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Taizhou Water Group Co., Ltd. Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2026

May 27, 2026

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台州市水务集团股份有限公司

台州市黄岩水库开发经营有限公司

关连交易框架协议


关连交易框架协议

本协议由以下双方于2026年3月31日在中华人民共和国(以下简称“中国”,为本协议之目的,不包括香港特别行政区、澳门特别行政区和台湾地区)浙江省台州市签订:

甲方:台州市水务集团股份有限公司

乙方:台州市黄岩水库开发经营有限公司

鉴于:

1、甲方系一家依据中国法律于1999年6月30日注册成立的股份有限公司,其股份已于2019年12月31日在香港联合交易所有限公司(以下简称“香港联交所”)主板上市。在本协议签订之日,乙方持续为甲方的关连人士(定义与《香港联合交易所有限公司证券上市规则》(以下简称“《上市规则》”)中“关连人士”的涵义相同),并且本协议项下的业务协同合作及服务亦会构成《上市规则》下甲方的持续性关连交易;

2、乙方系一家依据中国法律于2018年7月26日注册成立的有限公司。根据《台州市黄岩区人民政府第16次常务会议纪要》,黄岩区长潭水库经营权由黄岩区政府收回,并授予台州市黄岩区水利局,该水利局于2022年12月15日与乙方签订《黄岩区长潭水库经营权转让协议》,将长潭水库30年经营权转让给乙方。

3、甲方与乙方于2023年3月31日续签的有关乙方向甲方及其附属公司提供原水供应服务的《关连交易框架协议》期限已经届满;

4、乙方将持续为甲方及其附属企业提供原水供应服务,并就该等交易收取相关费用。为此,双方同意签订本协议,以就截至2026年、2027年、2028年12月31日止的三个年度的各年交易金额上限进行书面约定。


基于以上所述,根据《中华人民共和国民法典》等相关法律、法规的规定,为明确甲方与乙方的权利义务关系,以上双方经过友好协商,签订本协议。具体内容如下:

第一条 协议主体

1.1 如适用或除非文意另有所指外,本协议所指甲方及/或其附属企业为甲方及/或其附属公司(“附属公司”的定义与《上市规则》中“附属公司”的涵义相同)。

1.2 除非本协议另有规定,在本协议中:

1.2.1 一方包括其继承者;

1.2.2 本协议中,甲方、乙方单称“一方”,合称“双方”。

1.2.3 本协议各条款之标题仅为方便查阅而设,不具法律效力或影响本协议的解释。

第二条 服务范围

2.1 乙方将为甲方及其附属企业(合称“甲方集团”)提供原水供应服务(上述服务以下简称“原水供应服务”),并就该等交易收取相关费用,双方签订具体的合同。

2.2 甲方集团及乙方同意从2026年1月1日起至本协议日期,乙方已向甲方集团提供原水供应服务,相关交易金额共计人民币2078万元(以下简称“2026年一季度交易”)。

第三条 交易原则和定价安排

3.1 双方同意并确认,在境内外适用法律法规及有权主管部门允许的范围内:乙方就提供原水供应服务等交易向甲方收取的费用乃由甲方与乙方参考甲方集团所提供类似服务的现行市场利率,经公平磋商后按一般商业条款厘定,且符合市场惯例。该等服务费相似或对甲方集团而言不逊于甲方集团向独立第三方提供类似服务收取的服务费水平。

3.2 甲方应付乙方的销售价格将在公平磋商及参考公布价格及甲方集团向独立第三方获取类似服务的条件后相互协议。乙方提供原水供应服务的费用须根据:(i) 台州市发展和改革委员会批准的水价;及(ii) 台州市发展和改革委员会厘定及颁布的价格调整厘定。


3.3 在甲方根据《上市规则》取得独立股东于股东大会的批准为前提下,未来三年每年度(即,截至2026年、2027年、2028年12月31日止的三个年度)乙方提供本协议项下原水供应服务予甲方集团的交易金额上限(不含增值税,增值税率为 6%)为:

年度 金额(人民币)
2026年1月1日至2026年12月31日
(包括2026年一季度交易) 80,000,000元
2027年1月1日至2027年12月31日 80,000,000元
2028年1月1日至2028年12月31日 80,000,000元

此等年度上限亦已参照甲方集团已刊发数据中的以往交易及数据而厘定。

3.4 双方应于每月的一日到计量点抄表并结算上月水费,甲方应在每月的二十六日前付清上月水费。如双方签订的具体交易合同对结算方式另有约定,则按照该约定执行。

第四条 期限和具体交易合同的终止

4.1 在不违反第4.2条规定的前提下,签订具体交易合同(但不包括本协议)的任何一方可以在不少于三个月之前向另一方发出终止合作的书面通知。经双方协商一致,就该种合作可以解除。若有任何合作根据本条款终止提供,该终止不影响甲方或乙方在本协议项下其他的权利或义务,也不影响按本协议签订的具体交易合同的任何一方在该等合同项下的其他权利或义务。

4.2 若任何一方已根据本协议第4.1条发出终止通知终止某种服务或产品的提供,除甲乙双方另行约定外,该终止通知将不会终止或影响在发出有关通知时或之前,双方在本协议及与本协议有关的具体交易合同中的义务及已发生的责任。

