Securities Code: 002809 Securities Abbreviation: Hongqiang Co., Ltd. Guangdong Hongqiang New Materials Co., Ltd. Independent Director Candidate Statement and Commitment
Statement: I, Xu Xiao'an, as a candidate for the 6th Board of Directors Independent Director of Guangdong Hongqiang New Materials Co., Ltd., have fully understood and agreed to be nominated by Guangdong Hongqiang New Materials Co., Ltd. Board of Directors as a candidate for the 6th Board of Directors Independent Director of Guangdong Hongqiang New Materials Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as the Company). I hereby publicly declare and guarantee that there is no relationship between myself and the Company that affects my independence, and that I meet the requirements for the qualification and independence of independent director candidates stipulated by relevant laws, administrative regulations, departmental rules, normative documents, and business rules of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. The specific declarations and commitments are as follows:
I. I have passed the qualification review of the Nomination Committee or the Special Committee of Independent Directors of Guangdong Hongqiang New Materials Co., Ltd. for the 5th Board of Directors. The nominator and I have no relationship of interest or other close relationship that may affect independent performance. √ Yes □ No
II. The nominee does not have the circumstances stipulated in Article 178 of the "Company Law of the People's Republic of China" that prohibit serving as a company director. √ Yes □ No
III. I meet the qualification and conditions for independent directors of listed companies stipulated by the China Securities Regulatory Commission's "Management Measures for Independent Directors of Listed Companies" and the business rules of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. √ Yes □ No
IV. I meet the qualification requirements for independent directors stipulated in the Company's Articles of Association. √ Yes □ No
V. I have participated in training and obtained relevant training certificates recognized by the stock exchange (if any). √ Yes □ No
VI. My serving as an independent director will not violate the relevant provisions of the "Civil Servant Law of the People's Republic of China". √ Yes □ No
VII. My serving as an independent director will 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 Central Management Cadres from Public Office or Retirement and Their Subsequent Employment as Independent Directors or Independent Supervisors of Listed Companies and Fund Management Companies. √ Yes □ No
VIII. My serving as an independent director will not violate the "Opinions of the Central Organization Department of the Communist Party of China on Further Regulating the Part-time Employment (Holding Positions) of Party and Government Leading Cadres in Enterprises". √ Yes □ No