The Board of Haidilao International Holding Ltd. hereby announces that, due to the adjustment of the composition and roles of the Board serving the Company's strategic development, with effect from January 13, 2026, (i) Mr. Gou Yiqun has resigned as an executive Director and the chief executive officer of the Company, The Board hereby announces that, based on an overall adjustment and comprehensive consideration
of the Company's management arrangements, Mr. Zhang Yong, the chairman of the Board (the "Chairman") and an executive Director, has also been appointed as the chief executive officer of the Company with effect from January 13, 2026. For the biographical details of Mr. Zhang, please refer to the 2024 annual report of the Company published on April 24, 2025. The Board would like to welcome Mr. Zhang to his new role.