Guangzhou Rural Commercial Bank Co., Ltd. (the Bank) announced that Mr. Zheng Guojian resigned from his roles as an independent non-executive director, the chairman and member of the Audit Committee, a member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, and a member of the Related Party Transactions and Risk Management Committee, effective 3 February 2026. According to the Bank, Mr. Zheng has no disagreement with the Board and there are no matters that need to be brought to the attention of the shareholders or creditors.

Following this resignation, the number of the Bank’s independent non-executive directors has temporarily fallen below the minimum required by Rule 3.10A of the Listing Rules. The Bank must fill the vacancy within three months. Pending regulatory approval, Mr. Zhu Guilong is expected to serve as an independent non-executive director, which would restore the number of independent non-executive directors to the required level.

As of the announcement date, the Board comprises three executive directors, seven non-executive directors, and four independent non-executive directors. The Bank expressed gratitude to Mr. Zheng for his service and stated that further announcements will be published following approval of Mr. Zhu’s qualification of appointment.