Heng Ren Calls on Sinovac to Pay Shareholders the Special Dividend Before the July 8 Board Vote
- Declared special cash dividend of $55 per share shows strong cash position and shareholder return
- Company has ability to process significant dividend payment, indicating financial strength
- Uncertainty around dividend payment timing creates investor concern
- Corporate governance issues evident from contentious board election situation
- Risk of dividend cancellation if new board is elected
The full text of the resolution follows:
Pay The
All Sinovac shareholders can agree on one issue: receiving dividends.
Heng Ren urges the Sinovac board to pay the declared
Here are the reasons:
- It's legitimate. The current board's announcement of the
special cash dividend payment date stated "on or about" July 9. Then Monday, July 7 should work. U.S. banks and stock exchanges are open for business.$55 - A July 7 payment date would remove uncertainty about the dividend. After the current board declared a
$55 cash dividend to be paid "on or about" Wednesday, July 9, the election contest for the Sinovac board was scheduled for the day before, July 8. - Given the drama surrounding Sinovac, it is not surprising that shareholders are worried that a different board might cancel the declared
dividend. Remove this worry. Pay the dividend on Monday, July 7 to shareholders.$55 - Paying the dividend on July 7 focuses shareholders on the qualifications of the candidates. It reduces the guessing about where candidates stand on the single issue of dividends, and allows for a more holistic and realistic consideration of the candidates' merits to serve shareholders.
This is a simple solution that would go a long way towards restoring credibility and investor confidence at Sinovac.
Peter Halesworth
Founder & CIO
Heng Ren Silk Road Investments LLC
Heng Ren Silk Road Investments LLC This week Heng Ren will invite shareholders to attend a webinar on the voting process and the issues before voters. Please review your voting materials and bring your thoughts and questions. See https://www.hengreninvestment.com/ and click "Sinovac Fairness" for details.
Contact:
info@hengreninvestment.com
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