中国银行: 中国银行股份有限公司关于续聘会计师事务所的公告

Core Viewpoint - The announcement details the proposal by the Board of Directors of Bank of China to reappoint Ernst & Young Hua Ming as the domestic auditor and Ernst & Young Hong Kong as the international auditor for the fiscal year 2025, pending approval from the shareholders' meeting [1]. Group 1: Auditor Information - Ernst & Young Hua Ming was established in September 1992 and transitioned to a special partnership in August 2012, with its headquarters in Beijing [1]. - As of the end of 2024, Ernst & Young Hua Ming has 251 partners and over 1,700 certified public accountants, with more than 1,500 having experience in securities-related services [1]. - The firm has not faced any civil lawsuits related to its professional conduct in the past three years [2]. Group 2: Financial Performance - In 2023, Ernst & Young Hua Ming reported total revenue of RMB 5.955 billion, with audit services contributing RMB 5.585 billion and securities services accounting for RMB 2.438 billion [2]. - The firm audited 137 A-share listed companies in 2023, generating total fees of RMB 905 million, with 20 of these clients from the financial sector [2]. Group 3: Compliance and Quality Control - Ernst & Young Hua Ming has not received any criminal or administrative penalties in the past three years, with only three supervisory measures noted [3]. - The project partners and signing accountants for the audit have no records of penalties or disciplinary actions in the last three years [5]. Group 4: Audit Fees and Approval Process - The total audit fees proposed for 2025 are RMB 98.96 million, which includes RMB 11 million for internal control audits, reflecting an increase of RMB 3.46 million compared to 2024 [6]. - The audit committee evaluated Ernst & Young Hua Ming and Ernst & Young Hong Kong's performance for 2024 and recommended their reappointment [7]. - The Board of Directors approved the proposal on March 26, 2025, with a unanimous vote, pending shareholder approval [7].