Corporate Governance

(一)Directors

Chung, Tsung-Ming Chairman

Date Elected:2023.06.09

Experience:

Partner(retired), Deloitte and Touche、Adjunct lecturer, Dept of Accounting, National Chengchi University、Practice Lecturer, National Taiwan University

Education:

CPA, Connecticut, US、MBA, National Chengchi University、Bachelor of Accounting, National Taiwan University

Concurrent Position(s) in the Company and Other Companies:

Executive Director of Far Eastern International Bank Co., Ltd.; Director of  Dynapack Technology (Thailand) Co., Ltd ; Chairman and president of Dynapack Technologies (Cayman) Corporation,and Dynapack Technology (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. Chairman of Dynapack Technology (Vietnam) Company Limited and Dynapack (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.

 

Yang, Chao-Ming Director

Date Elected:2023.06.09

Experience:

CEO and Vice Chairman of Dynapack International Technology Corporation;President of Jenn Feng Industrial Tools Co., Ltd. at Shanghai plant、President of ARIMA Computer Co., Ltd. at Wujiang plant

Education:

MBA, National Chengchi University、 Bachelor of Electronics Engineering, National Chiao Tung University

Concurrent Position(s) in the Company and Other Companies:

None.

 

Sheu, Ju-Jing Director

Date Elected:2023.06.09

Experience:

Assistant Vice President, RD2, ARIMA Computer Co., Ltd

Education:

EMBA, National Taipei University、Diploma in Electronic Engineering, National Taipei University of Technology

Concurrent Position(s) in the Company and Other Companies:

Senior Advisor of Dynapack International Technology Corporation;Director of Dynapack (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.

 

Lu Liao Keng Co., Ltd.   Representative: Chung, Hsiang-Heng

Date Elected:2023.06.09

Experience:

Senior Project Manager, Arctangent Architecture + Design PLLC;Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Architecture, National Cheng Kung University;Adjunct Lecturer, Graduate Institute of Architecture, National Chiao Tung University;Chairperson of Hua-Lung Financial Consulting Company Ltd.

Education:

Master in Architecture II, Harvard University、Master of Architecture, Tunghai University、Bachelor of Computer Science. National Taiwan University

Concurrent Position(s) in the Company and Other Companies:

Lu Liao Keng Co., Ltd.:Supervisor of Shun Cheng Construction Co., Ltd

Lu Liao Keng Co., Ltd.   Representative: Chung, Hsiang-Heng:Executive Assistant to Chairperson of Dynapack International Technology Corporation、Supervisor of Hua-Lung Financial Consulting Company Ltd.、Chairperson of Lu Liao Keng Co., Ltd. and Dynapack Investment Corporation

 

Tsai, Hwei-Ming Independent Director

Date Elected:2023.06.09

Experience:

Partner, Deloitte and Touche、CFO of SinoPac Financial Holdings (America)、Senior EVP of Far East National Bank (America)

Education:

Master of Accounting, University of Texas、Bachelor of Business Administration, National Taiwan University

Concurrent Position(s) in the Company and Other Companies:

Director of Zentera Systems, Inc. ;Convener of Audit Committees of Dynapack International Technology Corporation

 

Shieh, Han-Ping D  Independent Director

Date Elected:2023.06.09

Experience:

Vice President of the University System of Taiwan of National Chiao Tung University、Vice President of National Chiao Tung University、Visiting professor of Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Beijing Jiaotong University、Academician of Institute of Electronics, professor of Institute of Display Technology, Deputy Head of Institute of Electronics Information, professor of Institute of Photonics, National Chiao Tung University、President of Society for Information Display, Republic of China、Researcher of IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center、R&D engineer of General Electric

Education:

Ph.D. of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University、Master of Electrical Engineering, Ohio State University、Bachelor of Physics from National Taiwan University

Concurrent Position(s) in the Company and Other Companies:

Independent Director and Compensation Committee Member of Key Ware Holding Limited ;Director of  Coretronic Corporation and Silicon Motion Technology Corp. Cayman ;Director (as representative of GWAA LLC), of FocalTech Systems Co., Ltd. ;Supervisor of Hi-Trend Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. ;Vice President, Taiwan Display Union Association ;Convener of Compensation Committee and Audit Committees Member of Dynapack International Technology Corporation

