*ST Ji Kai: Announcement on the resignation of independent directors

Securities code: 002691 Securities abbreviation: *ST Ji Kai Announcement number: 2026-031

Jikai Equipment Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

Announcement on the resignation of independent directors

The company and all members of the board of directors guarantee that the information disclosed is true, accurate and complete, and contains no false records, misleading statements or major omissions.

The board of directors of Jikai Equipment Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as the "Company") received a written resignation report submitted by Mr. Yang Jun, the company's independent director, on September 28, 2026. Mr. Yang Jun resigned from his position as independent director of the company's fifth board of directors and relevant positions in various special committees under the board of directors due to personal work reasons. After his resignation, he no longer holds any position in the company and its holding subsidiaries. He was originally scheduled to serve until the expiration of the company's fifth board of directors.

According to the "Company Law", "Measures for the Administration of Independent Directors of Listed Companies" and other relevant laws and regulations and the "Articles of Association", Mr. Yang Jun's resignation as an independent director of the company will result in the number of independent directors of the company being less than one-third of the board of directors. The special committee of the board of directors he serves does not meet the requirements of a majority of independent directors. His resignation report will take effect on the date when a new independent director is elected at the company's shareholders' meeting. Mr. Yang Jun will continue to perform his duties until a new independent director is elected. The company's board of directors will complete the by-election of new independent directors as soon as possible in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.

As of the disclosure date of this announcement, Mr. Yang Jun does not hold any shares in the company, nor does he have any unfulfilled commitments that should be fulfilled. During his tenure as the company's independent director, Mr. Yang Jun was independent, impartial, diligent and conscientious, and played a positive role in the company's standardized operations and healthy development. The company's board of directors expresses its sincere gratitude to Mr. Yang Jun for his contribution to the company during his tenure!

Announcement hereby

Board of Directors of Jikai Equipment Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

September 28, 2026