Independent Director's 2025 Annual Work Report (Niu Hongjun)
Dear shareholders and shareholder representatives:
As an independent director of Beijing Digital Certification Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "the Company"), I have strictly adhered to the provisions and requirements of the Company Law, Securities Law, Management Measures for Independent Directors of Listed Companies, and the Shenzhen Stock Exchange Self-Regulatory Guidelines No. 2 for the standardized operation of GEM-listed companies, as well as the Company's Articles of Association and Independent Director Work System. I have faithfully, diligently, and responsibly fulfilled my duties as an independent director, objectively, fairly, and prudently expressed opinions, and safeguarded the overall interests of the Company and the legitimate rights and interests of all shareholders, especially minority shareholders. I hereby report my performance for the year 2025 as follows:
I. Basic Information of the Independent Director
(1) Work Experience, Professional Background, and Concurrent Positions
Niu Hongjun: Born in 1972, Chinese nationality, no permanent residency abroad. Graduated from Renmin University of China with a doctorate in accounting in 2008, holding qualifications as a Chinese Certified Public Accountant and an Australian Certified Public Accountant. Since 2008, I have been employed at Beijing Technology and Business University. Currently, I serve as an independent director of the Company, a teacher at Beijing Technology and Business University, a master's supervisor, and concurrently serve as an independent director of Shenzhen Tongye Technology Co., Ltd. and a supervisor at Huayaode Rui (Beijing) Management Consulting Co., Ltd.
(2) Independence Statement
During the reporting period, I met the independence requirements for independent directors as stipulated in the Management Measures for Independent Directors of Listed Companies and the Shenzhen Stock Exchange Self-Regulatory Guidelines No. 2 for the standardized operation of GEM-listed companies, and there were no circumstances affecting my independence.
II. Annual Performance of the Independent Director
(1) Attendance at Shareholder Meetings, Board Meetings, and Special Committees
During the reporting period, I actively participated in the Company's shareholder meetings, board meetings, independent director special meetings, and the special committees I serve on, maintaining a diligent and responsible attitude. I carefully reviewed meeting proposals and related materials, actively participated in discussions, and provided reasonable suggestions, playing a positive role in the correct and scientific decision-making of the meetings. My specific attendance at meetings is as follows:
| Meeting Type | Total Meetings | Actual Attendance | On-site Attendance | Attendance by Communication | Proxy Attendance | Absences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Board Meetings | 12 | 12 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Shareholder Meetings | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
During the reporting period, the convening of the Company's board and shareholder meetings complied with legal procedures, and significant matters underwent the corresponding approval processes. I expressed support for all proposals reviewed by the board and did not raise objections to any Company matters.
(2) Attendance at Special Committees
During the reporting period, I served as the convener of the Company's Audit and Risk Management Committee, convening the committee 6 times and participating in 2 audit communication meetings to review the Company's periodic reports, internal control evaluation reports, changes in accounting firms, and audit department work summaries. As a member of the Compensation and Assessment Committee, I attended 3 meetings to discuss executive compensation, the cancellation of certain unvested restricted stock, and the performance assessment responsibility letters for management members for 2025.