General Principles - The external guarantee management system is established to regulate the external guarantee behavior of the company, effectively control guarantee risks, ensure asset safety, and protect the rights and interests of shareholders and other stakeholders [1][2] - External guarantees refer to the guarantees, mortgages, pledges, and other forms of guarantees provided by the company using its own assets or credit for other units or individuals [2] Principles of External Guarantees - The company must adhere to the principles of legality, prudence, mutual benefit, and safety when providing external guarantees, strictly controlling guarantee risks [3] - The board of directors must carefully consider and strictly control the debt risks arising from external guarantees, and bear joint liability for any violations or losses incurred [3] Approval Process - External guarantees must be approved by the board of directors or the shareholders' meeting, and any contracts or agreements related to external guarantees cannot be signed without such approval [8][9] - Guarantees exceeding 10% of the company's latest audited net assets or 30% of total assets require shareholders' meeting approval [9][10] Risk Assessment - The board of directors must assess the credit status of the debtor and analyze the benefits and risks of the guarantee before making a decision [10][11] - The company must require the guarantor to provide counter-guarantees, ensuring that the counter-guarantor has the actual ability to bear the responsibility [6][7] Information Disclosure - The company is obligated to disclose information regarding external guarantees in accordance with relevant regulations, including the total amount of guarantees and the guarantees provided to subsidiaries [3][41] - If the guaranteed party fails to fulfill its debt obligations or faces bankruptcy, the company must promptly inform the board of directors to fulfill its disclosure obligations [42] Management Responsibilities - The finance department is responsible for the daily management of external guarantees, including credit investigations, contract reviews, and ongoing monitoring of the guaranteed parties [14][29] - The legal department must assist in managing guarantee contracts and handle any legal disputes related to external guarantees [14][30] Violations and Accountability - Any unauthorized signing of guarantee contracts can lead to liability for the responsible individuals, and the company has the right to seek compensation from them [44][46] - The board of directors will determine the appropriate penalties for individuals responsible for any violations based on the severity of the risks and losses incurred [44]
中微半导: 对外担保管理制度(H股发行上市后适用)