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FEDS AGM Information 2015

Jul 3, 2015

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Stock Code: 2903

Far Eastern Department Stores LTD.

Handbook for the 2015 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

MEETING TIME: 09:00 a.m. (Monday), June 22, 2015

PLACE: Auditorium in the Taipei Hero House No. 20, Changsha Street, Section 1, Taipei, Taiwan

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Table of Contents
I. Procedure for the 2015 Annual Meeting of Shareholders 03
II. Matters to be Reported 04
(1)2014 Messages to shareholders 04
(2) Financial report of 2014
(Attachment: independent auditors’ report byDeloitte & Touche)
12
(3)Supervisors’ audit report on 2014 business report and financial statements 27
III. Matters to be Approved 28
(1)To accept 2014 financial statements 28
(2)To approve theproposal for the distribution of 2014 surplus earning 28
IV. Discussion and Election 30
(1) Proposal to amend the certain provisions of the Company’s “Articles of
Incorporation”.
30
(2) Proposal to amend certain provisions of the” Election Procedures of
Directors and Supervisors”
34
(3) Proposal to amend the certain provisions of the Company’s “Procedures
for Acquisition and Disposition of Assets”.
35
(4) Proposal to amend the certain provisions of the Company’s “Procedures
for Endorsements and Guarantees" and Company’s “Procedures for
Lendingof Capital to Others".
41
(5)Proposal to re-elect the Company’s Directors 48
(6) Proposal to lift the restriction on non-competition of the Company’s
Directors
54
V. Extemporary Motion 56
VI. Rules and Regulations 57
(1) Articles of Incorporation 57
(2) Rules of Procedure of Shareholders Meeting 63
(3) Election Procedures of Directors and Supervisors 67
VII.Appendices 69
(1) Shareholding of Directors and Supervisors 69
(2) Effects on Business Performance and EPS Resulting From Stock Dividend
Distribution Proposed by2015 Regular Shareholders Meeting

70
(3) Employees Bonus and Remuneration of Directors and Supervisors 70

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Far Eastern Department Stores LTD.

. Procedure for the 2015 Annual Meeting of

Shareholders

Call the Meeting to Order

Chairman Takes Chair

Chairman Remarks

Matters to be Reported

Matters to be Approved

Discussion and Election

Extemporary Motion

Adjournment

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. Matters to be Reported

1. 2014 Messages to shareholders.

Explanation:

The 2014 Messages to Shareholders is attached as page 4-11.

Preface

Reflecting on 2014, the U.S. has wrapped up its quantitative easing (QE) strategy to announce the arrival of economic recovery, Euro zone continued to suffer from economic slowdown due to commodity prices and unemployment issues, China slowed its economic growth with impaired credit rating and over expansion of shadow banking resulting in lurking economic crisis; Japan adopting easy monetary policy, GDP still under recession, not sure if domestic consumption and private investments could rebound to prosperity. In the future, the world economic outlook should be optimistic following the US recovery. However, Federal Reserve’s raise of interest rate, geopolitics and conflicts, changes of oil prices, the status of Ebola syndrome are all factors which will have impact on the world economy.

In 2014, Taiwan’s economy turns positive with better than expected economic forecast to register a growth of 3.74%, the highest in the recent 3 years. Among which, domestic consumption was most remarkable. As a result of improved corporate profitability, the need for manpower, the rebound of stock market, and the growth in tourism, the momentum of private spending and the strength of consumer confidence largely improved, thus elevated sales of local department stores to exceed NT$300 billion at a record high of NT$306.1 billion, up 6% year on year.

However, the nation’s department stores are facing fierce competition. In the coming four years, the number of new theme malls and outlet malls is growing rapidly to add about 30% of incremental sales space, which will become the major drive for Taiwan’s retail market. Given the booming local tourist industry, many international fast fashion brands have entered Taiwan to open their stores and attracted customers who favor fast fashion in limited quantity and accessible price which registered market value of more than NT$20 billion. In addition, with blurring lines between online and offline retailing, the retail expansion is crossing industries, for example household appliances are sold in the 24-hours run supermarkets, and hypermarkets open stores at primary downtown area. Competition not only exists within the retail industry, but also overtakes market share from different industries. Last but not least, department stores must speed up the integration of physical and virtual channels to migrate toward the Omni Channel era.

Facing with these competition and challenges, Far Eastern Department Stores (FEDS) has

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responded with prudent planning, proactive expansion, broad vision, and flexible strategy to strengthen our niche business and competitive edge. While operating under such fierce retail landscape, the Company aims to seize opportunities, engage in transformation, and deliver outstanding performance. The following three remarkable achievements in 2014 are listed below:

Firstly, sales of FEDS exceeded NT$40 billion to record high in 2014 and reached NT$42.32 billion, up 6.7% year on year. Our anniversary sales were also outperforming to register NT$11.21 billion, up 7.3% than the previous year. Both sales and anniversary sales marked historical highs since the Company’s establishment.

Secondly, Top City Taichung Store has opened for three years and delivered excellent performance that set a precedent of Taiwan’s department store “to reach NT$10 billion sales within three years after opening”, to lead in the central Taiwan market. Mega City Banqiao Store registered profit in the first year of operation, has recorded profits ever since, and aims at becoming the second largest store under FEDS with over $10 billion sales in the coming year.

Lastly, FEDS Head Office at Mega Tower was inaugurated in early 2015. This tallest skyscraper in New Taipei City is a green structure following the stringent environmental standard in green cover, recovery and recycle of rain water and green building materials, and received “Silver Grade” recognition of Green Building by the Construction and Planning Agency, Ministry of the Interior. After relocating into the new headquarters, coupled with organization adjustment and improved operations, the Company is filled with a highly competitive management team, which is confident to embrace the new challenges and create new value in the retail sector.

Given the above, with the joint efforts from our colleagues, FEDS recorded in 2014 consolidated sales of NT$127.2 billion (according to IFRS, consolidated revenues were NT$45.93 billion), both outperform year on year. Consolidated net profit was NT$2.16 billion, company alone net profit was NT$1.53 billion, and earnings per share were NT$1.07. According to the 16[th] Board Meeting of FEDS, total cash dividend payout for 2014 was NT$1. The performance of Far Eastern Retail Group in 2014 and business plans for 2015 are summarized as follows:

Business Report for 2014

(1) Far Eastern Department Stores Ltd.

  1. FEDS continues to register record high annual sales of NT$42.32 billion in 2014, grew NT$2.66 billion YoY. Top City Taichung Store reported sales of NT$10.38 billion,

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making the record of reaching over $10 billion sales within 3 years of operations, and Mega City Banqiao Store registered sales of NT$8.26 billion, which is growing steadily. The two FE21’ and Mega City Store in Banqiao area recorded a combined sales of NT$12.08 billion, accounting for 70% of market share in New Taipei City.

  1. To expand customer services, Top City Taichung Store not only introduced renowned boutique brands from Europe and U.S., but also opened distinctive theme coffee, light food restaurants in the apparel section to enrich merchandise mix. To strengthen customer loyalty, elevate aesthetic and cultural ambience, the Store organized many popular and well-received exhibitions including “ALESSI -- the Beauty and the Mastery Exhibition”, “World Vision Taiwan 50[th] Anniversary Photo and History Exhibition”, and “HITO Music Award Fan Meeting”.

  2. After years of preparation, the second-phase section of Banqiao Mega City mall inaugurated its operation in 2014. In the beginning of 2014, many fast fashion flagship stores were opened, added with the Branch of the Group’s Far Eastern International Bank, to provide fashionable shopping and convenient financial services in one place. Combining with the outperformed first-phase mall, its market leadership position is furthered strengthened in this commercial zone.

  3. In response to the market changes in the region, Hsinchu Branch went through a series of merchandise adjustment to enhance its brands of apparels for men and women, young lady collections, and house appliances. Popular restaurants were introduced into the store, and cinema was renovated into Gold Class and 4D cinema so as to provide best gourmet and excellent entertainment, thus continue to strengthen its leading position and competitive edge in the region.

  4. After years of discussions and planning, Kaohsiung Store introduced world-renowned brands, renovated its floors for women’s and men’s shoes, designed new style of its shopping space, and successfully upgraded the store image.

  5. In addition to the above large-scale store renovations, other branches also introduced popular brand merchandises catering into local markets, which was well received by local consumers.

  6. Sponsored international exhibitions: “French Weeks” in April, “Korean Gourmet Weeks” in September, and “German Weeks” in December. Every event was well received by consumers who can experience exotic food and lifestyle locally without travelling abroad.

  7. Conduct Key Performance Indicator (KPI) appraisal and continue e-platform construction to achieve business target, reach performance target, expedite talent

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cultivation, and enrich human capital. Also, further expand the eco-friendly paperless operations, optimize billing system, set up online purchase system, and renew HR system to elevate operation and manual efficiency.

(2) Pacific SOGO Department Store

  1. 2014 sales were NT$43.97 billion, up 6.5% from 2013. Operating income was NT$2.59 billion, grew 20.1% YoY, and net income before tax was NT$1.43 billion.

  2. The anniversary sales for 2014 were NT$9.73 billion, up 5.7% than 2013. In addition to successful marketing campaigns, the island-wide stores have all engaged in improving brand image and sales space adjustment during the past year to enhance steady growth.

  3. To enhance services, SOGO Taipei Chung Hsiao Store, Fuxing Store, Chungli Store, Hsinchu Store and Kaohsiung Store were undergoing partial renovation and counter replacement, aiming at strengthening food & beverage and recreational services to bring in more high spending customers. While Chungli Store introduced large buffet restaurant and book store, Kaoshiung Store renovated its food court and added a health club.

  4. Lian Tai Store in Dalian, China was under renovation to refocus its business model from traditional department store into stylish shopping mall.

  5. To acquire steady long-term financing, a NT$6 billion non-secured syndicated loan was arranged with cross-Strait banking groups.

  6. In complying with standard of listed companies, SOGO has adopted International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) as a reference for assessment of its financial statements.

  7. To strengthen operation management, complete the financial system, accounting system, procurement management and IT management in Taiwan, and integrate the cross-Strait consolidated accounting system.

(3) Far Eastern Ai-Mai Co., Ltd.

  1. 2014 sales were NT$18.71 billion, operating income NT$51 million, and net income NT$30 million.

  2. In response to food safety issue:

  3. (1) Fresh food: Expand the food tracking feature and organic certification in their respective display areas.

  4. (2) Groceries: Procure merchandise with Government certification (GMP, HACCP).

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  1. Continue to improve the shopping space and provide more customer experience.

