GOME Retail will hold its 2026 annual general meeting (AGM) on 17 June 2026 in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong. Key matters to be tabled include:
• Board Changes – Independent non-executive directors Mr Lui Wai Ming and Mr Liu Yin Hong will retire by rotation and stand for re-election. Each has been offered a three-year term with annual remuneration of HK$400,000.
• Share Issuance & Buy-back Mandates – The Board proposes: – A general mandate to issue up to 14.60 billion new shares, equal to 20% of the 72.999 billion shares in issue (treasury shares excluded) as of the latest practicable date (12 May 2026). – A share buy-back mandate for up to 7.30 billion shares, representing 10% of the issued share capital. – An extension authorising the Board to add repurchased shares to the issuance mandate.
• Bye-law Overhaul – Shareholders will vote on adopting amended and restated Bye-Laws that: 1) Permit hybrid and fully virtual general meetings. 2) Align provisions with the Listing Rules’ treasury-share regime. 3) Prepare for Hong Kong’s upcoming uncertificated securities market. 4) Introduce additional housekeeping updates.
• Auditor Rotation – Incumbent KTC Partners CPA will retire. The Board, on audit committee recommendation, nominates CCTH CPA Limited as new auditor for the financial year ending 31 December 2026, with annual audit fees capped at RMB 2.48 million. The change follows the parties’ inability to agree audit fees for 2026; KTC raised no objections to its retirement.
• Administrative Details – – Shareholders’ register will close 12–17 June 2026 (both days inclusive); transfers must be lodged by 4:30 p.m. on 11 June 2026 to qualify for AGM attendance. – All AGM resolutions will be decided by poll. – No gift coupons will be distributed, and no virtual attendance is offered. – The notice confirms contingency arrangements for severe weather.
If approved, the new mandates will remain in force until the earlier of the next AGM, the date by which the next AGM must be held, or revocation by shareholders. The circular notes that the Board believes the proposals are in the best interests of shareholders and recommends voting in favour.