On September 4, PROSPER ONE (01470.HK) disclosed that its board of directors remains exclusively male as of the announcement date, failing to meet the requirements of Rule 13.92 of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange's Securities Listing Rules. Under this rule, the exchange does not consider a single-gender board to have achieved member diversity.
The company previously issued an announcement on June 5, 2026, regarding the resignation of an executive director and the subsequent non-compliance with the listing rules. PROSPER ONE attributed the delay to several factors in finding suitable female candidates, including stringent qualification standards, a limited pool of experienced female professionals within the relevant industry, and intense market competition for seasoned female experts.
To rectify the situation, the company plans to complete the appointment of a female director by the end of September 2026, ensuring compliance with Rule 13.92. As of the announcement date, the board comprises Executive Directors Mr. Liu Guoqing (Chairman and Chief Executive Officer), Mr. Liu Jiaqiang, and Mr. Li Dongpo (Chief Financial Officer), alongside Independent Non-Executive Directors Mr. Tian Zhiyuan, Mr. Wang Luping, and Mr. Gao Jizhong. The announcement was published on September 4, 2026.