Zhuhai Gree Electric Appliances Inc. Independent Director 2025 Annual Performance Report
In 2025, I, Weng Guomin, as an independent director of Zhuhai Gree Electric Appliances Inc. (hereinafter referred to as the "Company"), in accordance with the "Company Law of the People's Republic of China" (hereinafter referred to as the "Company Law"), the "Management Measures for Independent Directors of Listed Companies," the "Corporate Governance Guidelines," and other laws, regulations, normative documents, and the "Articles of Association," conscientiously, diligently, and independently performed my duties, actively attended relevant meetings, carefully reviewed all proposals submitted to the board of directors, fully utilized the role of independent director and committee member, and effectively protected the interests of the Company and all shareholders. The report on my performance of duties in 2025 is as follows:
I. Basic Information of Independent Director
(I) Work Experience, Professional Background, and Concurrent Positions
I, Weng Guomin, hold a Ph.D. in engineering and am currently an independent director of Zhuhai Gree Electric Appliances Inc., Ningbo United Group Co., Ltd., and Zhejiang Zhenlei Technology Co., Ltd.
I previously served as an assistant lecturer, lecturer, and associate professor in the Law Department of Hangzhou University, and as a professor at the Law School of Zhejiang University and the Guanghua School of Law of Zhejiang University, and a professor at the School of Economics of Zhejiang University.
I meet the qualification requirements for independent directors of listed companies as stipulated by relevant laws, regulations, and regulatory rules, and have been filed and reviewed by the Shenzhen Stock Exchange.
(II) Circumstances Not Affecting Independence
I do not hold any other positions in the Company besides that of an independent director. I have no direct or indirect interest relationship with the Company or its major shareholders, nor any other relationship that may affect independent and objective judgment. I perform my duties independently, free from the influence of the Company, its major shareholders, or any other entities or individuals.
In 2025, I conducted a self-assessment of my independence and confirmed that I meet all applicable regulatory requirements for an independent director of the Company. I submitted the self-assessment results to the board of directors. The board of directors evaluated my independence and found no circumstances that could affect my independent and objective judgment as an independent director, confirming my continued compliance with the independence requirements for independent directors.
II. Overview of Performance of Duties in 2025
In 2025, I conscientiously and diligently performed my duties by attending shareholder meetings, board meetings, and special committee meetings, independent director meetings, regularly obtaining company operating information, and listening to reports from management.
(I) Attendance at Board and Shareholder Meetings
During my tenure as an independent director in 2025, the Company convened 4 board meetings and 2 shareholder meetings, which were held through a combination of on-site and written voting methods. A total of 27 proposals were reviewed and approved at the board meetings, and 14 proposals were reviewed and approved at the shareholder meetings.
During the reporting period, I actively participated in the Company's board and shareholder meetings. I believe that the convening and holding procedures of the Company's board and shareholder meetings during my term in 2025 met the statutory requirements. Major operational matters were decided through legal and effective decision-making procedures, and independent directors provided professional and independent opinions and suggestions.
(II) Attendance at Board Special Committees
The 13th Board of Directors has established three special committees: the Audit Committee, the Nomination Committee, and the Remuneration and Appraisal Committee. In 2025, these special committees convened meetings to discuss relevant company matters, and I actively participated in these meetings and diligently performed my related duties.