Sinovac Biotech Ltd. Declaration and Commitment of Independent Director Candidate
Declarant Zhai Yonggong, as a candidate for the independent director of the sixth board of directors of Sinovac Biotech Ltd., has fully understood and agreed to be nominated by the nominator, Sinovac Directors, as a candidate for the independent director of the sixth board of directors of Sinovac Biotech Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as the Company). I hereby publicly declare and guarantee that there are no relationships between myself and the Company that affect my independence, and that I meet the requirements of relevant laws, administrative regulations, departmental rules, normative documents, and the business rules of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange for the qualifications and independence of independent director candidates. The specific declarations and commitments are as follows:
I. I have passed the qualification review by the Nomination Committee of the Sixth Board of Directors of Sinovac Biotech Ltd. or the Special Meeting of Independent Directors. The nominator and I do not have any relationship of interest or other close relationship that may affect independent performance. ☑ Yes □ No If no, please provide a detailed explanation:
II. I do not have any circumstances that prohibit me 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 If no, please provide a detailed explanation:
III. I meet the qualification and conditions for serving as an independent director as stipulated by the China Securities Regulatory Commission's "Administrative Measures for Independent Directors of Listed Companies" and the business rules of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. ☑ Yes □ No If no, please provide a detailed explanation:
IV. I meet the qualification requirements for serving as an independent director as stipulated in the Company's Articles of Association. □ Yes □ No If no, please provide a detailed explanation:
V. I have participated in training and obtained relevant training certificates recognized by the stock exchange (if any). ☑ Yes □ No If no, please provide a detailed explanation:
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 If no, please provide a detailed explanation:
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 Service of Central Management Cadres in Listed Companies and Fund Management Companies as Independent Directors and Independent Supervisors after Resignation or Retirement. ☑ Yes □ No If no, please provide a detailed explanation:
VIII. My serving as an independent director will not violate the relevant provisions of the "Opinions on Further Regulating the Part-time Employment (Appointment) of Party and Government Leading Cadres in Enterprises" issued by the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee. ☑ Yes □ No If no, please provide a detailed explanation:
IX. My serving as an independent director will not violate the relevant provisions of the "Opinions on Strengthening the Construction of Anti-Corruption and Clean Governance in Higher Education Institutions" issued by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, the Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Supervision. ☑ Yes □ No If no, please provide a detailed explanation: