[Chung Hwa Chemical] Clarification of Media Reports Regarding Earnings and Margins

On April 27, 2026, Chung Hwa Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd. (TWSE: 1727) addressed a report by the Commercial Times titled 'A Dark Horse in Special Chemicals Emerges! Entering Advanced Semiconductor Nodes, This Veteran Chemical Plant Welcomes a Critical Turning Point; Institutional Investors Recommend Buy'. The media report suggested that the company's high-end electronic-grade sulfuric acid boasts a gross margin of 35% to 45%, significantly higher than mature processes. It also noted a Q1 revenue of 520 million TWD, up 14.9% YoY. In response, Chung Hwa Chemical stated that it has never publicly released any financial forecasts. The data and projections mentioned in the report are the results of independent speculation by the media, analysts, or research institutions and do not represent the company's official stance. Investors are advised to refer to the official data on the Market Observation Post System (MOPS) for actual operational and financial information.