Beijing Lier High Temperature Materials Co., Ltd. Independent Director 2025 Annual Performance Report
To the Shareholders and Shareholder Representatives:
I, Zhang Guodong, as an independent director of Beijing Lier High Temperature Materials Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as the "Company"), in accordance with the "Company Law," "Administrative Measures for Independent Directors of Listed Companies," "Shenzhen Stock Exchange Main Board Listed Company Self-Regulatory Guidelines No. 1 – Standardized Operation of Main Board Listed Companies," the "Articles of Association," and the "Independent Director Work System," and other relevant laws and regulations, have faithfully performed my duties as an independent director. I have actively attended relevant company meetings, diligently reviewed proposals from the Board of Directors, leveraged my professional expertise to provide reasonable suggestions for the company's operational development, and protected the interests of the company and its shareholders, especially minority shareholders. The following is a report on my performance of independent director duties in 2025:
I. Basic Information of Independent Director
I, Zhang Guodong, am a Chinese national with no permanent overseas residency. Born in 1957, I hold a Master's degree in Engineering. From September 1982 to October 2017, I was a professor at Liaoning University of Science and Technology. From October 2017 to May 2023, I served as the Secretary-General of the Liaoning Non-metallic Mineral Industry Association. From May 2023 to the present, I have been an advisor to the Liaoning Non-metallic Mineral Industry Association. Since October 2025, I have been a director of Liaoning Donghe New Materials Co., Ltd. I am currently an independent director of the Company.
During the reporting period, my position at the Company complied with the independence requirements stipulated in the "Administrative Measures for Independent Directors of Listed Companies." I have conducted an independent self-assessment in accordance with regulatory rules and found no circumstances that affect my independence.
II. Overview of Independent Director's Performance in the Reporting Year
(I) Attendance at Company Board and Shareholder Meetings
In 2025, the Company held 7 board meetings, of which I was scheduled to attend 7 and actually attended 7. The Company held 3 shareholder meetings, all of which I attended in person. I carefully reviewed the meeting materials, exercised my voting rights independently, objectively, and prudently, and actively participated in the discussion of various proposals, providing reasonable suggestions to facilitate the Board's correct decision-making. I believe that the convening and holding of the Company's 2025 board and shareholder meetings complied with legal procedures, and major operational decisions and other significant matters underwent the relevant approval procedures.
(II) Participation in the Work of the Board's Special Committees and Independent Director Meetings
During the reporting period, the Company held 2 special meetings for independent directors, both of which I attended in person. I diligently reviewed matters such as the forecast of the Company's daily operational related-party transactions and joint investments with related parties, and actively participated in discussions, offering opinions and suggestions for the progress of related work.
(III) Communication with the Internal Audit Department and Accounting Firm