Good Electric Materials System (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. 2025 Annual Report of Independent Director (Zhao Xu)
As an independent director of Good Electric Materials System (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "the Company"), I, Zhao Xu, have diligently fulfilled my responsibilities in accordance with the Company Law, Securities Law, Measures for the Administration of Independent Directors of Listed Companies, and other relevant laws and regulations, as well as the Company’s Articles of Association and Independent Director Work System. I have actively participated in relevant meetings, carefully reviewed proposals, and effectively performed my duties as an independent director. Below is my report on the work conducted in 2025:
I. Basic Information
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Personal Work Experience, Professional Background, and Concurrent Positions Mr. Zhao Xu, born in August 1980, holds Chinese nationality and does not have permanent residency abroad. He has a master's degree. From September 2005 to August 2015, he worked as a practicing lawyer at Jiangsu Cambridge Law Firm; from August 2015 to present, he has been the head of Jiangsu Lanchuang Law Firm; from March 2017 to September 2025, he served as the chairman of the Supervisory Board of Jiangsu Jujie Microfiber Technology Group Co., Ltd.; from July 2019 to November 2024, he was a supervisor at Suzhou Avalon Battery Co., Ltd.; from February 2023 to present, he has been an independent director of Suzhou Maiwei Technology Co., Ltd.; and since December 2023, he has served as an independent director of the Company.
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Independence Statement During the reporting period, my position complies with the independence requirements set forth in the Independent Director Work System and relevant regulations, and there are no circumstances affecting my independence. I do not hold any position in the Company other than that of independent director or member of the board's specialized committees, nor do I hold any position in the major shareholder units. There are no relationships with the Company or major shareholders that hinder my ability to make independent and objective judgments.
II. Annual Performance of Independent Director
(A) Attendance at Board and Shareholder Meetings
In 2025, I actively participated in the board and shareholder meetings held by the Company, diligently reviewing meeting materials and engaging in discussions on various topics, providing reasonable suggestions that contributed positively to the board's decision-making. The attendance and voting situation is as follows:
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Attendance at Board Meetings During the reporting period, the Company held 7 board meetings, and I attended all meetings as required and exercised my voting rights, with no absences or instances of failing to attend two consecutive meetings. I proactively understood and obtained meeting information and materials beforehand, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the Company's production operations and business conditions, which prepared me well for the board's important decisions. I voted in favor of all proposals reviewed at the board meetings I attended this year, with no objections, reservations, or inability to express opinions.
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Attendance at Shareholder Meetings In 2025, the Company held 3 shareholder meetings, and I thoroughly researched and reviewed all proposals submitted for shareholder consideration beforehand, striving to be accountable to all shareholders.
(B) Attendance at Specialized Committees of the Board
The Company's board has established four specialized committees: the Strategy Committee, Nomination Committee, Compensation and Assessment Committee, and Audit Committee. I serve as the chairman of the Nomination Committee, a member of the Audit Committee, and a member of the Compensation and Assessment Committee. I voted in favor of all proposals submitted to the Audit Committee, and my participation in the Audit Committee meetings regarding the Company's related matters is as follows: