Bank of Guizhou Co., Ltd. (06199) disclosed on 8 June 2026 that its board has recommended the appointment of Mr. Wen Zhichao as an independent non-executive director (INED) for the fourth board session. The nomination has passed preliminary review by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and will take effect after approval by shareholders and the National Financial Regulatory Administration Guizhou Office, lasting until the current board term ends.

Under the proposed service contract, Mr. Wen will receive an annual after-tax allowance of RMB0.15 million, with no additional remuneration.

The board confirms that Mr. Wen satisfies all independence criteria under Rule 3.13 of the Hong Kong Listing Rules, holds no shares in the Bank, maintains no ties with directors, senior management or substantial shareholders, and has no information requiring disclosure under Rules 13.51(2)(h)–(v).

Profile of the nominee: born April 1971; bachelor’s degree in auditing, Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics (1994); certified public accountant, asset appraiser, land appraiser, and senior economist. Career highlights include: • 1994–2008 – valuation department, Zhonghe Zhengxin Certified Public Accountants Guizhou Branch (lead auditor to deputy director) • 2008–2013 – director, Guizhou Qianyuan Asset Valuation Firm; deputy director, Guizhou Qianyuan Accounting Firm • 2013–present – general manager, Guizhou Branch of Beijing Zhongtianhua Asset Valuation (party branch secretary since 2021) • 2024–present – independent director positions at Guiyang Guanshanhu Modern Service Industry Development, Guiyang Comprehensive Bonded Zone Industrial Development, and Guiyang Investment Holding Group

Following approval, the Bank will circulate detailed documentation and meeting notices via the HKEX and corporate websites; printed copies will be available upon request.

As of the announcement date, the Board comprises 2 executive directors, 3 non-executive directors and 6 independent non-executive directors.