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S E A Holdings Limited — Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2024
Apr 30, 2024
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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 to be taken, 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 CCIAM Future Energy Limited (the “ Company ”), you should at once hand this circular together with the enclosed form of proxy and the 2023 annual report of the Company to the purchaser or transferee or to the bank, stockbroker or other agent through whom the sale or transfer 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.
CCIAM Future Energy Limited 信能低碳有限公司
(Incorporated in Hong Kong with limited liability)
(Stock Code: 145)
PROPOSALS FOR RE-ELECTION OF RETIRING DIRECTORS, GRANT OF GENERAL MANDATES TO ISSUE AND BUY-BACK SHARES, EXTEND GENERAL MANDATE TO ISSUE SHARES
AND
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
A notice convening the AGM to be held at Level 43, AIA Tower, 183 Electric Road, North Point, Hong Kong on Friday, 7 June 2024 at 11:00 a.m. is set out in Appendix III to this circular. Whether or not you are able to attend the AGM, you are requested to complete the accompanying form of proxy in accordance with the instructions printed thereon and return the same to the Company’s share registrar Tricor Tengis Limited at 17/F, Far East Finance Centre, 16 Harcourt Road, Hong Kong as soon as possible, and in any event not less than 48 hours (i.e. 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, 5 June 2024) before the time appointed for the AGM or any adjournment thereof (as the case may be). Completion and return of the form of proxy will not preclude you from attending and voting in person at the AGM or any adjournment thereof (as the case may be) if you so wish.
30 April 2024
CONTENTS
| Page | ||
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| DEFINITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 1 |
| LETTER FROM THE BOARD | ||
| Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| Re-election of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 3 |
| General Mandates to Issue and Buy-back Shares | . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 4 |
| AGM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 5 |
| Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 6 |
| General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 6 |
| Responsibility Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 6 |
| APPENDIX I — PARTICULARS OF DIRECTORS PROPOSED |
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| TO BE RE-ELECTED . . . . . . | . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | I-1 |
| APPENDIX II — **EXPLANATORY STATEMENT ** |
ON | |
| THE BUY-BACK MANDATE | . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | II-1 |
| APPENDIX III — NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING . . . . . . . . . |
III-1 |
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DEFINITIONS
In this circular, unless the context otherwise requires, the following expressions shall have the following meaning:
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“AGM”
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the annual general meeting of the Company to be held at Level 43, AIA Tower, 183 Electric Road, North Point, Hong Kong on Friday, 7 June 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
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“AGM Notice”
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the notice for convening the AGM as set out from pages III-1 to III-5 of this circular
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“Articles”
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the articles of association adopted by the Company as may be amended from time to time and “Article” shall mean an article of the articles of association
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“Board”
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the board of Directors
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“Buy-back Mandate”
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a general and unconditional mandate proposed to be granted to the Directors to exercise all powers of the Company to buy-back Shares of an aggregate number of Shares not exceeding 10% of the total number of the Shares in issue as at the date of passing of the relevant resolution at the AGM
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“Company”
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CCIAM Future Energy Limited, a company incorporated in Hong Kong with limited liability, the issued shares of which are listed on the Stock Exchange
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“Director(s)”
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the director(s) of the Company
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“Extension Mandate”
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a general and unconditional mandate proposed to be granted to the Directors at the AGM to the effect that the Issue Mandate shall be extended by the addition of shares of the Company bought back under the Buy-back Mandate
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“Group”
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the Company and its subsidiaries
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“Hong Kong”
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the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China
