General Provisions - The company aims to protect the legal rights of shareholders, employees, and creditors, and to regulate its organization and behavior according to relevant laws [1][2] - The company was established as a joint-stock limited company approved by the Jiangsu Provincial Reform Commission in 1994 and registered with the Jiangsu Provincial Market Supervision Administration [1][2] - The company was approved by the China Securities Regulatory Commission to issue 35 million shares of common stock to the public in 1997 and was listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange [1][3] Company Structure - The registered capital of the company is RMB 246,767,500 [2] - The company is a permanent joint-stock limited company [2] - The legal representative of the company is the chairman of the board, who is responsible for executing company affairs [2][3] Business Objectives and Scope - The company's business objective is to enhance economic efficiency, improve operational mechanisms, and develop high-quality export products, aiming to create a group-oriented, internationalized, and industrialized economic entity [2][3] - The company is authorized to engage in various business activities, including the sale of hazardous chemicals, medical devices, food, and oil, as well as import and export operations [2][3][4] Party Committee - The company has established a Communist Party committee to lead and ensure the implementation of major decisions and policies from the central government [6][7] - The committee is responsible for political education, management of significant business matters, and oversight of personnel decisions [6][7] Share Issuance and Management - The company's shares are issued in the form of stocks, with equal rights for each share of the same category [9][10] - The company has issued a total of 246,767,500 shares, all of which are common shares [10] - The company may increase its capital through various methods, including issuing shares to unspecified objects or existing shareholders [10][11] Shareholder Rights and Responsibilities - Shareholders have rights to dividends, voting, and the ability to supervise company operations [13][14] - Shareholders must comply with laws and regulations, and they are liable for their subscribed shares [18][19] - The company must maintain transparency and provide shareholders with access to relevant documents and records [14][15] Shareholder Meetings - The company holds annual and temporary shareholder meetings, with specific procedures for calling and conducting these meetings [53][54] - Shareholder meetings must be announced in advance, and all shareholders have the right to attend and vote [66][69] - The company must maintain accurate records of meeting proceedings, including attendance and voting results [82][83]

Group 1 - The company is named Shanghai New World Corporation Ltd and was established as a joint-stock company approved by the Shanghai Municipal Economic System Reform Office [2] - The company was registered with a total capital of 646,468,534 RMB, equivalent to approximately 646 million RMB [3] - The company aims to maintain the legal rights of shareholders, employees, and creditors while adhering to the leadership of the Communist Party of China [4] Group 2 - The company's business purpose includes adhering to socialist commercial principles and fulfilling social responsibilities while developing a wide range of products to meet consumer demand [5] - The company is authorized to engage in various business activities, including retail of pharmaceuticals, beauty services, and food sales, among others [6] Group 3 - The company has a total of 646,875,384 shares, with a structure primarily consisting of common shares [7] - The issuance of shares follows principles of openness, fairness, and justice, ensuring equal rights for each share of the same category [7] Group 4 - The company can increase its capital through various methods, including issuing shares to unspecified objects and reducing registered capital as needed [8][10] - The company is prohibited from repurchasing its own shares except under specific circumstances outlined in the regulations [9] Group 5 - Share transfers must comply with legal requirements, and the company does not accept its shares as collateral [11] - Shareholders holding more than 5% of shares must report any changes in their holdings to the company [20] Group 6 - The company’s shareholders have rights to dividends, attend meetings, and supervise the company's operations [13] - Shareholders can request the convening of meetings and have the right to propose agenda items [30] Group 7 - The company’s board of directors is responsible for convening shareholder meetings and must comply with legal and regulatory requirements [26] - The company must provide legal opinions on specific matters during shareholder meetings to ensure compliance [51]