广东德联集团股份有限公司 关于2023年度员工持股计划第二个锁定期届满的提示性公告

Core Viewpoint - The company has approved the 2023 Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and its management measures, with the second lock-up period ending on February 18, 2026, allowing for stock transfers to the ESOP account [1][2]. Group 1: Employee Stock Ownership Plan Details - The ESOP has a duration of 72 months, starting from the approval date by the shareholders and the transfer of the last stock to the ESOP account [2][7]. - The first batch of stocks acquired through the ESOP will be unlocked in three phases after 12, 24, and 36 months, with respective unlock ratios of 30%, 30%, and 40% based on company performance and individual assessments [2][4]. - As of February 19, 2024, the second lock-up period has ended, allowing for the unlocking of 852,270 shares, which is 30% of the total shares held under the ESOP, representing 0.1082% of the company's total shares [3][4]. Group 2: Performance Assessment and Future Arrangements - The performance assessment for the second unlock period did not meet the company-level targets, resulting in the corresponding shares not being unlocked [4][6]. - Following the failure to meet performance targets, the management committee will decide on the timing for selling the unlocked shares, with returns to participants based on the lower of the actual sale amount or the original investment plus interest [6][8]. - The company will adhere to trading regulations and will not trade shares during specified sensitive periods, including before financial report announcements and during significant event disclosures [6][8]. Group 3: Plan Duration, Changes, and Termination - The ESOP will automatically terminate after 72 months unless extended by a two-thirds majority of participants [7][11]. - The plan can also be terminated early if all shares are sold and settled according to regulations [11]. - Any changes to the ESOP, including funding methods or duration extensions, require approval from two-thirds of the participants [9][10].