4.3 本协议经双方授权代表签字并加盖公章后成立,并经甲方股东大会批准之日起生效,有效期自2028年12月31日止。本协议在符合有关法律法规及《上市规则》(包括如需要取得甲方的独立董事或股东批准(如适用))的前提下,经甲乙双方同意可以延长或续期,每次不超过三年,并签订新


的框架协议。受限于第6.5条的规定,届时甲乙双方厘定每次续期后三年就第3.3条下的年度交易上限金额。

4.4 如任何一方违反本协议之任何条款(“违约方”),另一方(“守约方”)可向其发出书面通知告知其构成违约行为,并要求违约方在指定的合理期限内作出补救。若违约方未在上述期限内对此等违约行为作出补救,则守约方可立即终止本协议。守约方保留向违约方追索补偿和其他任何法律允许的权利主张的权利。

4.5 本协议的终止不应影响任何一方的任何根据本协议已经产生的权利或义务。

第五条 双方的陈述和保证

5.1 双方均根据注册地法律正式注册成立、有效存在。

5.2 双方持有提供本协议项下服务或产品所需证照、许可、登记、牌照等境内或境外资质及批准;

5.3 双方已采取一切所需行动,以及(除本协议另有明确规定外)取得签订本协议所需的一切同意书、批文、授权和许可。本协议的签订,不会违反(i)双方的公司章程,(ii)双方的其它任何协议或义务,或(iii)任何中国或其它有关的地域的现行法律、法规或法令。其在本协议上签字的代表已被授予全权签署本协议。

5.4 双方承诺将遵守不时修改及更新的《上市规则》及香港联交所的其他规定以及境内适用的法律法规,以进行本协议项下的交易。

5.5 乙方向甲方承诺将会提供充分的资料予甲方及其审计师,以确保甲方及其审计师得以根据香港法律、《上市规则》及香港联交所的其他规定就本协议项下的交易进行相关的审计、申报及披露。

第六条 协议的履行、变更和终止

6.1 若本协议项下的任何条款被裁定为、或被香港联交所视为不符合《上市规则》,或香港联交所及其它监管部门对本协议涉及的内容有任何修订意见,如服务范围及定价安排,则甲方有权修改本协议的内容以确保其符合《上市规则》、香港联交所及其它监管部门的要求。


6.2 若本协议项下的任何交易构成《上市规则》所述之关连交易,且根据《上市规则》该等交易在获得香港联交所豁免或遵守《上市规则》有关关连交易的规定后方可进行,则本协议项下与该等交易有关的履行以获得香港联交所的豁免或遵守《上市规则》有关关连交易的规定为先决条件。

6.3 若香港联交所的豁免是附条件的,则本协议应按所附条件履行。

6.4 若香港联交所对某一项关连交易的豁免被收回、撤销或失效或某项关连交易不获得甲方独立董事或股东(如适用)的批准,且该项交易未能符合《上市规则》有关关连交易的要求,则本协议与该项交易有关的履行终止。

6.5 若关连交易总金额可能超越香港联交所批准的该年度的总豁免额(如适用),双方同意甲方刊发公告以尽快通知香港联交所并向香港联交所申请提高该年度的总豁免额或根据《上市规则》和甲方公司章程召开甲方股东大会审议批准(如适用)。未取得香港联交所新豁免额或独立董事或股东批准前,双方同意控制有关交易于该年度总豁免额内。

第七条 不可抗力

7.1 如果本协议任何一方因受不可抗力事件影响而未能履行其在本协议下的全部或部分义务,该义务的履行在不可抗力事件妨碍其履行期间应予中止。不可抗力事件指受影响一方不能合理控制的、无法预料或即使可预料到也不可避免且无法克服,并于本协议签订日之后出现的,使该方对本协议全部或部分的履行在客观上成为不可能或不实际(包括但不限于花费合理金额仍无法履行)的任何事件。此等事件包括但不限于水灾、火灾、旱灾、风灾、地震、其它自然灾害、交通意外、罢工、骚动、暴乱及战争(不论是否宣战)以及政府部门的作为及不作为。

7.2 声称受到不可抗力事件影响的一方应尽可能在最短的时间内通过书面形式将不可抗力事件的发生通知另一方,并在该不可抗力事件发生后十五日内以专人递送、挂号邮寄或传真方式向另一方提供关于此种不可抗力事件及其持续时间的适当证据。声称不可抗力事件导致其对本协议的履行在客观上成为不可能或不实际的一方,有责任尽一切合理的努力消除或减轻此等不可抗力事件的影响。


7.3 不可抗力事件发生时,双方应立即通过友好协商决定如何执行本协议。不可抗力事件或其影响终止或消除后,甲乙双方须立即恢复履行各自在本协议项下的各项义务。

第八条 公告

任何一方未经另一方事先书面同意,不得作出与本协议事项有关的任何公告,但根据中国法律或中国证券监督管理委员会、香港联交所、香港证券及期货事务监察委员会或任何其他相关的规定作出公告的除外。

第九条 通知

9.1 一方根据本协议规定作出的通知或其它通讯应采用书面形式并以中文书写,并可经专人手册或挂号邮件发至另一方指定的地址,或传真至另一方指定的传真号码。通知被视为已有效作出的日期应按以下的规定确定:

9.1.1 专人交付的通知应在专人交付对方指定人士签收之日被视为有效;

9.1.2 以挂号邮件寄出的通知应在付邮(以邮戳日期为准)后第五天(若最后一天是星期六、日或法定节假日,则顺延至下一个工作日)被视为有效;