  2. Continue to develop and optimize e-Commerce.

Operations Report for 2015

(1) Far Eastern Department Stores Ltd.

  1. After surpassing sales of NT$10 billion, Top City Taichung Store will readjust its brand and business category mix. Focusing on Fast Fashion and theme restaurants, the Store aims to enhance attraction and bring in more customers. The leading brands of various business categories are to be introduced so as to ensure competitiveness in order to outperform.

  2. Banqiao Mega City Store continues to strengthen its merchandise mix, increase sales counters to achieve greater variety, introduce hot sales items and hit brands to satisfy different customer segments and attract more consumers to shop.

  3. To highlight its features, Tainan Chenkong Store is scheduled to begin floor renovation, catering to the younger customers. Initial phase will focus on readjusting the apparel and accessories sections, first introducing Fast Fashion brands in order to offer strong merchandize and exclusivity in this market.

  4. Banqiao Zhongshan Store is repositioned to attract female customers, and will subsequently readjust its young ladies, women’s and children’s apparel sections.

  5. The other branches will continue to provide consumer-oriented services. Besides fortifying brand adjustments, the stores are also organizing special seasonal celebrations and events combining with the chic culture and creativity to highlight holiday spirit and brighten store attraction.

  6. Taiwan’s consumers are fond of exotic goods. International exhibitions are therefore still being held this year including U.S. weeks, Korean Weeks, etc., allowing customers to enjoy overseas shopping delight without going abroad.

  7. Embracing the Omni-Channel era, further integration of brick-and-mortar and virtual channels, increase third-party payment so as to provide convenience to consumers, and to create e-shopping platform on the company website.

  8. The Company is restructuring its organization to set up the Budget Committee, the Market Development Committee, and the Secretariat Department to strengthen operation by dividing tasks into specialized teams to achieve efficiency.

  9. To expedite the upgrade of HR management system, the Company plans to introduce

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database portal, online HR approval system, sales counter personnel management system, and e-learning platform to strengthen the real-time mobility of its management system.

  1. Promote CSR Report to ensure the Company’s long-term CSR efforts and initiatives are both seen and understood by key stakeholders through dialogues and communications.

(2) Pacific SOGO Department Stores Co., Ltd.

  1. Given growing private consumption, fixed investments and exports, coupled with steady global economic recovery, Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics, Executive Yuan predicts Taiwan’s 2015 economic growth forecast to be 3.78%. However, with the openings of new retailers such as Breeze A3 Sung Kao Store, Far Glory Big Dome, Linko Mitsui Outlet Park, and Taoyuan Gloria Outlet, competition will become increasingly fierce to sell similar merchandise, the Company’s future strategy involves additional spending in marketing and store managing cost.

  2. Tun Hua New Hall is expected to complete its curtain wall and floor renovations by October 2015. With the new design concept of shining jewelry box in Eastern Taipei, the Store will showcase international boutique brands, domestic and foreign designer brands, theme restaurants and exotic gourmet, etc.

  3. Tianjin Store in China concluded operations on March 1, 2015 as landlord filed for bankruptcy and failed to fulfill contractual terms to develop the neighboring commercial facilities.

  4. Initiate new business model to introduce LINE, SOGO APP and e-commerce platform to expand and diversify business.

  5. Key targets for 2015: Budget control, cost saving, optimization of efficiency, overall cost control, talent cultivation, and expedite expansion plan in China.

  6. Digitization: Set up paperless teleconference room, e-voucher and e-coupon, Wifi environment, integration of online to offline (O2O), online reservation with offline pleasure, offline service with online purchase, synchronized online and offline sales, through the brick stores to provide customers consistent interactive shopping experience and channel consumers to purchase via online orders.

  7. Promote non-financial aspect of CSR Report to build up corporate image in terms of corporate governance, environment friendliness and social responsibility for the Company.

  8. Restructure the Company’s investment in China, establish the cross-border and

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cross-Strait capital pool in RMB, and set up internal control system to complete the reporting system of finance, accounting, IT, and procurement.

(3) Far Eastern Ai-Mai Co., Ltd.

  1. Elevate customer experience in brick-and-mortar stores – easy shopping, pleasant shopping, and abundant purchase.

  2. (1) Quick merchandise search and ease of shopping.

  3. (2) Provide more merchandize displays.

  4. (3) Strengthen correlated and seasonal display.

  5. Adjust merchandise mix – Increase proportion of imported goods, organic and health care products for seniors.

  6. Expedite the expansion of e-commerce business, and set up EC experience area (i.e. Nanya new store pilot).

  7. The 20th A-mart branch (Banqiao Nanya Store) held its soft opening in January 2015, and was officially inaugurated in April, 2015.

In summary, 2014 was a remarkable year for FEDS, registering more than NT$40 billion of sales and close to 30% growth in operating profit. Top City Taichung Store marked the record of “achieving NT$10 billion sales within 3 years”, Mega City Banqiao grew 15% YoY, and recorded joint sales with Banqiao Chungshan Store of NT$12 billion, accounting for 70% of retail market share in the New Taipei City.

In early 2015, FEDS Corporate Headquarters moved into the Mega Tower building (213.4-meter in height), with 50 stories above ground and 4 basement floors, which is the tallest skyscraper located at New Banqiao Station area of New Taipei City. Given the outstanding performance, FEDS adopts flexible strategy and innovative thinking to create a business model in line with the change of relocating to the new headquarters, the Company is committed to registering stellar growth, expanding operational sites, and reaching new highs.

It is worth mentioning that during recent years we successfully opened three City shopping malls which continued to report excellent performance and profits, demonstrating that the Far Eastern Retail Group is equipped with the comprehensive skillsets to develop world-class mega malls. Pursuant to the innovative and consumer-oriented founding spirit, the management team of FEDS will continue to open new stores in Taiwan, develop the China market, offer best customer services, and create the retail group that offers the highest customer satisfaction, growth, competitiveness, and profitability.

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Now that we have arrived at Industry 4.0 era, the IOT (Internet of Things), Big Data, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence have changed people’s lives. The retail industry’s key value must focus on innovation and consumers’ shopping experience. Through high-tech application of mobile payment, wearable devices, etc., the Company will transform and create added value to further enhance its niche and competitive edge.

Facing with Omni-Channel retailing era, FEDS is well prepared to seize the market trend and business opportunities. We will continue to adjust, adapt and transform our Company to ensure that the Far Eastern Retail Group be the leader in innovation, and moves ahead while seeking for sustainable growth, excellence and leadership.

Sincerely yours,

Douglas Tong Hsu Chairman

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2. Financial report of 2014.

Explanation:

The 2014 Financial Statements are attached as page 13-24.

  1. Consolidated balance sheets (December 31, 2014)

  2. Consolidated statement of comprehensive income (January 1, 2014 ~ December 31, 2014)

  3. Consolidated statements of changes in stockholders’ equity (January 1, 2014 ~ December 31,

  4. 2014)

  5. Consolidated statements of cash flow (January 1, 2014 ~ December 31, 2014)

  6. Balance sheets (December 31, 2014)

  7. Statement of comprehensive income (January 1, 2014 ~ December 31, 2014)

  8. Statements of changes in stockholders’ equity (January 1, 2014 ~ December 31, 2014)

  9. Statements of cash flow (January 1, 2014 ~ December 31, 2014)

  10. Independent auditor’s report by Deloitte & Touche is attached as page 25-26.

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FAR EASTERN DEPARTMENT STORES, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars)

ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss - current
Available-for-sale financial assets - current
Debt investments with no active market - current
Notes receivable
Trade receivables
Trade receivables from related parties
Other receivables
Current tax assets
Inventories
Prepayments
Non-current assets held for sale
Other current assets

Total current assets

NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss - non-current
Available-for-sale financial assets - non-current
Financial assets measured at cost - non-current
Debt investments with no active market - non-current
Investments accounted for using the equity method
Property, plant and equipment
Investment properties
Intangible assets
Deferred tax assets
Prepaid pension costs
Long-term prepayments for lease
Other non-current assets

Total non-current assets

TOTAL

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Short-term borrowings

Short-term bills payable
Notes payable
Trade payables
Trade payables and notes payable to related parties
Other payables
Current tax liabilities
Provisions - current
Deferred revenue - current
Advance receipts
Current portion of bonds payable
Current portion of long-term borrowings
Other current liabilities

Total current liabilities

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Bonds payable
Long-term borrowings
Provisions - non-current
Accrued pension liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities
Other non-current liabilities

Total non-current liabilities

Total liabilities

EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO OWNERS OF THE COMPANY
Share capital
Common shares

Capital surplus

Retained earnings
Legal reserve
Special reserve
Unappropriated earnings

Total retained earnings

Other equity

Treasury shares

Total equity attributable to owners of the Company
NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS

Total equity

TOTAL
December 31, 2014
Amount
%
$ 10,952,918
10
290,895
-
487,231
-
1,204,317
1
2,410
-
527,659
1
191,931
-
1,508,732
1
200,615
-
2,870,727
3
975,457
1
115
-

102,260

-


19,315,267

17

-
-
4,989,668
4
783,652
1
125,000
-
9,546,534
9
47,426,385
43
9,667,344
9
7,226,592
6
926,328
1
185,519
-
9,472,460
8

1,954,939

2


92,304,421

83

$ 111,619,688
100

$ 6,674,285
6
2,991,683
3
63,303
-
17,601,054
16
153,238
-
5,495,103
5
512,116
-
4,135
-
65,656
-
7,829,288
7
1,000,000
1
1,764,429
2

265,157

-


44,419,447

40

992,560
1
21,548,341
19
31,222
-
573,998
-
1,729,061
2

2,878,845

3


27,754,027

25


72,173,474

65


14,391,956

13


3,498,252

3

2,575,473
2
2,461,168
2

2,925,210

3


7,961,851

7


5,900,851

5


(97,110)

-

31,655,800
28

7,790,414

7


39,446,214

35

$ 111,619,688
100
December 31, 2013
(Restated)
Amount
%
$ 13,221,405
12

239,974
-

552,555
-

437,497
-

28,119
-

766,445
1

57,302
-

1,779,487
2

418,064
-

2,976,244
3

1,090,656
1

377
-

83,987

-


21,652,112

19


-
-

4,986,339
4

776,374
1

521,897
1

9,050,368
8

52,166,888
46

3,070,495
3

7,715,184
7

940,225
1

222,285
-

9,464,677
8

1,920,123

2


90,834,855

81

$ 112,486,967
100

$ 7,462,340
7

3,047,306
3

159,194
-

17,693,401
16

151,909
-

5,252,331
5

401,874
-

4,135
-

101,136
-

7,720,500
7

2,493,512
2

1,445,159
1

252,891

-


46,185,688

41


1,990,702
2

21,841,434
19

30,483
-

547,479
1

1,608,841
1

2,841,682

3


28,860,621

26


75,046,309

67


14,109,761

13


3,498,174

3


2,358,917
2

1,931,285
2

4,095,216

3


8,385,418

7


3,659,643

3


(97,110)

