Anhui Gulin Woolen Material Co., Ltd. 2025 Annual Report of Independent Director (Yuan Qi)
As an independent director of Anhui Gulin Woolen Material Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Gulin Woolen" or the "Company"), I, Yuan Qi, in accordance with the "Company Law of the People's Republic of China," the "Guiding Opinions on the Establishment of Independent Director Systems in Listed Companies," and other laws, regulations, and the Company's Articles of Association, have diligently performed my duties, acted conscientiously and responsibly, and faithfully fulfilled my responsibilities as an independent director, effectively playing the role of an independent director and safeguarding the interests of the Company and all shareholders.
Here is my report on the performance of my duties as an independent director in 2025:
I. Basic Information of Independent Director
I, Yuan Qi, born in August 1985, am a Chinese national with no permanent overseas residency. I graduated from Xi'an Jiaotong University with a major in Bioengineering in 2007, holding a bachelor's degree. From April 2007 to February 2014, I served as Technical Director at Shenzhen Amute Testing Technology Co., Ltd.; from April 2014 to December 2022, I served as Manager at Suzhou C-test Standard Technology Service Co., Ltd.; from January 2023 to present, I have served as General Manager of the Automotive Business Unit and General Manager at Shenzhen C-test Standard Technology Service Co., Ltd.; from April 2023 to present, I have served as Manager at Guangzhou C-test Standard Technology Service Co., Ltd.; from May 2023 to present, I have served as Executive Director at Chongqing C-test Standard Technology Service Co., Ltd.; from April 2023 to present, I have served as Manager at Wuhan C-test Standard Technology Service Co., Ltd.; from October 2024 to present, I have served as Director at Shenzhen Sansi Zhenghang Technology Co., Ltd.; from March 2025 to present, I have served as Manager at Huazhong C-test Standard Technology Service (Hubei) Co., Ltd.; and from November 2020 to present, I have served as an independent director of Anhui Gulin Woolen Material Co., Ltd.
Upon careful self-examination, during my tenure, my qualifications meet the relevant independence requirements of the "Guiding Opinions on the Establishment of Independent Director Systems in Listed Companies," and there are no circumstances that affect my independence.
II. Performance in 2025
(I) Attendance at Board Meetings and Shareholder Meetings
In 2025, the Company held 3 shareholder meetings and 7 board meetings. As an independent director of the Company, I personally attended all these meetings, exercised my voting rights with a prudent attitude, and did not have any instances of absence or consecutive absences from two meetings, nor did I authorize any other independent director to attend meetings on my behalf.
To fully perform my duties as an independent director, I carefully reviewed the proposals for the relevant meetings. With a principle of prudence and objectivity, and with a diligent and responsible attitude, I actively and thoroughly understood the proposals, fully utilizing my professional knowledge to provide rational suggestions and opinions, and exercised my voting rights to ensure scientific decision-making by the board. I voted in favor of all proposals for the Company's board meetings and other matters in 2025, with no dissenting opinions, objections, or abstentions.
I believe that the convening and holding of the Company's board meetings and shareholder meetings in 2025 met the statutory requirements, that the decision-making procedures for major operational matters were legal and effective, that all reviewed proposals were in line with the Company's development needs, and were approved and implemented by the board or shareholders.
(II) Performance in Board Professional Committees
I served as the Chairman of the Nomination Committee of the Fourth Board of Directors.