9.1.3 以传真形式发出的通知应被视作于传真完毕的时间作出。

双方通讯地址如下:

甲方:台州市水务集团股份有限公司

通知专人:钟丹

地址:台州市黄岩区引泉路308号

邮编:318020

传真:

乙方:台州市黄岩水库开发经营有限公司

通知专人: 王峰

地址:台州市黄岩区钟丹镇二驻潮路33号

邮编:

传真:

9.2 若一方更改其通讯地址,应尽快按本条规定书面通知另一方。


第十条 适用法律和争议的解决

10.1 本协议应适用中国法律并应根据中国法律解释。

10.2 凡因本协议引起的或与本协议有关的任何争议,双方均应本着友好协商原则自行解决。如果协商在30天内未能取得双方可以接受的结果,任何一方均可向中国国际经济贸易仲裁委员会申请依该委员会的仲裁规则在上海用中文进行仲裁,仲裁裁决为终局裁决,对双方均有约束力。

第十一条 其他

11.1 双方同意按照中国有关法律的规定分别承担一切因签订本协议而产生的有关费用和开支。如没有法律规定者,则由双方平均分配。

11.2 除非取得本协议一方的事先书面同意,本协议的另一方不得转让其在本协议项下的权利和义务。

11.3 本协议和本协议提及的有关文件,应构成协议双方就所述一切事宜之整体协议和理解,并应取代双方对本协议所述一切有关事宜的所有先前口头或书面协议、合约、理解和通信。

11.4 除非另有规定,一方未行使或延迟行使其在本协议项下的权利、权力或特权并不构成对这些权利、权力或特权的放弃,而单一或部分行使这些权利、权力或特权并不排斥任何其它权利、权力或特权的行使。

11.5 本协议附件(若有)是本协议不可分割的组成部分,并与本协议具有同等约束力。

11.6 本协议正本一式四份,双方各持二份,各份协议具有同等法律效力。

本协议由双方法定代表人或授权代表于文首注明日期在中国浙江省台州市签订,以昭信守。


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甲方:台州市水务集团股份有限公司(签字)

法定代表人或授权代表(签字):

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乙方:台州市黄岩水库开发经营有限公司(盖章)

授权代表(签字):

王勇


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Taizhou Water Group Co., Ltd.* 台州市水務集團股份有限公司

(a joint stock company incorporated in the People's Republic of China with limited liability)
(Stock Code: 1542)

28 May 2026

To the Independent Shareholders

Dear Sir or Madam,

CONTINUING CONNECTED TRANSACTIONS IN RESPECT OF 2026 HUANGYAN RESERVOIR WATER SUPPLY FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT

We refer to the circular dated 28 May 2026 (the “Circular”) issued by the Company to the Shareholders of which this letter forms part. Unless the context otherwise requires, terms and expressions defined in the Circular shall have the same meanings when used in this letter.

We have been appointed by the Board as the Independent Board Committee to consider and advise you as to whether, in our opinion, the 2026 Huangyan Reservoir Water Supply Framework Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereunder are fair and reasonable, on normal commercial terms, in the ordinary and usual course of business of the Group and in the interests of the Company and the Shareholders as a whole.

Beta Global Capital Limited has been appointed as the Independent Financial Adviser to advise the Independent Board Committee and the Independent Shareholders in relation to the 2026 Huangyan Reservoir Water Supply Framework Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereunder.

  • For identification purpose only

Details of the advice from Beta Global Capital Limited, together with the principal factors and reasons it has taken into consideration in giving its advice, are set out on pages 18 to 27 of the Circular.

Your attention is also drawn to the letter from the Board set out on pages 4 to 15 of the Circular and the information set out in Appendix to the Circular.

Having considered the advice of Beta Global Capital Limited, we are of the opinion that the terms of the 2026 Huangyan Reservoir Water Supply Framework Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereunder are fair and reasonable, and such transactions are on normal commercial terms, in the ordinary and usual course of business of the Group and in the interests of the Company and the Shareholders as a whole.

Accordingly, we recommend the Independent Shareholders to vote in favour of the relevant resolution to be proposed at the AGM in the terms as set out in the notice of the AGM to approve the 2026 Huangyan Reservoir Water Supply Framework Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereunder.

Yours faithfully,
For and on behalf of
Independent Board Committee

黄伟忠

Mr. Huang Chun
Ms. Lin Suyan
Ms. Hou Meiwen
Mr. Li Wai Chung
Mr. Wang Yongyue
Independent non-executive Directors

  • 2 -

Details of the advice from Beta Global Capital Limited, together with the principal factors and reasons it has taken into consideration in giving its advice, are set out on pages 18 to 27 of the Circular.

Your attention is also drawn to the letter from the Board set out on pages 4 to 15 of the Circular and the information set out in Appendix to the Circular.

Having considered the advice of Beta Global Capital Limited, we are of the opinion that the terms of the 2026 Huangyan Reservoir Water Supply Framework Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereunder are fair and reasonable, and such transactions are on normal commercial terms, in the ordinary and usual course of business of the Group and in the interests of the Company and the Shareholders as a whole.

Accordingly, we recommend the Independent Shareholders to vote in favour of the relevant resolution to be proposed at the AGM in the terms as set out in the notice of the AGM to approve the 2026 Huangyan Reservoir Water Supply Framework Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereunder.