-


29,555,886
26

7,884,772

7


37,440,658

33

$ 112,486,967
100
January 1, 2013
(Restated)














































































































































Amount
%
$ 16,794,103
14

361,327
-

511,192
1

1,008,193
1

31,195
-

1,470,752
1

50,977
-

492,525
-

291,016
-

3,160,935
3

1,164,771
1

-
-

70,694

-

25,407,680

21

1,013,913
1

5,468,512
5

718,583
1

632,667
-

8,811,079
7

52,946,768
45

3,043,814
3

7,711,555
6

1,131,574
1

222,666
-

9,837,349
8

1,902,572

2

93,441,052

79
$ 118,848,732
100
$ 9,613,446
8

4,648,862
4

198,522
-

18,687,359
16

170,962
-

8,439,193
7

563,223
1

16,351
-

63,770
-

7,449,114
6

1,200,000
1

1,600,000
1

168,630

-

52,819,432

44

3,454,937
3

21,992,207
19

30,213
-

545,253
1

1,549,219
1

2,710,010

2

30,281,839

26

83,101,271

70

13,698,797

12

3,498,174

3

2,189,631
2

1,931,285
1

3,596,568

3

7,717,484

6

3,773,795

3

(97,110)

-

28,591,140
24

7,156,321

6

35,747,461

30
$ 118,848,732
100

(With Deloitte & Touche audit report dated March 25, 2015)

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FAR EASTERN DEPARTMENT STORES, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (In Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars, Except Earnings Per Share)

OPERATING REVENUE

OPERATING COSTS

GROSS PROFIT

OPERATING EXPENSES
Selling and marketing expenses
General and administrative expenses

Total operating expenses

OPERATING PROFIT

NON-OPERATING INCOME AND EXPENSES
Other income
Other gains and losses
Finance costs
Share of the profit or loss of associates

Total non-operating income and expenses

PROFIT BEFORE INCOME TAX
INCOME TAX EXPENSE

NET PROFIT FOR THE YEAR

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS),
NET
Exchange differences on translating foreign
operations
Unrealized loss on available-for-sale financial
assets
Revaluation gain
Actuarial loss arising from defined benefit plans
Share of other comprehensive income (loss) of
associates
Income tax relating to components of other
comprehensive income
**For the Years Ended December 31 ** **For the Years Ended December 31 ** **For the Years Ended December 31 **
2014
Amount
%
$ 45,928,793 100
22,719,427
50

23,209,366
50

1,218,973
3
18,661,878
40

19,880,851
43

3,328,515

7

369,884
1
(276,669) (1)
(465,191) (1)
133,261

-

(238,715)
(1)

3,089,800
6
925,311

2

2,164,489

4

48,411
-
(61,995)
-
2,328,026
5

(65,763)
-
89,552
-
(146,294)

-
2013
(Restated)
































Amount
%
$ 46,754,377 100
23,779,290
51
22,975,087
49

1,382,355
3
18,839,954
40
20,222,309
43
2,752,778

6

356,490
1

1,263,732
3

(508,253) (1)
228,035

-
1,340,004

3

4,092,782
9
1,052,064

3
3,040,718

6

114,431
-

(111,661)
-

-
-

(8,943)
-

(83,622)
-
1,345

-

(Continued)

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FAR EASTERN DEPARTMENT STORES, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (In Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars, Except Earnings Per Share)

Other comprehensive income (loss) for the
year, net of income tax

TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE
YEAR

NET PROFIT ATTRIBUTABLE TO:
Owner of the Company

Non-controlling interests


TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
ATTRIBUTABLE TO:
Owner of the Company

Non-controlling interests


EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic
Diluted
**For the Years Ended December 31 ** **For the Years Ended December 31 ** **For the Years Ended December 31 **
2014
Amount
%
$ 2,191,937

5

$ 4,356,426

9

$ 1,529,065
3
635,424

1

$ 2,164,489

4

$ 3,722,459
8
633,967

1

$ 4,356,426

9

$1.07
$1.07
2013
(Restated)














Amount
%
$ (88,450)

-
$ 2,952,268

6
$ 2,185,839
4
854,879

2
$ 3,040,718

6
$ 2,066,076
4
886,192

2
$ 2,952,268

6
$1.53
$1.52

(With Deloitte & Touche audit report dated March 25, 2015)

(Concluded)

15

FAR EASTERN DEPARTMENT STORES, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

(In Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars)

BALANCE AT JANUARY 1, 2013

Effect of retrospective application and retrospective restatement

BALANCE AT JANUARY 1, 2013 AS RESTATED
Appropriation of the 2012 earnings
Legal reserve
Cash dividends distributed by the Company
Cash dividends distributed by subsidiaries
Share dividends distributed by the Company
Adjustments resulting from investments in associates accounted for using
the equity method
Acquisition of partly owned subsidiaries
Net profit for the year ended December 31, 2013
Other comprehensive income (loss) for the year ended December 31, 2013
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2013
Special reserve provided under Rule No. 1030006415 issued by the FSC
Appropriation of the 2013 earnings
Legal reserve
Cash dividends distributed by the Company
Cash dividends distributed by subsidiaries
Share dividends distributed by the Company
Adjustments resulting from investments in associates accounted for using
the equity method
Net profit for the year ended December 31, 2014
Other comprehensive income (loss) for the year ended December 31, 2014
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2014
Equity Attributable to Owners of the Company Equity Attributable to Owners of the Company Equity Attributable to Owners of the Company Non-controlling
Interests
Total
$ 28,081,532
$ 6,792,173


509,608

364,148

28,591,140
7,156,321
-
-
(1,095,903 )
-
-
(160,466 )
-
-
(2,011 )
(691 )
(3,416 )
3,416
2,185,839
854,879

(119,763)

31,313

29,555,886
7,884,772
-
-
-
-
(1,622,623 )
-
-
(728,353 )
-
-
78
28
1,529,065
635,424

2,193,394

(1,457)

$ 31,655,800
$ 7,790,414
Total Equity
$ 34,873,705

873,756
35,747,461
-
(1,095,903 )
(160,466 )
-
(2,702 )
-
3,040,718

(88,450)
37,440,658
-
-
(1,622,623 )
(728,353 )
-
106
2,164,489

2,191,937
$ 39,446,214




Share Capital
Capital Surplus
$ 13,698,797
$ 3,498,174


-

-

13,698,797
3,498,174
-
-
-
-
-
-
410,964
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-

-

14,109,761
3,498,174
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
282,195
-
-
78
-
-

-

-

$ 14,391,956
$ 3,498,252
Retained Earnings
Unappropriated
Legal Reserve
Special Reserve
Earnings
$ 2,189,631
$ 1,931,285
$ 3,086,960


-

-

509,608

2,189,631
1,931,285
3,596,568
169,286
-
(169,286 )
-
-
(1,095,903 )
-
-
-
-
-
(410,964 )
-
-
(2,011 )
-
-
(3,416 )
-
-
2,185,839

-

-

(5,611)

2,358,917
1,931,285
4,095,216
-
529,883
(529,883 )
216,556
-
(216,556 )
-
-
(1,622,623 )
-
-
-
-
-
(282,195 )
-
-
-
-
-
1,529,065

-

-

(47,814)

$ 2,575,473
$ 2,461,168
$ 2,925,210
Other Equity





Exchange
Differences on
Unrealized
Translating
(Loss) Gain on
Foreign
Available-for-sale
Operations
Financial Assets
$ (71,679 )
$ 3,845,474


-

-

(71,679 )
3,845,474
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

81,935

(196,087)

10,256
3,649,387
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

60,743

9,495

$ 70,999
$ 3,658,882
Unrealized
Revaluation
Treasury Shares
Surplus
$ -
$ (97,110 )


-

-

-
(97,110 )
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-

-

-
(97,110 )
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

2,170,970

-

$ 2,170,970
$ (97,110)




(With Deloitte & Touche audit report dated March 25, 2015)

16

FAR EASTERN DEPARTMENT STORES, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (In Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars)

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Profit before income tax

Adjustments for:
Depreciation expenses
Amortization expenses
Allowance (reversal of allowance) for impairment loss on
receivables
Net gain on financial assets or liabilities at fair value through profit
or loss
Gain on disposal of non-current assets held for sale
Finance costs
Impairment loss on financial assets
Loss (gain) on change in fair value of investment properties
Reversal of provisions
Amortization of prepayments
Amortization of prepayments for lease
(Reversal of unrealized purchase discounts) unrealized purchase
discounts
Reversal of deferred revenue
Share of the profit of associates
Interest income
Dividend income
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment
Loss on disposal of intangible assets
Gain on disposal of investments
Unrealized loss on physical inventory and slow-moving inventories
Impairment loss recognized on intangible assets
Impairment loss recognized on property, plant and equipment
Net changes in operating assets and liabilities
Financial assets held for trading
Notes receivable
Trade receivables
Trade receivables and notes receivable from related parties
Other receivables
Inventories
Prepayments
Other current assets
Prepaid pension costs
Notes payable
Trade payables
Trade payables and notes payable from related parties
Other payables
Advance receipts

Deferred revenue
Accrued pension liabilities
Other current liabilities
For the Years Ended
December 31
For the Years Ended
December 31



2014
$ 3,089,800
2,951,638
28,907
(3,321)
(46,651)
(316)
465,191
2,055
21,931
-
14,145
321,773
(11,617)
(101,136)
(133,261)
(101,762)
(268,122)
18,330
-
-

13,041
495,605
4,637
(4,270)
25,709
276,947
(134,629)
173,061
104,093
115,264
(18,273)
5,294
(95,891)
(92,347)
1,329
(448,737)
$ 383,519
65,656
26,519

12,266
2013
(Restated)
$ 4,092,782

2,934,424

24,630

8,518

(33,996)

-

508,253

1,027

(26,681)

(12,216)

13,798

256,752

4,941

(63,770)

(228,035)

(120,037)

(236,453)

41,902

3,256

(386,986)

14,217

-

-

1,169,262

3,076

698,025

(6,325)

(6,519)

165,533

73,263

(13,293)

5,412

(39,328)

(993,958)

(19,053)

(2,032,521)
$ 541,336

101,136

(11,748)

84,261

(Continued)

