Hengpu Clean Energy (Group) Co., Ltd. 2025 Annual Report of Independent Director (Zou Shoubin)
As an independent director of Hengpu Clean Energy (Group) Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as the "Company"), in 2025, I strictly adhered to the requirements of relevant laws and regulations such as the "Company Law of the People's Republic of China," the "Securities Law of the People's Republic of China," the "Administrative Measures for Independent Directors of Listed Companies," the "Shenzhen Stock Exchange Listed Companies Self-Regulatory Management Guide No. 2 - Norms for the Operation of GEM Listed Companies," as well as the powers and obligations granted by the "Articles of Association of Hengpu Clean Energy (Group) Co., Ltd." (hereinafter referred to as the "Articles of Association") and the "Work System for Independent Directors." I actively attended and participated in the Company's general meetings, board meetings, and relevant special committee meetings, conscientiously performed my duties, participated in discussions on various agenda items, and provided valuable suggestions for the Company's operations and development based on my personal expertise. Here is my report on my performance as an independent director in 2025:
I. Basic Information
Zou Shoubin, born in March 1946, is a Chinese national with no overseas residency and holds a bachelor's degree. He previously served as the President, Chairman of the University Council, and Professor at the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, and as an independent director of Chengdu C ETC Co., Ltd. He is currently an independent director of the Company.
During his tenure as an independent director of the Company in 2025, I did not hold any other positions in the Company. Neither I nor my immediate family members or principal social relations were employed by the Company or its affiliated organizations. At the same time, I did not provide financial, legal, or consulting services to the Company or its controlling shareholder or their affiliated enterprises, ensuring my ability to make independent and objective judgments. Furthermore, I fully meet the qualification requirements for independent directors as stipulated in the "Administrative Measures for Independent Directors of Listed Companies."
II. Performance Overview in 2025
(I) Attendance at General Meetings and Board Meetings
In 2025, the Company held a total of 7 board meetings and 2 general meetings. As an independent director of the Company, I actively attended the board and general meetings held during my term, conscientiously fulfilled my duties as an independent director, and exercised my voting rights. I did not miss any meetings, authorize others to attend on my behalf, or fail to attend two consecutive board meetings in person.
The following is a summary of my attendance at board and general meetings in 2025:
| Director Name | Number of Board Meetings Attended This Reporting Period | Number of On-site Board Meetings Attended | Number of Board Meetings Attended Via Communication | Number of Board Meetings Attended by Proxy | Number of Absent Board Meetings | Number of General Meetings Attended |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zou Shoubin | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
During my tenure in 2025, I did not exercise any special powers under the provisions of the "Shenzhen Stock Exchange Listed Companies Self-Regulatory Management Guide No. 2 - Norms for the Operation of GEM Listed Companies" and other laws and regulations. Specifically, I did not independently engage an intermediary to audit, consult, or investigate specific matters of the Company; I did not propose to convene an extraordinary general meeting; I did not propose to convene a board meeting; and I did not solicit shareholder rights from shareholders.
(II) Attendance at Special Committees and Independent Director Special Meetings