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DEFINITIONS
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“Issue Mandate”
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a general and unconditional mandate proposed to be granted to the Directors to exercise all powers of the Company to allot, issue and otherwise deal with Shares up to a maximum of 20% of the total number of Shares in issue as at the date of passing of the relevant resolution at the AGM
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“Latest Practicable Date” 30 April 2024, being the latest practicable date prior to the printing of this circular for ascertaining certain information contained herein
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“Listing Rules” the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the Stock Exchange
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“SFO” the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Chapter 571 of the Laws of Hong Kong)
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“Share(s)” the ordinary share(s) of the Company
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“Shareholder(s)” the holder(s) of issued Shares
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“Stock Exchange” The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited
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“Takeovers Code”
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The Codes on Takeovers and Mergers and Share Buy-backs
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“HK$” Hong Kong dollars, the lawful currency of Hong Kong
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“%” per cent
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LETTER FROM THE BOARD
CCIAM Future Energy Limited 信能低碳有限公司
(Incorporated in Hong Kong with limited liability)
(Stock Code: 145)
Executive Directors: Mr. Cheng Lut Tim Mr. Chong Kok Leong Mr. Mok Tsan San Mr. Zhuang Miaozhong
Registered Office: Unit D, 7/F Seabright Plaza 9-23 Shell Street North Point Hong Kong
Independent Non-executive Directors: Ms. Li Liming Mr. Yeung Wai Hung, Peter Ms. Yuen Wai Man
30 April 2024
To the Shareholders
Dear Sirs or Madams,
PROPOSALS FOR RE-ELECTION OF RETIRING DIRECTORS, GRANT OF GENERAL MANDATES TO ISSUE AND BUY-BACK SHARES, EXTEND GENERAL MANDATE TO ISSUE SHARES AND NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this circular is to provide you with the information regarding the resolutions to be proposed at the AGM relating to, among others, (i) the re-election of retiring Directors; (ii) the Issue Mandate; (iii) the Buy-back Mandate and (iv) the Extension Mandate. The AGM Notice is set out from pages III-1 to III-5 of this circular.
RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
Article 110 of the Articles provides, among others, that the Directors shall have power from time to time and at any time to appoint any qualified person as a Director either to fill a casual vacancy or as an addition to the Board. Any Director so appointed shall hold office only until the first annual general meeting of the Company after his appointment, and shall then be eligible for re-election.
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LETTER FROM THE BOARD
Article 120 of the Articles provides that subject to the manner of retirement by rotation of Directors as from time to time prescribed under the Listing Rules, at each annual general meeting of the Company, one-third of the Directors for the time being (or, if their number is not a multiple of three, then the number nearest to but not less than one-third) shall retire from office such that each Director (including those appointed for a specific term) will be subject to retirement by rotation at least once every three years at the annual general meeting. A Director retiring at an annual general meeting shall retain office until the close or adjournment of the relevant annual general meeting.
Pursuant to Article 110 of the Articles, Ms. Yuen Wai Man shall retire by rotation and being eligible, offer herself for re-election as Director at the AGM.
Pursuant to Article 120 of the Articles, Mr. Mok Tsan San and Mr. Zhuang Miaozhong shall retire by rotation and, each being eligible, offer themselves for re-election as Directors at the AGM.
Particulars of the retiring Directors are set out in Appendix I to this circular.
GENERAL MANDATES TO ISSUE AND BUY-BACK SHARES
At the annual general meeting of the Company held on 2 June 2023, the Shareholders passed the ordinary resolutions on granting the existing general mandates to the Directors to allot, issue and deal with Shares and to buy-back Shares. Such mandates will expire at the conclusion of the AGM. At the AGM, ordinary resolutions will be proposed to grant the Issue Mandate, the Buy-back Mandate and the Extension Mandate.
The Issue Mandate
At the AGM, an ordinary resolution will be proposed to the Shareholders to consider and, if thought fit, approve the Issue Mandate which will enable the Directors to exercise the powers of the Company to allot, issue and otherwise deal with new shares of the Company not exceeding 20% of the total number of Shares in issue at the date of passing of such resolution.
As at the Latest Practicable Date, the number of Shares in issue comprised 169,542,544 Shares. Assuming that there is no change in the issued number of Shares during the period from the Latest Practicable Date to the date of passing the resolution in respect of approving the Issue Mandate, the maximum number of Shares which may be issued pursuant to the Issue Mandate will be 33,908,508 Shares.
