本人任职符合《上市公司独立董事管理办法》《深圳证券交易所上市公司自律 监管指引第1号——主板上市公司规范运作》等法律法规及《独立董事制度》等有关 独立董事独立性的要求，不存在影响独立性的情况。 南方黑芝麻集团股份有限公司 2024 年度独立董事述职报告（叶志锋） 本人叶志锋，作为南方黑芝麻集团股份有限公司（以下简称"公司"）的独立 董事，严格按照《中华人民共和国公司法》（以下简称"《公司法》"）、《中华 人民共和国证券法》（以下简称"《证券法》"）、《上市公司独立董事管理办法》 《公司章程》《独立董事制度》等相关规定，诚信、勤勉、专业的履行职责，充分 发挥独立董事作用，积极维护公司整体利益和全体股东尤其是中小股东的合法权益。 现将本人2024年度职责履行情况报告如下： 一、基本情况 （一）工作履历、专业背景以及兼职情况 本人毕业于暨南大学管理学院，管理学（财务管理）博士，中国注册会计师、 教授职称，现任广西财经学院会计与审计学院副院长，MPAcc教育中心任副主任； 公司董事会独立董事，广西华原过滤系统股份有限公司独立董事。曾任北部湾港股 份有限公司独立董事、广西玉柴机器股份公司技术中心助理工程师、广西科技大学 ...

南方黑芝麻集团股份有限公司 2024 年度独立董事述职报告（梁戈夫） 本人梁戈夫，于2024年8月9日当选为南方黑芝麻集团股份有限公司（以下简称"公 司"）第十一届董事会独立董事。在任职期间，我严格按照《中华人民共和国公司法》 （以下简称"《公司法》"）、《中华人民共和国证券法》（以下简称"《证券法》"）、 《上市公司独立董事管理办法》《公司章程》《独立董事制度》等相关规定，诚信、 勤勉、专业的履行职责，充分发挥独立董事作用，积极维护公司整体利益和全体股东 尤其是中小股东的合法权益。现将本人2024年任职期间(2024年8月9日至2024年12月31 日)的履职情况报告如下： 一、基本情况 （一）工作履历、专业背景以及兼职情况 本人研究生学历，二级教授，博士生导师。现任广西大学教授；公司独立董事； 广西农投糖业集团股份有限公司独立董事；中国管理科学与工程学会理事；中国高校 价值工程专委会常务理事；1994年至2000年任广西大学副教授；1998年起任广西大学 经济研究所常务副所长；1998年起任国家重点学科广西大学糖业经贸研究室副主任。 曾任广西绿城水务股份有限公司独立董事；报告期内任皇氏集团股份有限公司独立 ...

（一）工作履历、专业背景以及兼职情况 本人毕业于中南财经政法大学，本科学历。公司第十届董事会独立董事。现任 广西同瑞会计师事务所、广西瑞丰税务师事务所、南宁同瑞资产评估事务所副所长、 广西瑞丰税务师事务所钦州分所负责人；兼任华瑞电器股份有限公司、广西绿城水 务股份有限公司独立董事职务。曾在广西东罗矿务局从事会计工作，在广西风华联 合会计师事务所等数家会计师事务所从事审计、评估工作。 （二）独立性情况 南方黑芝麻集团股份有限公司 2024 年度独立董事述职报告（何焕珍——换届离任） 本人何焕珍，作为南方黑芝麻集团股份有限公司（以下简称"公司"）第十届 董事会独立董事，严格按照《中华人民共和国公司法》（以下简称"《公司法》"）、 《中华人民共和国证券法》（以下简称"《证券法》"）、《上市公司独立董事管 理办法》《公司章程》《独立董事制度》等相关规定，诚信、勤勉、专业的履行职 责，充分发挥独立董事作用，积极维护公司整体利益和全体股东尤其是中小股东的 合法权益。本人任期届满，于2024年8月10日起离任公司独立董事。现将本人在2024 年任职期间(2024年1月1日至2024年8月9日)的履职情况报告如下： 一、基本 ...

