KINGMAKER (01170): Proposed appointment of Huang Zhaogui as an independent non-executive director.

Kingmaker (01170) announced that Ms. Chan Mei Bao will retire as an independent non-executive director, chairman of the audit committee, and member of the remuneration committee and nomination committee of the board of directors at the upcoming annual general meeting of shareholders on August 28, 2026 in accordance with the company's rules. Ms. Chan has decided to retire and devote more time to other business and personal matters, therefore she will not seek re-election at the annual general meeting. Her retirement will take effect from the conclusion of the annual general meeting on August 28, 2026. Based on the nomination committee's recommendation in accordance with the group's nomination policy, the board of directors proposes the appointment of Mr. Wong Zhao Kui as an independent non-executive director, effective from the conclusion of the annual general meeting. The appointment of Mr. Wong requires approval by the company's shareholders at the annual general meeting by ordinary resolution, and if approved, will take effect from the conclusion of the annual general meeting on August 28, 2026. The board of directors further announced the following changes to the composition of the board committee, effective from the conclusion of the annual general meeting on August 28, 2026: (a) after Ms. Chan's retirement and Mr. Wong's appointment are approved by shareholders at the annual general meeting, Mr. Wong will be appointed as a member of the audit committee, remuneration committee, and nomination committee of the board; (b) after Ms. Chan's retirement, Mr. Wong Hin Wing will be appointed as the chairman of the audit committee of the board; (c) Mr. Wong Hin Wing will no longer serve as the chairman of the remuneration committee of the board; and (d) Mr. Law Ka Kin will be appointed as the chairman of the remuneration committee of the board, replacing Mr. Wong Hin Wing.