- Liard Optoelectronics Co., Ltd. 2025 Annual Report of Independent Director (Xiao Jianhua)
Dear shareholders and shareholder representatives:
As an independent director of Liard Optoelectronics Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "the Company") on the fifth board of directors, 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, the Listing Rules for the Growth Enterprise Market of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, and the Self-Regulatory Guidelines No. 2 for Listed Companies on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. I have faithfully and diligently fulfilled my duties as an independent director, actively participated in meetings, carefully reviewed various proposals, expressed independent and objective opinions, and strived to understand the Company's production, operation, and development situation, promoting the Company's standardized operation and healthy development, while safeguarding the interests of the Company and all shareholders. The following is my report on the performance of independent director duties for 2025:
I. Basic Information of the Independent Director
Ms. Xiao Jianhua, born in January 1970, is a Chinese national with no permanent residency abroad and holds a doctoral degree. She is currently an associate professor and master's supervisor at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, and a council member of the virtual teaching and research office for financial statement analysis courses under the Ministry of Education. She has long been engaged in teaching and research in accounting, financial management, and corporate governance. From January 16, 2023, to February 2, 2026, she serves as the independent director of the Company. In 2025, as an independent director, I met the independence requirements stipulated in Article 6 of the Management Measures for Independent Directors of Listed Companies and there were no circumstances affecting my independence.
II. Overview of Independent Director's Annual Duties
(1) Attendance at Company Meetings
In 2025, the Company held a total of 7 board meetings and 2 shareholder meetings. With a diligent and responsible attitude, I personally attended all the aforementioned meetings, with no absences or delegation of attendance to other directors. I carefully reviewed and actively discussed all proposals submitted for consideration at the board and shareholder meetings, made reasonable suggestions on relevant proposals, exercised my voting rights with caution, and effectively fulfilled my obligations as an independent director. I believe that the convening of the board of directors and special committees, as well as the shareholder meetings, complied with legal procedures, and all significant matters underwent the necessary approval processes, thus I voted in favor of all proposals and did not raise any objections or abstentions.