The board of directors of MicroPort Scientific Corporation announced that Mr. Zezhao Hua (Mr Hua), an independent non- executive director of the company, retired by rotation at the AGM and did not offer himself for re-election as a director for personal health reasons. Accordingly, he ceased to act as chairman of nomination committee and member of audit committee. Mr. Hua has confirmed that he has no disagreement with the Board and there is no matter in relation to his retirement that needs to be brought to the attention of the shareholders of the company.