Yours faithfully,
For and on behalf of
Independent Board Committee

倪英文

Mr. Huang Chun
Ms. Lin Suyan
Ms. Hou Meiwen
Mr. Li Wai Chung
Mr. Wang Yongyue
Independent non-executive Directors

  • 2 -

Details of the advice from Beta Global Capital Limited, together with the principal factors and reasons it has taken into consideration in giving its advice, are set out on pages 18 to 27 of the Circular.

Your attention is also drawn to the letter from the Board set out on pages 4 to 15 of the Circular and the information set out in Appendix to the Circular.

Having considered the advice of Beta Global Capital Limited, we are of the opinion that the terms of the 2026 Huangyan Reservoir Water Supply Framework Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereunder are fair and reasonable, and such transactions are on normal commercial terms, in the ordinary and usual course of business of the Group and in the interests of the Company and the Shareholders as a whole.

Accordingly, we recommend the Independent Shareholders to vote in favour of the relevant resolution to be proposed at the AGM in the terms as set out in the notice of the AGM to approve the 2026 Huangyan Reservoir Water Supply Framework Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereunder.

Yours faithfully,
For and on behalf of
Independent Board Committee

2012

Mr. Huang Chun
Ms. Lin Suyan
Ms. Hou Meiwen
Mr. Li Wai Chung
Mr. Wang Yongyue
Independent non-executive Directors

  • 2 -

Details of the advice from Beta Global Capital Limited, together with the principal factors and reasons it has taken into consideration in giving its advice, are set out on pages 18 to 27 of the Circular.

Your attention is also drawn to the letter from the Board set out on pages 4 to 15 of the Circular and the information set out in Appendix to the Circular.

Having considered the advice of Beta Global Capital Limited, we are of the opinion that the terms of the 2026 Huangyan Reservoir Water Supply Framework Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereunder are fair and reasonable, and such transactions are on normal commercial terms, in the ordinary and usual course of business of the Group and in the interests of the Company and the Shareholders as a whole.

Accordingly, we recommend the Independent Shareholders to vote in favour of the relevant resolution to be proposed at the AGM in the terms as set out in the notice of the AGM to approve the 2026 Huangyan Reservoir Water Supply Framework Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereunder.

Yours faithfully,
For and on behalf of
Independent Board Committee

王永安
Wang Yong Yue

Mr. Huang Chun
Ms. Lin Suyan
Ms. Hou Meiwen
Mr. Li Wai Chung
Mr. Wang Yongyue
Independent non-executive Directors

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Details of the advice from Beta Global Capital Limited, together with the principal factors and reasons it has taken into consideration in giving its advice, are set out on pages 18 to 27 of the Circular.

Your attention is also drawn to the letter from the Board set out on pages 4 to 15 of the Circular and the information set out in Appendix to the Circular.

Having considered the advice of Beta Global Capital Limited, we are of the opinion that the terms of the 2026 Huangyan Reservoir Water Supply Framework Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereunder are fair and reasonable, and such transactions are on normal commercial terms, in the ordinary and usual course of business of the Group and in the interests of the Company and the Shareholders as a whole.

Accordingly, we recommend the Independent Shareholders to vote in favour of the relevant resolution to be proposed at the AGM in the terms as set out in the notice of the AGM to approve the 2026 Huangyan Reservoir Water Supply Framework Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereunder.

Yours faithfully,
For and on behalf of
Independent Board Committee

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Mr. Huang Chun
Ms. Lin Suyan
Ms. Hou Meiwen
Mr. Li Wai Chung
Mr. Wang Yongyue
Independent non-executive Directors

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貝塔環球資本

BETA GLOBAL CAPITAL

28 May 2026

To the Independent Board Committee and the Independent Shareholders of Taizhou Water Group Co., Ltd.

Dear Sirs,

CONTINUING CONNECTED TRANSACTIONS IN RESPECT OF 2026 HUANGYAN RESERVOIR WATER SUPPLY FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT

INTRODUCTION

We refer to our appointment as the Independent Financial Adviser to advise the Independent Board Committee and the Independent Shareholders in connection with the 2026 Huangyan Reservoir Water Supply Framework Agreement, details of which are set out in the letter from the Board (the “Letter from the Board”) contained in the circular (the “Circular”) dated 28 May 2026 issued by the Company, of which this letter forms part. Capitalised terms used in this letter shall have the same meanings as those defined in the Circular unless otherwise defined herein.

Reference is made to the Huangyan Reservoir Water Supply Framework Agreement, the details of which are set out in the announcement of the Company dated 31 March 2023 and in the announcement of the Company dated 2 April 2026 (the “Announcements”). Since the annual caps of the continuing connected transactions of the Company as contemplated under the 2023 Huangyan Reservoir Water Supply Framework Agreement were expired on 31 December 2025, on 31 March 2026, Huangyan Reservoir Development and the Company entered into the 2026 Huangyan Reservoir Water Supply Framework Agreement for raw water supply services with a term of three financial years commencing from 1 January 2026 and ending on 31 December 2028 with the proposed annual caps of approximately RMB80.0 million, RMB80.0 million and RMB80.0 million (“Proposed Annual Caps”), respectively.

As at the Latest Practicable Date, Huangyan Reservoir Development is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Taizhou Huangyan State-owned Capital Investment Operation Group Co., Ltd.* (台州市黃岩國有資本投資運營集團有限公司), the holding company of Yongning Financial Consulting, which is a substantial Shareholder holding approximately $13.34\%$ of the total issued share capital of the Company. Accordingly, Huangyan Reservoir Development is a connected person of the Company under the Listing Rules.