17

FAR EASTERN DEPARTMENT STORES, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars)

Cash generated from operations
Interest paid
Interest received
Dividends received
Income tax returned
Income tax paid

Net cash generated from operating activities

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds on sale of available-for-sale financial assets
(Increase) decrease in debt investments with no active market
Purchase of financial assets measured at cost
Purchase of investments accounted for using the equity method
Decrease in prepaid long-term investments
Proceeds from disposal of non-current assets held for sale
Payments for property, plant and equipment
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment
Decrease (increase) in other receivables
Payments for intangible assets
Increase in other non-current assets
Increase in prepayments for lease

Net cash used in investing activities

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from short-term borrowings
Repayments of short-term borrowings

Proceeds from short-term bills payable
Repayments of short-term bills payable

Proceeds from issue of bonds
Repayments of bonds payable
Proceeds from long-term borrowings
Repayments of long-term borrowings

Increase in other non-current liabilities
Dividends paid to owners of the Company
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests

Net cash used in financing activities

EFFECTS OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES

NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF THE
YEAR

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF THE YEAR

(With Deloitte & Touche audit report dated March 25, 2015)
For the Years Ended
**December 31 **













2014
2013
(Restated)
7,156,377
6,514,885
(481,901)
(515,434)
116,462
87,411
268,821
335,570
210,212
34,902

(819,264)

(1,179,157)

6,450,707

5,278,177
-
709,014
(369,923)
681,466
-
(50,000)
(360,000)
(147,899)
78,456
78,216
582
-
(1,984,796)
(3,388,947)
24,190
5,023
212,388
(1,250,053)
(34,958)
(30,186)
(52,667)
(21,593)

(372,940)

-

(2,859,668)

(3,414,959)
68,280,489
52,458,782
(69,231,410) (54,640,379)
23,851,586
25,070,441
(23,907,209) (26,671,997)
-
990,692
(2,500,000)
(1,200,000)
48,618,177
51,964,386
(48,592,000) (52,270,000)
26,571
131,672
(1,622,612)
(1,095,903)

(720,319)

(197,462)
$ (5,796,727)
$ (5,459,768)
(62,799)

23,852
(2,268,487) (3,572,698)
13,221,405
16,794,103
$ 10,952,918
$ 13,221,405
(Concluded)

18

FAR EASTERN DEPARTMENT STORES, LTD.

BALANCE SHEETS (In Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars)

ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash

Available-for-sale financial assets - current
Debt investments with no active market - current
Notes receivable
Trade receivables
Trade receivables from related parties
Other receivables
Current tax assets
Inventories
Prepayments
Other current assets

Total current assets

NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Available-for-sale financial assets - non-current
Financial assets measured at cost - non-current
Investments accounted for using the equity method

Property, plant and equipment

Investment properties
Intangible assets
Deferred tax assets
Prepaid pension costs
Long-term prepayments for lease
Other non-current assets

Total non-current assets

TOTAL

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Short-term borrowings

Short-term bills payable
Trade payables
Trade payables to related parties
Other payables
Current tax liabilities
Deferred revenue - current
Advance receipts
Current portion of bonds payable
Current portion of long-term borrowings
Other current liabilities

Total current liabilities

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Bonds payable
Long-term borrowings

Deferred tax liabilities
Other non-current liabilities

Total non-current liabilities

Total liabilities

EQUITY
Share capital
Common shares

Capital surplus

Retained earnings
Legal reserve
Special reserve
Unappropriated earnings

Total retained earnings

Other equity

Treasury shares

Total equity

TOTAL
December 31, 2014
Amount
%
$ 453,650
1
251,769
1
192,371
-
223
-
245,217
-
12,039
-
66,111
-
20,163
-
413,419
1
249,054
-

15,151

-


1,919,167

3

2,993,608
5
109,488
-
19,177,267
31
27,090,806
43
8,734,944
14
21,897
-
69,505
-
185,519
-
2,423,382
4

207,026

-

61,013,442
97

$ 62,932,609
100

$ 1,800,000
3
1,649,460
3
3,345,297
5
65,002
-
2,487,711
4
166,765
-
14,892
-
3,106,025
5
1,000,000
2
999,429
1

55,658

-

14,690,239
23

-
-
14,846,606
24
1,633,110
3

106,854

-

16,586,570
27

31,276,809
50

14,391,956
23


3,498,252

5

2,575,473
4
2,461,168
4

2,925,210

5


7,961,851
13


5,900,851

9


(97,110)

-

31,655,800
50

$ 62,932,609
100
December 31, 2013
(Restated)
Amount
%
$ 516,953
1

285,698
1

191,594
-

26,350
-

242,626
-

15,676
-

329,741
1

20,163
-

384,916
1

247,658
-

21,801

-


2,283,176

4


2,968,556
5

111,543
-
19,543,431
32
31,227,060
51

1,771,695
3

5,494
-

52,901
-

222,285
1

2,485,787
4

218,746

-

58,607,498
96

$ 60,890,674
100

$ 2,650,000
4

1,598,491
3

3,328,710
5

65,113
-

1,765,311
3

40,192
-

6,257
-

3,088,826
5

2,493,512
4

997,159
2

77,358

-

16,110,929
26


1,000,000
2
12,749,762
21

1,388,989
2

85,108

-

15,223,859
25

31,334,788
51

14,109,761
23


3,498,174

6


2,358,917
4

1,931,285
3

4,095,216

7


8,385,418
14


3,659,643

6


(97,110)

-

29,555,886
49

$ 60,890,674
100
January 1, 2013
(Restated)




























































































































Amount
%
$ 870,675
2

254,779
-

-
-

28,645
-

509,631
1

14,187
-

486,527
1

41,547
-

430,141
1

261,485
-

5,720

-

2,903,337

5

2,812,603
5

62,570
-
18,793,425
31
30,972,607
51

1,754,815
3

3,480
-

91,050
-

222,666
-

2,548,191
4

238,483

1
57,499,890
95
$ 60,403,227
100
$ 2,500,000
4

1,699,455
3

3,848,239
7

89,723
-

2,364,945
4

-
-

7,285
-

2,989,562
5

1,200,000
2

600,000
1

62,705

-
15,361,914
26

3,454,937
6
11,696,733
19

1,230,963
2

67,540

-
16,450,173
27
31,812,087
53
13,698,797
22

3,498,174

6

2,189,631
4

1,931,285
3

3,596,568

6

7,717,484
13

3,773,795

6

(97,110)

-
28,591,140
47
$ 60,403,227
100

(With Deloitte & Touche audit report dated March 25, 2015)

19

FAR EASTERN DEPARTMENT STORES, LTD. STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (In Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars, Except Earnings Per Share)

OPERATING REVENUE

OPERATING COSTS

GROSS PROFIT

OPERATING EXPENSES
Selling and marketing expenses
General and administrative expenses

Total operating expenses

OPERATING PROFIT

NON-OPERATING INCOME AND EXPENSES
Other income
Other gains and losses
Finance costs
Share of the profit or loss of subsidiaries and
associates

Total non-operating income and expenses

PROFIT BEFORE INCOME TAX
INCOME TAX EXPENSE

NET PROFIT FOR THE YEAR

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS),
NET
Unrealized (loss) gain on available-for-sale
financial assets
Revaluation gain
Actuarial (loss) gain arising from defined benefit
plans
Share of other comprehensive income (loss) of
subsidiaries and associates
Income tax relating to components of other
comprehensive income
**For the Years Ended December 31 ** **For the Years Ended December 31 ** **For the Years Ended December 31 **
2014
Amount
%
$ 10,193,869 100
3,559,957
35

6,633,912
65

470,142
4
4,576,040
45

5,046,182
49

1,587,730
16

143,061
1
61,343
1
(214,344) (2)
215,859

2

205,919

2

1,793,649 18
264,584

3

1,529,065
15

(8,877)
-
2,328,026 23
(31,472)
-
57,423
1
(151,706)
(2)
2013 (Restated)






























Amount
%
$ 9,654,548 100
3,403,138
35
6,251,410
65

502,273
5
4,480,189
47
4,982,462
52
1,268,948
13

134,955
1

106,047
1

(230,803) (2)
1,134,449
12
1,144,648
12

2,413,596 25
227,757

3
2,185,839
22

186,872
2

-
-

5,031
-

(310,811) (3)
(855)

-
(Continued)

20

FAR EASTERN DEPARTMENT STORES, LTD.

STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (In Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars, Except Earnings Per Share)

Other comprehensive income (loss) for the
year, net of income tax

TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE
YEAR

EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic

Diluted
**For the Years Ended December 31 ** **For the Years Ended December 31 ** **For the Years Ended December 31 **
2014
Amount
%
$ 2,193,394
22

$ 3,722,459
37

$ 1.07
$ 1.07
2013 (Restated)





Amount
%
$ (119,763)
(1)
$ 2,066,076
21
$ 1.53
$ 1.52




(With Deloitte & Touche audit report dated March 25, 2015)

(Concluded)

21

FAR EASTERN DEPARTMENT STORES, LTD.

