Shareholders are encouraged to attend the annual general meetings for which at least 21 days' notice is given. All shareholders have statutory rights to call for special general meetings and put forward agenda items for consideration by shareholders. The Chairman and/or Directors are available to answer questions on the Group's businesses at the meetings. In respect of each substantially separate issue at a general meeting, a separate resolution is proposed by the Chairman of that meeting. All substantive resolutions at the general meeting are decided on a poll.

To foster effective communications with shareholders and investors, the Company is committed to providing clear and full performance information of the Group in its annual report, interim report and press releases. In addition to dispatching circulars, notices, financial reports to shareholders, the Company also disseminates information relating to the Group and its business electronically through its website at www.midland.com.hk.

The Company values feedback from shareholders on its efforts to promote corporate governance. It despatches shareholders with Opinion Collection Form twice a year together with its annual and interim reports. Comments and suggestions are welcome and can be addressed to our Company Secretary by fax (852) 2525 1070 or by e-mail at investor@midland.com.hk or by post at Rooms 2505-8, 25th Floor, Worldwide House, 19 Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong.

Corporate Communication

The Company continues to promote and enhance investor relations and communications with potential investors. Communication channel has been established with media, analysts and fund managers via meetings and roadshows. The management personnel responsible for investor relations held regular meetings with equity research analysts, fund managers and institutional shareholders and investors to keep them abreast of the Company's development.