根据《上市公司独立董事管理办法》《深圳证券交易所股票上市规则》《深 圳证券交易所上市公司自律监管指引第 1 号-主板上市公司规范运作》等要求，南 方黑芝麻集团股份有限公司(以下简称"公司")董事会，就公司在任独立董事叶 志锋先生、蒙丽珍女士、梁戈夫先生的独立性情况进行评估并出具如下专项意见: 南方黑芝麻集团股份有限公司 董事会对独立董事独立性评估的专项意见 经核查独立董事叶志锋先生、蒙丽珍女士、梁戈夫先生的任职经历、履职情 况以及向董事会提交的《独立董事独立性自查情况表》，上述人员未在公司担任 除独立董事以外的任何职务，也未在公司主要股东公司担任任何职务,与公司以及 主要股东之间不存在利害关系或其他可能妨碍其进行独立客观判断的关系,不存 在影响独立董事独立性的情况,符合《上市公司独立董事管理办法》《深圳证券交 易所上市公司自律监管指引第 1 号--主板上市公司规范运作》中对独立董事独立 性的相关要求。 南方黑芝麻集团股份有限公司 董 事 会 2025 年 4 月 24 日 ...

Financial Performance - The company's operating revenue for 2024 was CNY 2,464,511,024.69, a decrease of 7.92% compared to CNY 2,676,505,918.69 in 2023[20] - Net profit attributable to shareholders increased by 80.46% to CNY 77,737,620.08 from CNY 43,078,204.46 in the previous year[20] - The net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses was CNY 67,421,516.52, up 97.11% from CNY 34,204,729.42 in 2023[20] - The net cash flow from operating activities was CNY 330,009,514.45, representing a 17.75% increase from CNY 280,270,595.74 in the previous year[20] - Basic earnings per share rose by 79.31% to CNY 0.104 from CNY 0.058 in 2023[20] - Total assets at the end of 2024 were CNY 4,608,467,567.08, an increase of 3.66% from CNY 4,445,660,520.05 at the end of 2023[20] - The net assets attributable to shareholders increased by 1.88% to CNY 2,565,800,005.56 from CNY 2,518,355,764.30 in 2023[20] Dividend and Shareholder Returns - The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of CNY 0.5 per 10 shares, totaling CNY 37,674,477.50 based on 753,489,550 shares[6] - The cash dividend distribution represents 48.46% of the total distributable profit of 77,737,620.08 CNY[163] - The company has approved a shareholder return plan for 2024-2026, which includes a cash dividend policy that aligns with the company's articles of association[160] Market Position and Brand Recognition - The company has been recognized as the "No. 1 brand in black sesame paste" and "the first health food product in China" by a third-party authority, enhancing its market position[35] - The brand value of the company is estimated at ¥163.68 billion, ranking 420th in the "2024 China 500 Most Valuable Brands" list[35] - The company has established deep strategic partnerships with leading enterprises in the industry, including COFCO Rice and Yihai Kerry[36] Product Development and Innovation - The company is focusing on the elderly demographic by developing products like high-calcium black sesame milk, targeting a growing market segment[32] - The company plans to launch three new functional breakfast products targeting the elderly market in 2024[75] - The company is investing in new product development through collaborations with research institutions to create specialized health products[101] E-commerce and Sales Channels - The company has established a strong presence in the e-commerce sector, utilizing various service models including B2B, B2C, and O2O to enhance its market reach[31] - The company's e-commerce business has become a significant internet channel operator in China, focusing on high-margin brand operations despite a slight decline in revenue due to product structure optimization[41] - The company is focusing on expanding its e-commerce presence, particularly targeting young consumers with the "黑养黑" brand, which has shown promising online marketing results[52] Operational Efficiency and Cost Management - The company has implemented a strategic shift towards prioritizing economic efficiency over sales scale, leading to a restructuring of its main business[57] - The company aims to reduce operational costs by 5% through efficiency improvements in the supply chain[133] - Direct materials accounted for 54.07% of total operating costs, increasing from 46.49% in the previous year, while total operating costs decreased by 8.24% year-over-year to approximately ¥1.88 billion[49] Risk Management and Compliance - The company faces potential risks including food safety, significant changes in the external operating environment, and fluctuations in raw material prices[5] - The company is committed to food safety, implementing strict quality control measures and enhancing employee training to mitigate risks associated with food safety[104] - The company has established a comprehensive internal control system in accordance with relevant laws and regulations, ensuring effective risk management and asset security[171] Corporate Governance and Shareholder Engagement - The company has a board of directors with a term from 2024 to 2027[124] - The company held a total of 5 shareholder meetings during the reporting period, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations[111] - The company has been recognized as an "Excellent Practice Case" by the China Listed Companies Association for its governance practices in 2024[118] Social Responsibility and Community Engagement - The company has committed to fulfilling its social responsibility by participating in various community service activities and promoting financial literacy among the public[191] - The company has actively engaged in the "Ten Thousand Enterprises Revitalizing Ten Thousand Villages" initiative, emphasizing its role in rural revitalization[192] - The company has been involved in the construction and operation of a children's hospital in Nanning, demonstrating its commitment to community health[194] Environmental Sustainability - The company adheres to environmental protection laws and regulations, ensuring compliance and minimizing pollution[180] - The company reduced water consumption by approximately 7.25 million tons annually through optimized production processes and resource recycling measures[189] - The company has adopted energy-saving and low-noise equipment in its production processes to minimize environmental impact[189]