 

Tsai, Lien-Chin  Independent Director

Date Elected:2023.06.09

Experience:

Electronic Technician of Senior Professional and Technical Examinations Regulations for Engineers of Examination Yuan of ROC、President of Server Business Unit of ARIMA Computer Co., Ltd.、Vice President of Flextronics International Ltd

Education:

Bachelor and Master of Electrical Engineering, National Taiwan University

Concurrent Position(s) in the Company and Other Companies:

Audit Committees Member of Dynapack International Technology Corporation

 

Lee, Hsiang-Yun  Independent Director

Date Elected:2023.06.09

Experience:

Chairman of Savior Lifetec Corporation、Vice President, Concord Consulting Inc.

Education:

Master of Accounting, University of Houston

Concurrent Position(s) in the Company and Other Companies:

Director (as legal person representative) and Vice President of Concord Consulting Inc.、Director of Walkgame Corp.、Director (as legal person representative) of Qbic Technology Co., Ltd. and Key Ware Electronics Co., Ltd.、Supervisor (as legal person representative),SLC BioPharm Co., Ltd.、Chairman (as legal person representative) of Savior Lifetec Corporation, Rong Pei Technology Corp., and Sheng Ding Enterprise Corp.、Chairman of Ruize Biotechnology Co., Ltd.、Committee Member of Compensation and Audit Committees of Dynapack International Technology Corporation

 

Lin, Cheng-Hsien  Independent Director

Date Elected:2023.06.09

Experience:

Practicing Lawyer、Former Judge, Taiwan Taipei District Court

Education:

Master of Laws, Southern Methodist University、Master of Laws, National Chengchi University、Bachelor of Laws, National Taiwan University

Concurrent Position(s) in the Company and Other Companies:

Attorney-In-Charge,Lin & Associates Law Firm、Chairman, Lin & Associates International Business Consulting Co.、Committee Member of Compensation and Audit Committees of Dynapack International Technology Corporation

(二)The Diversity & Independence of the Board of Directors

Article 20 of the Company’s “Corporate Governance Best Practice Principles” stipulates that the composition of the Board of Directors shall be determined by taking consideration of diversity. The Board of Directors consists of nine members with diverse backgrounds, of whom 89% are male and 11% are female, all are R.O.C. nationals. To achieve the sound structure of Board of Directors, the Company has established the specific management objective related to diversity including the following: the ratio of independent directors to total number of board members shall exceed 50%, directors who are also employees shall not exceed one-third of the total number of board members, and at least one female director. The Company has achieved the specific objectives in 2024, which include (1) five independent directors account for 55% of total directors, (2) two directors who are also employees which account for less than one-third of total directors, and (3) one female director. In addition, the tenure of two independent directors is less than three years. The composition of the Company’s Board of Directors shall take into consideration each candidate’s professional background, experience, and contribution to the Company’s future development. Regarding gender diversity, the Company complies with the legal requirement of having at least one director of different gender, although the Company does not set a specific quota and directors of different genders currently do not exceed one-third of total directors. To promote gender equality, enhance corporate governance and support diversity policies, the Company will consider director candidates from a broad range of sources. As a long-term goal, the Company seeks to increase the proportion of directors of different genders to at least one-third of all directors.

The diversity policy of members of Board of Directors and status of implementation thereof are as follows:

 

Member of Compensation Committee 

 

Shieh, Han-Ping D  Independent Director (Convener of Compensation Committee)

Date Elected:2023.06.09

Experience:

Vice President of the University System of Taiwan of National Chiao Tung University、Vice President of National Chiao Tung University、Visiting professor of Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Beijing Jiaotong University、Academician of Institute of Electronics, professor of Institute of Display Technology, Deputy Head of Institute of Electronics Information, professor of Institute of Photonics, National Chiao Tung University、President of Society for Information Display, Republic of China、Researcher of IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center、R&D engineer of General Electric

Education:

Ph.D. of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University、Master of Electrical Engineering, Ohio State University、Bachelor of Physics from National Taiwan University

Concurrent Position(s) in the Company and Other Companies:

