Guangdong Hongqiang New Materials Co., Ltd.
Independent Director Nominee's Declaration and Commitment
The nominator, Guangdong Hongqiang New Materials Co., Ltd. Board of Directors, hereby publicly declares the nomination of Xu Xiaoan as a candidate for independent director of the 6th Board of Directors of Guangdong Hongqiang New Materials Co., Ltd. The nominated person has already provided written consent to be a candidate for independent director of the 6th Board of Directors of Guangdong Hongqiang New Materials Co., Ltd. (see the declaration of the independent director candidate). This nomination is made after a thorough understanding of the nominated person's occupation, education, professional title, detailed work experience, all concurrent positions, and any history of major adverse credit records. The nominator believes that the nominated person meets the qualification and independence requirements for an independent director candidate as stipulated by relevant laws, administrative regulations, departmental rules, normative documents, and the business rules of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. The specific declarations and commitments are as follows:
I. The nominated person has passed the qualification review by the Nomination Committee of the 5th Board of Directors of Guangdong Hongqiang New Materials Co., Ltd. or the special meeting of independent directors. The nominator has no relationship of interest or other close relationship that may affect independent performance with the nominated person. √ Yes □ No
II. The nominated person does not have any circumstances that prohibit them from serving as a director of the company as stipulated in Article 178 of the "Company Law of the People's Republic of China" and other relevant provisions. √ Yes □ No
III. The nominated person meets the qualification and conditions for independent director positions as stipulated by the China Securities Regulatory Commission's "Guiding Opinions on Listed Company Independent Directors" and the business rules of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. √ Yes □ No
IV. The nominated person meets the qualification requirements for independent directors as stipulated in the company's articles of association. √ Yes □ No
V. The nominated person has participated in training and obtained relevant training certification materials recognized by the stock exchange (if any). √ Yes □ No
VI. The nominated person's appointment as an independent director does not violate the relevant provisions of the "Civil Servant Law of the People's Republic of China." √ Yes □ No
VII. The nominated person's appointment as an independent director does not violate the relevant provisions of the "Notice of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection of the Communist Party of China on Regulating the Resignation of Cadres Under Central Management from Public Office or Retirement and Their Subsequent Appointment as Independent Directors and Independent Supervisors of Listed Companies and Fund Management Companies." √ Yes □ No
VIII. The nominated person's appointment as an independent director does not violate the relevant provisions of the "Opinions of the Central Organization Department of the Communist Party of China on Further Regulating the Part-time Employment (Appointment) of Party and Government Leading Cadres in Enterprises." √ Yes □ No