General Provisions - The company aims to protect the legal rights of shareholders, employees, and creditors while regulating its organization and behavior according to relevant laws [1][2] - Jiangsu Sopo Chemical Co., Ltd. was established as a joint-stock company approved by the Jiangsu Provincial Government and registered with the Jiangsu Administration for Industry and Commerce [1][2] - The company was approved by the China Securities Regulatory Commission for its initial public offering of 15 million shares on August 27, 1996, and was listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange on September 18, 1996 [1][2] Company Structure - The company is a permanent joint-stock company with a registered capital of RMB 1,167,842,884 [1][2] - The chairman represents the company in executing its affairs and is the legal representative [2] - The legal representative's civil activities bind the company, and the company is liable for damages caused by the legal representative in the course of their duties [2] Business Objectives and Scope - The company's business objective is to establish a clear property rights system, enhance competitiveness, and maximize benefits for shareholders while ensuring compliance with national macroeconomic regulations [3] - The registered business scope includes the production of hazardous chemicals, manufacturing and sales of chemical raw materials and products, electricity production, steam production, and import-export of various goods and technologies [3] Share Issuance - The company issues shares in the form of stocks, adhering to principles of openness, fairness, and justice, ensuring equal rights for each share of the same category [4][5] - The total number of shares issued by the company is 1,167,842,884, all of which are ordinary shares [5] Shareholder Rights and Responsibilities - Shareholders have rights to dividends, request meetings, supervise company operations, and access company documents [10][11] - Shareholders are obligated to comply with laws and regulations, pay for their subscribed shares, and not misuse their rights to harm the company or other shareholders [14][40] Shareholder Meetings - The company holds annual and temporary shareholder meetings, with the annual meeting occurring within six months after the end of the fiscal year [53] - Shareholder meetings can be convened by the board of directors or at the request of shareholders holding more than 10% of the shares [24][25] Financial Transactions and Guarantees - The company must seek shareholder approval for significant financial transactions, including guarantees exceeding certain thresholds related to its net assets [52] - The company is required to disclose information regarding financial assistance and guarantees to ensure transparency and compliance with regulations [21][52]