Independent Director's 2025 Annual Work Report (Liu Tao)
I, Liu Tao, as the independent director of Southern Power Grid Digital Research Institute Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "the Company"), have strictly adhered to the provisions of the Company Law of the People's Republic of China, 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. I have consistently followed the principles of objectivity, fairness, and independence, diligently fulfilling my responsibilities and actively playing the role of an independent director to safeguard the overall interests of the Company and protect the legitimate rights and interests of all shareholders, especially minority shareholders. On March 26, 2025, I applied to resign from my position as an independent director for personal reasons, and I also resigned from my corresponding positions on the Remuneration and Assessment Committee, Audit and Risk Committee, and Nomination Committee. I will officially step down after the election of a new independent director at the Company's second extraordinary general meeting in 2025, while continuing to perform my duties as an independent director and in the board's professional committees until then. Below is a summary of my performance during my term in 2025:
I. Basic Information
I, Liu Tao, hold a master's degree and a doctorate in law. Since March 2018, I have served as the founding partner and director of Guangdong Lianyue Law Firm. From October 2023 to April 2025, I served as the independent director of the Company. During the reporting period, my tenure complied with the independence requirements stipulated in the Management Measures for Independent Directors of Listed Companies and the Self-Regulatory Guidelines for Listed Companies on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, and there were no circumstances affecting my independence.
II. Performance in 2025
I actively participated in the board and shareholders' meetings of the Company, reviewing meeting proposals and related materials diligently, engaging in discussions, and providing reasonable suggestions to facilitate scientific and rational decision-making by the board. In 2025, the Company convened one shareholders' meeting and two board meetings during my term, with my attendance as follows:
(1) Attendance at Shareholders' Meetings
In 2025, the Company held one shareholders' meeting, which I attended.
(2) Attendance at Board Meetings
In 2025, the Company held two board meetings, with my attendance as follows:
| Required Attendance | In-Person Attendance | Proxy Attendance | Absence | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | - 1. I voted in favor of all proposals reviewed at the board meetings. 2. I did not raise any objections to any matters of the Company. |