Good corporate governance has always been recognised as vital to the Group's success and development. The Board is committed to achieving and maintaining high standards of corporate governance. The Board recognises that such commitment is essential in upholding accountability and transparency, enhancing the performance of the Company and safeguarding the interests of the shareholders.

The Company is compliant with the principles and provisions of the Code on Corporate Governance Practices as set out in Appendix 14 of the Main Board Listing Rules ("CG Code").

Investor Relations
The Company is committed to maintaining open dialogue with the investment community in order to increase understanding of the Company's strategy, operations and management. To enhance investor relations, the Company's senior management participates in regular one-on-one meetings, roadshows and investor conferences organised by various investment banks during the year. In addition, the Company also hosts regular investor briefings and tele-conferences, tailored for overseas investors, to keep them up to date with the Group's business developments.

The Company attaches great importance to communicating with its shareholders and investors. Information on the Group's activities, business strategies and developments is provided in the Company's annual and interim reports, corporate brochures and video. During the year, the Chairman attended and presided at all general meetings. Shareholders were encouraged to attend the general meetings of the Company, which offer a valuable forum for dialogues and interactions between the Chairman, the top management and the shareholders.

Separate resolutions were proposed at general meetings on each substantially separate issue. Details of the poll voting procedures were included in the circulars sent to the shareholders at least 14 days before a general meeting and 21 days before the annual general meeting.

IIn order to promote effective communications and to keep the investors abreast of developments, financial and other information relating to the Group and its business activities, announcements are posted regularly on the Company's website at www.goldenmeditech.com.