Hongye Futures (03678) has announced that Mr. Huang Dechun, having served as an independent non-executive director of the company for six years, has tendered his resignation from his positions in accordance with relevant Chinese regulatory provisions. His resignation encompasses his roles as an independent non-executive director, Chairman of the Board's Remuneration Committee, and member of the Board's Audit Committee, Nomination Committee, and Strategy and ESG Committee. Mr. Huang's resignation will become effective upon the election of a new independent non-executive director at the company's extraordinary general meeting. Until the resignation takes effect, Mr. Huang will continue to diligently perform his duties as an independent non-executive director and as Chairman or member of the relevant board committees, adhering to applicable laws, regulations, and the company's articles of association. The Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Mr. Wang Yuwei has been nominated by the Board's Nomination Committee as a candidate for independent non-executive director of the company's fifth Board of Directors, subject to review and approval at the forthcoming extraordinary general meeting.