Core Viewpoint - The Shenzhen Stock Exchange has imposed disciplinary actions against Southern Black Sesame Group Co., Ltd. for failing to disclose a loan guarantee and not following proper procedures [2][3]. Group 1: Disciplinary Actions - Southern Black Sesame Group received a public reprimand from the Shenzhen Stock Exchange [3]. - The former chairman Wei Qingwen, former general manager Liu Hui, and former financial director Li Weichang were also publicly reprimanded [3]. - The board secretary Zhou Miaohai received a notice of criticism for not ensuring timely disclosure of the guarantee [3]. Group 2: Company Background - Southern Black Sesame Group was established in May 1993 and focuses on the research, production, and sales of black sesame health products [5]. - The company has a registered capital of 753 million yuan and is primarily owned by Guangxi Black Five Food Group Co., Ltd., which holds 30.25% of the shares [5]. Group 3: Financial Performance - For the first three quarters of 2024, the company's revenue was 1.588 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 17.37% [6]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 42 million yuan, down 5.26% year-on-year [6]. - The company expects a net profit of 55 million to 80 million yuan for 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 27.67% to 85.71% [6].

Core Insights - Black Sesame Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd. showcased its innovations in assisted driving, cockpit integration, and safety computing at the 2025 Shanghai International Auto Show, highlighting advancements from foundational chip technology to industry ecosystem collaboration [1] Company Overview - Founded eight years ago, Black Sesame has developed core IPs in ISP and NPU, creating the Huashan series (assisted driving chips) and Wudang series (cross-domain integration chips), and has become the "first stock of AI chips for smart cars" listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange [2] - The company has achieved breakthroughs with products like A1000 (the first domestically produced automotive-grade high-performance chip) and C1236 (the world's first cross-domain integration chip), with the upcoming A2000 series designed for high-performance AI computing [2] Technological Innovations - The Huashan A2000 family of chips, built on a 7nm automotive-grade process, integrates 12 functional units, enabling multi-task parallel processing. The self-developed "Jiushou" NPU architecture supports Transformer hardware acceleration and mixed precision computing, achieving top industry energy efficiency [5] - The A2000 family includes A2000 Lite, A2000, and A2000 Pro, catering to various levels of assisted driving needs, with advanced perception capabilities that allow vehicles to understand complex scenarios like tunnels and extreme weather [7] Strategic Collaborations - Black Sesame announced a strategic partnership with Intel to develop the "Intel & Black Sesame Cockpit Integration Platform," combining both companies' core technologies to provide high-performance, cost-effective, and reliable cross-domain integration solutions for global automakers [10] - The collaboration aims to create a prototype solution that integrates the Wudang 1200 family chips as a safety base, Intel's flagship processors for cockpit experience, and Huashan A2000 chips for assisted driving computations, ensuring agile iteration of intelligent systems [10] Product Launches and Market Impact - The company, in collaboration with Dongfeng Motor and Junlian Zhixing, has initiated mass production of the first domestic single-chip central computing platform based on the Wudang C1296 chip, marking a significant step in cockpit integration and assisted driving technology [8] - The C1296 chip, also built on a 7nm process, integrates hardware resources for smart cockpit, assisted driving, and vehicle control, supporting real-time data communication across multiple domains, with plans for mass production by 2025 [8][9]

