The Year of the Snake has passed, leaving behind remarkable achievements; as the Year of the Horse dawns, we are poised to write a new chapter. On January 29, 2026, Anhui Gurite New Materials Technology Co., Ltd., Anhui Evolution Silicon Nanomaterials Technology Co., Ltd., Anhui Ruibang Elastomer & Plastic Additives Group Co., Ltd., and Anhui Fengbida Rubber Products Co., Ltd. gathered together to jointly hold the 2025 Annual Work Summary and Awards Ceremony. This conference not only provided a comprehensive review of the accomplishments achieved over the past year but also served as an important opportunity to unite the entire workforce and outline the development blueprint for 2026. The atmosphere at the event was solemn yet enthusiastic, reflecting the group’s deep-rooted spirit of collaborative development and its unwavering commitment to unity and progress.

Duck-egg competition unites hearts.

The conference kicked off with an exciting game of Gung-Do. Employees from various companies enthusiastically participated, demonstrating seamless teamwork and flexible strategic thinking at the card tables. The players were fully engaged and worked closely together. This event, which combined fun and competition, not only helped relieve work-related stress but also enhanced communication and interaction among employees, setting a relaxed, harmonious, yet spirited tone for the entire conference.

Yearly Review: Remembering the Journey

Looking back at 2025, all our colleagues have pressed ahead with determination, deepened our focus on our core business, and overcome numerous challenges, leaving behind a trail of solid achievements. Every scene is etched with the marks of our relentless efforts, and each accomplishment embodies the wisdom and hard work of all our employees. All staff present felt greatly inspired and encouraged, further strengthening their conviction and resolve to stay committed to their posts and forge ahead bravely.

The leader’s speech clarifies the direction and outlines a blueprint to boost morale.

Chairman Shao Jin delivers a speech.

Chairman Shao Jin delivered a speech, beginning by extending New Year greetings and heartfelt gratitude on behalf of the Board of Directors to all employees. He provided a comprehensive review of the 2025 development achievements of the four companies: On the operational front, each company saw steady growth in sales, with standout performance in core business segments. Among them, the profits of three core companies all increased by more than 30% year-on-year, demonstrating continued improvement in profitability. On the production front, Gureit’s total output exceeded 35,000 tons, and Evolution Silicon’s output doubled, yielding remarkable results from scaled-up operations. On the technological front, nano-calcium carbonate filled a domestic high-end market gap, and carbon-silicon reinforcing agents successfully entered both domestic and overseas factories of Zhongce Rubber. Cooperation with international clients such as Hankook Tire has been smoothly established, further elevating the companies’ core technological competitiveness and market recognition to new heights.

Meanwhile, Chairman Shao Jin clearly outlined the strategic goals for 2026: focusing on enhancing the quality and efficiency of our core businesses, striving to achieve key performance targets, accelerating the construction of the Jiangsu Evolution Silicon 100,000-ton bio-based precipitated silica project, and driving all enterprises toward leapfrog development. He also laid out critical initiatives from multiple dimensions—including cost reduction and efficiency improvement, innovative R&D, and talent retention—and called upon all employees to adopt the vigorous and proactive spirit of the “horse,” working together to overcome challenges and reach new heights.

General Manager Xu Yumei delivers a speech.

In her address, General Manager Xu Yumei first extended sincere gratitude to the Board of Directors and all our leaders. At the same time, she paid high tribute to all employees, thanking each colleague for their hard work, steadfast dedication, and shared commitment and alignment. It is precisely this spirit of unity and practical action that has enabled us to achieve remarkable results in 2025. Looking ahead to the new journey of the Year of the Horse in 2026, General Manager Xu Yumei issued a call to all colleagues: Let us take advanced role models as our benchmark and use our goals as our guiding compass. With passion, pragmatism, and a relentless drive to excel, let us join forces to help our company reach even greater heights.

Recognize the outstanding and set role models.

To recognize outstanding achievements, set exemplary benchmarks, and further inspire all employees to take initiative and enthusiasm in their work and entrepreneurship, the conference held a grand awards ceremony to honor the exceptional teams and advanced individuals who demonstrated remarkable performance in 2025. The award-winning representatives took to the stage one by one to receive their honors. Each award carries with it the sweat and dedication of countless efforts, and every exemplary individual exemplifies responsibility and perseverance. With their concrete actions, they have embodied the corporate spirit of "loving one’s job, being dedicated, and striving to be first," setting an inspiring and instructive example for all employees. The venue was filled with thunderous applause and an atmosphere of great enthusiasm.

Raise our glasses to celebrate and toast the future.

The dinner party reached its climax in a warm and enthusiastic atmosphere. All the company’s leaders and employees gathered together, sharing heartfelt memories of their joint efforts and discussing the company’s future development. As everyone raised their glasses to toast, they infused the wine with the power of unity and the unwavering spirit of progress. The warm and lively ambiance at the scene not only conveyed a firm belief in working together as one, but also vividly embodied the company’s warmth and team cohesion—“a family, united in heart, working hand in hand.”

Unite our hearts and pool our strength to embrace our mission; brace ourselves and set sail for a new journey.

The journey ahead spans ten thousand miles, and the weight of our responsibilities is immense—yet we set forth once again with renewed vigor. The successful conclusion of this 2025 Annual Work Summary and Awards Ceremony not only provides a comprehensive review of our hardworking achievements over the past year but also serves as a solemn pledge for the new year’s arduous journey ahead. In 2025, we united our hearts and minds, pressed forward with courage and determination, and reaped abundant rewards. As we enter 2026—the Year of the Horse—a fresh start beckons, and we will once more set sail with unwavering resolve. Anhui Gurite New Materials Technology Co., Ltd., Anhui Evolution Silicon Nanomaterials Technology Co., Ltd., Anhui Ruibang Elastomer & Plastic Additives Group Co., Ltd., and Anhui Fengbida Rubber Products Co., Ltd. will continue to work in unison, leveraging our collective strengths and synergies. We will remain true to our original aspirations in the real economy, deeply cultivate our core businesses, and move forward with even greater conviction, a more pragmatic approach, and an even more spirited fighting spirit. Together, we will tackle challenges head-on, forge ahead with boldness and innovation, and energetically propel our enterprises to new heights of high-quality development, thereby making greater contributions to industry advancement and local development!