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (In Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars)

Share Capital
Capital Surplus
BALANCE AT JANUARY 1, 2013
$ 13,698,797
$ 3,498,174

Effect of retrospective application and retrospective
restatement

-

-

BALANCE AT JANUARY 1, 2013 AS RESTATED
13,698,797
3,498,174
Appropriation of the 2012 earnings
Legal reserve
-
-
Cash dividends
-
-
Share dividends
410,964
-
Adjustments resulting from investments in subsidiaries and
associates accounted for using the equity method
-
-
Acquisition of partly owned subsidiaries
-
-
Net profit for the year ended December 31, 2013
-
-
Other comprehensive income (loss) for the year ended
December 31, 2013

-

-

BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2013
14,109,761
3,498,174
Special reserve provided under Rule No. 1030006415
issued by the FSC
-
-
Appropriation of the 2013 earnings
Legal reserve
-
-
Cash dividends
-
-
Share dividends
282,195
-
Adjustments resulting from investments in subsidiaries and
associates accounted for using the equity method
-
78
Net profit for the year ended December 31, 2014
-
-
Other comprehensive income (loss) for the year ended
December 31, 2014

-

-

BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2014
$ 14,391,956
$ 3,498,252
Retained Earnings

Unappropriated
Legal Reserve
Special Reserve
Earnings
$ 2,189,631
$ 1,931,285
$ 3,086,960


-

-

509,608

2,189,631
1,931,285
3,596,568
169,286
-
(169,286)
-
-
(1,095,903)
-
-
(410,964)
-
-
(2,011)
-
-
(3,416)
-
-
2,185,839

-

-

(5,611)

2,358,917
1,931,285
4,095,216
-
529,883
(529,883)
216,556
-
(216,556)
-
-
(1,622,623)
-
-
(282,195)
-
-
-
-
-
1,529,065

-

-

(47,814)

$ 2,575,473
$ 2,461,168
$ 2,925,210
Other Equity Unrealized
Revaluation
Treasury Shares
Surplus
$ -
$ (97,110)


-

-

-
(97,110)

-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-

-

-
(97,110)

-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-

2,170,970

-

$ 2,170,970
$ (97,110)
Total Equity
$ 28,081,532

509,608
28,591,140
-
(1,095,903)
-
(2,011)
(3,416)
2,185,839

(119,763)
29,555,886
-
-
(1,622,623)
-
78
1,529,065

2,193,394
$ 31,655,800
Exchange
Differences on
Unrealized (Loss)
Gain on
Translating
Available-

Foreign
for-sale
Operations
Financial Assets
$ (71,679) $ 3,845,474


-

-

(71,679)
3,845,474
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

81,935

(196,087)

10,256
3,649,387
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

60,743

9,495

$ 70,999
$ 3,658,882

(With Deloitte & Touche audit report dated March 25, 2015)

22

FAR EASTERN DEPARTMENT STORES, LTD. STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (In Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars)

FAR EASTERN DEPARTMENT STORES, LTD.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Profit before income tax

Adjustments for:
Depreciation expenses
Amortization expenses
Finance costs
Interest income
Dividend income
Share of the profit of subsidiaries and associates
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment
Loss on disposal of investment properties
Impairment loss on financial assets
Gain on change in fair value of investment properties
Amortization of prepayments
Reversal of deferred revenue
Net changes in operating assets and liabilities
Notes receivable
Trade receivables
Trade receivables from related parties
Other receivables
Inventories
Prepayments
Other current assets
Prepaid pension costs
Trade payables
Trade payables to related parties
Other payables
Advance receipts
Deferred revenue
Other current liabilities

Cash generated from operations
Interest paid
Interest received
Dividends received
Income tax returned
Income tax paid

Net cash generated from operating activities

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Increase in debt investments with no active market
Purchase of financial assets measured at cost
Purchase of investments accounted for using the equity method
For the Years Ended
**December 31 **



2014
2013
(Restated)
$ 1,793,649 $ 2,413,596
1,252,030
1,229,410
5,377
1,527
214,344
230,803
(2,966)
(4,045)
(140,095)
(130,910)
(215,859) (1,134,449)
2,662
20,198
42
97
2,055
1,027
(4,469)
(47,800)
8,786
9,023
(6,257)
(7,285)
26,127
2,295
(2,591)
267,005
3,637
(1,489)
19,084
157,339
(28,503)
45,225
(1,580)
13,351
6,650
(16,081)
5,294
5,412
16,587
(519,529)
(111)
(24,610)
(43,450)
44,847
196,800
272,038
14,892
6,257
(21,700)

14,653
3,100,435
2,847,905
(268,123)
(162,424)
995
3,492
1,226,802
473,064
-
34,902
(62,200)

(5,763)
3,997,909

3,191,176
(777)
(191,594)
-
(50,000)
(180,000)
(273,949)
(Continued)

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FAR EASTERN DEPARTMENT STORES, LTD.

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (In Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars)

Payments for property, plant and equipment

Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment
Payments for intangible assets
Payments for investment properties
Decrease in other non-current assets

Net cash used in investing activities

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from short-term borrowings

Repayments of short-term borrowings

Proceeds from short-term bills payable

Repayments of short-term bills payable

Repayments of bonds payable

Proceeds from long-term borrowings

Repayments of long-term borrowings

Increase in other non-current liabilities
Dividends paid

Net cash used in financing activities

NET DECREASE IN CASH
CASH AT BEGINNING OF THE YEAR

CASH AT END OF THE YEAR
For the Years Ended
December 31
For the Years Ended
December 31













2014
$ (1,044,231)
375
(21,780)
(42)
6,692

(1,239,763)

24,100,000
(24,950,000)
11,671,438
(11,620,469)
(2,500,000)
39,499,114
(37,400,000)
1,080
(1,622,612)

(2,821,449)

(63,303)
516,953

$ 453,650
2013
(Restated)
$ (2,261,957)

4,608

(3,541)

(181)
10,934
(2,765,680)
17,546,000
(17,396,000)

8,340,739
(8,441,703)
(1,200,000)
42,500,188
(41,050,000)

17,568
(1,096,010)
(779,218)

(353,722)
870,675
$ 516,953

(With Deloitte & Touche audit report dated March 25, 2015)

(Concluded)

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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT

The Board of Directors and Stockholders Far Eastern Department Stores, Ltd.

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Far Eastern Department Stores, Ltd. (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the “Group”) as of December 31, 2014, December 31, 2013 and January 1, 2013, and the related consolidated statements of comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the Rules Governing the Audit of Financial Statements by Certified Public Accountants and auditing standards generally accepted in the Republic of China. Those rules and standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall consolidated financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of the Group as of December 31, 2014, December 31, 2013 and January 1, 2013, and their consolidated financial performance and their cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, in conformity with the Regulations Governing the Preparation of Financial Reports by Securities Issuers, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), International Accounting Standards (IAS), IFRIC Interpretations (IFRIC), and SIC Interpretations (SIC) endorsed by the Financial Supervisory Commission of the Republic of China.

As disclosed in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements, the Group changed their accounting policy for investment properties effective January 1, 2014 and subsequently measured investment properties using the fair value model. This accounting policy was retrospectively applied; thus, the consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2013 and the consolidated balance sheet as of January 1, 2013 have been restated.

We have also audited the financial statements of the parent company, Far Eastern Department Stores, Ltd. as of and for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, on which we have issued a modified unqualified report.

March 25, 2015

Notice to Readers

The accompanying consolidated financial statements are intended only to present the consolidated financial position, financial performance and cash flows in accordance with accounting principles and practices generally accepted in the Republic of China and not those of any other jurisdictions. The standards, procedures and practices to audit such consolidated financial statements are those generally applied in the Republic of China.

For the convenience of readers, the independent auditors’ report and the accompanying consolidated financial statements have been translated into English from the original Chinese version prepared and used in the Republic of China. If there is any conflict between the English version and the original Chinese version or any difference in the interpretation of the two versions, the Chinese-language independent auditors’ report and consolidated financial statements shall prevail.

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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT

The Board of Directors and Stockholders Far Eastern Department Stores, Ltd.

We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Far Eastern Department Stores, Ltd. (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2014, December 31, 2013 and January 1, 2013 and the related statements of comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the Rules Governing the Audit of Financial Statements by Certified Public Accountants and auditing standards generally accepted in the Republic of China. Those rules and standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2014, December 31, 2013 and January 1, 2013, and its financial performance and its cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, in conformity with the Regulations Governing the Preparation of Financial Reports by Securities Issuers.

As disclosed in Note 3 to the financial statements, the Company changed its accounting policy for investment properties effective January 1, 2014 and subsequently measured investment properties using the fair value model. This accounting policy was retrospectively applied; thus, the financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2013 and the balance sheet as of January 1, 2013 have been restated.

March 25, 2015

Notice to Readers

The accompanying financial statements are intended only to present the financial position, financial performance and cash flows in accordance with accounting principles and practices generally accepted in the Republic of China and not those of any other jurisdictions. The standards, procedures and practices to audit such financial statements are those generally applied in the Republic of China.

For the convenience of readers, the independent auditors’ report and the accompanying financial statements have been translated into English from the original Chinese version prepared and used in the Republic of China. If there is any conflict between the English version and the original Chinese version or any difference in the interpretation of the two versions, the Chinese-language independent auditors’ report and financial statements shall prevail.

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3. Supervisors’ audit report on 2014 business report and financial statements.

SUPERVISORS’ REPORT

To the 2015 General Shareholders’ Meeting of Far Eastern Department Stores, Ltd, In accordance with Article 219 of the Company Law, we have examined the Business Report, the Resolution for Distribution of Surplus Earning, and Financial Statements which had been certified by Deloitte & Touche, submitted by the Board of Directors for the year ending 2014 and found them in order.

Charles Wang

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Philby Chen

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May 12th, 2015

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.Matters to be Approved:

1. To accept the 2014 financial statements.

The Board of Directors proposes and recommends that each shareholder votes FOR the acceptance of 2014 business report and financial statements.

Explanatory Notes:

  • (1) FEDS’s 2014 financial report, including balance sheet, income statement, statement of changes in shareholders’ equity, and statement of cash flows, has been audited by independent auditors, Mr. Cho, Ming Hsing and Mr. Yu Hong-Bin of Deloitte & Touche (please refer to P.13-P.24), and has been examined by and determined to be correct and accurate by Supervisors of FEDS. We thereby submit this report.

  • (2) The 2014 business report, independent auditors’ audit report, and the above-mentioned financial statements are attached within “Matters to be reported”.

  • (3) Please approve the above-mentioned business report and financial statements.

2. To approve the proposal for the distribution of 2014 surplus earning.

The Board of Directors proposes and recommends that each shareholder votes FOR the distribution of 2014 surplus earning.

Explanatory Notes:

  • (1) All the closing transactions as of December 31, 2014 have been completely closed, and have been audited by the accounting firm, Deloitte and Touche. We thereby submit the proposal for distribution of 2014 profits:

  • Unappropriated earnings of January 1, 2014 N.T$ 1,443,958,888

  • Effect of retrospective application and 529,883,115 retrospective restatement

  • On initial adoption of investment properties, investment properties are subsequently measured using the fair value model, and a special reserve should be appropriated

(529,883,115)

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  1. Unappropriated earnings after adjustments of 1,443,958,888 January 1, 2013 (=1+2-3)

  2. other comprehensive income (loss) (47,813,966) 6. Unappropriated earnings after adjustments (=4-5) 1,396,144,922 7. Net Income for the year ended December 31, 2014 1,529,064,789 8.10% legal reserve (7*10%) (152,906,479) 9. Distributable net profit (=6+7-8) 2,772,303,232

  3. (2) The earnings available for distribution are allocated as the following:

  4. Dividend (60%) N.T$ 928,513,283 2. Cash bonus to shareholders (33%) 510,682,306 3. Total Distribution 1,439,195,589

Note: To distribute employee bonus of NT$ 61,900,886 and compensation of directors and supervisors of NT$46,425,664.

