Sterling Group Holdings Limited (“Sterling Group”) has appointed Ms. Zhang Yuan, aged 44, as Independent Non-Executive Director effective 29 April 2026. Concurrently, she becomes Chairperson of the Remuneration Committee and a member of both the Audit and Nomination Committees.

Ms. Zhang brings more than 15 years of software-development experience and a decade of managerial expertise. She is currently General Manager of the Technical Department at Wellup Tech Limited (since November 2024) and previously led strategic software development at Shenzhen Zhongqiaozhi Technology Co., Ltd. from May 2021 to October 2024.

The signed letter of appointment runs for one year, after which she will be subject to rotation and re-election under the company’s articles. Her director’s fee is set at HK$2,500 per month, calculated pro rata from the appointment date.

The board confirms Ms. Zhang meets all independence criteria under Rule 3.13 of the Hong Kong Listing Rules, holds no share interest in Sterling Group, and has no ties with existing directors, senior management, or major shareholders.

Following the appointment, Sterling Group now satisfies the board composition requirements stipulated in Listing Rules 3.10(1), 3.10A, 3.21, 3.25 and 3.27A, restoring full compliance.

Post-change, the board comprises: • Executive Directors – Ms. Wong Mei Wai Alice (Chairperson & CEO), Ms. Zhang Man, Mr. Wang Yunji • Independent Non-Executive Directors – Ms. Chen Jie, Ms. Wu Jing, Ms. Zhang Yuan