General Information - Trina Solar Co., Ltd. is established as a joint-stock company in accordance with the Company Law and Securities Law of the People's Republic of China [1][2] - The company is registered with a capital of RMB 2,179.365412 billion [2] - The company was approved for public offering of shares on April 29, 2020, and listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange on June 10, 2020 [1][3] Corporate Governance - The legal representative of the company is the chairman of the board, who is responsible for executing company affairs [2] - The company’s articles of association serve as a legally binding document governing the rights and obligations of the company, shareholders, directors, and senior management [3] - The company’s senior management includes the general manager, deputy general managers, board secretary, and financial officer [3] Business Objectives and Scope - The company's business objective is to introduce advanced technology and management experience to maximize investor returns [4] - The business scope includes manufacturing solar photovoltaic power station equipment, installation of solar photovoltaic power station equipment and systems, and development of solar energy technology [4][5] Share Structure - The company issues shares in the form of stocks, with each share having a face value of RMB 1 [5] - The total number of shares issued by the company is 217,936,541.12 shares, all of which are ordinary shares [6] - The company prohibits financial assistance for acquiring its shares, except for employee stock ownership plans [6] Shareholder Rights and Responsibilities - Shareholders have the right to receive dividends and participate in decision-making processes, including voting on significant corporate matters [10][11] - Shareholders are required to comply with laws and regulations, and they cannot withdraw their capital except as permitted by law [16] - Shareholders holding more than 3% of shares for over 180 days can request the company to take legal action against directors or senior management for damages caused by violations of laws or regulations [14][15] Shareholder Meetings - The company holds annual shareholder meetings within six months after the end of the fiscal year [46] - Shareholders holding more than 10% of shares can request the board to convene a temporary shareholder meeting [47] - The company must provide adequate notice of meetings, including the agenda and voting procedures [58][59]