Group 1 - The core focus of the article is on Hezhima Intelligent's innovative "Safety Intelligent Base" solution showcased at the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show, highlighting its leadership in automotive computing chips and addressing key issues in safety, computing power, and functionality expansion for smart vehicles [2] - Hezhima Intelligent's Wudang C1200 series chips are designed to meet the highest safety level of ASIL-D, eliminating data security risks through hardware isolation, and supporting flexible modular computing power expansion to help automakers reduce costs and accelerate market entry [2] - The collaboration with Intel on the "Intel & Hezhima Intelligent Cabin Driving Integration Platform" enhances openness and ecosystem synergy, attracting participation from multiple OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers [2] Group 2 - The Huashan A1000 series chips have successfully empowered several popular market models, particularly the Geely Yinhe E8, Lynk & Co 07, and Lynk & Co 08, which have received high consumer praise for their advanced smart driving features [3] - Geely Galaxy, as Geely's core brand in new energy, achieved a sales volume of 494,000 units in 2024, representing an 80% year-on-year increase, with a sales target of 1 million units for 2025, indicating Hezhima Intelligent's continued critical role in this growth [3] - The Wudang C1200 series excels in cross-domain integration for smart vehicles, particularly in high-speed assisted driving and multi-domain fusion, with chips C1236 and C1296 already applied in mass production projects by various OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers [3] Group 3 - At the auto show, Hezhima Intelligent collaborated with leading Tier 1 companies such as Yikaton, Desay SV, and Baolong Technology to showcase over 30 intelligent automotive domain controllers based on the Huashan A1000 and Wudang C1200 series, reflecting extensive ecosystem collaboration achievements [5] - The 2025 Shanghai Auto Show serves as a significant platform for the global automotive industry's smart transformation, with Hezhima Intelligent demonstrating China's "chip" strength through technological innovation and successful applications in mass-produced vehicles [5]

Core Insights - Black Sesame Intelligence (2533.HK) launched the "Safety Intelligent Base" solution at the 2025 Shanghai International Auto Show, focusing on safety in intelligent driving, utilizing the Wudang C1200 family of cross-domain integration chips to achieve ASIL-D safety standards [2] - The company announced a strategic partnership with Intel to jointly develop the "Cabin-Driving Integration Platform," which will integrate Intel's smart cockpit technology with Black Sesame's advanced driving algorithms, with a reference design expected in Q2 2025 [2] - Black Sesame's Wudang C1296 chip-based cabin-driving integration solution has entered mass production in collaboration with Dongfeng Motor and Junlian Zhixing, aiming for mass production by the end of 2025 [5] Industry Position - Black Sesame ranks third in the market share for traditional independent brand passenger car NOA integrated control computing solutions in China, with a 12.15% market share attributed to the A10000 chip's shipment volume [5] - The Wudang series chips and the Huashan series (including A1000/A2000 families) form a "dual-core drive" technology matrix that covers L2+ to L3+ intelligent driving needs [5] - The company aims to enhance its "technology innovation + open ecosystem" strategy, focusing on optimizing bandwidth performance and extending its technological capabilities from the automotive sector to robotics and edge computing [5]

Group 1 - Intel announced a collaboration with Black Sesame (000716) to launch a cockpit integration platform reference design by Q2 2025 and prepare for mass production [1] - Intel will also work with Weimob Intelligent to develop edge-native intelligent cockpits [1] - Collaboration with South Korean semiconductor company BOS Semiconductors is also part of Intel's strategy [1]