As the applicable percentage ratios under the Listing Rules in respect of the Proposed Annual Caps for the transaction contemplated under the 2026 Huangyan Reservoir Water Supply Framework Agreement, on an annual basis, are more than 5%, such continuing connected transactions and Proposed Annual Caps are subject to requirements including reporting, announcement, annual review and Independent Shareholders' approval under Chapter 14A of the Listing Rules.

Yongning Financial Consulting and its associates, which hold approximately 13.34% of the total issued share capital of the Company as at the Latest Practicable Date, will abstain from voting at the AGM in respect of the resolution to approve the 2026 Huangyan Reservoir Water Supply Framework Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereunder.

As Ms. Fang Ya, a non-executive Director, is a director nominated by Yongning Financial Consulting, which is a subsidiary of Taizhou Huangyan State-owned Capital Investment Operation Group Co., Ltd.* (台州市黃岩國有資本投資運營集團有限公司), the holding company of Huangyan Reservoir Development, she is deemed to have a material interest in the 2026 Huangyan Reservoir Water Supply Framework Agreement and has abstained from voting on the board resolution in respect of the 2026 Huangyan Reservoir Water Supply Framework Agreement. Save as disclosed above, none of the Directors has material interest in the 2026 Huangyan Reservoir Water Supply Framework Agreement, and therefore no other Director has abstained from voting on such board resolution.

The Independent Board Committee, comprising all of the independent non-executive Directors, namely Mr. Huang Chun, Ms. Hou Meiwen, Mr. Li Wai Chung, Ms. Lin Suyan and Mr. Wang Yongyue, has been established to advise the Independent Shareholders as to whether the 2026 Huangyan Reservoir Water Supply Framework Agreement and the Proposed Annual Caps are in the ordinary course of business of the Company, on normal commercial terms, and are fair and reasonable and in the interests of the Company and the Shareholders as a whole, and to give a recommendation to the Independent Shareholders in respect of the voting on the resolution to be proposed at the AGM to approve the 2026 Huangyan Reservoir Water Supply Framework Agreement, the transactions contemplated thereunder, including the Proposed Annual Caps. As an Independent Financial Adviser, our role is to give an independent opinion to the Independent Board Committee and the Independent Shareholders in such regard.

OUR INDEPENDENCE

As at the Latest Practicable Date, we, Beta Global Capital Limited, were not aware of any relationships or interests between us and (i) the Group; (ii) Huangyan Reservoir Development and (iii) any other parties during the past two years under the Listing Rules that could be reasonably regarded as a hindrance to our independence as defined under Rule 13.84 of the Listing Rules to act as the Independent Financial Adviser to the

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Independent Board Committee and the Independent Shareholders in respect of the 2026 Huangyan Reservoir Water Supply Framework Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereunder, including the Proposed Annual Caps.

In the past two years immediately preceding the Latest Practicable Date, we have acted as the Independent Financial Adviser to the then independent board committee and the then independent shareholders of the Company for the continuing connected transactions (the "Previous Engagement"), details of which are set out in the circular of the Company dated 10 October 2024 (the "Previous Circular"). Under the Previous Engagement, we were required to express our opinion on and give recommendations to the independent board committee and independent shareholders of the Company in relation to the continuing connected transactions. Apart from the Independent Financial Adviser roles in connection with the Previous Engagement and the transactions disclosed in the Circular, we have not acted in any capacity for the Group in the past two years immediately preceding the Latest Practicable Date. Apart from normal professional fees paid or payable to us in connection with this appointment as the Independent Financial Adviser, no arrangement exist whereby we had received or will receive any fees or benefits from the Company or any other party to the transaction.

BASIS OF OUR OPINION

In arriving at our recommendation, we have relied on the accuracy of the information and representations contained in the prospectus, the annual report of the Group for the year ended 31 December 2024 (the "2024 Annual Report"), the Circular and have assumed that all information and representations made or referred to in the Circular as provided by the management (the "Management") of the Company were true, accurate and complete at the time they were made and continue to be true as at the date of the Circular. We have also relied on our discussion with the Management regarding the continuing connected transactions including the information and representations contained in the Circular. We have also assumed that all statements of belief, opinion and intention made by the Management respectively in the Circular were reasonably made after due enquiry and careful consideration. We consider that we have reviewed sufficient information to reach an informed view, to justify our reliance on the accuracy of the information contained in the Circular and to provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. We have no reason to suspect that any material facts or information have been omitted or withheld from the information contained or opinions expressed in the Circular nor to doubt the truth, accuracy and completeness of the information and representations provided to us by the Management. We have not, however, carried out any independent verification of the information provided by the Management, nor have we conducted an independent in-depth investigation into the business and affairs of the Group, Huangyan Reservoir Development or any of their respective subsidiaries or associates.

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PRINCIPAL FACTORS AND REASONS CONSIDERED

In arriving at our opinion and recommendation with regard to the terms of the 2026 Huangyan Reservoir Water Supply Framework Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereunder, including the Proposed Annual Caps, we have taken into account the following principal factors and reasons:

  1. Background information of the parties to the Continuing Connected Transactions

1.1 Information on the Company

The Company is a leading water supply service provider in Taizhou principally engaged in the supply of raw water and municipal water. The Company also supplies tap water directly to end-users and engages in the installation of the water pipelines for distributing tap water to its end-users in Taizhou.

