The board of directors of Guotai Junan International Holdings Limited announced that, with effect from 24 May 2024, Mr. YU Jian has resigned as a non-executive director of the Company due to retirement. At the same time, Mr. YU has also ceased to be a member of the Nomination Committee of the Company. Mr. YU has confirmed that he has no disagreement with the Board and there are no other matters in relation to his resignation as a non-executive director of the Company that need to be brought to the attention of the shareholders of the Company.