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(A joint stock limited company incorporated in the People’s Republic of China with limited liability) (Stock Code: 2318) DISCLOSEABLE TRANSACTION RESTRUCTURING INVESTMENT AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE FOUNDER GROUP RESTRUCTURING RESTRUCTURING INVESTMENT AGREEMENT Reference is made to the announcement of the Company dated January 29, 2021 in relation to the notification received by the Company from the Administrators confirming that the consortium formed by the Company, Huafa Group (representing the state-owned enterprises of Zhuhai Municipality) and SDG Group to participate in the Founder Group Restructuring. The Board announces that, on April 30, 2021 (after trading hours), Ping An Life (a non-wholly- owned subsidiary of the Company), the Administrators, other Investors and the Restructuring Entities entered into the Restructuring Investment Agreement. The Restructuring Investment Agreement has become effective, however, the subsequent implementation is subject to the approval by the relevant bodies, so uncertainties still remain. Pursuant to the Restructuring Investment Agreement, among other things, (i) the Investors have agreed to participate in the Founder Group Restructuring; and (ii) subject to the selection of the debt repayment plan by the creditors of the Restructuring Entities, Ping An Life and Huafa Group (representing the state- owned enterprises of Zhuhai Municipality) will acquire no less than 73% equity interest in New Founder Group at a ratio of 7:3, no more than 27% equity interest in New Founder Group will be used to repay the creditors if such creditors select to be repaid by the equity interest in New Founder Group. The final amount of the restructuring investment amount payable by the Investors for participating in the Founder Group Restructuring and the proportion of equity interest in New Founder Group to be acquired by the Investors shall depend on the creditors’ selection of the debt repayment plan. Among other things, Ping An Life will acquire 51.1% to 70.0% equity interest in New Founder Group at a consideration of RMB37.05 billion to RMB50.75 billion. LISTING RULES IMPLICATIONS As the highest applicable percentage ratio (as defined under the Listing Rules) in respect of the Acquisition exceeds 5% but is less than 25%, the Acquisition constitutes a discloseable transaction of the Company under the Listing Rules and is accordingly subject to the reporting and announcement requirements under Chapter 14 of the Listing Rules. 1 The Draft Restructuring Plan is subject to the approval by the creditors at the creditors’ meeting, and shall take effect after being adjudicated and approved by the Court, so uncertainties still remain. Thus, there is uncertainty existed as to whether the Founder Group Restructuring and the relevant matters contemplated under the Restructuring Investment Agreement will be implemented successfully. Shareholders and potential investors should exercise caution when dealing in the Shares. Reference is made to the announcement of the Company dated January 29, 2021 in relation to the notification received by the Company from the Administrators confirming that the consortium formed by the Company, Huafa Group (representing the state-owned enterprises of Zhuhai Municipality) and SDG Group to participate in the Founder Group Restructuring. 1. RESTRUCTURING INVESTMENT AGREEMENT The principal terms of the Restructuring Investment Agreement are set out below: Date April 30, 2021 The Parties (1) the Administrators (2) Investors a. Ping An Life, a non-wholly owned subsidiary of the Company b. Huafa Group (representing the state-owned enterprises of Zhuhai Municipality) c. Shenchao Technology (as designated entity of SDG Group to participate in the Founder Group Restructuring under the authorization of SDG Group) (3) Restructuring Entities On February 19, 2020, the Court adjudicated to accept the application for the initiation of restructuring procedure against Peking University Founder Group Company Limited* (北大方正集團有限公司), and appointed the Administrators. On July 31, 2020, the Court adjudicated to accept the application for a substantive consolidated restructuring of the Restructuring Entities. a. Peking University Founder Group Company Limited* (北大方正集團有限公司) b. Peking University Founder Information Industry Group Co., Ltd.* (北大方正信息 產業集團有限公司) c. PKU Healthcare Industry Group Co., Ltd.* (北大醫療產業集團有限公司) d. Peking University Resources Group Limited* (北大資源集團有限公司) e. Founder Industry Holdings Co., Ltd.