The Buy-back Mandate
At the AGM, an ordinary resolution will be proposed for the Shareholders to consider and, if thought fit, approve the Buy-back Mandate which will enable the Directors to exercise the powers of the Company to buy-back Shares up to 10% of the aggregate number of Shares in issue as at the date of passing of such resolution. The Company’s authority is restricted to buy-back Shares in the market in accordance with the Listing Rules.
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LETTER FROM THE BOARD
As at the Latest Practicable Date, the number of Shares in issue comprised of 169,542,544 Shares. Assuming that there is no change in the issued number of Shares during the period from the Latest Practicable Date to the date of passing the resolution in respect of approving the Buy-back Mandate, the maximum number of Shares which may be bought back pursuant to the Buy-back Mandate will be 16,954,254 Shares.
Pursuant to the Listing Rules, an explanatory statement containing all the information reasonably necessary to enable the Shareholders to make an informed decision on whether to vote for or against the ordinary resolution to approve the Buy-back Mandate is set out in Appendix II to this circular.
Both of the Issue Mandate and the Buy-back Mandate will expire at the earliest of:
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(a) the conclusion of the next annual general meeting of the Company; or
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(b) the expiration of the period within which the next annual general meeting of the Company is required by the Articles or any applicable law of Hong Kong to be held; or
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(c) when revoked or varied by an ordinary resolution of the Shareholders in a general meeting prior to the next annual general meeting of the Company.
The Board considers that the grant of the Issue Mandate and Buy-back Mandate shall increase the flexibility in the Company’s affairs and are in the interests of the Company and the Shareholders as a whole, and that the same shall continue to be adopted by the Company.
General Extension Mandate to Issue Shares
An ordinary resolution will be proposed at the AGM to extend the Issue Mandate by the addition to the total number of Shares which may be allotted or agreed conditionally or unconditionally to be allotted by the Directors pursuant to such general mandate representing the total number of Shares that bought back by the Company pursuant to the Buy-back Mandate, provided that such extended amount shall not exceed 10% of the total number of issued Shares at the date of passing of that resolution.
AGM
The AGM Notice is set out from pages III-1 to III-5 of this circular. A form of proxy for use at the AGM is enclosed with this circular.
At the AGM, resolutions will be proposed to approve, among others, the re-election of retiring Directors, the grant of the Issue Mandate, Buy-back Mandate and Extension Mandate.
Pursuant to Rule 13.39(4) of the Listing Rules, the proposed resolutions as set out in the AGM Notice will be taken by way of poll at the AGM. The results of the poll will be posted on the websites of the Stock Exchange and the Company by way of an announcement.
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LETTER FROM THE BOARD
Whether or not you are able to attend the AGM, you are requested to complete and return the enclosed form of proxy in accordance with the instructions printed thereon to the Company’s share registrar Tricor Tengis Limited at 17/F, Far East Finance Centre, 16 Harcourt Road, Hong Kong as soon as possible, and in any event not later than 48 hours (i.e. 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, 5 June 2024) before the time appointed for holding the AGM or any adjournment thereof (as the case may be). Completion and return of the form of proxy will not preclude you from attending and voting in person at the AGM or any adjournment thereof (as the case may be) should you so wish.
RECOMMENDATION
The Board considers that the proposed ordinary resolutions as set out in the AGM Notice are in the interests of the Company and the Shareholders as a whole and therefore recommends the Shareholders to vote in favour of the re-election of retiring Directors, the grant of the Issue Mandate, Buy-back Mandate and Extension Mandate to be proposed at the AGM.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Your attention is drawn to the additional information set out in the appendices to this circular and the AGM Notice. In case of any conflicts, the English version of this circular shall prevail over its Chinese version.
RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
This circular, for which the Directors 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 enquiries, 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 this circular misleading.
