Cathay Financial Announces CEO Change at Subsidiary Cathay Asset Management

Release Date: July 8, 2026 Statement Date: July 7, 2026 Statement Time: 20:05:54 Company Code: 2882 Company Name: Cathay Financial Holding Subject: Announcement of CEO Change at Subsidiary Cathay Asset Management Applicable Clause: Clause 6 Event Date: July 7, 2026

1. Board Resolution or Change Date: July 7, 2026 2. Position (Chairman or CEO): CEO 3. Former Executive Name: Zhang Yong-Chuan 4. Former Executive Background: CEO of Cathay Asset Management 5. New Executive Name: None 6. New Executive Background: None 7. Nature of Change: Resignation 8. Reason for Change: Resignation 9. Effective Date of New Appointment: None 10. Additional Notes: Prior to the board resolution on appointing a new CEO, Senior Vice President Zheng Li-Cheng will serve as interim CEO.

This announcement qualifies as a material event under Article 7, Clause 6 of the Enforcement Rules of the Securities and Exchange Act, as it pertains to a publicly listed company and may significantly impact shareholder rights or stock prices.