DEF 14C: Greenpro Capital Corp. Annual Meeting & Governance Update

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Information Statement


Greenpro Capital Corp. announces its annual meeting on November 26, 2025, for informational purposes, with key corporate actions already approved by majority stockholder consent.

Capital raiseThe Company issued 255,000 shares of its common stock at $1.00 per share to Good Girl Environmental Plant Research Center Limited on June 10, 2025.The Company issued an additional 200,000 shares of its common stock at $1.30 per share to Good Girl Environmental Plant Research Center Limited on June 23, 2025.

Summary

  • An Annual Meeting of Stockholders is scheduled for November 26, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. local time at the Company's principal executive offices in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  • No matters will be submitted to a vote at the Annual Meeting; it is being held solely for informational purposes to comply with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5620(a).
  • Corporate actions, including the re-election of current directors and the ratification of SFAI Malaysia PLT as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, were approved by written consent of stockholders holding a majority of the Company's outstanding common stock on October 22, 2025.
  • As of October 22, 2025, the Company had 8,375,813 shares of common stock outstanding.
  • Stockholders holding 4,221,951 shares, representing 50.41% of the outstanding common stock, approved these actions via a single written consent.
  • The record date for determining stockholders entitled to receive this Information Statement was October 28, 2025.
  • The Information Statement, including the Notice of Annual Meeting, will be mailed to stockholders on or about November 6, 2025.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The filing is a routine corporate governance disclosure, indicating stability and compliance with regulatory requirements without presenting significant positive or negative financial news.

Positives

  • The Company is holding an annual meeting to comply with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5620(a), promoting transparency and stockholder engagement.
  • The re-election of current directors ensures continuity in leadership and corporate strategy.
  • The ratification of SFAI Malaysia PLT as the independent auditor for fiscal year 2025 demonstrates a commitment to robust financial oversight and compliance.
  • The Board of Directors includes four independent directors, meeting Nasdaq independence requirements, which strengthens corporate governance.

Risks

  • Forward-looking statements contained in this Information Statement involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially due to factors discussed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on April 9, 2025.

Future Outlook

The Annual Meeting will include reports from management regarding the Company's operations and financial results, updates on ongoing strategic initiatives, and a discussion of the Company's outlook for the coming year. This provides an opportunity for management to communicate directly with stockholders regarding its financial condition, strategy, and future prospects.

Management Comments

  • The purpose of the meeting is to provide stockholders with an opportunity to receive information about the Company’s operations and performance, review recent business developments, and discuss the Company’s strategic direction with management.
  • This approach promotes transparency, accountability, and compliance with Nasdaq’s corporate-governance requirements.

Industry Context

This filing is a standard corporate governance disclosure for a Nasdaq-listed company, fulfilling regulatory requirements for annual meetings and informing shareholders of actions taken by written consent. It reflects a commitment to transparency and compliance within the financial reporting and corporate governance landscape, which is crucial for maintaining investor confidence and market integrity in the broader industry.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • The company's practice of holding an annual meeting for informational purposes, even when no votes are taken, aligns with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5620(a), demonstrating adherence to standard corporate governance practices for publicly traded companies.
  • The board composition, with four out of seven directors being independent, meets Nasdaq Listing Rule 5605(a)(2) and Rule 10A-3(b)(1) under the Exchange Act, which is a common standard for good corporate governance among listed entities.
  • The establishment of Audit, Compensation, and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees, with independent directors chairing and comprising these committees, is consistent with best practices for corporate oversight and accountability, similar to other publicly traded companies.

Management Changes

RolePrevious PersonNew PersonEffective DateReason
Non-Executive DirectorIndependent Director (Audit Committee Chair, Compensation Committee Chair, Nominating Committee Member)Sheth, Prabodh Kumar Kantilal HJune 1, 2024Re-designation by the Board from Independent Director to Non-executive Director.
Independent DirectorChew, Chee WahJune 1, 2024Appointment to the Board.
Independent DirectorWong, Christopher Yu NienJune 1, 2024Appointment to the Board.
All current directorsAll current directorsOctober 22, 2025Re-elected for an additional term by written consent of majority stockholders.

