CITIC Corporation (00267): Zhang Xiaogang was elected as the chief independent director of CITIC Special Steel (000708.SZ)

<公司章程>Zhitong Finance App News, CITIC Corporation (00267) issued an announcement. CITIC Special Steel Group Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as the “Company” stock code: 000708.SZ) held the 5th meeting of the 11th board of directors on September 11, 2026, and held the 2026 4th Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting on September 28, 2026 to review and pass the “Proposal on Amendments”.

According to the company's newly revised “Articles of Association”, the company has 1 chief independent director, and the chief independent director is elected by a special meeting of independent directors. In order to further improve the governance structure of the company's board of directors, improve the independent supervision system of listed companies, and coordinate the performance of independent directors, the company held the second session in 2026 of the 11th Special Meeting of Independent Directors of the Board of Directors on October 22, 2026. After careful verification, careful review, and unanimous voting by the participating independent directors, it was agreed to elect Mr. Zhang Xiaogang as the chief independent director of the 11th board of directors of the company. The current term of the chief independent director begins on the date of review and approval at this special meeting of independent directors and ends on the date the term of the 11th board of directors of the company expires.