2025 Annual Report of Independent Director
As an independent director of North Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "the Company"), I, Xiao Zhongliang, have diligently fulfilled my responsibilities in 2025 in accordance with the Company Law, Securities Law, Management Measures for Independent Directors of Listed Companies, Shenzhen Stock Exchange Listing Rules, and relevant regulations. I have actively engaged in understanding the Company's operations and development, attended board and shareholder meetings, participated in significant decisions, and provided independent and objective opinions to protect the overall interests of the Company and the legitimate rights of all shareholders. Below is my performance report for 2025:
1. Basic Information of the Independent Director
Xiao Zhongliang: Chinese nationality, male, Han ethnicity, born in February 1957, holds a doctoral degree, and has no permanent residency abroad. Currently, I am a second-level professor and doctoral supervisor at Nanjing University of Science and Technology, an independent director of Shenzhen Jinaobo Technology Co., Ltd., and an independent director of North Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
2. Overview of Independent Director's Annual Performance
(1) Meeting Attendance
In 2025, the Company held 9 board meetings and 4 shareholder meetings. My attendance record is as follows:
| Meeting Type | Total Meetings Required | In-Person Attendance | Attendance by Communication | Proxy Attendance | Absences | Consecutive Absences | Shareholder Meeting Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Board Meeting | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | No | 1 |
In 2025, I also served as the convener of the sixth Nomination Committee and a member of the Compensation and Assessment Committee. My attendance at these meetings is as follows:
| Meeting Name | Total Meetings Required | In-Person Attendance | Proxy Attendance | Absences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomination Committee | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Compensation Committee | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |