1. Name and nature of the target (for preferred shares, specify issuance terms such as dividend rate): Perpetual non-cumulative subordinated financial bonds issued by banks rated twAA-(inclusive) or higher by Taiwan Ratings Corporation

2. Date of occurrence: 115/8/4 ~ 115/8/4

3. Board approval date: August 4, 2026 (Minguo Year 115)

4. Other approval dates: Not applicable

5. Transaction quantity, unit price, and total transaction amount: The company will invest through subscription to initial issuance and purchases in the secondary market. Number of units: Determined based on issuance or market price Unit price: Based on issuance or market price Total amount: Up to NT$200 million

6. Counterparty and its relationship with the company (if the counterparty is a natural person and not a related party, name disclosure may be omitted): Unrelated party

7. If the counterparty is a related party, state the reason for selection, previous transferor, relationships among the previous transferor, the company, and the counterparty, transfer date, and transfer amount: Not applicable

8. If the owner of the target asset was a related party of the company within the past five years, disclose the related party’s acquisition and disposal dates, prices, and relationship with the company at the time: Not applicable

9. Matters related to the disposal of receivables (including types of collateral attached to disposed receivables; if receivables from related parties are disposed, disclose the names and book amounts): Not applicable

10. Gain (or loss) from disposal (not applicable for acquisition of securities) (if previously deferred, explain recognition status in table form): Not applicable

11. Delivery or payment terms (including payment period and amount), contractual restrictions, and other important agreements: Delivery or payment terms: Full payment upon settlement date

12. Decision-making method for this transaction, reference basis for price determination, and decision-making body: The board of directors has resolved to cap the total investment at NT$200 million and authorized the chairman to fully manage related matters within this limit.

13. Net asset value per share of the securities-issuing company: Not applicable

14. Cumulative quantity, amount, ownership percentage, and rights restrictions (e.g., pledge status) of the securities (including this transaction) held to date: On 115/5/11, the company approved acquiring perpetual non-cumulative subordinated financial bonds up to NT$500 million (with NT$400 million already invested). This resolution approves an additional acquisition up to NT$200 million, bringing the cumulative investment cap to NT$700 million.

15. Ratio of securities investments (including this transaction) under Article 3 of the "Asset Acquisition and Disposal Rules for Publicly Issued Companies" to total assets and equity attributable to owners of the parent in the latest financial statements, and the amount of working capital in the latest financial statements (Note 2): Securities investment as a percentage of total assets: 8.23% Securities investment as a percentage of equity attributable to owners of the parent: 10.19% Working capital amount: NT$4,981,753 thousand

16. Broker and brokerage fees: None

17. Specific purpose or use of the acquisition or disposal of securities: Long-term investment

18. Dissenting director opinions on this transaction: None

19. Is this transaction with a related party? No

20. Date of auditor’s approval or audit committee’s consent: August 4, 2026 (Minguo Year 115)

21. Did the accountant issue a non-reasonableness opinion on this transaction? Not applicable

22. Name of accounting firm: Not applicable

23. Name of accountant: Not applicable

24. Accountant’s license number: Not applicable

25. Does this involve a change in business model? No

26. Explanation of business model change: Not applicable

27. Transaction status with the counterparty in the past year and expected in the next year: Not applicable

28. Source of funds: Not applicable

29. Previous date of material information disclosure on the same event: Not applicable

30. Other explanatory matters: None

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  • Source: PR Times
  • Category: News
  • Dates in source: 115/5/11