  • (3) Undistributed earnings after distribution N.T$ 1,333,107,643

  • (4) The major items of the Distribution of 2014 Dividend 1.Cash dividends to holders of common share

(NT$ 1.0 per share) N.T$ 1,439,195,589

  • (5) The distribution of 2014 dividends composes of 2014 surplus earning in priority, and the undistributed profit from 1998 to 2013 in case 2014 surplus earning are insufficient to cover 2014 dividends, and then the undistributed profit before 1998 in case the surplus earning from 1998 to 2013 are insufficient to cover 2014 dividends.

  • (6) After being approved at the annual General Shareholders’ meeting (2015), the cash dividends to holders of common share will be distributed on the record date to be determined by Chairman authorized by the Board of Directors. Cash dividends allocated to each shareholder should be calculated to round down to full NT dollar (decimal places should be ignored). The sum of the amount lower than NT$1 paid to each shareholder should be reclassified to other income. According to Article 28-2 of the ROC Securities and Exchange Law and other relevant regulations, the total numbers of common shares outstanding may change, and the ultimate cash to be distributed to each common share may need to be adjusted accordingly. It is proposed that the Board of Directors of FEDS be authorized to adjust the cash to be distributed to each common share based on the total amount of profits resolved to be distributed, the amount of earnings resolved to be capitalized, and the number of actual common shares outstanding on the record date for distribution.

  • (7) Please approve the above-mentioned proposal for the distribution of 2014 profits.

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. Discussion and Election

1. Proposal to amend the certain provisions of the Company’s “Articles of Incorporation”.

The Board of Directors proposes and recommends that each shareholder votes FOR the amendments of certain provisions of the Company’s “Articles of Incorporation”.

Please vote. Board of Directors proposes:

Explanatory Notes:

  • (1) Pursuant to Article 14-4 of the Securities and Exchange Act and pursuant to the rule issued by Financial Supervisory Commission (official letter No. FSC-Fa-10200531121) on 31 December 2013, the Company shall establish an Audit Committee in lieu of a supervisor in a year in which expires the term of the directors and supervisors of a company. The Audit Committee is responsible for execute powers relegated to supervisors in accordance with laws and regulations.

  • (2) The amended or added provisions are shown in the attached comparison table.

  • (3) Please approve the proposed resolutions.

Resolution:

**Section ** Proposed Changes Current Articles Current Articles
Article 11 The Shareholders’ Meetings shall be
General
or
Extraordinary
Shareholders’ Meetings.:
1. General Shareholders’ Meeting
shall be held once a year within 6
months
of
the
end
of
the
Company's financial year.
2.A Special Shareholders’meeting
shall be convened in accordance
with laws and regulations.
The Shareholders’ Meetings shall be
General
or
Extraordinary
Shareholders’ Meetings.:
1. General Shareholders’ Meeting
shall be held once a year within 6
months
of
the
end
of
the
Company's financial year.
2.Extraordinary
Shareholders’
Meeting shall be convened by the
Board of Directors where it thinks
necessary, or by way of written
request by shareholders who
have
held
continuously
the
Company's total issued shares
for more than 1 year and whose
shareholdings are greater than
3% of the Company's issued
shares.
Other than where the Board of
Directors has not convened or is
unable to convene Shareholders’
Meeting, the Supervisor may also
convene Shareholders’Meeting for
the benefit of the Company.

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Chapter 4 Directors andManagers Chapter 4 Directors
and Managers
, Supervisors
Article 17 There shall be 7 to 9 Directors of the
Company, who are elected and
appointed from the persons with
legal capacity at the shareholders’
meeting. The total shares number of
the
registered
shares
of
the
Company held by all of the Directors
shall be determined according to the
provisions of "Rules and Review
Procedures
for
Director
and
Supervisor Ownership Ratios at
Public Companies".
Among the directors in the preceding
paragraph have three independent
directors.
In accordance with Article 192-1 of
the Company Act, the Company
shall adopt a candidate nomination
system for election of the directors,
and the shareholders shall elect the
directors
and
supervisors
from
among the nominees listed in the
roster of candidates. Independent
and non-independent directors shall
be elected at the same time but on
separate ballots.
There shall be 7 to 9 Directorsand 2
Supervisorsof the Company, who
are elected and appointed from the
persons with legal capacity at the
shareholders’ meeting. The total
shares number of the registered
shares of the Company held by all of
the Directorsand Supervisorsshall
be determined according to the
provisions of "Rules and Review
Procedures
for
Director
and
Supervisor Ownership Ratios at
Public Companies".
Independent directors shall not be
less than two in number and not less
than one-fifth of the total number of
directors.
In accordance with Article 192-1 of
the Company Act, the Company
shall adopt a candidate nomination
system for election of the directors
and
supervisors,
and
the
shareholders
shall
elect
the
directors
and
supervisors
from
among the nominees listed in the
roster of candidates. Independent
and non-independent directorsand
supervisorsshall be elected at the
same time but on separate ballots.
Article
17-1
Pursuant to Article 14-4 of the
Securities and Exchange Act, the
Company will establish an Audit
Committee. The Audit Committee
shall make up of the entire number
of
independent
directors,
is
responsible of executing powers
relegated to supervisors by the
Company
Act,
Securities
and
Exchange Act and other laws and
regulations.
The organizing members, exercise
of powers and other matters to be
abided by the Audit Committee shall
follow relatedlaws,regulations or
Pursuant to Article 14-4 of the
Securities and Exchange Act, the
Company will establish an Audit
Committee. The Audit Committee
shall make up of the entire number
of
independent
directors,
is
responsible of executing powers
relegated to supervisors by the
Company
Act,
Securities
and
Exchange Act and other laws and
regulations.The Supervisors will
cease to function and be dismissed
on the date of instituting of the Audit
Committee.
The organizing members, exercise
of powers and other matters to be
abided by the Audit Committee shall
follow relatedlaws,regulations or

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rules or regulation of the Company.
The organization regulations of the
Audit Committee shall be adopted by
the Board of Director.
rules or regulation of the Company.
The organization regulations of the
Audit Committee shall be adopted
by the Board of Director.
Article 18 The respective appointments of
Directors for a period of 3 years.
They may be reappointed following
their re-election.
The respective appointments of
Directorsand Supervisors arefor a
period of 3 years. They may be
reappointed
following
their
re-election.
Article 21 (Be deleted.) The Supervisors shall perform their
supervising duties in accordance
with law; furthermore Supervisors
may attend meetings of the Board of
Directors and present their views,
but may not have voting rights.
Supervisors may elect from among
them a Resident Supervisor.
Article 22 The remuneration of Directors shall
be decided by the Shareholders’
Meeting.
The remuneration of Directorsand
Supervisorsshall be decided by the
Shareholders’Meeting.
Article 26 The Board of Directors shall in
accordance with law furnish various
documents and statements and their
reports
shall
be
submitted
for
approval
at
the
General
Shareholders’ Meeting
The appointment, dismissal and
remuneration of the accountants
auditing and reviewing the above
documents and statements shall be
resolved at the meeting of the Board
of the Directors.
The Board of Directors shall in
accordance with law furnish various
documents and statementsand
forward the same to the Supervisors
for review 30 days prior to the
General
Shareholders’
Meeting,
following which the said statements
reviewed by the Supervisorsand
their reports shall be submitted for
approval
at
the
General
Shareholders’ Meeting.
The appointment, dismissal and
remuneration of the accountants
auditing and reviewing the above
documents and statements shall be
resolved at the meeting of the Board
of the Directors.
Article 28 Apart from paying all its income
taxes in the case where there are
profits at the end of the year, the
Company
shall
make
up
for
accumulated losses in past years.
Where there is still balance, 10% of
which shall be set aside by the
Company as legal reserve. Subject
to certain business conditions under
which the Company may retain a
portion, the Company may distribute
to the shareholders the remainder
after deducting special reserve as
required
by
law
together
with
undistributed profitsfromprevious
Apart from paying all its income
taxes in the case where there are
profits at the end of the year, the
Company
shall
make
up
for
accumulated losses in past years.
Where there is still balance, 10% of
which shall be set aside by the
Company as legal reserve. Subject
to certain business conditions under
which the Company may retain a
portion, the Company may distribute
to the shareholders the remainder
after deducting special reserve as
required
by
law
together
with
undistributed profitsfromprevious

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years in the following manner:
a) 60% as share interest, to be
distributed
based
on
shareholdings. However in the
case
of
increase
in
the
Company's share capital, unless
otherwise stipulated by law, the
share interest to be distributed to
the shareholders of increased
shares for the year shall be
decided by the shareholders’
meeting;
b) 33% as shareholders' bonuses to
be
distributed
based
on
shareholdings. However in the
case
of
increase
in
the
Company's share capital, the
shareholders'
bonus
to
be
distributed to the shareholders of
increased shares for the year
shall
be
decided
by
the
shareholders’ meeting.
c) 4% as employees' bonuses
d) 3% as remuneration for Directors,
the manner in which it is to be
distributed shall be decided by the
Board of Directors.
In the case of employees' bonuses
in the form of stock dividends, the
manner in which it is to be
distributed shall be decided by the
Board of Directors.
years in the following manner:
a) 60% as share interest, to be
distributed
based
on
shareholdings. However in the
case
of
increase
in
the
Company's share capital, unless
otherwise stipulated by law, the
share interest to be distributed to
the shareholders of increased
shares for the year shall be
decided by the shareholders’
meeting;
b) 33% as shareholders' bonuses to
be
distributed
based
on
shareholdings. However in the
case
of
increase
in
the
Company's share capital, the
shareholders'
bonus
to
be
distributed to the shareholders of
increased shares for the year
shall
be
decided
by
the
shareholders’ meeting.
c) 4% as employees' bonuses
d) 3% as remuneration for Directors
and Supervisors, the manner in
which it is to be distributed shall
be decided by the Board of
Directors.
In the case of employees' bonuses
in the form of stock dividends, the
manner in which it is to be
distributed shall be decided by the
Board of Directors.
Article 30 These Articles of Incorporation were
drafted on August 2, 1967, and
came
into
effect
following
its
approval by a resolution of the
General Shareholders’ Meeting and
the
competent
authorities.
Amendments
shall
take
effect
following
their
approval
at
the
Shareholders’ Meetings.
Forty-fifth amendment of June 22,
2015
These Articles of Incorporation were
drafted on August 2, 1967, and
came
into
effect
following
its
approval by a resolution of the
General Shareholders’ Meeting and
the
competent
authorities.
Amendments
shall
take
effect
following their approval at the
Shareholders’ Meetings.
Forty-fourth amendment of June 20,
2014

Note *In case of any discrepancy between this English translation and the Chinese text of this document, the Chinese text shall prevail.