Yours faithfully By Order of the Board CCIAM Future Energy Limited Chong Kok Leong Executive Director
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APPENDIX I PARTICULARS OF DIRECTORS PROPOSED TO BE RE-ELECTED
As at the Latest Practicable Date, the biographical details of the Directors who will retire and, being eligible, will offer themselves for re-election at the AGM pursuant to the Articles and the Listing Rules, are as follows:
Mr. MOK Tsan San (“Mr. Mok”) , aged 53, was appointed as an executive director to the Company on 1 April 2023. Mr. Mok holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Ohio State University in the United States. Mr. Mok is the managing director of Capital Union Investments Limited, a direct investment firm with a portfolio in Greater China and overseas. With over 21 years of solid experience in fund raising and investment syndication in a number of ventures, Mr. Mok has helped, funded, and/or personally invested in and advised in, among others, a number of Silicon Valley technology companies. Mr. Mok began his career in Babtie Asia Limited (now named as Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.), an international civil engineering consulting firm as an engineer. Mr. Mok was a founder of Up Marine Holdings Limited, which was focusing on marine business in the Greater China region as well as many other countries in Asia with its position being an innovative company to design, build and distribute creative marine products and services and to promote the marine-related lifestyle. Mr. Mok was an executive director of Chinese Strategic Holdings Limited, a company listed on the GEM of the Stock Exchange until 4 May 2022, since 12 August 2014. Mr. Mok is currently an executive director of Heng Tai Consumables Group Limited (Stock Code: 0197), a company listed on Main Board of The Stock Exchange.
Save for disclosed above, Mr. Mok has not previously held any position with the Group, has not been a director in any other listed public companies in the last three years, does not have any relationships with any directors, senior management or substantial or controlling shareholders of the Company (as defined in the Listing Rules) and does not have any interest in the shares of the Company within the meaning of Part XV of the SFO.
Mr. Mok has entered into a service contract with the Company for a fixed term of one year from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025, subject to the retirement by rotation at the annual general meeting of the Company in accordance with the Articles. Mr. Mok is entitled to a director ’s fee of HK$50,000 per month, which was determined with reference to his duties, experience and responsibilities in the Company as well as the market conditions.
Save for disclosed above, Mr. Mok confirmed that he is not aware of any information in relation to his re-election as a Director (if appropriate) to be disclosed pursuant to Rules 13.51(2)(h) to (v) of the Listing Rules.
Save for disclosed above, the Board is not aware of any other matters relating to Mr. Mok’s re-election that need to be brought to the attention of the Shareholders.
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APPENDIX I PARTICULARS OF DIRECTORS PROPOSED TO BE RE-ELECTED
Mr. ZHUANG Miaozhong (“Mr. Zhuang”) , aged 55, was appointed as an executive director of the Company on 16 January 2017. Mr. Zhuang has over 15 years of work experience in petroleum industry, which includes working in state-owned enterprises in China, overseas corporations and large-scale enterprises. Mr. Zhuang has extensive knowledge and contacts within this field.
Save for disclosed above, Mr. Zhuang has not previously held any position with the Group, has not been a director in any other listed public companies in the last three years, does not have any relationships with any directors, senior management or substantial or controlling shareholders of the Company (as defined in the Listing Rules) and does not have any interest in the shares of the Company within the meaning of Part XV of the SFO.
Mr. Zhuang has entered into a service contract with the Company for a fixed term of one year from 16 January 2024 to 15 January 2025, subject to the retirement by rotation at the annual general meeting of the Company in accordance with the Articles. Mr. Zhuang is entitled to a director ’s fee of HK$240,000 per annum, which was determined with reference to his duties, experience and responsibilities in the Company as well as the market conditions.
Save for disclosed above, Mr. Zhuang confirmed that he is not aware of any information in relation to his re-election as a Director (if appropriate) to be disclosed pursuant to Rules 13.51(2)(h) to (v) of the Listing Rules.
