惠而浦（中国）股份有限公司关于召开2026年第一次临时股东会的通知

Group 1 - The company will hold its first extraordinary general meeting of shareholders on March 13, 2026, at 14:00, at the headquarters building B707 [2][5][10] - Voting will be conducted through a combination of on-site and online methods, with specific time slots for online voting [3][8] - Shareholders must register for the meeting by March 12, 2026, and can appoint a proxy to attend and vote on their behalf [13][10] Group 2 - The company plans to conduct foreign exchange hedging activities to mitigate the impact of exchange rate fluctuations on its operating performance, with a total limit of up to 5.5 billion RMB (or equivalent foreign currency) for the year 2026 [19][23][57] - The hedging will involve various instruments, including forward foreign exchange contracts, swaps, and options, primarily focusing on the US dollar [20][21][28] - The board of directors has approved the proposal for foreign exchange hedging, which will be submitted for shareholder approval [57][58] Group 3 - The company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Guangdong Whirlpool Appliance Products Co., Ltd., plans to invest approximately $29,999,958 to subscribe for 434,782 shares of common stock in Whirlpool Corporation [35][37] - This transaction is classified as a related party transaction but does not constitute a major asset restructuring as defined by regulations [36][39] - The investment is subject to approval from the shareholders and may require additional regulatory approvals [36][48]