Summary by Futu AI
CHINA MERCANTILE BANK (CM BANK) ANNOUNCED ON 27 MAY 2024 THAT IT WILL CHANGE ITS ACCOUNTING FIRM. After completing the audit of the 2023 financial report, DQin Huayong Accounting Firm and DQin Hong Kong have reached the maximum continuous employment period stipulated by the Ministry of Finance of China, which is 8 years. Therefore, in 2024, China Merchants Bank will hire EY and EY Hong Kong as the new accounting firm for one year to undertake the audit work of its domestic and foreign subsidiaries. The decision has been unanimously agreed by the Board of Directors and will be submitted for consideration by the General Meeting. The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors has completed the work related to the selection of accountants in accordance with regulatory requirements and the requirements of the company system. The new firm of accountants will communicate and work with Tc Kin Huayong and TQin Hong Kong to ensure a smooth transition. The Group's audit fee for 2024 is expected to not exceed RMB 2,980 million.