Composition and Responsibilities of the Audit Committee
The Company’s Audit Committee consists of independent directors. Its primary responsibility is to assist the Board of Directors in fulfilling its oversight functions. In accordance with applicable laws and regulations and the Company’s Audit Committee Charter, the Committee reviews financial reports, internal control systems, internal audits, the appointment and independence of the external auditors, and material financial and business matters to strengthen corporate governance, enhance internal controls, and improve the effectiveness of risk oversight.
To continuously improve the effectiveness of the Audit Committee, the Company conducts regular performance evaluations to review the Committee’s operations and the discharge of its responsibilities. The evaluation results serve as a reference for ongoing improvements to corporate governance and oversight effectiveness.
Professional Qualifications and Experience of Audit Committee Members
The members of the Company’s Audit Committee have diverse professional backgrounds and practical experience in law, business operations, financial management, and finance. By integrating expertise and experience across these fields, the Committee strengthens financial oversight, internal controls, and the review of material financial and business matters, thereby enhancing the overall quality of its operations:
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Name |
Professional Qualifications and Experience |
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Chen, Ling-Hsuan |
Master of Laws, National Taiwan University |
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Chiu, Tai-San |
Ph.D. in Law, Graduate Institute of National Development, National Taiwan University |
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Su, Yen-Hsueh |
Master of Industrial Administration, Carnegie Mellon University, USA Independent Director, Eslite Spectrum Corporation (current position) |
Through the integration and exchange of expertise in law, legal research, public affairs, corporate investment management, and financial practice, Audit Committee members review the Company’s financial reporting, internal controls, and material financial and business matters from diverse perspectives. They assist the Board of Directors in strengthening oversight, improving the quality of decisions, and continuously enhancing corporate governance mechanisms.
Principal Powers and Duties of the Audit Committee
The Company established the Audit Committee to strengthen the oversight functions of the Board of Directors, ensure the fair presentation of financial reports, the independence and competence of external auditors, the effective implementation of internal control systems, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and assist the Board in overseeing and managing the various risks arising from the Company’s operations.
In accordance with applicable laws and regulations and the Company’s Audit Committee Charter, the Committee’s principal powers and duties are as follows:
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Establishing or amending the internal control system pursuant to Article 14-1 of the Securities and Exchange Act.
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Assessing the effectiveness of the internal control system.
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Establishing or amending procedures for material financial and business activities, including the acquisition or disposal of assets, derivatives trading, lending funds to others, and providing endorsements or guarantees for others, pursuant to Article 36-1 of the Securities and Exchange Act.
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Matters involving the personal interests of directors.
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Material transactions involving assets or derivatives.
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Material asset lending, endorsements, or guarantees.
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The public offering, issuance, or private placement of equity securities.
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The appointment, dismissal, or remuneration of external auditors.
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The appointment or dismissal of the heads of finance, accounting, or internal audit.
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Annual financial reports signed or sealed by the chairperson, managerial officers, and chief accounting officer, and second-quarter financial reports audited and certified by certified public accountants.
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Other material matters required by the Company or the competent authority.
Organization and Operation of the Audit Committee
Under the Company’s Audit Committee Charter, the Audit Committee consists of all independent directors, with no fewer than three members serving three-year terms. All members elect one independent director to serve as convener and meeting chairperson to ensure the independence and effectiveness of the Committee’s operations and fulfill the Board’s oversight and corporate governance functions.
The Company’s Audit Committee meets at least once each quarter and reviews proposals in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and its Charter to fulfill its oversight responsibilities and ensure effective operation.
Annual Attendance of Audit Committee Members
In the most recent year (2026), the Audit Committee held 8 meetings. Attendance by independent directors was as follows:
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Title |
Name |
Meetings Attended in Person |
Meetings Attended by Proxy |
Actual Attendance Rate (%) [Note] |
Remarks |
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Independent Director |
Lin, Kuan-Chao |
4 |
0 |
100 |
Left office following the election on April 28, 2026; Required to attend 4 meetings |
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Independent Director |
He, Ju-Hsiang |
4 |
0 |
100 |
Left office following the election on April 28, 2026; Required to attend 4 meetings |
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Independent Director |
Wei, Che-Chen |
4 |
0 |
100 |
Left office following the election on April 28, 2026; Required to attend 4 meetings |
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Independent Director |
Chiu, Tai-San |
4 |
0 |
100 |
Newly elected on April 28, 2026; Required to attend 4 meetings |
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Independent Director |
Chen, Ling-Hsuan |
4 |
0 |
100 |
Newly elected on April 28, 2026; Required to attend 4 meetings |
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Independent Director |
Su, Yen-Hsueh |
4 |
0 |
100 |
Newly elected on April 28, 2026; Required to attend 4 meetings |
Note: The actual attendance rate is calculated by dividing the number of meetings attended in person by the number of meetings the member was required to attend.
Major Proposals Reviewed by the Audit Committee
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Meeting Date |
Proposal Details |
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2026/01/14 |
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2026/03/10 |
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2026/03/18 |
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2026/04/21 |
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2026/05/13 |
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2026/08/13 |
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2026/10/12 |
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2026/11/10 |
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Audit Committee Resolutions
All of the above proposals were unanimously approved by the Audit Committee members present, with no dissenting opinions, reservations, or material recommendations. Proposals approved by the Audit Committee are submitted to the Board of Directors for review in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and the Company’s internal procedures. The Board adopts resolutions through the prescribed legal procedures to fulfill the Audit Committee’s oversight functions and the Board’s decision-making responsibilities.
