As an independent director of the company, during my term of office, I have strictly adhered to the relevant laws, regulations, and normative documents such as the "Company Law," "Securities Law," "Administrative Measures for Independent Directors of Listed Companies," "Corporate Governance Guidelines for Listed Companies," "Shenzhen Stock Exchange GEM Listed Company Self-Regulatory Management Guide No. 2 - Normative Operation of GEM Listed Companies," and the "Company Articles of Association" and the "Company's Independent Director System." I have conscientiously, diligently, and independently performed my duties, actively paid attention to and participated in the research and development of the company, promoted the standardized operation of the company, and fully utilized the role of an independent director. I hereby report on my performance in 2025:
I. Basic Information of Independent Directors
- Personal Resume and Concurrent Positions
I am Liu Zhiquan, born in 1970, a Chinese national with no permanent overseas residency, holding a Ph.D. in Engineering. I went abroad for further studies after graduating with a Ph.D. in 2000 and returned to China to work as an overseas-introduced scholar at the end of 2006. From December 2006 to March 2019, I served as a researcher, innovation team leader, and doctoral supervisor at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences and the University of Science and Technology of China at the Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences. From March 2019 to April 2025, I served as a researcher, team leader, and doctoral supervisor at the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences. Since April 2025, I have been a professor and doctoral supervisor at Southern University of Science and Technology. I have long been engaged in research related to material microstructure characterization and preparation, focusing on the synthesis and microstructural properties of metal interconnect materials, the service reliability of packaging materials and structures, and the development of semiconductor packaging process technology. I have served as an independent director of the company since September 21, 2022.
- Statement on Independence
After careful self-examination, during my term of office, my position meets the independence requirements stipulated in Article 6 of the "Administrative Measures for Independent Directors of Listed Companies," and there are no circumstances that affect my independence.
II. Overview of Performance in 2025
- Attendance at Board of Directors and Shareholders' Meetings
In 2025, the company held 2 shareholders' meetings and 9 board of directors' meetings. I attended all these meetings on time. As an independent director, during my term of office, I have been able to invest sufficient time and energy, diligently and efficiently perform my duties, carefully review all proposals submitted to the board of directors' meetings, attend the board of directors' meetings organized by the company on time, exercise my voting rights with a rigorous attitude, and have not been absent or failed to attend two consecutive meetings, nor have I authorized other independent directors to attend meetings on my behalf. I believe that the convening and holding of the company's shareholders' meetings and board of directors' meetings are legal and compliant. Major matters have all undergone legal and effective approval procedures, and the resolutions of the meetings are in the overall interests of the company and do not harm the legitimate rights and interests of all shareholders, especially small and medium shareholders. I voted in favor of all proposals at the board of directors' meetings during the reporting period, with no dissenting opinions, objections, or abstentions. During the reporting period, there were no proposals to convene a board of directors' meeting.
- Performance of Duties in Board Professional Committees
I served as a member of the Audit Committee of the Sixth Board of Directors and a member of the Remuneration, Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Seventh Board of Directors. In 2025, the company held 8 Audit Committee meetings and 0 Remuneration, Nomination and Remuneration Committee meetings of the Seventh Board of Directors. I attended the relevant meetings on time, carefully reviewed all proposals, and voted in favor of all proposals, with no dissenting opinions.