COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATION
Communication Between Independent Directors, Chief Internal Auditor, and CPAs

Internal Audit and Executive Status
Thorough Communication and Continuous Follow-up Communication channel between Independent Directors, Internal Audit Supervisor and Accountant

Communication Practices between Independent Directors and Internal Audit Management.

1. Communication Protocol with External Auditors

Regular meetings, at least annually, are scheduled between Independent Directors, Audit Committee members, and Certified Public Accountants (CPAs). These meetings, or formal written correspondences, serve as platforms for CPAs to provide comprehensive reports on the company's financial status, including the status of domestic and international subsidiaries, overall operational performance, and the efficacy of internal control audits to Independent Directors and Audit Committee members. Discussions encompass significant adjustments to financial records and the implications of regulatory updates. In the event of critical anomalies, meetings can be convened accordingly.

2. Communication Protocol with Internal Audit Management

Monthly
To foster a culture of continuous improvement, our Internal Audit Supervisor submits monthly reports electronically to the Audit Committee. These reports detail the preceding month's audit activities and progress in addressing identified areas for enhancement. The Audit Committee reviews these reports and, if necessary, communicates queries or directives to the Internal Audit Supervisor via various channels, such as telephone, fax, or email.

Quarterly
Additionally, quarterly meetings, held at least once per quarter, are convened between the Internal Audit Supervisor, Independent Directors, and Audit Committee members. These meetings serve as forums for reporting on the execution of internal audit procedures and the operational effectiveness of internal controls. Like with external audit communication, these meetings can be called at any time to address urgent matters.

Summary of Individual Communications between Independent Directors, Internal Audit Supervisor, and CPAs:
Date Communication Outcome and Advice
2023/01/06
  1. Accountant's report on communications with corporate governance units and management.
  2. Accountant's explanation of Audit Quality Indicators (AQI).
  3. Internal Audit Supervisor's report on the internal control audit status for 2022 and improvements made regarding identified deficiencies.
  4. Internal Audit Supervisor's report on the audit plan for 2023.
No Objections
Summary of Communications between Independent Directors and Internal Audit Supervisor:
Date Communication
2023/11/13
  1. Audit reports for July to September 2023
  2. Tracking report on audit status for the second quarter of 2023
  3. Audit plan for 2024
2023/10/20
  1. Revision of the company's "Internal Control System" and "Audit System"
2023/08/11
  1. Audit reports for May to June 2023
  2. Tracking report on audit status for the first quarter of 2023
2023/05/12
  1. Audit reports for March to April 2023
  2. Tracking report on audit status for the fourth quarter of 2022
2023/03/24
  1. Audit reports from October 2022 to February 2023
  2. Tracking report on audit status for the third quarter of 2022
  3. Results of the 2022 self-inspection
Summary of Communications between Independent Directors and Accountants:
Date Communication
2023/11/13
  1. CPA's overview of the audit results for the third quarter of 2023 consolidated financial statements
  2. Discussion and communication by the CPA regarding questions raised by attendees
2023/08/11
  1. CPA's overview of the audit results for the second quarter of 2023 consolidated financial statements
  2. Discussion and communication by the CPA regarding questions raised by attendees
2023/05/12
  1. CPA's overview of the audit results for the first quarter of 2023 consolidated financial statements
  2. Discussion and communication by the CPA regarding questions raised by attendees
2023/03/24
  1. CPA's overview of the audit results for the parent-company-only and consolidated financial statements for 2022
  2. Discussion and communication by the CPA regarding questions raised by attendees
(Note): The company appointed three independent directors at the shareholders' meeting on June 22, 2017, who formed the Audit Committee.