Guangdong Orient Zirconium Industry Co., Ltd. Independent Director 2025 Annual Performance Report (Ding Hao)
As an independent director of Guangdong Orient Zirconium Industry Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as the "Company"), I have strictly followed the "Company Law," "Securities Law," "Shenzhen Stock Exchange Stock Listing Rules," "Code of Corporate Governance for Listed Companies," "Shenzhen Stock Exchange Main Board Listed Company Standardized Operation Guide No. 1," "Independent Director Rules," and "Articles of Association of Guangdong Orient Zirconium Industry Co., Ltd." (hereinafter referred to as the "Articles of Association"), and the "Independent Director Work System" and other relevant regulations. I have prudently and diligently exercised the rights granted by the Company and shareholders, diligently performed the duties and obligations of an independent director, actively attended relevant meetings, expressed opinions on relevant company matters, and effectively protected the legitimate rights and interests of the Company and all shareholders. The report on my performance of independent director duties in 2025 is as follows:
I. Basic Information
Independent Director Ding Hao: Male, born in 1964, Chinese national, with no permanent overseas residency. Bachelor of Engineering from Northeast Institute of Technology (1985), Master of Engineering from University of Science and Technology Beijing (1991), Doctor of Engineering from University of Science and Technology Beijing (1998), Postdoctoral Fellow at Tsinghua University. Currently a professor and doctoral supervisor at the School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Geosciences, Beijing. Independent Director of the Company since January 2023.
During the reporting period, my position as an independent director of the Company complies with the independence requirements of the "Measures for the Administration of Independent Directors of Listed Companies" and there are no circumstances that affect my independence.
I have conducted a self-assessment of my independence and submitted the self-assessment results to the Company's board of directors.
II. Performance of Duties in 2025
(I) Attendance at Board and Shareholder Meetings
In 2025, the Company held a total of 6 shareholder meetings and 10 board meetings. I attended all board and shareholder meetings, as detailed below:
| Name | Board Meetings: Number of Meetings Attended | Board Meetings: Number of In-Person Attendance | Board Meetings: Number of Entrusted Attendance | Board Meetings: Number of Absences | Shareholder Meetings: Number of Meetings Attended | Shareholder Meetings: Actual Number of Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ding Hao | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
As an independent director, I have maintained a diligent and responsible attitude, actively participated in all board and shareholder meetings held by the Company. Before each board meeting, I have requested the Company to provide relevant information in advance for careful review. When necessary, I have inquired with relevant departments and personnel of the Company, carefully reviewed all proposals and periodic reports of the Company, actively participated in the discussion of various proposals, and offered reasonable suggestions and fully expressed my opinions.
I believe that the convening and holding of the Company's board and shareholder meetings in 2025 complied with legal requirements, and that the decision-making process for major operational matters was legal and effective, with independent directors providing professional and independent opinions and suggestions.
After carefully reviewing all proposals at board meetings and other company matters during the reporting period, I voted in favor of all proposals and raised no objections.
(II) Performance of Duties in Professional Committees and Independent Director Special Meetings
- Audit Committee