Save for disclosed above, the Board is not aware of any other matters relating to Mr. Zhuang’s re-election that need to be brought to the attention of the Shareholders.
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APPENDIX I PARTICULARS OF DIRECTORS PROPOSED TO BE RE-ELECTED
Ms. YUEN Wai Man (“Ms. Yuen”) , aged 51, was appointed as an independent non-executive director of the Company on 22 June 2023. Ms. Yuen was an independent non-executive director of the Company from November 2012 to November 2017. Ms. Yuen graduated from The University of Hong Kong with a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration in 1994. Ms. Yuen is the fellow member of both The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and also the overseas member of The Chinese Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Ms. Yuen (i) has been an independent non-executive director of Solomon Worldwide Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 8133), a company listed on the GEM of the Stock Exchange, since April 2022; (ii) had been an independent non-executive director of Chinese Strategic Holdings Limited, a company listed on the GEM of the Stock Exchange until 4 May 2022 for the period from July 2008 to June 2021; (iii) had been an independent non-executive director of China Eco-Farming Limited (Stock Code: 8166), a company listed on the GEM of the Stock Exchange, for the period from September 2016 to July 2023; and (iv) had been an independent non-executive director of Hao Bai International (Cayman) Limited (Stock Code: 8431), a company listed on the GEM of the Stock Exchange, for the period from December 2022 to August 2023. Ms. Yuen is currently also the managing director of W.M. Yuen CPA Limited. Ms. Yuen has accumulated extensive working experience in accounting and auditing area for over 29 years.
Save for disclosed above, Ms. Yuen has not previously held any position with the Group, has not been a director in any other listed public companies in the last three years, does not have any relationships with any directors, senior management or substantial or controlling shareholders of the Company (as defined in the Listing Rules) and does not have any interest in the shares of the Company within the meaning of Part XV of the SFO.
Ms. Yuen has entered into a service contract with the Company for a fixed term of one year from 22 June 2023 to 21 June 2024, subject to the retirement by rotation at the annual general meeting of the Company in accordance with the Articles. Ms. Yuen is entitled to a director ’s fee of HK$100,000 per annum, which was determined with reference to her duties, experience and responsibilities in the Company as well as the market conditions.
Save for disclosed above, Ms. Yuen confirmed that she is not aware of any information in relation to her re-election as a Director (if appropriate) to be disclosed pursuant to Rules 13.51(2)(h) to (v) of the Listing Rules.
Save for disclosed above, the Board is not aware of any other matters relating to Ms. Yuen’s re-election that need to be brought to the attention of the Shareholders.
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APPENDIX II EXPLANATORY STATEMENT ON THE BUY-BACK MANDATE
This Appendix contains the particulars that are required by the Listing Rules to be included in an explanatory statement to enable the Shareholders to make an informed view on whether to vote for or against the resolution to be proposed at the AGM in relation to the proposed Buy-back Mandate.
1. NUMBER OF SHARES IN ISSUE
As at the Latest Practicable Date, the issued number of Shares was 169,542,544.
Subject to the passing of the ordinary resolution granting the proposed Buy-back Mandate and on the basis that no further Shares are issued or bought back before the AGM, the Company will be allowed to buy-back a maximum of 16,954,254 Shares, representing 10% of the issued number of Shares, during the period ending on the earlier of the conclusion of the next annual general meeting of the Company or the date by which the next annual general meeting of the Company is required to be held by the Articles or the applicable law of Hong Kong or the date upon which such authority is revoked or varied by a resolution of the Shareholders in general meeting.
2. REASONS FOR BUY-BACK
The Directors believe that it is in the best interests of the Company and the Shareholders as a whole for the Directors to have a general authority from the Shareholders to enable the Company to buy-back Shares on the Stock Exchange. Such buy-backs may, depending on market conditions and funding arrangements at the time, lead to an enhancement of the net assets value of the Company and/or earnings per Share and will only be made when the Directors believe that such buy-backs will benefit the Company and the Shareholders as a whole.
