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ESR Group Limited Annual Report 202473STRATEGIC REPORTSCORPORATE GOVERNANCEFINANCIAL STATEMENTSInvestor Relations and Stakeholder ManagementThe Company is committed to keeping all its shareholders, other stakeholders, analysts and the media informed of its performance and any changes in the Group or its business which would likely materially affect the price or value of the Company%u2019s securities. The Group IR and Group Communications teams of the Company collaborate closely in carrying out an effective engagement with the Company%u2019s shareholders, investors, analysts, fund managers, the media, employees and members of the public, in accordance with the guidelines in the shareholders communication policy (%u201cShareholders Communication Policy%u201d). In addition, the Group has a formal policy on corporate disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that the Company complies with its disclosure obligations under the Listing Manual. The Shareholders Communication Policy is available for download from the Company%u2019s website at www.esr.comThis is performed on a timely and consistent manner through the issue of financial reports and materials made available for public access on the Stock Exchange and on the Company%u2019s website, as well as annual general meetings and periodic investor/analysts meetings convened to promote an ongoing, effective and transparent channel for dialogue between the Board, senior management with shareholders and the investment community. Senior management had met with shareholders and the investment community across the Asia Pacific, Europe and United States during the year through virtual and in-person conferences, non-deal roadshows and one-on-one investor updates. The Company%u2019s 2024 AGM was convened in-person in Hong Kong on 31 May 2024 where the Board of Directors and senior management had engaged in direct interactions with shareholders and their appointed proxy representatives.To keep the Board abreast of investors%u2019 perceptions and market developments, the Group IR department collaborates with the Group Finance department in providing updates on analyst consensus estimates and views for Board meetings. Analyses of the shareholder register, shareholder engagement updates and general equity market updates were also provided.The Board has reviewed the implementation and effectiveness of the Shareholders Communication Policy during 2024 and the results were satisfactory.More information on the Company%u2019s IR efforts during the Year can be found in the %u201cInvestor Relations%u201d section on pages 53 to 54 of this annual report.