The board of directors of Agricultural Bank of China Limited announced that due to work adjustment, Mr. HAN Guoqiang has tendered his resignation from the positions as the secretary to the Board and the company secretary of the Bank. Mr. HAN Guoqiang's resignation took effect upon his resignation letter being received by the Board on 26 December 2023. Mr. HAN Guoqiang has confirmed that he has no disagreement with the Board and does not have any matters in relation to his resignation that should be brought to the attention of the shareholders or creditors of the Bank.