Northern Changlong New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. 2025 Annual Independent Director Performance Report (Guo Ao)
To all shareholders and shareholder representatives:
In 2025, as an independent director of Northern Changlong New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as the "Company"), I have strictly adhered to the "Company Law of the People's Republic of China," the "Administrative Measures for Independent Directors of Listed Companies," the "Shenzhen Stock Exchange GEM Stock Listing Rules," the "Shenzhen Stock Exchange Listed Company Self-Regulatory Management Guidelines No. 2 - Norms for the Operation of GEM Listed Companies," and other laws and regulations, as well as the "Articles of Association of Northern Changlong New Materials Technology Co., Ltd." (hereinafter referred to as the "Articles of Association") and the "Work System for Independent Directors of Northern Changlong New Materials Technology Co., Ltd." and other relevant company regulations and requirements. I have faithfully performed my duties as an independent director, fully leveraging my role in participating in decision-making, supervision and checks and balances, and professional consultation, to safeguard the overall interests of the listed company and protect the legitimate rights and interests of small and medium shareholders. The report on my work in 2025 is as follows:
I. Basic Information of Independent Directors
(I) Work Experience and Professional Background
Mr. Guo Ao, born in 1972, holds a Master's degree in Business Administration, is a Certified Public Accountant in China, and is a Chinese national with no permanent overseas residency. From September 2012 to June 2016, he served as an independent director of Tongcheng Network Technology Co., Ltd.; from October 2012 to January 2019, he served as an independent director of Jiangsu Nanfang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.; from May 2013 to May 2016, he served as an independent director of Suzhou Tianma Fine Chemical Co., Ltd.; from November 2014 to March 2019, he served as an independent director of Nanjing Aolun Automotive Electronics and Electrical Appliances Co., Ltd.; from January 2015 to present, he has been a partner at Tianheng Certified Public Accountants (Special General Partnership); from January 2015 to present, he has been a director of Jiangsu Tianheng Management Consulting Co., Ltd.; from June 2015 to April 2017, he served as an independent director of Shenzhen Hualongxunda Information Technology Co., Ltd.; from May 2015 to July 2020, he served as an independent director of Nanyin Fuba Consumer Finance Co., Ltd. (formerly known as Suning Consumer Finance Co., Ltd.); from December 2014 to December 2020, he served as an independent director of Fujian KunCai Material Technology Co., Ltd.; from November 15, 2019, to December 23, 2025, he served as an independent director of Xiangnong Xinchuang Technology Co., Ltd., and is currently an independent director of the Company.
(II) Statement of Independence
During my tenure as an independent director of the Company, I have not held any positions in the Company other than that of an independent director, nor have I held any positions in the principal shareholder's company. There are no relationships that could hinder my independent and objective judgment, and there are no circumstances that affect my independence as an independent director. I meet the qualification requirements and independence requirements for independent directors as stipulated in the "Administrative Measures for Independent Directors of Listed Companies," the "Shenzhen Stock Exchange GEM Listed Company Self-Regulatory Management Guidelines No. 2 - Norms for the Operation of GEM Listed Companies," and the "Articles of Association."
II. Annual Performance of Independent Director Duties
(I) Attendance at Board and Shareholder Meetings