Jiu Rong Holdings Limited (Stock code: 2358) announced that Mr. Wong Chi Kin and Mr. Chen Zheng will resign from their roles as Independent Non-Executive Directors, effective 1 February 2026. Mr. Wong will step down as the chairman of the Audit Committee and as a member of both the Nomination Committee and the Remuneration Committee. Mr. Chen will step down as the chairman of the Nomination Committee and as a member of the Audit Committee and the Remuneration Committee. Both cited personal and business commitments as the reason for their departure.
According to the company, there is no disagreement between the departing directors and the board. Each has confirmed that there are no other matters related to their resignations that need to be brought to the attention of the shareholders or The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. The board expressed its gratitude for their valuable contributions.
Following these resignations, Jiu Rong Holdings Limited will be out of compliance with several requirements under the Listing Rules, including Rules 3.10(1), 3.10(2), 3.10A, 3.21, 3.25, and 3.27A. These rules pertain to the minimum number of Independent Non-Executive Directors, their professional qualifications, and the composition and chairmanship of the Audit Committee, the Remuneration Committee, and the Nomination Committee.
The company is working to identify suitable candidates to fill the vacant positions within three months from the effective date of the resignations, in accordance with Rules 3.11, 3.23, 3.27, and 3.27C of the Listing Rules, and will make further announcements as appropriate.