Independent Director's Performance Report
Independent Director: Zhang Yanping
Dear shareholders and representatives,
As an independent director of Shenzhen Architectural Science Research Institute Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as the "Company") on the fourth board of directors, I have strictly adhered to the relevant laws, regulations, and the Company's articles of association in 2025. I have diligently fulfilled my responsibilities, maintained the independence and professionalism of independent directors, and safeguarded the overall interests of the Company and the legitimate rights and interests of all shareholders, especially minority shareholders. Below is my report on the performance of my duties as an independent director in 2025.
Basic Information of Independent Director
Work Experience, Professional Background, and Position
I, Zhang Yanping, born in 1955, am a member of the Communist Party of China with a bachelor's degree in Industrial and Civil Engineering from Tongji University and an EMBA from Wright State University in Ohio, USA. I hold an independent director qualification certificate recognized by the Shenzhen Stock Exchange and am a Chinese national without permanent residency abroad. I began my career in 1983, serving in various roles including technician at Shanghai Architectural Science Research Institute, deputy chief engineer at the Structural Technology Research Institute, and director of the Geotechnical Engineering Technology Research Institute. I have also held positions such as deputy director of the Shanghai Architectural Science Research Institute and president of Shanghai Architectural Science Research Institute (Group) Co., Ltd. I have been an independent director of the Company since November 2020 and was re-elected as an independent director after the shareholders' meeting in July 2024.
Independence Status
I have conducted a self-assessment regarding my independence in accordance with the "Management Measures for Independent Directors of Listed Companies" and the "Self-Regulatory Guidelines for Listed Companies on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange." I submitted a self-assessment report to the board (see attachment). After self-assessment, I confirm that I meet the independence requirements and there are no circumstances affecting my independence.
Performance Overview of Independent Director
Attendance at Board and Shareholder Meetings
In 2025, the board held 9 meetings, and I attended all of them without absence. I prepared thoroughly, reviewed each proposal carefully, and actively participated in discussions, providing reasonable suggestions based on my professional knowledge. I believe that all proposals did not harm the interests of shareholders, especially minority shareholders. I exercised my voting rights with caution and diligently fulfilled my responsibilities as an independent director. The Company held 3 shareholder meetings in 2025, and I attended all of them. I actively listened to questions and suggestions from attendees to better fulfill my duties as an independent director and promote the Company's standardized operations. I believe that the convening and holding of board meetings and shareholder meetings in 2025 complied with legal procedures, and all significant operational decisions were made following relevant procedures, with valid resolutions. I did not raise any objections to the proposals reviewed by the board in 2025 and voted in favor of all, with no votes against or abstentions.
Independent Opinions and Special Meetings