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Board of Directors

Board Organization:
The current Board comprises seven directors, including three independent directors. The composition, number of seats, and election methods for independent directors comply with applicable regulations. Rules of procedure ensure transparency in corporate governance. Annual training is arranged for board members to enhance their expertise in environmental, economic, and social sustainability issues, strengthening the highest governance body.
Directors, ranging from four to seven, are elected by the shareholders’ meeting from legally capable individuals for a three-year term, with eligibility for re-election.

Board Responsibilities:
  1. Formulating business plans.
  2. Approving annual financial reports.
  3. Establishing or amending the internal control system per Article 14-1 of the Securities and Exchange Act.
  4. Establishing or amending procedures for significant financial activities (e.g., asset acquisition/disposal, derivatives trading, fund lending, endorsements, or guarantees) per Article 36-1 of the Securities and Exchange Act.
  5. Issuing or privately placing equity-related securities.
  6. Appointing or dismissing heads of finance, accounting, or internal audit.
  7. Approving donations to related parties or significant donations to non-related parties.
  8. Addressing matters requiring shareholders’ or board resolution under Article 14-3 of the Securities and Exchange Act, other laws, the Articles of Incorporation, or regulatory mandates.

Board Members
Title Name Professional Qualifications and Experience (Note 1) Independence Status Number of Other Public Companies Were Serving as Independent Director
Chairman Universal Microelectronics Co., Ltd.
Chairman’s Representative: Mr. Ou Ren-Jie
  1. Over 5 years of experience in commerce, law, finance, or business;
  2. Chairman and General Manager of Universal Microelectronics Co., Ltd.
  3. Director of Connection Technology Systems Inc.
  4. Director of Aleddra Inc.
  5. Director at PhotoniCore Technologies Co., Ltd.
 Note 2 1
Director Ou Cheng-Ming (Note 4)
  1. Over 5 years of experience in commerce, law, finance, or business;
  2. Honorary Chairman of Universal Microelectronics Co., Ltd.
  3. Independent Director of Sweeten Real Estate Development Co., Ltd.
  4. Independent Director of Lelon Electronics Corp.
  5. Former Deputy General Manager of Universal Scientific Industrial Co., Ltd.
 Note 2 2
Director Shen Pei-Sheng
  1. Over 5 years of experience in commerce, law, finance, or business;
  2. Currently serving as the CEO of the company, CEO of Lightel Technologies Inc., Chairman of Lightel Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Meilade Technology Co., Ltd., Aleddra Inc., and Chairman and General Manager of Aleddra Taiwan Co.,Ltd.
  3. Currently the General Manager of PhotoniCore Technologies Co., Ltd.
 Note 2 0
Director Space Shuttle Hi-Tech Co., Ltd.
Rep: Ms. Lin Tzu-Hsin
  1. Over 5 years of experience in commerce, law, finance, or business;
  2. Currently serving as the Finance Manager of Space Shuttle Hi-Tech Co., Ltd.
 Note 2 0
Director Taiwan Hon Chuan Enterprise Co., Ltd.
Rep: Ms. Chuang Gui-Ching
  1. Over 5 years of experience in commerce, law, finance, or business;
  2. Vice President of Finance at Taiwan Hon Chuan Enterprise Co., Ltd.
 Note 2 0
Independent Director Yen Wen-Pi
  1. Over 5 years of experience in commerce, law, finance, or business;
  2. Currently serving as an Independent Director at Hua Yang Precision Machinery Co., Ltd.
  3. Certified Public Accountant at Ernst & Young Global Limited
 Note 3 3
Independent Director Hu Sheng-Yi
  1. Over 5 years of experience in commerce, law, finance, or business;
  2. Current Director of the Industrial Finance Division, Taiwan Institute of Economic Research
  3. Current Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Business Administration, Tunghai University
  4. Former Chief Vice President of Mega International Commercial Bank
  5. Former Director of Shin Kong Investment Trust Co., Ltd.
  6. Former Independent Director of Shin Kong Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
  7. Former Independent Director of Shin Kong Commercial Bank Co., Ltd.
 Note 3 0
Independent Director Hsu Ming-Hsien
  1. Over 5 years of experience in commerce, law, finance, or business;
  2. Current Director of Nan Pao Resin Chemical Co., Ltd.
  3. Current CEO of Nan Pao Resin Chemical Co., Ltd.
  4. Former Vice President of Planning Department, Nan Pao Resin Chemical Co., Ltd.
 Note 3 1
Note 1: None have circumstances under Article 30 of the Company Act.
Note 2: No violations of independence requirements under the Securities and Exchange Act among directors.
Note 3: Independence is regularly reviewed. The three independent directors, their spouses, and relatives within the second or third degree do not hold 1% or more of the company’s shares or rank among the top 10 shareholders. They do not serve as directors, supervisors, or employees of the company or affiliates, nor provide auditing or professional services beyond their roles, meeting independence standards.
Note 4：Director Mr. Cheng-Ming Ou passed away on February 20, 2025. His directorship was automatically vacated in accordance with applicable regulations.

