Independent director resigns from Kaichuang Marine International board

Shanghai Kaichuang Marine International Co., Ltd. (SSE:600097) announced on October 16, 2025, the resignation of Ms. Wang Zhao, an independent director. Ms. Wang submitted her resignation report to the company's board of directors on October 15, 2025, citing the upcoming expiration of her six-year term. Consequently, she has stepped down from her roles as an independent director and a member of the board's specialized committees, and will no longer hold any positions within the company.

Ms. Wang's resignation is effective upon the election of a new independent director at a shareholders' meeting, in accordance with relevant regulations. Until then, she will continue to fulfill her duties as an independent director and a member of the board's specialized committees. This departure means that the proportion of independent directors on the board's nomination committee will fall below the required majority.

The company stated its intention to promptly appoint a new independent director in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, as well as its articles of association. Shanghai Kaichuang Marine International expressed its sincere gratitude to Ms. Wang for her diligent and independent contributions during her tenure, which significantly supported the company's regulated operations and healthy development.