Corporate Governance Principles
The company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines comply with the Principles of Corporate Governance for Listed Companies, and are established to:
1.Safeguard shareholders’ rights and interests
2.Strengthen the functions of the Board of Directors
3.Enhance the role of the Audit Committee
4.Respect the rights and interests of stakeholders
5.Improve information transparency
In accordance with the Regulations Governing Establishment of Internal Control Systems by Public Companies, the company and its subsidiaries design and implement internal control systems across all operational activities. These systems should be continuously reviewed to respond to internal and external environmental changes, ensuring their design and execution remain effective.
The Board of Directors and management shall review departmental self-assessment results at least annually and audit reports by the internal audit unit on a quarterly basis. The Audit Committee shall monitor and supervise these activities.
The highest-ranking officer responsible for corporate governance-related matters should possess qualifications as a lawyer or certified public accountant, or have served for at least three years in a supervisory role within legal, financial, securities, futures, or corporate governance-related departments of a public company or financial institution. Corporate governance duties shall include at least the following:
1.Handling Board of Directors and Shareholders’ Meetings in accordance with laws
2.Preparing minutes of Board and Shareholders’ Meetings
3.Assisting directors with onboarding and continuing education
4.Providing information necessary for directors to perform their duties
5.Assisting directors in compliance with legal regulations
6.Reporting to the Board regarding whether independent directors meet qualifications during nomination, appointment, and tenure
7.Handling matters related to changes in directors
8.Other matters stipulated in the company’s Articles of Association or contractual agreements