Seek Progress While Maintaining Stability, Uphold Integrity and Pursue Innovation | Sotec Technology's 2025 Annual Meet

2025 Annual Meeting · HAPPY NEW YEAR

In the lingering chill of early spring, we welcomed Shuote Technology's 2025 Annual Grand Gathering. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the company's founding. Themed "Seek Progress While Maintaining Stability, Uphold Integrity and Pursue Innovation," the annual meeting was like a ship cutting through the waves, gazing toward a new voyage on the foundation of a decade of brilliance. On January 20, all Shuote employees gathered together through a combination of online and offline formats to witness this milestone event.

Seek Progress While Maintaining Stability, Uphold Integrity and Pursue Innovation

At the beginning of the meeting, Chairman and General Manager Ni Jinyuan delivered a work report titled "Seek Progress While Maintaining Stability, Uphold Integrity and Pursue Innovation." Mr. Ni reviewed Shuote Technology's achievements over the past year, including double growth in both new contract value and revenue amidst market competition. He expressed gratitude to all employees for their dedication and pointed out the need for the company to clarify business objectives and strengthen organizational structure development. In the face of changes in the market environment, Mr. Ni emphasized "seeking progress while maintaining stability, upholding integrity and pursuing innovation," firmly developing advantageous businesses, optimizing project execution, and embracing future challenges with a steady posture.

Inter-Departmental Collaboration, Collective Wisdom and Efforts

Next, heads of various departments took the stage one after another to report on their annual work performance. Department leaders including Hou Xulu from the General Management Department, Hu Junjie from the Technology R&D Center, Li Yanhui from the Materials Department, Chen Hu from the Production Department, Zeng Ping from the Engineering Department, He Jinsong from the Operations and Maintenance Center, and Ming Rui from Suining Botong Technology Co., Ltd., used vivid data and real-life examples to showcase the progress and breakthroughs in their respective fields. HSE management work was shared by Chen Mingguan, who emphasized the "safety first" philosophy, ensuring the company maintains a steady pace while growing rapidly.

Looking to the Future, Charting a New Chapter Together

In the afternoon, Deputy General Managers Xu Jinpeng, Xu Zhi, and Huang Xingjun delivered in-depth work summaries and future planning speeches, respectively themed "Root Downward to Blossom Upward," "Overcome Difficulties Together, Plan for the Future Together," and "Learning from the Past — A Decade of Shuote's Growth." They not only reviewed past successful experiences but also analyzed the challenges we face in light of the current situation and proposed a series of forward-looking strategic initiatives.

Moments of Glory, Lasting Inspiration

The awards ceremony for performance evaluation and excellence recognition was undoubtedly a major highlight of this meeting. Outstanding lecturers, mentors, learning stars, and newcomer representatives took the stage to receive their awards, their stories inspiring every Shuote employee to keep improving. In particular, the recognition of Rising Stars, Outstanding Employees, minor improvement and innovation case studies, operations project supervisors, and management cadres demonstrated the company's emphasis on and cultivation of talent, encouraging more talented individuals to emerge and contribute to the enterprise's development.

A Decade Through Wind and Rain, Gratitude for the Journey Together

Accompanied by melodious music, a meticulously crafted sand art video slowly unfolded — a microcosm of Shuote Technology's decade-long development journey. From the arduous explorations of the startup phase to the numerous achievements of today, every step has been inseparable from the efforts and support of every colleague. To express respect for the company's long-serving employees, under the host's guidance, employee representatives who have served continuously for five, eight, and even more than ten years took the stage in turn to receive recognition. At this moment, the atmosphere was warm and deeply moving, with many unable to hold back tears.

The most heart-stirring moment was the company's 10th-anniversary cake-cutting ceremony, symbolizing a new beginning and heralding infinite possibilities for the future. This was not merely a cake; it carried the hopes and expectations of all Shuote people for a bright future.

Joyful Celebration, Continuous Lucky Draw

As the dinner officially commenced, the hosts led everyone through fun activities and lucky draw sessions, with laughter and cheers rising one after another, pushing the atmosphere of the entire venue to a climax. Finally, amidst a harmonious and festive ambiance, Mr. Ni delivered a speech expressing gratitude to all employees and wishing everyone a happy new year and all the best.

Over the past year, Shuote has forged ahead resolutely through wind and rain, achieving not only double growth in new contract value and revenue but also demonstrating extraordinary strength in a complex and ever-changing market environment. Now, standing at a new historical starting point, we deeply understand that stability is the ballast stone of development, while innovation is the beacon guiding the future. This annual meeting was not only a tribute to past achievements but also a meticulous blueprint for future strategies. Let us march forward with firm steps on the path of seeking progress while maintaining stability, write a splendid chapter of upholding integrity and pursuing innovation with wisdom and courage, and together open an even more brilliant chapter for Sotec.