Corporate Governance

Change TypeDescriptionEffective DateImpact Assessment
Board CompositionRe-election of all current directors for an additional term by written consent of majority stockholders.October 22, 2025Ensures continuity and stability of the Board of Directors, maintaining experienced leadership.
Auditor AppointmentRatification of SFAI Malaysia PLT as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, by written consent of majority stockholders.October 22, 2025Maintains compliance with audit requirements and ensures independent financial oversight, crucial for investor confidence.
Committee CompositionReconstitution of Audit, Compensation, and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees effective June 1, 2024, with new chairs for Compensation and Nominating committees.June 1, 2024Ensures compliance with Nasdaq independence rules and strengthens committee oversight functions, enhancing governance structure.
Director IndependenceRe-designation of Mr. Sheth from Independent Director to Non-executive Director, effective May 31, 2024, and subsequent resignation from committee roles.May 31, 2024Adjusts board independence profile, though the board still maintains a majority of independent directors, ensuring continued adherence to regulatory standards.

Related Party Transactions

  • Employment agreements and compensation for Chief Executive Officer Lee Chong Kuang and Chief Financial Officer Loke Che Chan Gilbert.
  • Shares held by Mr. Lee, Chong Kuang (20.76%) and his spouse, Ms. Yap, Pei Ling (1.98%), who is a director of two subsidiaries, totaling 22.74% of outstanding shares.
  • Shares held by Mr. Loke, Che Chan Gilbert (12.72%) and his sons, Loke Sebastian Mun Foo and Loke Mun Hang Conrad, totaling 16.56% of outstanding shares.
  • Ms. Yap, Pei Ling, spouse of Mr. Lee, Chong Kuang, is a shareholder of the Company and a director of two subsidiaries (Asia UBS Global Limited (Belize) and Asia UBS Global Limited (Hong Kong)).
  • Ms. Chen, Yan Hong, is a shareholder of the Company and a director of five subsidiaries (Greenpro Management Consultancy Limited, Shenzhen Falcon Financial Consulting Limited, Falcon Corporate Services Limited, Falcon Accounting & Secretaries Limited, and Greenpro Financial Consulting (Shenzhen) Limited).

Stakeholder Impact

  • **Shareholders**: Provided with information regarding corporate actions and an opportunity to engage with management at the Annual Meeting, even without voting, fostering transparency.
  • **Management/Directors**: Re-elected for additional terms, ensuring continuity in their roles and strategic direction.
  • **Auditors**: SFAI Malaysia PLT ratified as the independent auditor for the upcoming fiscal year, ensuring continued independent financial review.
  • **Employees**: Continuity of executive leadership through re-elected officers and directors may provide stability.

Next Steps

  • The deadline for submitting stockholder proposals for the 2026 Annual Meeting will be announced in future SEC filings.
  • Management will provide updates on the Company's financial performance, business operations, and strategy at the Annual Meeting.
  • An open question-and-answer session will be held at the Annual Meeting to allow stockholders to engage directly with management.

Key Dates

DateDescription
March 23, 2016Audit Committee established.
July 19, 2013Lee Chong Kuang began as Chief Executive Officer, President, and Director. Loke Che Chan Gilbert began as Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, Secretary, and Director.
September 1, 2020Employment agreements for Messrs. Loke and Lee came into effect.
January 1, 2021Revised employment agreements for Messrs. Loke and Lee with increased monthly salary became effective.
August 31, 2023Previous employment agreements for Messrs. Loke and Lee expired.
September 1, 2023New employment agreements for Messrs. Loke and Lee came into effect.
March 1, 2024Sheth, Prabodh Kumar Kantilal H and Han, Mean Kwong joined as Independent Directors.
May 31, 2024Mr. Sheth re-designated from an Independent Director to a Non-executive Director.
June 1, 2024Mr. Sheth resigned from his committee positions. Chew, Chee Wah and Wong, Christopher Yu Nien joined as Independent Directors. Committee composition was reconstituted.
April 9, 2025Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
June 10, 2025Company issued 255,000 shares of common stock to Good Girl Environmental Plant Research Center Limited at $1.00 per share.
June 23, 2025Company issued 200,000 shares of common stock to Good Girl Environmental Plant Research Center Limited at $1.30 per share.
September 10, 2025SFAI Malaysia PLT was engaged as the independent registered public accounting firm.
October 21, 2025Board of Directors approved the election of directors, the appointment of SFAI Malaysia PLT as independent auditor, and the date of the annual meeting. This was also the record date for the written consent action.
October 22, 2025Stockholders holding a majority of outstanding common stock approved the election of directors and ratified the auditor appointment via written consent. This is also the date for beneficial ownership reporting.
October 28, 2025Record date for determining stockholders entitled to receive the Information Statement.
November 3, 2025Date of the filing.
November 6, 2025Information Statement to be mailed to stockholders on or about this date.
November 26, 2025Date of the Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
December 31, 2025Fiscal year end for which SFAI Malaysia PLT is appointed as auditor.
August 31, 2026Current employment agreements for Messrs. Loke and Lee expire.

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