IT TECH PACKAGING INC
For the period ended Oct 31, 2024. Filed Sep 6, 2024.
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Oct 31, 2024 · Filed Sep 6, 2024
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DEF 14A 1 ea0213741-def14a_ittechpack.htm DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT
**UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
**SCHEDULE 14A
(Rule 14a-101)
INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
**Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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| ☒ | Definitive Proxy Statement |
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| ☐ | Soliciting Material Pursuant to §240.14a-12 |
IT TECH PACKAGING, INC.
(Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if Other Than the Registrant)
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Science Park, Juli Road
September 6, 2024
Dear Stockholders:
On behalf of the Board of Directors of IT Tech Packaging, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company” or “we”), I invite you to attend our 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”). We hope you can join us. The Annual Meeting will be held:
| At: | Wei County Production Base, IT Tech Packaging, Inc., Industrial Park, Wei County, Hebei Province, China 054700 |
| On: | October 31, 2024 |
| Time: | 10 a.m. local time (10 p.m. ET, October 30, 2024) |
The Notice of Annual Meeting of Stockholders, the Proxy Statement and the proxy card accompany this letter are also available, together with our Annual Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, atwww.itpackaging.cn.
As discussed in the enclosed Proxy Statement, the Annual Meeting will be devoted to the election of directors, the ratification of the appointment of GGF CPA Limited as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, to conduct an advisory vote on executive compensation, to conduct an advisory vote on the frequency of future advisory votes on executive compensation, and consideration of any other business matters properly brought before the Annual Meeting.
We know that many of our stockholders will be unable to attend the Annual Meeting. We are soliciting proxies so that each stockholder has an opportunity to vote on all matters that are scheduled to come before the stockholders at the Annual Meeting. Whether or not you plan to attend, please take the time now to read the Proxy Statement and vote by submitting by mail a paper copy of your proxy or vote instructions, so that your shares are represented at the meeting. You may also revoke your proxy or vote instructions and change your vote at any time prior to the Annual Meeting. Regardless of the number of Company shares you own, your presence in person or by proxy is important for quorum purposes and your vote is important for proper corporate action.
Thank you for your continuing interest in IT Tech Packaging, Inc.. We look forward to seeing you at the Annual Meeting.
If you have any questions about the Proxy Statement, please contact us at IT Tech Packaging, Inc., Science Park, Juli Road, Xushui District, Baoding City, Hebei Province, People’s Republic of China 072550.
Sincerely,
/s/ Zhenyong Liu
Zhenyong Liu
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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| Notice of Annual Meeting of Stockholders | ii |
| Proxy Statement for Annual Meeting of Stockholders | 1 |
| Date, Time and Place of the Annual Meeting | 1 |
| Purpose of the Annual Meeting | 1 |
| Voting Rights and Revocation of Proxies | 1 |
| Dissenters’ Right of Appraisal | 2 |
| Outstanding Shares and Quorum | 2 |
| Broker Non-Votes | 2 |
| Required Votes for Each Proposal to Pass | 2 |
| Voting Procedures | 3 |
| Solicitation of Proxies | 3 |
| Delivery of Proxy Materials to Households | 3 |
| Interest of Officers and Directors in Matters to Be Acted Upon | 3 |
| Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management | 4 |
| Proposal 1: Election of Directors | 5 |
| Nominees for Director | 5 |
| Term of Office | 5 |
| Vote Required and Board of Directors’ Recommendation | 5 |
| Directors and Officers | 6 |
| Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings | 7 |
| Transactions with Related Persons, Promoters and Certain Control Persons | 8 |
| Procedures for Approval of Related Party Transactions | 8 |
| Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance | 9 |
| Director Independence | 9 |
| Meetings and Committees of the Board of Directors; Annual Meeting Attendance | 10 |
| Board Meetings | 11 |
| Board Leadership Structure and Role in Risk Oversight | 12 |
| Stockholder Communications | 12 |
| Code of Ethics | 12 |
| Board of Directors Compensation | 13 |
| Report of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors | 14 |
| Executive Compensation | 15 |
| Employment Agreements | 15 |
| Outstanding Equity Awards at 2023 Fiscal Year-End | 15 |
| Proposal 2: Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation | 16 |
| Proposal 3: Advisory Vote on Frequency of Future Advisory Votes on Executive Compensation Stockholder Proposals | 17 |
| Proposal 4: Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | 18 |
| Audit Fees | 18 |
| Audit-Related Fees | 18 |
| Tax Reporting Preparation Fees | 19 |
| All Other Fees | 19 |
| Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures | 19 |
| Vote Required and Board of Directors’ Recommendation | 19 |
| Stockholder Proposals | 20 |
| Other Business | 20 |
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