Independent Director and Compensation Committee Member of Key Ware Holding Limited ;Director of Ta Liang Technology Co., Ltd., Coretronic Corporation and Silicon Motion Technology Corp. Cayman ;Director (as representative of GWAA LLC), of FocalTech Systems Co., Ltd. ;Supervisor of Hi-Trend Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. ;Vice President, Taiwan Display Union Association ;Convener of Compensation Committee and Audit Committees Member of Dynapack International Technology Corporation

 

Lee, Hsiang-Yun  Independent Director

Date Elected:2023.06.09

Experience:

Chairman of Savior Lifetec Corporation、Vice President, Concord Consulting Inc.

Education:

Master of Accounting, University of Houston

Concurrent Position(s) in the Company and Other Companies:

Director (as legal person representative) and Vice President of Concord Consulting Inc.、Director of Walkgame Corp.、Director (as legal person representative) of Qbic Technology Co., Ltd. and Key Ware Electronics Co., Ltd.、Supervisor (as legal person representative),SLC BioPharm Co., Ltd.、Chairman (as legal person representative) of Savior Lifetec Corporation, Rong Pei Technology Corp., and Sheng Ding Enterprise Corp.、Chairman of Ruize Biotechnology Co., Ltd.、Committee Member of Compensation and Audit Committees of Dynapack International Technology Corporation

 

Lin, Cheng-Hsien  Independent Director

Date Elected:2023.06.09

Experience:

Practicing Lawyer、Former Judge, Taiwan Taipei District Court

Education:

Master of Laws, Southern Methodist University、Master of Laws, National Chengchi University、Bachelor of Laws, National Taiwan University

Concurrent Position(s) in the Company and Other Companies:

Attorney-In-Charge,Lin & Associates Law Firm、Chairman, Lin & Associates International Business Consulting Co.、Committee Member of Compensation and Audit Committees of Dynapack International Technology Corporation

 

Member of Audit Committee

 

Tsai, Hwei-Ming Independent Director (Convener of Audit Committee)

Date Elected:2023.06.09

Experience:

Partner, Deloitte and Touche、CFO of SinoPac Financial Holdings (America)、Senior EVP of Far East National Bank (America)

Education:

Master of Accounting, University of Texas、Bachelor of Business Administration, National Taiwan University

Concurrent Position(s) in the Company and Other Companies:

Director of Zentera Systems, Inc. ;Convener of Audit Committees of Dynapack International Technology Corporation

 

Tsai, Lien-Chin  Independent Director

Date Elected:2023.06.09

Experience:

Electronic Technician of Senior Professional and Technical Examinations Regulations for Engineers of Examination Yuan of ROC、President of Server Business Unit of ARIMA Computer Co., Ltd.、Vice President of Flextronics International Ltd

Education:

Bachelor and Master of Electrical Engineering, National Taiwan University

Concurrent Position(s) in the Company and Other Companies:

Audit Committees Member of Dynapack International Technology Corporation

 

Shieh, Han-Ping D  Independent Director 

Date Elected:2023.06.09

Experience:

Vice President of the University System of Taiwan of National Chiao Tung University、Vice President of National Chiao Tung University、Visiting professor of Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Beijing Jiaotong University、Academician of Institute of Electronics, professor of Institute of Display Technology, Deputy Head of Institute of Electronics Information, professor of Institute of Photonics, National Chiao Tung University、President of Society for Information Display, Republic of China、Researcher of IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center、R&D engineer of General Electric

Education:

Ph.D. of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University、Master of Electrical Engineering, Ohio State University、Bachelor of Physics from National Taiwan University

Concurrent Position(s) in the Company and Other Companies:

Independent Director and Compensation Committee Member of Key Ware Holding Limited ;Director of Ta Liang Technology Co., Ltd., Coretronic Corporation and Silicon Motion Technology Corp. Cayman ;Director (as representative of GWAA LLC), of FocalTech Systems Co., Ltd. ;Supervisor of Hi-Trend Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. ;Vice President, Taiwan Display Union Association ;Convener of Compensation Committee and Audit Committees Member of Dynapack International Technology Corporation

 

Lee, Hsiang-Yun  Independent Director

Date Elected:2023.06.09

Experience:

Chairman of Savior Lifetec Corporation、Vice President, Concord Consulting Inc.