Implementation of Board Diversity Policy:
To enhance corporate governance and board structure, the company promotes diversity, believing it improves performance. Elections prioritize merit, gender equality, and required knowledge, skills, integrity, and competencies. Candidates are approved by the Board and elected at the shareholders’ meeting.

The current Board includes seven directors, with three independent directors. Diversity details are as follows:
Title Corporate Chairman’s Legal Representative Director
(Note 1)		 Director Corporate Director’s Legal Representative Corporate Director’s Legal Representative Independent Director
Name Ou Ren-Jie Ou Cheng-Ming Shen Pei-Sheng Lin Tzu-Hsin Chuang Gui-Ching Hu Sheng-Yi Hsu Ming-Hsien Yen Wen-Pi
Gender Male Male Male Female Female Male Male Male
Nationality ROC ROC ROC ROC ROC ROC ROC ROC
Age 41-50 81-90 61-70 51-60 51-60 81-90 61-70 61-70
Employee Statute     V          
Industry Experience / Professional Skills
Operational Judgment V V V V V V V V
Accounting & Financial Analysis V V V V V V V V
Management V V V V V V V V
Crisis Management V V V V V V V V
Industry Knowledge V V V V V V V V
Global Market Perspective V V V V V V V V
Leadership V V V V V V V V
Decision-Making V V V V V V V V
Professional Background
Accounting / Legal       V V V   V
Operations / Manufacturing V V V       V  
Technology / Information Technology (IT) V V V          
Note 1：Director Mr. Cheng-Ming Ou passed away on February 20, 2025. His directorship was automatically vacated in accordance with applicable regulations.

Specific Management Goals and Achievements:
The Board comprises seven directors, including three independent and four non-independent directors, all esteemed professionals from industry and academia. Directors serving as managers do not exceed one-third of seats. The company aims for gender equality, targeting at least 33% female directors. Currently, males account for 71% (5 directors) and females 29% (2 directors). Efforts will continue to increase female representation.

Board Operations:
Term: From October 23, 2023, to October 22, 2026. In the most recent year, 2025, the Company held a total of 9 Board meetings (A). The attendance of Board members is detailed as follows:
Title Name Actual Attendance (B) Proxy Attendance Required Attendance (A) Attendance Rate(%)  (B/A)  Remarks
Chairman Ou Cheng-Min 0 1 1 0 (Note 1)
Chairman Universal Microelectronics Co., Ltd.
Rep: Mr. Ou, Jen-Chieh		 6 0 6 100 (Note 2)
Director Shen Pei-Sheng 9 0 9 100  
Director Space Shuttle Hi-Tech Co., Ltd.
Rep: Ms. Lin Tzu-Hsin		 9 0 9 100  
Director Taiwan Hon Chuan Enterprise Co., Ltd.
Rep: Ms.Chuang Gui-Ching		 9 0 9 100  
Independent Director Yen Wen-Pi 9 0 9 100  
Independent Director Hu Sheng-Yi 7 2 9 78 (Note 3)
Independent Director Hsu Ming-Hsien 9 0 9 100  
Note 1: Passed away on February 20, 2025, and ceased to serve as a director upon his/her death.
Note 2: At the special shareholders’ meeting held on February 24, 2025, was elected as a director of the Company as the representative of Universal Scientific Industrial Co., Ltd., and was subsequently elected as Chairman at the special Board meeting held on the same day.
Note 3: Unable to attend in person due to hospitalization and authorized a representative to attend on his/her behalf.

