Dear shareholders and representatives,
As an independent director of Ruida Futures Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "the Company") during my term from April 17, 2025, to December 31, 2025, I have strictly adhered to the relevant laws and regulations, including the Company Law of the People's Republic of China, the Securities Law of the People's Republic of China, the Management Measures for Independent Directors of Listed Companies, and the Self-Regulatory Guidelines for Main Board Listed Companies No. 1 - Standardized Operations (hereinafter referred to as "Standardized Operations"). Upholding the principles of independence, objectivity, and fairness, I have diligently fulfilled my duties as an independent director, keeping abreast of the Company's operational information, closely monitoring its development, actively attending relevant meetings, and carefully reviewing board proposals. I have provided reasonable opinions and suggestions for the Company's operations and development, effectively fulfilling the role of an independent director and safeguarding the interests of the Company and its shareholders, especially public shareholders. Below is my performance report for the 2025 term:
I. Basic Information
Gu Qian Kun, male, born in 1988, Chinese nationality, without permanent residency abroad, graduated from The Chinese University of Hong Kong with a PhD in Finance. From July 2019 to November 2023, I worked at the School of Economics and Management, Wuhan University, serving as a lecturer and associate researcher. Since December 2023, I have been an associate professor at the Business School of Suzhou University, leading a National Natural Science Foundation project and participating in several national and provincial-level projects. I received the Excellent Paper Award at the 5th Xiangzhang Financial Forum and was nominated for the 5th "Youth Cup" by the China Industrial Economics Society. I have served as an independent director of the Company since April 2025 and concurrently hold independent director positions at Suzhou Xianglou New Materials Co., Ltd. and Zhongcheng Zhixin Engineering Consulting Group Co., Ltd. During my tenure as an independent director, I have not held any position other than that of independent director within the Company, nor have I held any position at major shareholder entities. There are no interests or relationships that could impede my independent and objective judgment, and I meet the independence requirements stipulated in the Management Measures for Independent Directors of Listed Companies and the Standardized Operations.
II. Performance in 2025
(1) Attendance at Meetings and Opinions Expressed
In 2025, I personally attended the Company's board and shareholder meetings, carefully reviewing meeting proposals and related materials, and prudently exercising my voting rights. The procedures for convening and holding board and shareholder meetings complied with legal requirements, and major operational decisions and other significant matters were strictly approved according to relevant regulations, making the meeting resolutions legal and effective.
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Attendance at Shareholder Meetings
During my term in 2025, the Company held three shareholder meetings, and I personally attended all three, including my attendance as an independent director candidate at the second extraordinary shareholder meeting of 2025. -
Attendance at Board Meetings
In 2025, the Company held ten board meetings, and I attended all of them either in person or via communication. There were no instances of absence from board meetings, nor did I delegate other directors to attend on my behalf. For significant matters submitted for board decision, I carefully reviewed relevant documents before the meetings and communicated with the management, board office, internal audit department, and other relevant personnel as necessary to obtain the information required for decision-making. I actively utilized my professional knowledge to contribute to the board's correct decision-making, striving to protect the legal rights of the Company and its shareholders, especially public shareholders. I voted in favor of all relevant proposals submitted for board review during the reporting period, with no instances of opposition or abstention.