Education:

Master of Accounting, University of Houston

Concurrent Position(s) in the Company and Other Companies:

Director (as legal person representative) and Vice President of Concord Consulting Inc.、Director of Walkgame Corp.、Director (as legal person representative) of Qbic Technology Co., Ltd. and Key Ware Electronics Co., Ltd.、Supervisor (as legal person representative),SLC BioPharm Co., Ltd.、Chairman (as legal person representative) of Savior Lifetec Corporation, Rong Pei Technology Corp., and Sheng Ding Enterprise Corp.、Chairman of Ruize Biotechnology Co., Ltd.、Committee Member of Compensation and Audit Committees of Dynapack International Technology Corporation

 

Lin, Cheng-Hsien  Independent Director

Date Elected:2023.06.09

Experience:

Practicing Lawyer、Former Judge, Taiwan Taipei District Court

Education:

Master of Laws, Southern Methodist University、Master of Laws, National Chengchi University、Bachelor of Laws, National Taiwan University

Concurrent Position(s) in the Company and Other Companies:

Attorney-In-Charge,Lin & Associates Law Firm、Chairman, Lin & Associates International Business Consulting Co.、Committee Member of Compensation and Audit Committees of Dynapack International Technology Corporation

(一)Compensation Committee

Responsibilities of Compensation Committee

The Committee should faithfully perform its duties with diligent efforts and submit recommendations to the Board of Directors for discussion:

一、Establish and regularly review the policy, system, standard and structure of performance assessment of directors and managerial Officers.

二、Regularly assess and establish the remuneration of directors and managerial officers.

本委員會履行前項職權時,應依下列原則為之:

一、董事及經理人之績效評估及薪資報酬應參考電池等同業通常水準支給情形,並考量個人表現、公司經營績效及未來風險之關連合理性。

二、不應引導董事及經理人為追求薪資報酬而從事逾越公司風險胃納之行為。

三、針對董事及高階經理人短期績效發放酬勞之比例及部分變動薪資報酬支付時間,應考量行業特性及公司業務性質予以決定。

 

Tenure of the current members: June 19, 2023 to June 08, 2026.   截至114年5月16日,薪資報酬委員會開會次數,The attendance record of the Committee members was as follows:

Title

Name

Attendance in Person

By Proxy

Attendance Rate (%) [Note]

Remark

Convener

Shieh, Han-Ping D

7

-

100

-

Member

Lee, Hsiang-Yun

7

-

100

-

Member

Lin, Cheng-Hsien

7

-

100

-

【Note】The attendance rate (%) is computed by taking the number of attendance in person divided by number of meetings held during terms of office.

 

本屆薪資報酬委員會截至114年5月16日之議決事項及董事會決議結果如下:

Compensation Committee

Contents of Motion

Resolutions

Resolutions of the Board of Directors

5th term

1st July 27,2023  1.Proposal for disbursement of managerial officers’ remuneration (excluding subsidiaries) for 2022   2.Proposal for salary adjustment for managerial officers (including subsidiaries). The motions were approved after the convener consulted all attending members and obtained unanimous agreement. Resolution passed
2nd October 26,2023

 1.Proposal for remuneration for  senior advisor Sheu, Ju-Jing   2.Proposal for remuneration for President Chang, Chung-Hsing   3.Amendment of the “Regulations Governing the Compensation Disbursement of Directors”

 4.Amendment of “Regulations for Management of Employee Retirement”

The motions were approved after the convener consulted all attending members and obtained unanimous agreement. Resolution passed

3rd

December 

22,2023

1..2023 Year-end bonuses to Chairman and managerial officers.

The proposals were passed after the convener consulted all attending members and no objection was raised.

Resolution passed

4th

March 4,2024

1.Proposal for compensation of employees and directors for 2023.

2.Disbursement of special bonus for all employees.

 

The motions were approved after the convener consulted all attending members and obtained unanimous agreement.

Resolution passed

5th

July 24,2024

1.Proposal for salary adjustment for managerial officers.

2.Proposal for disbursement of managerial  officers’ remuneration for 2023.