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2. Proposal to amend the certain provisions of the Company’s “Election Procedures of Directors and Supervisors".

The Board of Directors proposes and recommends that each shareholder votes FOR the amendments of certain provisions of the Company’s “Election Procedures of Directors and Supervisors ".

Please vote. Board of Directors proposes:

Explanatory Notes:

  • (1) In order to co-operate the establishment of an Audit Committee in lieu of a supervisor, we propose to amend Article 1, Article 2, Article 3, Article 8 and Article 13 of the Company’s “Election Procedures of Directors and Supervisors". The amended provisions are shown in the attached comparison table.

  • (2) Please approve the proposed resolutions.

Resolution:

Section Proposed Changes Current Articles
Election Procedures of Director Election Procedures of Directorand
Supervisor
Article 1 The election of directors shall be
pursued in accordance with the
procedures herein.
The
election
of
directors
and
supervisorsshall be pursued in
accordance with the procedures
herein.
Article 2 The election of directors adopts the
method of accumulated vote-counts.
The attendance card number of the
voters shall be used on the ballot
instead of the name of the voters.
The ballots shall be prepared by the
board
of
directors,
numbered
according to the attendance card
numbers and noted with share
number represented for voting.
The
election
of
directors
and
supervisorsadopts the method of
accumulated
vote-counts.
The
attendance card number of the
voters shall be used on the ballot
instead of the name of the voters.
The ballots shall be prepared by the
board
of
directors,
numbered
according to the attendance card
numbers and noted with share
number representedfor voting.
Article 3 The
election
of
independent
directors
and
non-independent
directorsshall be pursued according
to the number of position required.
The
independent
directors,
non-independent directors shall be
elected at the same election with the
number of selectees calculated
separately;
those
candidates
receiving more voting rights shall be
elected as Directors. The same
applies
to
the
election
of
Supervisor(s). If there are more than
The
election
of
directors
and
supervisors
shall
be
pursued
according to the number of position
required. The independent directors,
non-independent
directors
and
supervisorsshall be elected at the
same election with the number of
selectees
calculated
separately;
those candidates receiving more
voting rights shall be elected as
Directors. The same applies to the
election of Supervisor(s). If there are
more than two candidates obtaining

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two candidates obtaining the same the same number of vote but the number of vote but the number of number of position offered is limited, position offered is limited, a draw a draw shall be made amongst the shall be made amongst the two two candidates to determine. The candidates to determine. The chairperson shall conduct the chairperson shall conduct the drawing for the candidate who is drawing for the candidate who is absent. absent. The Company, in accordance with The Company, in accordance with Article 192-1 of the Company Act, Article 192-1 of the Company Act, shall adopt a candidate nomination shall adopt a candidate nomination system for election of the directors system for election of the directors Besides, the qualifications of and supervisors. Besides, the independent directors, independent qualifications of independent condition, and other conditions directors, independent condition, should adhere to the Regulations and other conditions should adhere Governing Appointment of to the Regulations Governing Independent Directors and Appointment of Independent Compliance Matters for Public Directors and Compliance Matters Companies, and other regulation. for Public Companies, and other regulation. Article 8 The ballot boxes shall be prepared There shall be one ballot box for by the Company and publicly director and supervisor elections checked by the vote monitoring respectively. The ballot counting personnel before voting shall be pursued separately for the commences. two elections. Article 13 The elected directors shall be given The elected directors and the election notification by the board supervisors shall be given the of directors. election notification by the board of directors.

3. Proposal to amend the certain provisions of the “Procedures for Acquisition and Disposition of Assets”.

The Board of Directors proposes and recommends that each shareholder votes FOR the amendments of certain provisions of the Company’s “Procedures for Acquisition and Disposition of Assets”.

Please vote. Board of Directors proposes:

Explanatory Notes:

  • (1) In order to co-operate the establishment of an Audit Committee in lieu of a supervisor, we propose to amend Article 4, Article 8, Article 9-1, Article 10, Article 14 and Article 16 of the Company’s “Procedures for Acquisition and Disposition of Assets ". The amended provisions are shown in the attached comparison table.

  • (2) Please approve the proposed resolutions.

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Resolution:

lution:
Section Proposed Changes Current Articles
Article4
1ST
paragraph
2nd
paragraph
3rd
paragraph
Where the approval of the Board of
Directors is required in respect of
acquisition or disposition of assets
pursuant to these Procedures or by
virtue
of
other
law,
directors'
dissents recorded in the meeting
minutes or written statements shall
also be forwarded by the Company
tothe Audit Committee.The Board
of Directors shall take into account
the opinions of the independent
directors and furthermore record in
the minutes of such meetings the
independent directors' consenting or
dissenting opinions and the reasons
in holding a meeting discussing the
acquisition and disposition of assets
as required herein.
Any
transaction involving
major
assets
or
derivatives
shall
be
approved by more than half of all
Audit
Committee
members
and
submitted to the board of directors
for a resolution.
If approval of more than half of all
Audit
Committee
members
as
required
is
not
obtained,
the
procedures may be implemented if
approved by more than two-thirds of
all directors, and the resolution of
the
Audit
Committee
shall
be
recorded in the minutes of the board
of directors meeting. The terms"all
Audit Committee members" and "all
Where the approval of the Board of
Directors is required in respect of
acquisition or disposition of assets
pursuant to these Procedures or by
virtue
of
other
law,
directors'
dissents recorded in the meeting
minutes or written statements shall
also be forwarded by the Company
tothe Supervisors. In the event that
the
Company
has
independent
directors, the Board of Directors
shall take into account the opinions
of the independent directors and
furthermore record in the minutes of
such meetings the independent
directors' consenting or dissenting
opinions and the reasons in holding
a meeting discussing the acquisition
and disposition of assets as required
herein.

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directors"shall be counted as the
actual number of persons currently
holding those positions.
Article8
2)
Related Parties Transaction
2) Evaluation and Procedures
The Company intends to acquire
or dispose of real property from or
to a related party, or when it
intends to acquire or dispose of
assets other than real property
from or to a related party and the
transaction amount reaches 20
percent or more of paid-in capital,
10 percent or more of the
company's
total
assets,
or
NT$300 million or more, except in
trading of government bonds or
bonds under repurchase and
resale
agreements
etc.,
or
subscription or redemption of
domestic money market funds_,_
the company may not proceed to
enter into a transaction contract
or make a payment until the
following
matters
have
been
approved by the Audit Committee
and
then
by
the
board
of
directors:
(a)~(f) omitted
(g) Restrictions on this transaction
and other key contractual
issues.
When a matter is submitted for
discussion by the board of
directors
pursuant
to
the
preceding
paragraph,
the
board of directors shall take
into full consideration each
independent
director's
opinions. If an independent
director
objects
to
or
Related Parties Transaction
2) Evaluation and Procedures
The Company intends to acquire
or dispose of real property from or
to a related party, or when it
intends to acquire or dispose of
assets other than real property
from or to a related party and the
transaction amount reaches 20
percent or more of paid-in capital,
10 percent or more of the
company's
total
assets,
or
NT$300 million or more, except in
trading of government bonds or
bonds under repurchase and
resale
agreements
etc.,
or
subscription or redemption of
domestic money market funds_,_
the company may not proceed to
enter into a transaction contract
or make a payment until the
following
matters
have
been
approved
by
the
board
of
directors and recognized by the
supervisors:
(a)~(f) omitted
(g) Restrictions on this transaction
and other key contractual
issues.
Where
the
position
of
independent director has been
created by the Company,
when a matter is submitted for
discussion by the board of
directors
pursuant
to
the
preceding
paragraph,
the
board of directors shall take
into full consideration each

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3) expresses reservations about
any
matter,
it
shall
be
recorded in the minutes of the
board of directors meeting.
3) Evaluation of the Fairness of
Transaction Costs
(a)~(e) omitted
(f)Where the appraisal results
pursuant to the preceding
items are all lower than the
transaction
price,
the
Company shall undertake the
following:
i)With respect to the difference
between the transaction price
for the real property and the
evaluated costs, set aside
special profit/loss reserve, in
compliance with Article 41(1)
of
the
Securities
and
Exchange Law, which shall
not be distributed or allocated
in
the
form
of
stock
dividends. Where investors of
the Company that adopt the
equity accounting in respect
of their investments in the
Company
are
public
companies, the investor shall
set aside special profit/loss
reserve
for
the
amount
according to their respective
shareholding;
ii)The independent directorshall
undertake
measures
in
compliance with Article 218
of the Company Law;
iii) The Shareholders’ Meeting
shall
be
informed
of
measures under items i) and
ii) hereinabove, with details of
the
transaction
to
be
disclosedinthe Company's
independent
director's
opinions. If an independent
director
objects
to
or
expresses reservations about
any
matter,
it
shall
be
recorded in the minutes of the
board of directors meeting.
3) Evaluation of the Fairness of
Transaction Costs
(a)~(e) omitted
(f)Where the appraisal results
pursuant to the preceding
items are all lower than the
transaction
price,
the
Company shall undertake the
following:
i)With respect to the difference
between the transaction price
for the real property and the
evaluated costs, set aside
special profit/loss reserve, in
compliance with Article 41(1)
of
the
Securities
and
Exchange Law, which shall
not be distributed or allocated
in
the
form
of
stock
dividends. Where investors of
the Company that adopt the
equity accounting in respect
of their investments in the
Company
are
public
companies, the investor shall
set aside special profit/loss
reserve
for
the
amount
according to their respective
shareholding;
ii)The
Supervisors
shall
undertake
measures
in
compliance with Article 218
of the Company Law;
iii) The Shareholders’ Meeting
shall
be
informed
of
measures under items i) and
ii) hereinabove, with details of
the
transaction
to
be
disclosedinthe Company's

