Industrial and Commercial Bank of China announced that Mr. Song Jianhua, Senior Business Director of the Company, has submitted his resignation to the Bank and stepped down from his position as Senior Business Director due to age-related reasons. Mr. Song Jianhua has confirmed that he has no disagreements with the Bank’s Board of Directors, nor are there any matters related to his departure that need to be disclosed to the Bank’s shareholders and creditors. He has completed the handover procedures in accordance with relevant requirements.