CITIC BANK (00998) announced that on March 20, 2026, it held the 23rd meeting of its seventh board of directors. During the session, the proposal regarding the appointment and fees for the bank's 2026 annual auditors was reviewed and approved. The board agreed to continue engaging KPMG Huazhen Certified Public Accountants (Special General Partnership) and KPMG for the year 2026. These firms will provide domestic and international audit services to the bank, respectively.