Corporate Governance

Audit Committee

The purpose of the Audit Committee is to assist the Board of Directors with performing its supervisory function, and other missions as defined under the Company Act, Securities and Exchange Act, and any other relevant laws and regulations. An Audit Committee made up of all three independent directors was established by the Company on November 28, 2013. The Audit Committee is convened at least once every quarter.

Remuneration Committee

The purpose of the Remuneration Committee is to assist the Board of Directors with implementing and evaluating the overall salary and benefits policy of the Company, as well as the remuneration of directors and managerial officers. A Remuneration Committee made up of all four independent directors was established by the Company on September 2, 2013. The Remuneration Committee is convened at least twice every year.

Sustainable Development Committee (formerly the “Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee,” renamed on March 11, 2025)

The Company’s Board of Directors approved the voluntary establishment of the Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee on November 12, 2019, with the aim of strengthening the functions of the Board and enhancing corporate governance. In response to changes in the broader environment, on March 11, 2025 (Year 114 in the ROC calendar), the Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee was restructured into the Sustainability Committee to advance sustainable development goals relating to environmental protection, social responsibility, and corporate governance.

The Sustainability Committee is composed of four independent directors and convenes at least twice a year, with additional meetings held as needed. Under the authorization of the Board of Directors, the Committee shall exercise due care as a prudent manager and faithfully perform the following duties, which shall be reported to the Board of Directors.

Under the authorization of the Board, the committee shall exercise due care as a prudent manager and faithfully perform the following duties, reporting to the Board:

• １．Formulate, promote, and strengthen the company’s sustainability policies, annual plans, and strategies.
• ２．Review, monitor, and revise the implementation and effectiveness of sustainability initiatives.
• ３．Oversee sustainability information disclosure and review the Sustainability Report.
• ４．Supervise the execution of the company’s Sustainability Development Code and other sustainability-related tasks as resolved by the Board.

*For more information on the operation of the functional committees, please visit the "Market Observation Post System” website.

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