Guochuang High-Tech: Pledged Ningbo Guopei equity for 140 million yuan loan guarantee.

Guochuang High-Tech Announcement: The company has pledged the 1.28 billion shares corresponding to the registered capital of Ningbo Guopei totaling 1.28 billion yuan to the Wuhan Branch of CITIC Bank to provide guarantee for the acquisition of Ningbo Guopei project with a loan of 140 million yuan. Previously, the company acquired 100% equity of Ningbo Guopei in installments for 225 million yuan; this loan is included in the comprehensive credit limit not exceeding 1.2 billion yuan in 2026, and the matter does not constitute a major asset restructuring or related transaction.