The board of directors of China Conch Environment Protection Holdings Limited announced that, with effect from 3 April 2026: Mr. Li Qunfeng has resigned as non-executive Director, the Chairman of the Board, the chairman of the strategy, sustainability and risk management committee of the Board, and a member of the remuneration and nomination committee of the Board; and Mr. Fan Zhan has resigned as executive Director. The resignations of the aforementioned Directors are due to work commitments. The board announced that it has approved the following appointments, with effect from 3 April 2026: Mr. Zhou Xiaochuan has been appointed as executive Director, the Chairman of the Board, the chairman of the Strategy, Sustainability and Risk Management Committee, and a member of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee; and Mr. Liu Tiantian has been appointed as non-executive Director.

Set out below are the biographical details of Mr. Zhou Xiaochuan and Mr. Liu Tiantian: Mr. Zhou Xiaochuan, aged 55, is a senior economist. Mr. Zhou Xiaochuan graduated from Anqing Teachers College with a major in English Education in July 1994. Mr. Zhou Xiaochuan possesses extensive experience in corporate governance and capital markets.

He joined Anhui Conch Cement Company Limited (a company listed on the Stock Exchange and the Shanghai Stock Exchange in 1994, and also served as director, party deputy secretary, deputy general manager and board secretary of Conch (Anhui) Energy Saving and Environment Protection New Material Co. Ltd., director, party deputy secretary and general manager of Anhui Conch Technology Innovation Material Co. Ltd., executive director and board secretary of Conch Cement, as well as deputy chief economist of Anhui Conch Holdings Co.

Ltd. Mr. Liu Tiantian, aged 59, is a senior economist. Mr. Liu Tiantian graduated from Shanghai Institute of Building Materials Industry with a major in Construction Enterprise Management in July 1987. Mr. Liu Tiantian possesses extensive experience in enterprise operation and management.

He joined Conch Cement in 1987 and held positions including assistant to general manager of Anhui Tongling Conch Cement Co. Ltd., officer-in-charge of the general manager office and officer-in-charge of the office of the board of Conch Holdings, deputy officer-in-charge of the Regional Committee in northern Anhui of Conch Cement, secretary of the Party Committee of Wuhu Conch Cement Co. Ltd., deputy secretary of the Party Committee and chairman of the staff union of Conch Cement, etc.

Each of Mr. Zhou Xiaochuan and Mr. Liu Tiantian has entered into a letter of appointment with the Company for a term of three years commencing from 3 April 2026 and is subject to retirement by rotation and re-election at least once every three years at the annual general meetings in accordance with the articles of association of the Company.