HONG KONG, CHINA -�Media OutReach�-�13 December�2018�-�Kerry Logistics Network Limited ('Kerry Logistics'; Stock Code 0636.HK)
was honoured with the Hong Kong Corporate Governance Excellence Awards 2018
(the 'Awards'), which was jointly presented by The Chamber of Hong Kong Listed
Companies and the Centre for Corporate Governance and Financial Policy of the
Hong Kong Baptist University at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong last night. It marked
the second time Kerry Logistics has won the accolade since 2015.
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Organised
annually since 2007, the Awards confer recognition to listed companies for
their outstanding commitment to shareholder rights, compliance, integrity,
fairness, responsibility, accountability, transparency, board independence and
leadership, corporate social responsibility, and exhibiting a holistic approach
to business ethics. The honourees were first assessed by an expert review group
on their corporate governance and/or sustainability performance, and then
selected by an award judging panel comprising leading members of the securities
and investment markets�and the area of corporate governance based on an
interview with the company's core corporate governance team.
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Kerry
Logistics shone with its diversified board and notable initiatives, including
an effective stakeholder programme which has been implemented to understand
external concerns for aiding in the formulation of its business and development
strategies.
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William
Ma, Group Managing Director of Kerry Logistics, said, "We are delighted to be
recognised once again for our tireless dedication to maintaining the highest
standards of corporate governance. We would also like to express our gratitude
to the esteemed experts and judges for awarding us this honour. Accountability
and transparency are the watchwords of our corporate value; we do our utmost to
enhance corporate value and safeguard shareholders' interests and rights. As we
celebrate the fifth anniversary of our listing, we will continue to preserve
the integrity of our corporate governance practices and adhering to value-generating
principles to best serve our customers and stakeholders."
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Kerry
Logistics believes that shareholders can maximise their benefits from good
corporate governance and abides by the philosophy of creating long-term value
for its stakeholders that is in line with the sustainable growth of its
business. It is Kerry Logistics' aspiration to be a responsible corporate
citizen with the spirit of pursuing excellence.
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About Kerry Logistics Network Limited (Stock Code
0636.HK)
Kerry
Logistics is an Asia-based, global 3PL with the strongest network in Asia. Its
core competency is providing highly customised solutions to multinational
corporations and international brands to enhance their supply chain efficiency,
reduce overall costs, and improve response time to market. Kerry Logistics has
a network covering 53 countries and territories, and is managing 53 million sq
ft of land and logistics facilities worldwide, providing customers with high
reliability and flexibility to support their expansion and long-term growth.
Kerry Logistics Network Limited is listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong
Stock Exchange and is a selected Member of the Hang Seng Corporate
Sustainability Index Series 2017-2018.
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About Hong Kong Corporate
Governance Excellence Awards
The Chamber
of Hong Kong Listed Companies and the Centre for Corporate Governance and
Financial Policy of the Hong Kong Baptist University jointly instituted and organised the�Hong Kong Corporate Governance Excellence
Awards�in 2007. The Awards have been conferred annually. The Awards
were designed to encourage improvement in corporate governance of listed
companies in Hong Kong.