Document background
The Public Company Shareholders Agreement is a crucial document for Hong Kong listed companies and their shareholders, establishing the framework for shareholder relationships and corporate governance. It becomes necessary when a public company needs to formalize arrangements between its shareholders, particularly in cases involving strategic investors, institutional holders, or when specific voting or control arrangements need to be established. The agreement must comply with Hong Kong's Companies Ordinance, Securities and Futures Ordinance, and HKEX listing rules, while addressing matters such as share transfers, voting rights, board representation, and information access. This document is particularly important in the context of Hong Kong's position as a major financial center, where public companies often have diverse international shareholding structures requiring clear governance frameworks.
