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31
VTech Holdings Ltd Annual Report 2013
Index Recognition
The Company’s position as a major component of the Hong
Kong stock market has been recognised by the capital markets
by the inclusion of our stock in new indexes.
In December 2012, the Company became a constituent stock
of two new indexes of stocks listed on The Stock Exchange of
Hong Kong Limited: the Hang Seng HK 35, which comprises
the 35 largest companies which derive the majority of their
sales revenue (or profits or assets if more relevant) from areas
outside mainland China; and the Hang Seng High Dividend
Yield Index, which comprises 50 stocks and/or real
estate investment trusts with the highest net dividend/
distribution yield.
Corporate Governance
VTech is committed to good corporate governance, which
helps us to deliver our strategy, generate shareholder value and
safeguard our shareholders’ long-term interests.
To ensure sound corporate oversight, the majority of the
Board is composed of independent non-executive directors.
The Board has established an Audit Committee, a Nomination
Committee, a Remuneration Committee and a Risk
Management and Sustainability Committee with defined terms
of reference. The Company has a Code of Conduct which all
directors, management and employees are required to abide
by, as well as a Whistleblower Policy to facilitate the raising of
concerns by employees.
Index Recognition
In December 2012, the Company
became a constituent stock of two new
indexes of stocks listed on The Stock
Exchange of Hong Kong Limited: the
Hang Seng HK 35 and the Hang Seng
High Dividend Yield Index.
VTech has established a Continuous Disclosure Policy to
ensure full compliance with the new statutory price sensitive
information disclosure requirement under the Securities and
FuturesAmendmentOrdinanceandtheListingRulesthatcame
into effect on 1 January 2013.
Investor Communications
We make every effort to maintain open communication
withshareholdersandpotentialinvestors.Ouraimistokeep
investors abreast of the Group’s latest developments and we
welcome suggestions for improvement.
Since March 2012, all of our investor communications activities
have been governed by a Shareholders Communication Policy,
aiming to ensure that all shareholders and potential investors
are provided with ready, equal and timely access to balanced
and understandable information about the Company.
During the financial year 2013, we held meetings with investors,
organised site visits to our facilities in China and participated in
investor conferences.
Key financial announcements are webcast, accompanied by
the detailed slide presentations and other important financial
information. Latest information on the Group’s developments,
financial data and stock information can be found at the
corporate website www.vtech.com. All key information is
available electronically.
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