Hengan International (01044) has announced that its Chairman, Executive Director, and member of the company's Nomination Committee, Mr. Shi Wenbo, is currently taking temporary leave and has suspended his duties due to personal health reasons.

As of the date of this announcement, the group's daily management, strategy execution, and operational decisions are being smoothly managed by the company's existing administrative management team.

This team comprises the company's Chief Executive Officer, the remaining Executive Directors, and the group's senior executives.

The announcement states that the Board of Directors possesses a diverse and balanced set of skills and experience, supported by a robust corporate governance framework.

The Board anticipates that Mr. Shi Wenbo's temporary leave will not have any material adverse impact on the group's business, financial condition, or daily operations.