2025 Annual Report of Independent Director (Hou Shuiping)
As the independent director of Sichuan Shudao Equipment Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "the Company"), I have strictly fulfilled my responsibilities in 2025 in accordance with the Company Law, the Guidelines for the Governance of Listed Companies, and the Management Measures for Independent Directors of Listed Companies, as well as the Company's Articles of Association and the Independent Director Work System. I have actively attended relevant meetings and provided reasonable suggestions for the Company's production, operations, and business development, fully exercising the role of independent director and member of relevant specialized committees, while safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of shareholders, especially minority shareholders. The following is my performance report for 2025:
I. Basic Information of Independent Director
(1) Personal Work Experience, Professional Background, and Concurrent Positions
Hou Shuiping, male, Han nationality, member of the Communist Party of China, born in December 1955, without permanent residency abroad, holds a doctorate degree, graduated from Southwest University of Political Science and Law with a major in law. Previously served as the President of the Sichuan Academy of Social Sciences and Deputy Director of the Decision-Making Advisory Committee of the Sichuan Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of China and the Sichuan Provincial People's Government (Provincial Science and Technology Advisory Group). Currently serves as a senior researcher at the Sichuan Academy of Social Sciences, independent director of Sichuan Shudao Equipment Technology Co., Ltd., and independent director of Yibin Wuliangye Co., Ltd.
(2) Independence Statement
I possess the independence required by the Management Measures for Independent Directors of Listed Companies and the Guidelines for the Governance of Listed Companies, and I have conducted an independence self-assessment in accordance with regulatory rules. As an independent director of the Company, I am not influenced by the controlling shareholders, actual controllers, or other entities or individuals with interests related to the Company, nor are there any other circumstances that affect my independent and objective judgment. The relevant self-assessment report has been submitted to the Company's board of directors.
II. Performance Overview for 2025
(1) Attendance at Board and Shareholder Meetings
During the reporting period, the Company held 12 board meetings and 3 shareholder meetings. As an independent director, I diligently attended these meetings and fulfilled my responsibilities. I believe that the convening and holding of the board and shareholder meetings in 2025 complied with legal procedures, and that significant operational decisions and other major matters followed the relevant procedures, being legal and effective. The resolutions made at the meetings were in the overall interest of the Company and did not harm the legitimate interests of all shareholders, especially minority shareholders. With a prudent attitude, I carefully reviewed all proposals at the board meetings, abstaining from voting only on the remuneration proposal related to my own interests, and I voted in favor of all other proposals without any objections or abstentions. The specific attendance details are as follows:
| Meeting Type | Total Required Attendance | In-Person Attendance | Attendance by Communication | Proxy Attendance | Absences | Consecutive Absences | Attendance at Shareholder Meetings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Board Meeting | 12 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | No | 3 |