Ethical Management Practices

2022.12.21 Resolution by the board of directors

Evaluation Item	Implementation status	Deviations from the “Ethical Corporate Management BestPractice Principles for TWSE/TPEx Listed Companies” and Reasons
1. Establishment of ethical corporate management policy and approaches
(1) Did the company establish an ethical corporate management policy that was approved by the Board of Directors, and declare its ethical corporate management policy and methods in its regulations and external documents, as well as the commitment of its Board and management to implementing the management policies?	(1) The Company has a “Code of Ethical Operation” established by the Board of Directors, which applies to the companies and organizations in our group. It is strictly implemented in our internal management and external business activities.	No difference
(2) Does the company establish mechanisms for assessing the risk of unethical conduct, periodically analyze and assess operating activities within the scope of business with relatively high risk of unethical conduct, and formulate an unethical conduct prevention plan on this basis, which at least includes (II) Does the company establish mechanisms for assessing the risk of unethical conduct, periodically analyze and assess operating activities within the scope of business with relatively high risk of unethical conduct, and formulate an unethical conduct prevention plan on this basis, which at least includes?	(2) The companies and organizations in our group conduct the mentioned matters following the relevant provisions and operating procedures stipulated in the corporation’s “Code of Ethical Operation.”	No difference
(3) Did the company specify operating procedures, guidelines for conduct, punishments for violation, rules of appeal in the unethical conduct prevention plan, and does it implement and periodically review and revise the plan?	(3) To enhance the management of ethical operations, the Company has set up a dedicated unit under the Board of Directors, allocating sufficient resources and qualified personnel to it. It is responsible for the formulation and supervision of ethical management policies and precautionary measures. It primarily administers the following affairs and regularly reports to the Board of Directors (at least once a year).	No difference
2. Implementation of ethical corporate management
(1) Does the company evaluate the ethical records of parties it does business with and stipulate ethical conduct clauses in business contracts?	(1) Contracts signed between the Company and suppliers or manufacturers are performed in good faith. Generally, there are provisions in place that prohibit the receiving of kickbacks.	No difference
(2) Did the company establish a dedicated unit under the board of directors to promote ethical corporate management, and periodically (at least once a year) report to the Board of Directors and supervise the implementation of the ethical corporate management policy and unethical conduct prevention plan?	(2) T he Company has set up a dedicated (part-time) unit under the Board of Directors to implement ethical corporate management. It regularly reports to the Board of Directors regarding its operation. The primary focus when it comes to the promotion of company managers and the appointment of employees is their integrity records, and these are one of the focal points in the consideration for promotions. On December 21, 2022, the Board of Directors completed the 2022 annual reporting on the implementation of ethical management.	No difference
(3) Does the company establish policies to prevent conflict of interests, provide appropriate channels for filing related complaints and implement the policies accordingly?	(3) The Company has a “Code of Ethical Operation” and “Code of Moral Conduct” to prevent conflicts of interest and avoid personal gain. If the directors or their legal representatives have a stake in the motions set forth by the Board of Directors, the shall disclose the nature of their interest and not be included in the related discussion or vote on the said motion, or represent other directors in exercising their voting rights.	No difference
(4) Does the company have effective accounting system and internal control systems set up to facilitate ethical corporate management, does the internal auditing unit formulate audit plans based on unethical conduct risk assessment results, and does it audit compliance with the unethical conduct prevention plan or commission a CPA to perform the audit?	(4) The accounting system of the Company is based on the Securities and Exchange Act, the Company Act, the Business Entity Accounting Act, the Regulations Governing the Filing of Financial Reports by Public Companies, and other relevant legislation, then devised according to the actual situation of the company’s business; the internal control system is based on the “Regulations Governing the Establishment of Internal Control Systems by Public Companies” and other relevant regulations, which are all thoroughly implemented. The audit department also regularly examines the status of the accounting system and internal control system and reports to the Board of Directors.	No difference
(5) Does the company regularly hold internal and external educational trainings on ethical corporate management?	(5) The Company periodically organizes promotions and training on ethical management at appropriate times.	No difference
3. Operation of whistleblowing system
(1) Does the company establish concrete whistleblowing and reward system and have a convenient reporting channel in place, and assign an appropriate person to communicate with the accused?	(1) The Company has “Employee Work Rules” and “Reporting System Management Measures,” which clearly stipulates the relevant content, and will assign designated personnel to handle each of the reported cases.	No difference
(2) Does the company establish standard operating procedures for investigating reported cases, and does it take subsequent measures and implement a confidentiality mechanism after completing investigation?	(2) The Company has relevant employee reporting procedures in place, along with confidentiality mechanisms.	No difference
(3) Does the company provide proper whistleblower protection?	(3) Designated personnel will be appointed to handle each of the reported cases. During the appeal process, the informant will be protected from improper punishment due to the reporting.	No difference
4. Enhancing information disclosure
(1) Does the company disclose information regarding the company’s ethical corporate management principles and implementation status on its website and the Market Observation Post System?	The Company has established the “Code of Ethical Operation” to enhance the management of ethical operations and placed it on our company website. With the chairman’s office as a designated unit, we allocate sufficient resources and qualified personnel to it. It is responsible for the formulation and supervision of ethical management policies and precautionary measures and regularly reports to the Board of Directors (at least once a year). At the same time, we set up a designated area for stakeholders on our website, establishing a communication platform. In 2022, no illegal, unethical, or untrustworthy conduct has been reported.	No difference
5. If the company has established Ethical Corporate Management Principles in accordance with “Ethical Corporate Management Best Practice Principles for TWSE/GTSM Listed Companies”, describe difference with the principles and implementation status:
6. Other important information to facilitate a better understanding of the company’s implementation of ethical corporate management: In addition to the “Code of Ethical Operation,” the Company also establishes relevant regulations of ethical management in the contracts with manufacturers. Employees are also required to adhere to the code of ethical conduct when they take up their posts. In 2022, the Company held internal and external education training with a collective attendance of 14 people for a total of 134 hours (the scope covers compliance with ethical management, the accounting system, and the internal control system).