1.1This
Policy is related to exercise of voting right in relation to both public funds
and private funds and discretionary accounts (collectively the “Portfolios”) managed by the Asset
Management under Guotai Junan International Holdings Limited (“GTJAI Asset Management”).
1.2GTJAI Asset Management, as an
investment manager, has a fiduciary duty to the client investors. Any voting
right should be exercised in a systematic and proper manner in accordance with
this Policy with the aim to preserve the interest of client investors/shareholders
of the Portfolios.
2General Principles
2.1The
fundamental principle in any exercise of voting right in respect of an investeecompany in a portfolio under GTJAI Asset Management’s management (“Portfolio”) is to best serve the
interests of investors of the Portfolios. For any decision of voting,
investment team should take due account of the best interests of the clients.
2.2Any
decision on voting should be based on independent and impartial analysis and
judgment. Analysis and assessment are based on objective and factual
information and data. Personal interests of the manager should not be taken
into account.
2.3Conflict
of interests should be avoided as much as possible. Where any conflict of
interests arises and could not be avoided, we should exercise the voting right on
the most impartial and fair basis, and where practicable to be based on
objective advice or recommendation from independent professional or third-party
proxy voting service vendor.
2.4In
any consideration of voting of an investee company in a Portfolio, the
following factors should be taken into consideration where applicable:
2.4.1For voting on directorship, we
should take into consideration of such elements as the qualification, competence,
experience, and where relevant, the independence, of the candidates.
2.4.2For voting on executive
compensation, factors such as reasonableness of the compensation, past
performance of the executives, long-term interests of the company’s
shareholders, and consistence with the company’s overall financial conditions
are to be taken into account.
2.4.3For voting on distribution, we
should consider such factors as the investment objectives of the Portfolios,
the effects to the investee company’s capital structure, other distribution
alternatives, and so forth.
2.4.4For voting on auditors, factors
to be taken into consideration include the competence, expertise, resources,
past performance, independence from management, and other relevant factors;
2.4.5For voting on other corporate
matters, we should consider factors such as the investment objectives of the
Portfolios, the interests of the company’s shareholders, the effects to the
investee company’s capital structure and financial positions, and other relevant
factors.
2.5In
any exercise of voting right, ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance)
factors should be addressed as well. Where ESG factors are relevant, investment
team will review, consult with the designated ESG team/person, and determine
the voting proposal/option that has most beneficial effects on ESG factors on
considerations which include (without limitation):
2.5.1Environmental: beneficial to
climate change, environmental protection, energy saving, reduction of
pollution, and other environmental concerns.
2.5.2Social: beneficial to human
capital, social responsibilities, supply chain of goods and services, and other
social concerns.
2.5.3Governance: beneficial to
corporate governance, investors’ interests, business ethics, and other
governance concerns.
3Implementation
3.1Investment
Team of GTJAI Asset Management will be primarily responsible for implementing
this Policy. The Compliance Team of GTJAI Asset Management will review the
implementation of this Policy from time to time.