2025 Annual Report of Independent Director - Xiao Zhenyu
As an independent director of Shandong Haike New Source Material Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Haike New Source" or "the Company") during the second board term, I have strictly adhered to the Company Law of the People's Republic of China, the Securities Law of the People's Republic of China, the Shenzhen Stock Exchange GEM Listing Rules, and other relevant laws and regulations, as well as the Articles of Association of Shandong Haike New Source Material Technology Co., Ltd. and the Independent Director Work System. I have diligently and faithfully fulfilled my duties as an independent director, carefully reviewing all board proposals, fully exercising the role of an independent director, and effectively safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of the company and all shareholders, especially minority shareholders. Below is my report on the basic situation of fulfilling my duties as an independent director in 2025:
I. Basic Information of the Independent Director
(1) Basic Information
During the reporting period, I possess the independence and qualifications required to serve as an independent director as stipulated by the China Securities Regulatory Commission's "Management Measures for Independent Directors of Listed Companies" and other relevant laws and regulations, as well as the Articles of Association and the Independent Director Work System. I can ensure objective and independent professional judgment, and there are no circumstances affecting my independence. My resume is as follows: I, Xiao Zhenyu, born in 1990, of Chinese nationality, with no permanent residence abroad, hold a doctoral degree in chemistry. From January 2018 to July 2020, I engaged in postdoctoral research at Qingdao University of Science and Technology, and since August 2020, I have served as an associate professor at Qingdao University of Science and Technology.
(2) Explanation of Independence
During the reporting period, I did not hold any position in the company other than that of independent director, and I have no direct or indirect interests with the company or its major shareholders that could affect my independent and objective judgment. In 2025, I conducted a self-assessment of my independence and confirmed that I meet all regulatory requirements for serving as an independent director. The board evaluated my independence and found no circumstances that could affect my independent and objective judgment, affirming that I maintain full independence as an independent director.
II. Performance in 2025
(1) Attendance at Board and Shareholder Meetings
In 2025, the company held a total of 8 board meetings and 4 shareholder meetings. I attended all 8 board meetings in person and participated in all 4 shareholder meetings, with no instances of failing to attend two consecutive meetings. I carefully reviewed all proposals submitted to the board and shareholder meetings, maintained sufficient communication with the company's management, and provided reasonable suggestions on significant matters, exercising my voting rights with caution. I believe that the convening and holding procedures of the board meetings were legal and compliant, and all significant matters followed the relevant approval procedures, thus being legal and effective. Therefore, I voted in favor of all proposals reviewed at the board meetings I attended in 2025, with no objections or abstentions.