STD DEV GROUP (01867): It is recommended to appoint Zhao Changsheng and Xu Zhaohong as independent non-executive directors.

STD DEV GROUP (01867) announced that on September 5, 2025, Mr. Liang Rongjin has informed the company of his intention to retire as an independent non-executive director at the upcoming annual general meeting of shareholders, and he will not seek re-election; and Dr. Yan Bing has informed the company of his intention to retire as an independent non-executive director at the upcoming annual general meeting of shareholders, and he will not seek re-election. After the annual general meeting of shareholders, Mr. Liang Rongjin will no longer serve as the Chairman of the Remuneration Committee, as well as a member of the Audit Committee and Nomination Committee of the Board of Directors; and Dr. Yan Bing will no longer serve as a member of the Audit Committee. The Board of Directors further announced that it recommends the appointment of Mr. Zhao Changsheng and Mr. Xu Zhaohong as independent non-executive directors at the annual general meeting of shareholders on September 5, 2025. After the annual general meeting of shareholders, if elected, Mr. Zhao will serve as the Chairman of the Remuneration Committee, as well as a member of the Audit Committee and Nomination Committee; and Mr. Xu will serve as a member of the Audit Committee.