The Board has no present intention to buy-back any Shares and the power would only be exercised to buy-back in circumstances where it is considered to be in the interests of the Company and the Shareholders as a whole and in circumstances where the Shares can be bought back on the terms favourable to the Company. On the basis of the consolidated statement of financial position of the Company as at 31 December 2023, being the date to which the latest published audited consolidated financial statements of the Company were made up, the Board considers that if the Buy-back Mandate was to be exercised in full during the proposed buy-back period, it may constitute a material adverse impact on the working capital or gearing position of the Company. The Board does not propose to exercise the Buy-back Mandate to such an extent as it would, in the circumstances, constitute a material adverse effect on the working capital of the Company as compared with the position disclosed in the latest published audited consolidated financial statements or the gearing position which, in the opinion of the Board, are from time to time appropriate for the Company.
3. FUNDING OF BUY-BACKS
Buy-backs to be made pursuant to the proposed Buy-back Mandate would be financed out of funds legally available for the purpose in accordance with the Articles, the applicable laws of Hong Kong and the Listing Rules. Such funds including, but not limited to, profits available for distribution.
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APPENDIX II EXPLANATORY STATEMENT ON THE BUY-BACK MANDATE
4. SHARE PRICES
The highest and lowest prices at which the Shares have been traded on the Stock Exchange during each of the previous twelve months preceding the Latest Practicable Date were as follows:
| **Shares ** | Price | |
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| Highest | Lowest | |
| HK$ | HK$ | |
| 2023 | ||
| April | 2.18 | 0.50 |
| May | 0.62 | 0.40 |
| June | 0.60 | 0.39 |
| July | 0.79 | 0.37 |
| August | 0.59 | 0.41 |
| September | 0,63 | 0.45 |
| October | 0.80 | 0.46 |
| November | 0.82 | 0.49 |
| December | 0.55 | 0.38 |
| 2024 | ||
| January | 0.42 | 0.31 |
| February | 0.37 | 0.31 |
| March | 0.42 | 0.33 |
| April (up to the Latest Practicable Date) | 0.42 | 0.32 |
5. EFFECT OF THE TAKEOVERS CODE
A buy-back of Shares by the Company may result in an increase in the proportionate interests of Shareholder(s) in the voting rights of the Company, which may give rise to an obligation to make a mandatory offer in accordance with Rule 26 of the Takeovers Code.
As at the Latest Practicable Date, as per register required to be kept by the Company under section 336 of the SFO, to the best of the Directors’ knowledge, having made reasonable enquiry, no Shareholders are interested in 10% or more of the issued Shares.
The Board does not intend to exercise the Buy-back Mandate to such extent as would, in the circumstances, trigger any potential consequences under the Takeovers Code. In any event, the Board will not exercise the Buy-back Mandate (if granted) to an extent that may result in a public shareholding of less than 25%.
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APPENDIX II EXPLANATORY STATEMENT ON THE BUY-BACK MANDATE
6. BUY-BACK OF SHARES
No Shares have been bought back by the Company or any of its subsidiaries during the six months immediately preceding the Latest Practicable Date.
7. GENERAL
To the best of the Directors’ knowledge and having made all reasonable enquiries, none of the Directors nor any of their close associates (as defined in the Listing Rules) have any present intention to sell any Shares to the Company if the Buy-back Mandate is approved by the Shareholders.
No core connected person of the Company (as defined in the Listing Rules) has notified the Company that he/she/it has a present intention to sell any Shares to the Company, nor any of them has undertaken not to do so in the event that the Company is authorised to make buy-back of the Shares.
The Board has undertaken to the Stock Exchange that, so far as the same may be applicable, it will only exercise the Buy-back Mandate (if granted) to buy-back Shares in accordance with the Articles, the applicable laws of Hong Kong and the Listing Rules.