3.Performance bonus for joint development project.

4.Disbursement of special bonus

The motions were approved after the convener consulted all attending members and obtained unanimous agreement

Resolution passed

6th

December 25,2024

1.2024 Year-end bonuses to Chairman and managerial officers.

2.Proposal for remuneration for newly-appointed managerial officer.

The motions were approved after the convener consulted all attending members and obtained unanimous agreement.

Resolution passed

7th

March 5,2025

1.Proposal for compensation of employees and directors for 2024.

2.Proposal for remuneration for newly-appointed managerial officer

The motions were approved after the convener consulted all attending members and obtained unanimous agreement.

Resolution passed

 

(二)審計委員會

本委員會之運作在於監督下列事項:公司財務報表之允當表達、簽證會計師之選(解)任及獨立性與績效、公司內部控制之有效實施、公司遵循相關法令及規則、公司存在或潛在風險之管控。

依審計委員會組織規程規定,其職權包括:

  • 依證交法第14條之1規定訂定或修正內部控制制度。
  • 內部控制制度有效性之考核。
  • 依證交法第36條之1規定訂定或修正取得或處分資產、從事衍生性商品交易、資金貸與他人、為他人背書或提供保證之重大財務業務行為之處理程序。
  • 涉及董事自身利害關係之事項。
  • 重大之資產或衍生性商品交易。
  • 重大資金貸與、背書或提供保證。
  • 募集、發行或私募具股權性質之有價證券。
  • 簽證會計師之委任、解任或報酬。
  • 財務、會計或內部稽核主管之任免。
  • 由董事長、經理人及會計主管簽名或蓋章之期中及年度財務報告。
  • 營業報告書以及盈餘分派或虧損撥補之議案。
  • 其他公司或主管機關規定之重大事項。

 

Tenure of the current members: June 9, 2023 to June 08, 2026.   截至113年12月31日,審計委員會開會次數,The attendance record of the Committee members was as follows::

Title

Name

Attendance

in Person

By

proxy

Attendance

Rate%【Note】

Remark

Convener

Tsai, Hwei-Ming

9

-

100

-

Member

Shieh, Han-Ping D

8

1

88.89

-

Member

Tsai, Lien-Chin

9

-

100

-

Member

Lee, Hsiang-Yun

9

-

100

-

Member Lin, Cheng-Hsien 8 1 88.89 -

【Note】The attendance rate (%) is computed by taking the number of attendance in person divided by number of meetings held during terms of office.

 

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本屆審計委員會截至113年12月31日之議決事項及董事會決議結果如下:

Compensation Committee

Contents of Motion

Resolutions

Resolutions of the Board of Directors

2nd term

1st September 21,2023

 1.Consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2023

 2.The Company directly invest and establish a 100% owned Vietnam subsidiary

The motions were approved after the convener consulted all attending members and obtained unanimous agreement. Approved
2nd September 21,2023

 1.The Company directly invest and establish a 100% owned Thailand subsidiary.

The motions were approved after the convener consulted all attending members and obtained unanimous agreement. Approved

3rd

October 26,2023

1.Consolidated financial statements for the nine months ended September 30, 2023

The proposals were passed after the convener consulted all attending members and no objection was raised.

Approved

4th

December 22,2023

1.2024 internal audit plan

The motions were approved after the convener consulted all attending members and obtained unanimous agreement.

Approved

5th

March

5,2024

 1.2023 business report and financial statements

 2.2023 earnings distribution

 3.Amendment of the “Procedures for Acquisition and Disposal of Assets”

 4.Amendment of the “Audit Committee Charter”

 5.Evaluated the independence and competency of attesting CPAs for 2024

 6.Appointment and fees of the attesting certified public accountant for 2024

 7.2023 Statement on Internal Control

The motions were approved after the convener consulted all attending members and obtained unanimous agreement

Approved

6th

April

25,2024

1.Consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2024

The motions were approved after the convener consulted all attending members and obtained unanimous agreement.

Approved

7th

July 24,2024

 1.Consolidated financial statements for the six months ended June 30, 2024

 2.Increase investment in subsidiary Dynapack Technology (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

The motions were approved after the convener consulted all attending members and obtained unanimous agreement.