1.2 Information on Huangyan Reservoir Development

Huangyan Reservoir Development is principally engaged in the construction, operation and management of reservoirs, as well as the sale of raw water, etc. As at the Latest Practicable Date, Huangyan Reservoir Development is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Taizhou Huangyan State-owned Capital Investment Operation Group Co., Ltd.* (台州市黃岩國有資本投資運營集團有限公司), the holding company of Yongning Financial Consulting, which is a substantial Shareholder holding approximately 13.34% of the total issued share capital of the Company. Huangyan Reservoir Development is ultimately wholly-owned by the Finance Bureau of Huangyan District of Taizhou.

  1. Background of and Reasons for the 2026 Huangyan Reservoir Water Supply Framework Agreement

As disclosed in the prospectus and the 2024 Annual Report and based on representation of the Management, all of the water of the Group is drawn from Changtan Reservoir (長潭水庫), the largest reservoir in Taizhou in terms of storage capacity. The raw water will then be transmitted through the Taizhou Water Supply System (Phase I and II) to municipal water service providers or be processed by the Taizhou Water Treatment Plant, and ultimately to end-users. On 31 March 2023, the Company entered into the 2023 Huangyan Reservoir Water Supply Framework Agreement to source raw water from the Changtan Reservoir with Huangyan Reservoir Development for a term until 31 December 2025. In light of the expiration of the Huangyan Reservoir Water Supply Framework Agreement on 31 December 2025, the Company entered the 2026 Huangyan Reservoir Water Supply Framework Agreement with Huangyan Reservoir Development on 31 March 2026, which adopts substantially the same terms and conditions as the 2023 Huangyan Reservoir Water Supply Framework Agreement, with the Proposed Annual

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Caps for the three years ending 31 December 2028. The details of the principal terms of the 2026 Huangyan Reservoir Water Supply Framework Agreement are set out under the section headed "Continuing Connected Transaction in Respect of 2026 Huangyan Reservoir Water Supply Framework Agreement" in the Letter from the Board.

The Proposed Annual Caps has taken into consideration of (i) approximately 100% utilisation rate of the current Water Intake Limit for FY2026 to FY2028; and (ii) room for any price adjustment to be determined by the Taizhou DRC or any unexpected demand of raw water. The Company considers that the Proposed Annual Caps will allow the Group to maintain a stable supply of raw water from the Changtan Reservoir, to cater for the changes in the market demands, which depends on various factors including but not limited to the seasonal and climatic factors of Taizhou, and ensure the Company's income and business growth.

Having considered the above and the respective background information of the Group and Huangyan Reservoir Development, we concur with the Directors' view that the transactions contemplated under the 2026 Huangyan Reservoir Water Supply Framework Agreement, including the Proposed Annual Caps, are entered into in the ordinary and usual course of business of the Group and are in the interests of the Company and the Shareholders as a whole.

  1. Principal terms of the 2026 Huangyan Reservoir Water Supply Framework Agreement

Subject matter

Pursuant to the 2026 Huangyan Reservoir Water Supply Framework Agreement, Huangyan Reservoir Development agreed to provide raw water supply service to the Group for a term commencing on 1 January 2026 and ending on 31 December 2028.

Pricing basis

The prices of the sales of raw water supply services provided by Huangyan Reservoir Development to the Group shall be determined on the basis of (i) the water prices as approved by Taizhou DRC; and (ii) the price adjustment as fixed and promulgated by Taizhou DRC.

Payment term

Payment for the transactions contemplated under the 2026 Huangyan Reservoir Water Supply Framework Agreement shall be made every month on the basis of the volume of water supplied by the Group.

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Comparison of terms with Independent Third Parties

We have discussed with the representatives of the Group, the pricing basis and payment terms of the 2026 Huangyan Reservoir Water Supply Framework Agreement as set out above and the relevant terms under the existing water supply agreement regarding the Changtan Reservoir with Huangyan Reservoir Development. We have also obtained and reviewed one sample of raw water supply agreement signed with an independent third party (the "Sample Contract"), who previously possessed the administration rights of Changtan Reservoir. Based on our discussion with the Group's representatives, the Sample Contract already represented all raw water supply agreements of the Group with independent third parties, and thus we consider the Sample Contract that we have selected and reviewed to be fair and representative. Having compared the pricing basis for the raw water charged by Huangyan Reservoir Development, with the pricing basis in the Sample Contract and based on the aforementioned discussion with the representatives of the Group, we noted that the same pricing basis is consistently adopted where the unit prices charged are based on the water price determined and approved by Taizhou DRC. Furthermore, in assessing whether the payment term in the water supply agreements with Huangyan Reservoir Development is fair and reasonable, we have reviewed the Sample Contract and noted that the payment term is consistent with those stipulated in the 2026 Huangyan Reservoir Water Supply Framework Agreement.

In addition, we have reviewed the sole water supply contract entered into between the Group and Huangyan Reservoir Development contemplated under the 2026 Huangyan Reservoir Water Supply Framework Agreement, and noted that the pricing basis for the raw water charged and the payment terms thereunder are consistent with those stipulated in the 2026 Huangyan Reservoir Water Supply Framework Agreement. Based on the above, we consider that the pricing basis and the payment term in relation to the 2026 Huangyan Reservoir Water Supply Framework Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereunder are on normal commercial terms and are set at a fair and reasonable basis.

