Nongfu Spring (09633) appoints Zhong Shanshan as chairman.

NONGFU SPRING (09633) announced that, as approved by the company's shareholders at the annual general meeting, Mr. Zhong Shu Zi, Ms. Wu Limin, Mr. Xiang Xiansong, and Ms. Han Linyou have been elected as executive directors of the ninth board of directors of the company. Mr. Zhong Shu Zi has been elected as non-executive director of the ninth board of directors. Mr. Gu Chaoyang, Ms. Wen Ming, and Mr. Wang Yingzhe have been elected as independent non-executive directors of the ninth board of directors. In addition, Mr. Rao Minghong has been elected as an executive director and employee representative director of the ninth board of directors through the company's employee democratic election process. The term of office for the ninth board of directors is three years, effective from May 19, 2026. At the board meeting held immediately after the annual general meeting, Mr. Zhong Shu Zi was appointed as the chairman of the ninth board of directors, with his term effective from May 19, 2026 until the completion of the ninth board of directors' term. Furthermore, the board has approved the appointment of the following individuals as senior executives of the company: (1) Mr. Zhong Shu Zi as the general manager of the company; (2) Ms. Wu Limin as the financial controller of the company; and (3) Ms. Han Linyou as the secretary of the board and company secretary. The tenure and senior executive status of these individuals will be effective from May 19, 2026, for a period of three years, in line with the term of the ninth board of directors. Additionally, the board has also appointed Ms. Wu Limin and Ms. Han Linyou as authorized representatives under Rule 3.05 of the Hong Kong Listing Rules, with a term of three years, effective from May 19, 2026 until the completion of the ninth board of directors' term.