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APPENDIX III
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
CCIAM Future Energy Limited 信能低碳有限公司
(Incorporated in Hong Kong with limited liability)
(Stock Code: 145)
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Meeting of the Company will be held at Level 43, AIA Tower, 183 Electric Road, North Point, Hong Kong on Friday, 7 June 2024 at 11:00 a.m., to consider and, if thought fit, transact the following ordinary businesses:
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To receive, consider and approve the audited consolidated financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries and the reports of the directors and of the auditors of the Company for the year ended 31 December 2023.
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To re-elect retiring directors of the Company.
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To re-appoint Messrs. HLB Hodgson Impey Cheng Limited as the auditors of the Company and to authorise the board of directors of the Company to fix their remuneration.
As special business, to consider and, if thought fit, pass the following resolutions as ordinary resolutions:
ORDINARY RESOLUTIONS
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“ THAT :
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(a) subject to paragraph (c) of this resolution, the exercise by the directors of the Company (the “ Directors ”) during the Relevant Period (as hereinafter defined) of all the powers of the Company to allot, issue or otherwise deal with additional shares of the Company (the “ Shares ”) or securities convertible into Shares, or options, or similar rights to subscribe for any Shares or such convertible securities, and to make or grant offers, agreements and options which would or might require the exercise of such powers, be and is hereby generally and unconditionally approved;
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APPENDIX III
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
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(b) the approval given in paragraph (a) of this resolution shall authorise the Directors during the Relevant Period (as hereinafter defined) to make or grant offers, agreements and options which would or might require the exercise of such powers after the end of the Relevant Period (as hereinafter defined);
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(c) the total number of Shares allotted or agreed conditionally or unconditionally to be allotted (whether pursuant to an option or otherwise) and issued by the Directors pursuant to the approval given in paragraph (a) of this resolution, otherwise than pursuant to:
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i. a Rights Issue (as hereinafter defined);
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ii. the exercise of options under any share option schemes or similar arrangements adopted by the Company from time to time; or
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iii. any scrip dividend or similar arrangement(s) providing for the allotment and issuance of Shares in lieu of the whole or part of a dividend on Shares pursuant to the articles of association of the Company (the “Articles”) and other relevant regulations in force from time to time,
shall not exceed 20% of the total number of Shares in issue as at the date of passing of this resolution and the said approval shall be limited accordingly; and
- (d) for the purpose of this resolution:
“ Relevant Period ” means the period from the passing of this resolution until whichever is the earlier of:
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i. the conclusion of the next annual general meeting of the Company;
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ii. the expiration of the period within which the next annual general meeting of the Company is required by the Articles or any applicable laws of Hong Kong to be held;
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iii. the revocation or variation of the authority given under this resolution by an ordinary resolution of the shareholders of the Company in general meeting; and
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APPENDIX III
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
“ Rights Issue ” means the allotment, issuance or grant of Shares, options or other securities pursuant to an offer giving rights to subscribe for a period fixed by the Directors to holders of Shares whose names stand on the register of members of the Company on a fixed record date in proportion to their then holdings of such Shares at that date (subject to such exclusion or other arrangements as the Directors may deem necessary or expedient in relation to fractional entitlements or having regard to any restrictions or obligations under the laws of, or the requirements of any recognised regulatory body or any stock exchange in, any territory applicable to the Company).”
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“ THAT :
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(a) subject to paragraph (b) of this resolution, the exercise by the Directors during the Relevant Period of all the powers of the Company to buy-back Shares on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “ Stock Exchange ”) or on any other stock exchange on which the Shares may be listed and recognised for this purpose by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong and the Stock Exchange under The Codes on Takeovers and Mergers and Share Buy-backs, subject to and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations, be and is hereby generally and unconditionally approved;
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(b) the aggregate number of Shares which may be bought back by the Company pursuant to paragraph (a) of this resolution during the Relevant Period shall not exceed 10% of the aggregate number of Shares in issue at the date of passing of this resolution, and the approval granted under paragraph (a) of this resolution shall be limited accordingly; and
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(c) for the purpose of this resolution:
“ Relevant Period ” means the period from the date of passing of this resolution until whichever is the earlier of:
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i. the conclusion of the next annual general meeting of the Company;
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ii. the expiration of the period within which the next annual general meeting of the Company is required by the Articles or any applicable laws of Hong Kong to be held; and
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iii. the revocation or variation of the authority given under this resolution by an ordinary resolution of the shareholders of the Company in general meeting.”
