Jiangsu Guotai: Shareholder Shengtai Investment extends the pledge of 23.62 million shares.

Jiangsu Guotai Announcement: Shareholder Zhangjiagang Free Trade Zone Shengtai Investment Co., Ltd., holding more than 5% of the shares, has extended the pledge of 23.62 million shares it holds, accounting for 17.90% of its shareholding and 1.45% of the total share capital of the company. The original pledge start date of this extension is August 22, 2023, the original pledge maturity date is August 22, 2024, the first extension maturity date is August 22, 2025, and the final extension maturity date is August 22, 2026. The purpose of the pledge is for financing. As of the disclosure date of this announcement, Shengtai Investment has pledged a total of 23.62 million shares of the company, accounting for 17.90% of its shareholding.