* (方正產業控股有限公司) 2 The Acquisition Pursuant to the Restructuring Investment Agreement, among other things, Ping An Life will acquire part of the equity interest in New Founder Group in cash. Ping An Life will use its own funds for participating in the Founder Group Restructuring. Restructuring Investment Amount Subject to the selection of the debt repayment plan by the creditors of the Restructuring Entities, Ping An Life and Huafa Group (representing the state-owned enterprises of Zhuhai Municipality) will acquire no less than 73% equity interest in New Founder Group at a ratio of 7:3, no more than 27% equity interest in New Founder Group will be used to repay the creditors if such creditors select to be repaid by the equity interest in New Founder Group, and all of the equity interests of Founder Microelectronics held by Restructuring Entities will be taken over solely by Shenchao Technology or its designated entity. The final amount of the restructuring investment amount payable by the Investors for participating in the Founder Group Restructuring and the proportion of equity interest in New Founder Group to be acquired by the Investors shall depend on the creditors’ selection of the debt repayment plan. Among other things, Ping An Life will acquire 51.1% to 70.0% equity interest in New Founder Group at a consideration of RMB37.05 billion to RMB50.75 billion. Pursuant to the Restructuring Investment Agreement, under the circumstances that all the creditors choose to be repaid entirely by cash, the Investors shall pay all the consideration in cash to the Administrators; if the creditors select to retain debt at New Founder Group and/or be repaid by the equity interest in New Founder Group according to the restructuring plan, Ping An Life and Huafa Group shall pay no less than RMB52.925 billion in cash to the Administrators. Ping An Life and Zhuhai Huafa shall pay the restructuring investment amount to the designated account of the Administrators in installments as agreed under the Restructuring Investment Agreement. Liability for Breach of Contract If any party to the Restructuring Investment Agreement breaches the obligations and undertakings as agreed under the Restructuring Investment Agreement, the non-breaching party shall have the right to request the breaching party to rectify such breach within a reasonable period and indemnify the non-breaching party for actual losses suffered by the non-breaching party as a result of the breach. Debt Restructuring Arrangement All the restructuring investment amount paid by the Investors shall be used by the Administrators, based on the provisions under the restructuring plan, for payment of the restructuring fees and Common Interest Debts and debt repayment in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations. Asset Restructuring Arrangement The New Founder Group will be established by the Restructuring Entities by using the majority of its equity assets, debt assets and other assets held. Huafa Group and Ping An Life will acquire no less than 73% equity interest in New Founder Group in cash at a ratio of 3:7 while no more than 27% equity interest in New Founder Group shall be used for repaying the creditors. 3 2. THE FOUNDER GROUP RESTRUCTURING PLAN OVERVIEW Peking University Founder Group Company Limited* (北大方正集團有限公司) was invested and founded by Peking University, which is a national state-owned conglomerate. Over time, Peking University Founder Group Company Limited* (北大方正集團有限公司) has developed a substantial business scale and asset base, as well as high corporate and brand recognition. In recent years, due to internal and external factors, Peking University Founder Group Company Limited* (北大方正集團有限公司) and some of its subsidiaries have been facing operation and financial difficulties, and the Restructuring Entities have been adjudicated by the Court to enter into a judicial restructuring procedures. The Investors, through participating in the Founder Group Restructuring, proposed to acquire the assets of New Founder Group which consist of equity assets, debt assets and other assets of the Restructuring Entities covering business segments such as healthcare, finance, information technology, education, commerce and trade and real estate. A brief introduction of the major core segments is as follows: (1) Healthcare: represented by PKU Healthcare Industry Group Co., Ltd.* (北大醫療產業 集團有限公司) and with the support of Peking University and Peking University Health Science Center, the healthcare service system of which consists of a flagship hospital, Peking University International Hospital, and over 10 healthcare institutions; PKU Healthcare IT Co., Ltd.*