Approved

8th

October

30,2024

 1.Consolidated financial statements for the nine months ended September 30, 2024

 2.Amendment of the  “Internal Control Systems”
The motions were approved after the convener consulted all attending members and obtained unanimous agreement. Approved
9th

December

25,2024

 1.Amendment of “internal audit implementation rules”

 2.2025 internal audit plan
The motions were approved after the convener consulted all attending members and obtained unanimous agreement. Approved

(三)Communications between the independent directors, the Company's chief internal auditor and CPAs

1. 獨立董事與內部稽核主管至少每年一次透過單獨溝通會議就內部稽核執行狀況及內部控制運作情形進行討論;In the case of emergency, a meeting may be convened at any time.

Date

Form of Communication

Communication Highlights

Communication Results

December 25,2024

Audit Committee

一、稽核人員查核進度說明

  1. 西元2024年度稽核計畫查核項目共43項作業。截至本次座談會止已完成35項之查核作業,剩餘8項作業預計於原規劃期間內完成。
  2. 稽核人員依2024年稽核計畫依時序進行查核中,查核完畢後將即呈送總公司及子公司之稽核報告予獨立董事核閱。

二、稽核人員查核結果說明

  1. 截至本次座談會止,2024年度於稽核過程中發現5項內控缺失或有需要加強之處。
  2. 缺失及異常之後續改善之追蹤情形,每月均提供報告予獨立董事人核閱。

三、內部控制自評作業說明

  1. 各單位安排2024年11月完成2024年度內控自評問卷並檢附佐證相關文件交予稽核室覆核,用以確認各單位內控制度之設計與執行有效,各單位自評報告並可作為內部控制聲明書申報之依據。自評單位問卷暨佐證文件回覆均在規定期限內完成。

 

四、稽核人員查核計畫說明

2025年度稽核計畫查核項目共編列108項作業。包含內部控制制度八大循環、重要的管理作業及法令規定年度應查核項目等皆納入查核項目。

五、其他討論事項

  1. 是否有建議或要求加強查核之項目?
  2. 是否有其他建議及指正事項?

No dissenting opinion

2. 獨立董事與會計師至少每年一次透過單獨溝通會議就合併公司財務狀況及重要查核事項進行討論;In the case of emergency, a meeting may be convened at any time.

Date

Form of Communication

Communication Highlights

Communication Results

December 7,2020

Private session

1.Discussions with CPAs regarding the annual Key Audit Matters (KAM) for 2020.

2.Discussion and communication with the participants on the issues raised.

No dissenting opinion

March 9,2021

Private session

Discussions with CPAs regarding the results of the audit of the 2020 Annual Financial Statements.

No dissenting opinion

November 29,2021

Private session

1.Discussions with CPAs regarding the annual Key Audit Matters (KAM) for 2021.

2.Discussion and communication with the participants on the issues raised.

No dissenting opinion

March 8,2022

Private session

Discussions with CPAs regarding the results of the audit of the 2021 Annual Financial Statements.

No dissenting opinion

December 27,2022 Private session

1.Discussions with CPAs regarding the annual Key Audit Matters (KAM) for 2022.

2.Discussion and communication with the participants on the issues raised.

No dissenting opinion
March 7,2023 Private session Discussions with CPAs regarding the results of the audit of the 2022 Annual Financial Statements. No dissenting opinion
December 22,2023 Private session

1.Discussions with CPAs regarding the annual Key Audit Matters (KAM) for 2023.

2.Discussion and communication with the participants on the issues raised.

No dissenting opinion

March 5,2024

Private session Discussions with CPAs regarding the results of the audit of the 2023 Annual Financial Statements. No dissenting opinion
December 25,2024 Private session

1.Discussions with CPAs regarding the annual Key Audit Matters (KAM) for 2024.

2.Discussion and communication with the participants on the issues raised.

No dissenting opinion
March 5,2025 Private session Discussions with CPAs regarding the results of the audit of the 2024 Annual Financial Statements. No dissenting opinion

 

(一)The state of the company's implementation of corporate governance

 

(二)The state of the company’s performance in the area of ethical corporate management