Tianjin Jinran Public Utilities Company Limited announced retirement of Mr. Zhang Jinlin Due to his other work arrangements, Mr. Zhang Jinlin will retire as a non-executive Director with effect from the conclusion of the AGM and will not offer himself for re-election at the AGM. Mr. Zhang Jinlin has confirmed that he has no disagreement with the Board in any aspect during his term of office and there is no matter relating to his retirement that will need to be brought to the attention of the shareholders of the Company.