Dear shareholders and shareholder representatives:
As an independent director of Yanjinpuzi Food Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "the Company"), I strictly adhere to the provisions and requirements of the Company Law of the People's Republic of China, the Securities Law of the People's Republic of China, the Self-Regulatory Guidelines for Listed Companies on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange No. 1—Standard Operation of Main Board Listed Companies, the Management Measures for Independent Directors of Listed Companies, and other relevant laws, regulations, and normative documents, as well as the Articles of Association and the Independent Director Work System. Upholding the principles of objectivity, fairness, and independence, I diligently fulfill my responsibilities, timely understand the Company's production, operation, and development status, provide reasonable suggestions for the Company's production and business development, fully exert the role of independent directors, and effectively safeguard the overall interests of the Company and all shareholders, especially the legitimate rights and interests of minority shareholders. I hereby report on my performance of independent director duties for 2025 as follows:
I. Basic Information of the Independent Director
(1) Basic Information
Zhang Yu, born in August 1972, Chinese nationality, without permanent residency abroad, holds a doctorate, is a professor, and a master's supervisor. He is a key teacher training target in Hunan Province (2012) and a council member of the Hunan Food Science and Technology Society. He has served as a member of the Academic Committee of the College of Food Science and Technology at Hunan Agricultural University. He obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from Hunan Agricultural University in 1996, a Master’s degree in Engineering in 2001, and a Doctorate in Agriculture in 2010. He has long been engaged in teaching, research, and social service in food science and engineering. He has undertaken multiple national and provincial-level research projects, published over 70 research papers as the first author or corresponding author in various journals, and has been awarded several provincial and ministerial-level science and technology advancement awards and patents.
(2) Explanation of Independence
As an independent director of the Company, I have conducted a self-examination and confirm that I meet the independence requirements stipulated in the Management Measures for Independent Directors of Listed Companies and the Self-Regulatory Guidelines for Listed Companies on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. There are no circumstances affecting my independence.
II. Annual Performance of Independent Director Duties
(1) Attendance at Board and Shareholder Meetings
In 2025, I diligently attended six board meetings and three shareholder meetings, with no absences or proxy attendances. I adhered to the principle of prudent performance, proactively understanding the background and specific content of meeting agendas from the Company's management and relevant departments before each meeting. I thoroughly reviewed all proposals submitted for board and shareholder meetings, focusing on their compliance, rationality, and impact on the Company's development and shareholder rights, exercising my voting rights independently, objectively, and prudently, with no instances of opposition or abstention.
| Independent Director Name | Total Board Meetings Required | Attended In-Person | Attended by Communication | Proxy Attendance | Absent for Two Consecutive Meetings | Attended Shareholder Meetings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhang Yu | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | No | 3 |