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4. The Proposed Annual Caps

Set out below are the historical transaction amounts and the Proposed Annual Caps:

Year ended/ending 31 December
2023
RMB'000 2024
RMB'000 2025
RMB'000 2026
RMB'000 2027
RMB'000 2028
RMB'000
Historical transaction amount of raw water supply services from the Changtan Reservoir 43,057 84,401 70,892 N/A N/A N/A
Existing annual cap 50,000 88,000 88,000
Utilisation rate 86.1% 95.9% 80.6%
Proposed Annual Caps N/A N/A N/A 80,000 80,000 80,000

We have obtained and reviewed the calculation of the Proposed Annual Caps from the Company and discussed with the representatives of the Group regarding the basis for determining the Proposed Annual Caps. We understand that the Proposed Annual Caps are determined with reference to the Group's projection of purchase and the water supply capacity of Huangyan Reservoir Development from FY2026 to FY2028, the basis of which has taken into consideration of (i) the historical transaction amounts of raw water supply services from the Changtan Reservoir for the years ended 31 December 2023, 2024 and 2025 provided by the Group; and (ii) the water intake limit from Changtan Reservoir stated in the water intake permit (取水許可證).

(i) Historical transaction amounts

Based on our discussion with the representatives of the Group and the financial information in respect of the years ended 31 December 2023 and 2024 provided to us, the purchase amounts of raw water supply services in relation to the Changtan Reservoir from Huangyan Reservoir Development for the years ended 31 December 2023, 2024 and 2025 were approximately RMB43.1 million, RMB84.4 million and RMB70.9 million, respectively, which accounted for approximately $86.1\%$, $95.9\%$ and $80.6\%$ of the existing annual cap for the years ended 31 December 2023, 2024 and 2025. As a result, the Directors determined to set the Proposed Annual Caps for the years ending 31 December 2026 to 2028 at approximately RMB80.0 million as compared to the existing annual cap for the year ended 31 December 2025 of approximately RMB88.0 million.


(ii) Water intake limit from Changtan Reservoir stated in the water intake permit

According to the approved annual water intake volume stated in the water intake permit, an exclusive right granted by the People's Government, the Group has to draw water from the Changtan Reservoir within the maximum water volume, which currently is 269.1 million cubic meter per year (the "Water Intake Limit") and is fixed with reference to factors including the current water supply capacity and the water demand in Taizhou. Based on the information provided by the Group, the quantity of raw water purchased from the Changtan Reservoir for the years ended 31 December 2023, 2024 and 2025 accounted for approximately 103.6%, 104.7% and 99.7% utilisation rate of the Water Intake Limit at the relevant time. As discussed with the representatives of the Group, the Proposed Annual Caps has taken into consideration of (i) approximately 100% utilisation rate of the current Water Intake Limit for FY2026 to FY2028; and (ii) room for any price adjustment to be determined by the Taizhou DRC or any unexpected demand of raw water.

The Directors are of the view that the coronavirus outbreak may likely have an impact on cleaning habits of the general public, rendering the general public more accustomed to the higher frequency of cleaning, which will in turn maintain the consumption of water. The Proposed Annual Caps will ensure a stable supply of raw water to the Group in respond to the market demands.

In conclusion, the Directors are of the view that as a public utilities service provider, it is of paramount importance for the Company to discharge its social responsibility to the general public by providing a steady and reliable supply of raw water in light of the increase in demand. Having considered the above analysis, we concur with the Directors and consider the Proposed Annual Caps are fair and reasonable.

However, the Proposed Annual Caps under the 2026 Huangyan Reservoir Water Supply Framework Agreement are determined based on information currently available to the Company and the analysis as set out above, and the utilisation of the Proposed Annual Caps refer to future events associated with factors and uncertainties which may beyond the control of the Management. Hence, we express no opinion as to the accuracy and the actual utilisation of the Proposed Annual Caps under the 2026 Huangyan Reservoir Water Supply Framework Agreement.

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INTERNAL CONTROL AND ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE CONTINUING CONNECTED TRANSACTIONS

As disclosed in the Letter from the Board, the Company has adopted the following internal control procedures to ensure the transactions under the 2026 Huangyan Reservoir Water Supply Framework Agreement are in the interests of the Group and the Shareholders as a whole and in the compliance with the Listing Rules:

(i) The finance department of the Company shall regularly monitor the cap of connected transaction, count the accumulated amounts of transactions with Huangyan Reservoir Development by the end of the month on a monthly basis and report to the Management the unutilised balance of the annual cap by the end of each month, to ensure the applicable annual cap are not exceeded. When the projected transaction amount approaches or reaches the applicable annual cap, the Company shall revise the annual cap in accordance with the internal control procedures governing the connected transactions;

(ii) The finance department of the Company will regularly keep abreast of the changes in policies for the water price promulgated by Taizhou DRC from time to time to ensure that the water price approved by the government authorities is timely executed;

(iii) The production departments of the Group will closely monitor and report any circumstances which may have impact on the applicable annual cap under the 2026 Huangyan Reservoir Water Supply Framework Agreement such as water price adjustment as fixed and promulgated by the relevant government authorities;

(iv) The external auditors of the Group will issue a letter to the Board in relation to the continuing connected transactions, including the transactions under the 2026 Huangyan Reservoir Water Supply Framework Agreement, for each financial year in accordance with Rule 14A.56 of the Listing Rules; and

(v) The independent non-executive Directors of the Company will conduct an annual review with respect to the continuing connected transactions, including the transactions under the 2026 Huangyan Reservoir Water Supply Framework Agreement for each financial year, and give confirmation in accordance with Rules 14A.55 and 14A.71 of the Listing Rules.