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“ THAT conditional upon the passing of resolutions number 4 and 5 set out in the notice convening this Meeting, the general mandate granted to the Directors to exercise the powers of the Company to allot, issue or otherwise deal with additional securities of the Company pursuant to the resolution number 4 set out in the notice convening this Meeting be and is hereby extended by the addition thereto an amount representing the total number of the Shares bought back by the Company under the authority granted pursuant to the resolution number 5 set out in the notice convening this Meeting, provided that such amount shall not exceed 10% of the total number of Shares in issue at the date of passing of this resolution.”
By Order of the Board CCIAM Future Energy Limited Chong Kok Leong Executive Director
Hong Kong, 30 April 2024
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Any members of the Company (“ Member(s) ”) entitled to attend and vote at the Meeting shall be entitled to appoint another person as his/her/its proxy to attend and vote on his/her/its behalf and the proxy so appointed shall have the same rights as the Member to speak at the Meeting. A proxy needs not be a Member. A Member may appoint more than one proxy to attend the Meeting.
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A form of proxy in respect of the Meeting is enclosed. Whether or not you intend to attend the Meeting in person, you are urged to complete and return the form of proxy in accordance with the instructions printed thereon.
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To be valid, the form of proxy, together with any power of attorney or other authority, if any, under which it is signed or a notarially certified copy of such power or authority, must be deposited at the Company’s share registrar, Tricor Tengis Limited at 17/F, Far East Finance Centre, 16 Harcourt Road, Hong Kong not later than 48 hours (i.e. 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, 5 June 2024) before the time fixed for the Meeting or any adjournment thereof (as the case may be). Completion and return of the form of proxy will not preclude you from attending and voting in person at the Meeting or any adjournment thereof as you so wish.
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For ascertaining the shareholders’ entitlement to attend and vote at the Meeting, the register of Members will be closed from Tuesday, 4 June 2024 to Friday, 7 June 2024, both days inclusive, during which period no transfer of shares will be effected. In order to be eligible to attend and vote at the Meeting, all completed share transfer forms accompanied by the relevant share certificates must be lodged with the Company’s share registrar, Tricor Tengis Limited at 17/F, Far East Finance Centre, 16 Harcourt Road, Hong Kong not later than 4:30 p.m. on Monday, 3 June 2024.
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Where there are joint holders of any share of the Company, any one of such joint holders may vote at the Meeting, either personally or by proxy, in respect of such share of the Company as if he/she/it was solely entitled thereto. If more than one of such joint holders are present at the Meeting personally or by proxy, that one of such joint holders so present whose name stands first on the register of members of the Company in respect of such share shall alone be entitled to vote in respect of such share of the Company.
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If Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above, “extreme conditions” caused by super typhoons or a “black” rainstorm warning is in effect any time after 8:00 a.m. on the date of the annual general meeting, the meeting will be postponed. The Company will post an announcement on the Company’s website http://www.ccfe.com.hk and the “Latest Company Announcements” page of the Stock Exchange website to notify shareholders of the Company of the date, time and place of the rescheduled meeting, if any.
As at the date hereof, the board of Directors comprises, Mr. Cheng Lut Tim, Mr. Chong Kok Leong, Mr. Mok Tsan San and Mr. Zhuang Miaozhong being executive Directors; and Ms. Li Liming, Mr. Yeung Wai Hung, Peter and Ms. Yuen Wai Man being independent non-executive Directors.
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