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3 July 2026, Hong Kong – Leading PRC-based professional sportswear enterprise Xtep International Holdings Limited (“Xtep” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) (Stock code: 1368. HK) is pleased to announce that it won seven awards at the 12^th Investor Relations Awards 2026, organized by the Hong Kong Investor Relations Association (“HKIRA”). Xtep also received five awards at the 16^th Asian Excellence Award, organized by Corporate Governance Asia. Details of the awards and winners are as follows:

HKIRA – 12^th Investor Relations Awards 2026

• Best IR Company
• Best IR by Chairman/CEO – Mr. Ding Shui Po
• Best IR by CFO – Ms. Dona Ding
• Best IRO – Ms. Sophia Wong
• Best IR Team
• Best Investor Presentation Material
• Best Annual Report

Corporate Governance Asia 16^th Asian Excellence Award

• Best Investor Relations Company
• Asia's Best CEO (Investor Relations) – Mr. Ding Shui Po
• Asia's Best CFO (Investor Relations) – Ms. Dona Ding
• Best Investor Relations Professional – Ms. Sophia Wong
• Best Environmental Responsibility

The HKIRA 12^th Investor Relations Awards 2026 aims to encourage, recognize and honor individuals and companies listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange for their exceptional performance in the local investor relations industry. This year, the Awards comprised 17 categories and attracted participation from 121 well-known Hong Kong-listed companies. The winners were selected by qualified voters, including over 931 buy-side and sell-side analysts, fund managers and others, as well as more than 409 professional voting institutions, recognizing the best investor relations practices of individuals and corporations. Xtep's exceptional performance in investor relations achieved another milestone, securing seven awards and “10 Years IR Awards Winning Company”, earning continuous market recognition for multiple years. This not only showcases the Group's outstanding contributions to investor relations but also demonstrates the strong trust and broad recognition it has earned from the capital market.

The Asian Excellence Award, organized by Corporate Governance Asia, recognizes companies for their achievements and outstanding performance in management excellence, financial performance, corporate social responsibility, environmental practices, and investor relations. The theme of this year’s Award, “Navigating Asian Leadership in a Changing Global Economic Landscape and Climate Change,” focuses on visionary leaders who are driving corporate transformation while upholding responsible business practices. Xtep received five awards this year, fully affirming the Group’s exceptional performance and unremitting efforts in investor relations, and reflecting its unwavering commitment to shareholder value, environmental responsibility, and the highest standards of corporate governance.

Mr. Ding Shui Po, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Xtep International Holdings Limited, said, “We are honored to receive these prestigious awards, which fully recognize Xtep’s strategic execution in the areas of corporate governance, investor relations, and sustainability. Over the past year, we have elevated investor relations to the level of a strategic partnership, transforming market insights into management decisions and closely aligning investor relations with our business objectives, clearly articulating the Group’s strategy and growth rationale. At the same time, through reverse roadshows and diverse communication platforms, we have effectively demonstrated the Group’s strengths in research and development and retail management, successfully building confidence among long-term investors. Looking ahead, we will continue to build on our robust corporate governance framework and diversified communication mechanisms to further deepen trust in the capital market and strive to create sustainable long-term value for our shareholders and stakeholders.”