In addition, we also noted that the Company has the following internal control measures in place to ensure that the continuing connected transactions are conducted on normal commercial terms:

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(i) the connected party(ies) with material interests in the connected transactions shall abstain from voting in respect of the resolution at the shareholders' meeting;

(ii) the Group shall comply with the relevant reporting, annual review, announcement and independent shareholders' approval requirements under Chapter 14A of the Listing Rules for the continuing connected transactions; and

(iii) the Group will duly disclose the continuing connected transactions in the Company's annual reports and accounts during each of the financial period, together with the conclusions drawn by the independent non-executive Directors.

As part of our independent work performed, we have discussed with the Management to understand the aforementioned internal control procedures and have obtained and reviewed the relevant internal control policy. We have also reviewed sample documents in relation to the abovementioned internal control measures, including randomly selected four samples of the monthly management reports regarding the accumulated amounts of continuing connected transactions during the twelve months period ended 31 December 2025. Given that the purpose of sampling is to ascertain whether the internal control policy has been consistently implemented, we considered that (i) the sample size is sufficient and reasonable; and (ii) the above internal control measures are properly adopted.

We noted from the above the Group has adopted a set of internal control procedures governing the Group's transactions with Huangyan Reservoir Development and considered that the procedures in place provide reasonable assurance that the conduct of the continuing connected transactions would be governed by the management level and in compliance with the terms and conditions as stated in the 2026 Huangyan Reservoir Water Supply Framework Agreement. Further, we noted from the 2024 Annual Report that the auditor of the Company has reported on the Group's continuing connected transactions in accordance with Rule 14A.56 of the Listing Rules and the independent non-executive Directors have also reviewed and confirmed that each of the continuing connected transactions of the Group during the year ended 31 December 2024 has been (i) entered into in the ordinary and usual course of business of the Group; (ii) conducted on normal commercial terms or on terms no less favourable to the Group than terms available to or from independent third parties; and (iii) entered into in accordance with the relevant agreements governing thereon terms that are fair and reasonable and in the interests of the Shareholders as a whole.

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In light of the above, we are of the view that appropriate measures have been in place and are considered to be effective to (i) govern the conduct of the continuing connected transactions under the 2026 Huangyan Reservoir Water Supply Framework Agreement; and (ii) safeguard the interests of the Independent Shareholders and the Company as a whole, and ensure compliance with the Listing Rules.

RECOMMENDATION

Having taken into account the factors and reasons as stated above, we consider that the terms of 2026 Huangyan Reservoir Water Supply Framework Agreement, including the Proposed Annual Caps, are on normal commercial terms, in the ordinary and usual course of business of the Group, fair and reasonable and in the interests of the Company and the Shareholders as a whole. Accordingly, we recommend the Independent Board Committee to advise the Independent Shareholders, and we advise the Independent Shareholders, to vote in favour of the ordinary resolutions to be proposed at the EGM for approving the continuing connected transactions.

Yours faithfully,

For and on behalf of

Beta Global Capital Limited

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Michael Chum
Chairman

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Jacky Chu
Associate Director

Note: Mr. Michael Chum is a licensed person registered with the Securities and Futures Commission and as a responsible officer of Beta Global Capital Limited to carry out type 6 (advising on corporate finance) regulated activities under the SFO and has over 25 years of experience in corporate finance industry. Mr. Jacky Chu is a licensed person registered with the Securities and Futures Commission and as a responsible officer of Beta Global Capital Limited to carry out type 6 (advising on corporate finance) regulated activities under the SFO and has over 10 years of experience in corporate finance industry.


员塔環球資本
BETA GLOBAL CAPITAL

28 May 2026

Taizhou Water Group Co., Ltd
No. 308 Yin Quan Road
Xicheng Street
Huangyan District
Taizhou, Zhejiang Province
The PRC

Dear Sirs,

Taizhou Water Group Co., Ltd (the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) - Continuing Connected Transactions in respect of the 2026 Huangyan Reservoir Water Supply Framework Agreement

We refer to the circular (the “Circular”) of the Company dated 28 May 2026 relating to the captioned matter. Unless otherwise defined, terms used herein shall have the same meaning as those defined in the Circular.

We hereby confirm we have given and have not withdrawn our written consent to the issue of the Circular with the inclusion of our letter to the Independent Board Committee and the Independent Shareholders dated 28 May 2026 and/or references to its name and logo in the form and context in which they respectively appear.

As at the Latest Practicable Date,

(a) we were not beneficially interested, directly or indirectly, in the share capital of any member of the Group or the right (whether legally enforceable or not) to subscribe for or to nominate persons to subscribe for any shares, convertible securities, warrants, options or derivatives which carry voting rights in any member of the Group; and

(b) we did not have any interest, either direct or indirect, in any assets which have been acquired or disposed of by or leased to or are proposed to be acquired or disposed of by or leased to any member of the Group since 31 December 2025, being the date to which the latest published audited financial statements of the Group were made up.


Yours faithfully
For and on behalf of
Beta Global Capital Limited

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Michael Chum
Chairman