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Retirement of Independent Non-executive Directors

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Two Independent Non-executive Directors retiring at AGM; board committee composition changes approved.

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Hong Kong, Shanghai & Florham Park, NJ - Thursday, March 20, 2025: HUTCHMED (China) Limited ("HUTCHMED" or the "Company") (Nasdaq/AIM:​HCM, HKEX:​13) today announces that Mr Paul Rutherford Carter and Mr Graeme Allan Jack, who have both served as Independent Non-executive Directors of the Company for more than eight years, have informed the Company that they would not seek re-election after retiring from the Board at the forthcoming annual general meeting of the Company to be held on May 13, 2025 ("AGM"). Consequently, both will cease to be Independent Non-executive Directors of the Company at the conclusion of the AGM. Upon their retirement, they will also step down from their roles as chairmen and members of the board committees of the Company.

In connection with the intended retirement of the above Directors, the Board has approved the following changes to the composition of the board committees and Senior and Lead Independent Non-executive Director of the Company, effective from the conclusion of the AGM, subject to the respective Directors being re-elected as Directors by the shareholders at the AGM:-

  • Professor Mok Shu Kam, Tony will be appointed as Senior and Lead Independent Non-executive Director;
  • Mr Wong Tak Wai will be appointed as the chairman of the Audit Committee and a member of the Remuneration Committee;
  • Dr Chaohong Hu will be appointed as a member of the Audit Committee; and
  • Dr Renu Bhatia will be appointed as the chairman of the Remuneration Committee.

Each of Professor Mok, Mr Wong, Dr Hu and Dr Bhatia is currently an Independent Non-executive Director of the Company.

Dr Dan Eldar, the Chairman of HUTCHMED, said "Mr Carter, who has served as the Senior Independent Non-executive Director and the chairman of the Remuneration Committee, has played a pivotal role in shaping the remuneration policies and practices of the Company. His leadership and guidance have been crucial in retaining and motivating a broader and more diverse pool of employees of the highest caliber and experience needed to shape and execute the strategy of the Company. The Board extends its appreciation to Mr Carter for his outstanding service and contributions to the success of the Company."

Dr Eldar continued, "Mr Jack, who has served as the chairman of the Audit Committee, has been instrumental in overseeing the financial reporting and audit processes of the Company, ensuring the highest standards of integrity and transparency. The Board expresses its deepest gratitude to Mr Jack for his invaluable contributions and dedication to the Company. We wish them both all the best in their future endeavors."

Pursuant to the requirements of Rule 13.51(2) of the HK Listing Rules, each of Mr Carter and Mr Jack have confirmed that he has no disagreement with the Board and that there are no other matters that need to be brought to the attention of the shareholders of the Company in connection with his retirement from the Board.

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