Board Performance Evaluation:
Evaluation Scope Period Method Content Results Reported to Board
Directors 114.01.01
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114.12.31		 Internal Self-Evaluation
Six aspects:
  1. Company goals,
  2. Duty awareness,
  3. Operational involvement,
  4. Internal relations,
  5. Professional development,
  6. Internal controls
 Average score: 4.82/5; good results, reflecting enhanced director effectiveness 115.03.10
Board 114.01.01
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114.12.31		 Internal Self-Evaluation
Five aspects:
  1. Operational involvement,
  2. Decision quality,
  3. Composition and structure,
  4. Election and training,
  5. Internal controls
Average score: 4.88/5; good results, reflecting enhanced board effectiveness 115.03.10
The Board of Directors’ performance evaluation covered five dimensions and 45 criteria, with an overall score of 4.82 (96.4%). In 2025, the Board held nine meetings, with an average director attendance rate of 94%.
The performance evaluation of Board members covered six dimensions and 23 criteria, with an overall score of 4.88 (97.6%). All directors demonstrated a strong understanding of the Company’s objectives and effectively fulfilled their duties, providing insightful and forward-looking views and recommendations during Board meetings.

Board Performance Evaluation:
Evaluation Scope Period Method Content Results Reported to Board
Directors 113.01.01
~
113.12.31		 Internal Self-Evaluation
Six aspects:
  1. Company goals,
  2. Duty awareness,
  3. Operational involvement,
  4. Internal relations,
  5. Professional development,
  6. Internal controls
 Average score: 4.58/5; good results, reflecting enhanced director effectiveness 114.03.21
Board 113.01.01
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113.12.31		 Internal Self-Evaluation
Five aspects:
  1. Operational involvement,
  2. Decision quality,
  3. Composition and structure,
  4. Election and training,
  5. Internal controls
Average score: 4.62/5; good results, reflecting enhanced board effectiveness 114.03.21
The board was evaluated across five dimensions with 45 indicators, achieving an average score of 4.62 (92.4%). Results show that the Board functions effectively, with each director fulfilling their duties and contributing positively to company operations through strong communication with management.
Individual board members were assessed across six dimensions and 23 indicators, with an average score of 4.58 (91.6%). Members actively engaged in governance matters and provided valuable insights. Independent directors demonstrated strong expertise in accounting, finance, and industry operations, offering significant support to the Company.

Board Performance Evaluation:
Evaluation Scope Period Method Content Results Reported to Board
Directors 112.01.01
~
112.12.31		 Internal Self-Evaluation
Six aspects:
  1. Company goals,
  2. Duty awareness,
  3. Operational involvement,
  4. Internal relations,
  5. Professional development,
  6. Internal controls
 Average score: 4.55/5; good results, reflecting enhanced director effectiveness 113.04.30
Board 112.01.01
~
112.12.31		 Internal Self-Evaluation
Five aspects:
  1. Operational involvement,
  2. Decision quality,
  3. Composition and structure,
  4. Election and training,
  5. Internal controls
Average score: 4.5/5; good results, reflecting enhanced board effectiveness 113.04.30
The 2023 self-evaluation scores ranged between 5 ("Excellent/Strongly Agree") and 4 ("Good/Agree"), indicating strong performance, compliance with governance standards, and effective support for shareholder rights.
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