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Index Recognition
VTech has been a constituent stock of the Hang Seng High
Dividend Yield Index since this was launched in December
2012. The index comprises the 50 stocks and/or real estate
investment trusts listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong
Kong Limited with the highest net dividend yield. The Group
was also added as a constituent stock of the Hang Seng
Corporate Sustainability Benchmark Index and FTSE4Good
Index, in recognition of the Group’s good performance in
environmental, social and corporate governance.
Corporate Governance
VTech believes that good corporate governance underpins
its efforts to execute strategy, generate shareholder value and
safeguard 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, each with
defined terms of reference. All directors and employees are
required to abide by the Company’s Code of Conduct.
A Whistleblowing Policy facilitates the raising of matters of
serious concern by employees in confidence without the fear
of recrimination. A Continuous Disclosure Policy aims to ensure
full compliance with the requirements regarding the disclosure
of inside information under the Securities and Futures
Ordinance and the Listing Rules.
The full corporate governance report is set out on pages 33 to
37 of this Annual Report.
Investor Communications
All of the Group’s investor communications activities are
governed by a Shareholders Communication Policy, which
is available on the Group’s website. It sets out procedures for
providing shareholders and investors with equal and timely
access to Company information.
The Group makes every effort to maintain an open dialogue
with shareholders and potential investors. We listen carefully
to all views expressed and keep stakeholders fully informed of
material developments through various channels that include:
Analyst briefings on the Group’s interim and annual results,
with a webcast and presentation materials posted on the
corporate website
Investor conferences and post-results roadshows
Meetings and conference calls
Visits to the Group’s manufacturing facilities in China
An easily accessible Investors section on the corporate
website, containing all key information
A designated email for investors that makes
communication easier
Investors visiting VTech booth at the Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition)
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