Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) reported a clean sweep of approvals at its Annual General Meeting on 29 April 2026, with every resolution securing shareholder support through a poll vote.

A total of 1.27 billion shares were eligible to vote. All nine motions recorded majorities well above the 50 % threshold. Acceptance of the 2025 audited financial statements drew 99.30 % support, while the general mandates to repurchase up to 10 % of issued shares and to issue up to 10 % new shares received 99.94 % and 97.39 % backing, respectively.

Director elections saw Miranda Kwok endorsed with 99.89 % approval. Gordon Orr’s appointment attracted the highest level of opposition yet still passed comfortably, with 78.81 % in favour. Shareholders also sanctioned annual fees of HK$3.68 million for the Board Chairman and HK$0.97 million for other non-executive directors, alongside updated committee fees.

KPMG replaces PricewaterhouseCoopers as external auditor, effective immediately upon PwC’s retirement. Both firms confirmed there were no matters requiring shareholder attention regarding the handover.

Board changes are significant: veterans Cheah Cheng Hye, Susan Chow and Hugo Leung retired, while Miranda Kwok and Gordon Orr were elected for terms ending at the 2029 AGM. Government-appointed Clement Chan joined for a term expiring at the 2028 AGM. Post-AGM, the Board comprises 12 independent non-executive directors and one executive director (Chief Executive Bonnie Chan).

Computershare Hong Kong Investor Services acted as poll scrutineer, and Computershare Hong Kong Trustees abstained from voting its 3.88 million scheme shares in line with Listing Rules.