announcements, the holders of
domestic shares shall be deemed to
have received the notice for the
Shareholders’ Meeting.
domestic shares, notices of the general
meeting may also be issued by way of
public announcements. For holders of
overseas listed~~foreign s~~hares, the
notice of general meeting, circulars and
the
relevant
documents
may,
in
accordance with laws, administrative
regulations, listing rules of the place
where the Company's shares are listed,
be published on the website of the
Company, the website of the Stock
Exchange of Hong Kong and other
websites specified by the Listing Rules
from time to time.
The public announcement as referred to
in the preceding paragraph shall be
published20 clear business days prior
to the shareholders’general meeting or
10 clear business days or 15 days
(whichever
is
longer)
prior
to
shareholders’extraordinary meetingin
1
or
more
national
newspapers
designated by the securities regulatory
authority of the State Council~~within 45~~
~~days to 50 days prior to the date of the~~
~~meeting.~~Upon publication of such
announcements, the holders of domestic
shares shall be deemed to have received
the
notice
for
the
Shareholders’
Meeting.
10. Article 98
A written notice of a class meeting
shall be given 45 days prior to the
date of the class meeting to notify
all the registered shareholders of
such class of the matters to be
considered, the date and the place
of the class meeting. For holders of
overseas listed foreign shares; the
notice of class meeting, circulars
and the relevant documents may, in
accordance
with
laws,
administrative regulations, listing
rules of the place where the
Company’s shares are listed, be
published on the website of the
Company, the website of the Stock
Exchange of Hong Kong and other
websites specified by the Listing
Rules from time to time. A
shareholder who intends to attend
the class meeting shall deliver his
written reply for the attendance at
the meeting 20 days prior to the
date of the meeting.
Article~~989~~7
A written notice of a class meeting shall
be given~~45~~20 clear business daysprior
to the date ofa shareholders general
meeting or 10 clear business days or 15
days (whichever is longer) of a
shareholders extraordinary meeting~~the~~
~~class meeting t~~o notify all the registered
shareholders of such class of the
matters to be considered, the date and
the place of the class meeting. For
holders of overseas listed~~foreign~~
shares; the notice of class meeting,
circulars and the relevant documents
may,
in
accordance
with
laws,
administrative regulations, listing rules
of the place where the Company’s
shares are listed, be published on the
website of the Company, the website of
the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong and
other websites specified by the Listing
Rules from time to time.~~A shareholder~~
~~who intends to attend the class meeting~~
~~shall deliver his written reply for the~~
~~attendance at the meeting 20 days prior~~
To
comply
with the notice
requirement
under
the
Listing Rules.
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In the event that the shareholders
who intend to attend such a
meeting represent more than half of
the total number of voting shares of
that class, the Company may hold
the class meeting; otherwise, the
Company shall within 5 day notify
the shareholders of the class, again
by public notice, of matters to be
considered as well as the date and
place for the class meeting. The
Company may then hold the class
meeting after the publication of
such notice.
~~to the date of the meeting.~~
~~In the event that the shareholders who~~
~~intend to attend such a meeting~~
~~represent more than half of the total~~
~~number of voting shares of that class,~~
~~the Company may hold the class~~
~~meeting; otherwise, the Company shall~~
~~within 5 day notify the shareholders of~~
~~the class, again by public notice, of~~
~~matters to be considered as well as the~~
~~date and place for the class meeting.~~
~~The Company may then hold the class~~
~~meeting after the publication of such~~
~~notice.~~
11. Article 100
Except
for
other
class
of
shareholders,
shareholders
of
domestic shares and overseas listed
foreign shares are deemed to be
shareholders of different classes.
Shareholders of domestic shares
and non-listed foreign shares shall
not be deemed to be shareholders
of different classes.
The special procedures for approval
by class shareholders shall not
apply
in
the
following
circumstances:
(1) where the Company issues,
upon the approval by special
resolution of its shareholders
at a general meeting, either
separately or concurrently
once every 12 months, not
more than 20% of each of its
existing
issued
domestic
shares and overseas listed
foreign shares;
(2) where the Company’s plan to
issue domestic shares and
overseas listed foreign shares
at
the
time
of
its
establishment is carried out
within 15 months from the
date of approval of the
securities
regulatory
authority under the State
Council;
(3) On transfer of the shares held
by the domestic shareholders
mentioned in Article 17 of
Article~~1009~~9
Except for other class of shareholders,
shareholders of domestic shares and
overseas listed foreign shares are
deemed to be shareholders of different
classes.
Shareholders
of
domestic
shares and non-listed foreign shares
shall not be deemed to be shareholders
of different classes.
The special procedures for approval by
class shareholders shall not apply in the
following circumstances:
(1) where the Company issues, upon
the approval by special resolution
of its shareholders at a general
meeting,
either
separately
or
concurrently
once
every
12
months, not more than 20% of
each
of
its
existing
issued
domestic shares and overseas
listed foreign shares;
(2) where the Company’s plan to issue
domestic shares and overseas
listed foreign shares at the time of
its establishment is carried out
within 15 months from the date of
approval
of
the
securities
regulatory authority under the
State Council;
(3) On transfer of~~the shares~~all or part
of the shares held by the domestic
shareholdersor non-listed foreign
shares~~mentioned in Article 17 of~~
~~the Articles of Association~~to
overseas investors , then such
shares will be listed and traded on
overseas
stock
market
upon
Amendments
made
according
to
the
circumstances
of
the
Company.
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the Articles of Association to
overseas investors, then such
shares will be listed and
traded on overseas stock
market.
approval
of
the
securities
regulation authorities of the State
Council and such transferred
shares are listed and traded on the
overseas stock exchanges under
the approval of the overseas
securities regulatory authorities,
or the domestic shareholders or
non-listed foreign shareholders of
the Company convert all or part of
the issued domestic shares of the
Company into overseas listed
shares and such converted shares
are listed and traded on the
overseas stock exchange.
12. Article 170
The Company shall appoint a
receiving agent for the shareholders
of
the
overseas-listed
foreign
shares. Such receiving agent shall
receive dividends of the overseas-
listed foreign shares on behalf of
such relevant shareholders, as well
as all other amounts payable to
such shareholders.
The receiving agent appointed by
the Company shall meet relevant
requirements of the laws of the
places or the relevant regulations of
the stock exchange in which the
Company’s shares are listed. The
receiving
agent
appointed
for
shareholders
of
overseas-listed
foreign shares listed in Hong Kong
shall be a company registered as a
trust company under the Trustee
Ordinance of Hong Kong.
Article~~1701~~69
The Company shall appoint a receiving
agent for the shareholders of the
overseas-listed~~foreign~~shares. Such
receiving agent shall receive dividends
of the overseas-listed~~foreign~~shares on
behalf of such relevant shareholders, as
well as all other amounts payable to
such shareholders.
The receiving agent appointed by the
Company
shall
meet
relevant
requirements of the laws of the places
or the relevant regulations of the stock
exchange in which the Company’s
shares are listed. The receiving agent
appointed for shareholders of overseas-
listed~~foreign~~shares listed in Hong
Kong shall be a company registered as
a trust company under the Trustee
Ordinance of Hong Kong.
The Company may exercise the right to
forfeit unclaimed dividends, subject to
the requirements of the regulations of
the jurisdictions in which the shares of
the Company are listed, but the right
can only be exercised six years or more
after the dividend declaration date.
To
comply
with
the
requirements
under
the
Listing Rules.
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