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annual report or prospectus.
(g)~(h)omitted
annual report or prospectus.
(g) ~(h) omitted
Article9-1
2nd
paragraph
The
calculation
of
transaction
amount refer to Article 8 2) shall be
done in accordance with Article 12
1)
f)
herein,
and
"within
the
preceding year" as used herein
refers to the year preceding the date
of
occurrence
of
the
current
transaction. Items that havebeen
approved by the Audit Committee
and then by the board of directors
need not be counted toward the
transaction amount.
The
calculation
of
transaction
amount refer to Article 8 2) shall be
done in accordance with Article 12
1)
f)
herein,
and
"within
the
preceding year" as used herein
refers to the year preceding the date
of
occurrence
of
the
current
transaction. Items that havebeen
approved by the board of directors
and recognized by the supervisors
need not be counted toward the
transaction amount.
Article10
3)
4)
Acquisition
or
Disposition
of
Derivative Products
(1) ~ (2) omitted
3) Internal Audit System
The Company's internal auditors
shall
regularly
review
the
appropriateness of internal controls
for derivative product trading, and
shall on a monthly basis conduct
compliance of these Procedures by
the Trading Department, with audit
reports to be compiled thereafter;
where
major
irregularities
are
discovered,the Audit Committee
shall be notified by writing.
(4) Regular Appraisal and Measures
In the Event of Irregularities
(a)~(b) omitted
(c) The director of the Audit
Department
shall
regularly
review the suitability of the
existing
risk
management
measures
and
whether
the
procedures set out in this Article
have been complied with; This
person shall furthermore monitor
Acquisition
or
Disposition
of
Derivative Products
(1) ~ (2) omitted
3) Internal Audit System
The Company's internal auditors
shall
regularly
review
the
appropriateness of internal controls
for derivative product trading, and
shall on a monthly basis conduct
compliance of these Procedures by
the Trading Department, with audit
reports to be compiled thereafter;
where
major
irregularities
are
discovered,all Supervisorsshall be
notified by writing.
(4) Regular Appraisal and Measures
In the Event of Irregularities
(a)~(b) omitted
(c) The director of the Audit
Department
shall
regularly
review the suitability of the
existing
risk
management
measures
and
whether
the
procedures set out in this Article
have been complied with; This
person shall furthermore monitor

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(d) the trades and profits/losses
status,
and
shall
take
the
necessary
measures
and
immediately report to the Board
of Directors where irregularities
are discovered;The Independent
Directors of the Companyshall
attend meetings of the Board of
Directors and shall express their
opinions.
omitted
the trades and profits/losses
status,
and
shall
take
the
necessary
measures
and
immediately report to the Board
of Directors where irregularities
are
discovered;
where
the
Company
has
appointed
Independent Directors, who shall
attend meetings of the Board of
Directors and shall express their
opinions.
(d)omitted
Article14
3)
Subsidiaries of the Company shall
comply with the following:
3)The subsidiaries of the Company
shall on their ownevaluate whether
the Procedure of acquisition or
disposition of assets formulated by
them conform with the provisions of
“Regulations
Governing
the
Acquisition and Disposal of Assets
by Public Companies”, and the
relative matters in respect of the
acquisition or disposition of assets
conform with the Procedure of
acquisition or disposition of assets
formulated by them. The Auditing
Office
of
the
Company
shall
reexamine
the
self-evaluation
reports of the subsidiaries.

Subsidiaries of the Company shall
comply with the following:
3)The subsidiaries of the Company
shall on their ownexamine
whether
the
Procedure
of
acquisition
or
disposition
of
assets
formulated
by
them
conform with the provisions of
“Regulations
Governing
the
Acquisition
and
Disposal
of
Assets by Public Companies”,
and
the
relative
matters
in
respect of the acquisition or
disposition of assets conform with
the Procedure of acquisition or
disposition of assets formulated
by them. The Auditing Office of
the Company shall reexamine the
self-examinationreports of the
subsidiaries.
Article16
1ST
paragraph
Following the approval by the Audit
Committee of these Procedures, the
same shall be forwarded to the
Board
of
Directors
and
shall
furthermore
be
submitted
for
approval
at
the
Shareholders’
Meeting. The same procedure shall
apply in the case of amendments.
The directors' dissents recorded in
the meeting minutes or written
statements shall also be forwarded
by the Company tothe Audit
Committee.
Following the approval by the Board
of Directors of these Procedures,
the same shall be forwarded to the
respective Supervisors and shall
furthermore
be
submitted
for
approval
at
the
Shareholders’
Meeting. The same procedure shall
apply in the case of amendments.
The directors' dissents recorded in
the meeting minutes or written
statements shall also be forwarded
by the Company tothe Supervisors.

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2nd
paragraph
Whena matter is submitted for
discussion by the board of directors
pursuant
to
the
preceding
paragraph, the board of directors
shall take into full consideration each
independent director's opinions. If an
independent director objects to or
expresses reservations about any
matter, it shall be recorded in the
minutes of the board of directors
meeting.
Where the position of independent
director has been created by the
Company,
when
a
matter
is
submitted for discussion by the
board of directors pursuant to the
preceding paragraph, the board of
directors
shall
take
into
full
consideration
each
independent
director's opinions. If an independent
director objects to or expresses
reservations about any matter, it
shall be recorded in the minutes of
the board ofdirectorsmeeting.

Note *In case of any discrepancy between this English translation and the Chinese text of this document, the Chinese text shall prevail.

4. Proposal to amend the certain provisions of the Company’s “Procedures for Endorsements and Guarantees" and Company’s “Procedures for Lending of Capital to Others".

The Board of Directors proposes and recommends that each shareholder votes FOR the amendments of certain provisions of the Company’s “Procedures for Endorsements and Guarantees" and Company’s “Procedures for Lending of Capital to Others".

Please vote. Board of Directors proposes:

Explanatory Notes:

  • (1) In order to co-operate the establishment of an Audit Committee in lieu of a supervisor and the practical needs for operation, we propose to amend Article 4, Article 7, Article 9 and Article 11 of the Company’s “Procedures for Endorsements and Guarantees”, and amend Article 2, Article 4, Article 5, Article 6, Article 9 and Article 10 of the Company’s “Procedures for Lending of Capital to Others”. The amended provisions are shown in the attached comparison table.

  • (2) Please approve the proposed resolutions.

Resolution:

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To amend certain provisions of the Company’s “Procedures for Endorsements " and Guarantees .

Section Proposed Changes Proposed Changes Current Articles
Article 4
1ST
paragraph
2nd
paragraph
Prior
to
the
provision
of
endorsements or guarantees, the
Company's finance department shall
carefully evaluate its compliance
with the Regulations Governing
Loaning of Funds and Making of
Endorsements/Guarantees
by
Public Companies ("Regulations"),
these Procedures, including the
following items and prepare and
submit tothe Audit Committee the
evaluation report for approval, and
the Board of Directors for approval;
provided
that,
due
to
the
time-constraints,
the
Board
of
Directors
may
authorize
the
Chairman to approve such provision
subject to ratification by the Board of
Directors in the upcoming meeting:
1) necessity and rationale of the
endorsements/guarantees;
2) credit
standing
and
risk
evaluation of the party to be
secured
under
such
endorsements/guarantees;
3) impact
on
the
Company's
operation, financial condition and
shareholders' interests; and
4) whether collaterals are required
and appraised values of such
collaterals.
A company that directly and/or
indirectly holds more than 90 % of
the voting shares in the Company
shall follow accordingly to Article 2,
paragraph 2 toallow the Audit
Committee andallow the Board of
Directors
to
make
any
endorsements/guarantees to other
parties. This, however, does not
apply to any company that directly
and/or indirectly holds 100% of the
voting shares in this company.
Prior
to
the
provision
of
endorsements or guarantees, the
Company's finance department shall
carefully evaluate its compliance
with the Regulations Governing
Loaning of Funds and Making of
Endorsements/Guarantees
by
Public Companies ("Regulations"),
these Procedures, including the
following items and prepare and
submit to the Board of Directors the
evaluation
report
for
approval;
provided
that,
due
to
the
time-constraints,
the
Board
of
Directors
may
authorize
the
Chairman to approve such provision
subject to ratification by the Board of
Directors in the upcoming meeting:
1) necessity and rationale of the
endorsements/guarantees;
2) credit
standing
and
risk
evaluation of the party to be
secured
under
such
endorsements/guarantees;
3) impact
on
the
Company's
operation, financial condition and
shareholders' interests; and
4) whether collaterals are required
and appraised values of such
collaterals.
A company that directly and/or
indirectly holds more than 90 % of
the voting shares in the Company
shall follow accordingly to Article 2,
paragraph 2 to allow the Board of
Directors
to
make
any
endorsements/guarantees to other
parties. This, however, does not
apply to any company that directly
and/or indirectly holds 100% of the
voting shares in this company.

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4th
paragraph
5th
paragraph
6th
paragraph
8th
paragraph
Where the Company proposes to
provide an endorsement and/or
guarantees as a result of business
transactions which is in conformity
with the conditions set out herein but
exceed the limit as stipulated above
as a result of business needs, it shall
require the approval ofthe Audit
Committee
and
the
Board
of
Directors and the joint guarantee by
more than half of the Directors in
respect of the possible loss incurred
by the excessive guarantee, as well
as amendment to these Procedures
subject
to
ratification
by
the
Shareholders' Meeting. In the event
that
the
Shareholders'
Meeting
raises objection, the Company shall
formulate a proposal to cancel the
excess within stipulated time limit.
TheBoard of Directors shall take
into account the opinions of the
independent
directors
and
furthermore record in the minutes of
such meetings the independent
directors' consenting or dissenting
opinions and the reasons in holding
a meeting discussing the conditions
above-mentioned, this Procedures
or providing endorsements and/or
guarantees.
Where the parties secured by such
endorsements/guarantees
fail
to
comply with these Procedures or the
amounts have exceeded the limits
as a result of changes in the
circumstances, the Company shall
prepare improvement plans and
forward the same tothe Audit
Committee.Improvement shall be
completed within the time limit
stipulated in improvement plans.
If approval of more than half of all
Audit
Committee
members
as
required
is
not
obtained,
the
procedures may be implemented if
approved by more than two-thirds of
all directors, and the resolution of
Where the Company proposes to
provide an endorsement and/or
guarantees as a result of business
transactions which is in conformity
with the conditions set out herein but
exceed the limit as stipulated above
as a result of business needs, it shall
require the approval of the Board of
Directors and the joint guarantee by
more than half of the Directors in
respect of the possible loss incurred
by the excessive guarantee, as well
as amendment to these Procedures
subject
to
ratification
by
the
Shareholders' Meeting. In the event
that
the
Shareholders'
Meeting
raises objection, the Company shall
formulate a proposal to cancel the
excess within stipulated time limit.
In the event that the Company has
independent directors, the Board of
Directors shall take into account the
opinions
of
the
independent
directors and furthermore record in
the minutes of such meetings the
independent directors' consenting or
dissenting opinions and the reasons
in holding a meeting discussing the
conditions
above-mentioned,
this
Procedures
or
providing
endorsements and/or guarantees.
Where the parties secured by such
endorsements/guarantees
fail
to
comply with these Procedures or the
amounts have exceeded the limits
as a result of changes in the
circumstances, the Company shall
prepare improvement plans and
forward the same tothe Supervisors.
Improvement shall be completed
within the time limit stipulated in
improvement plans.

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the
Audit
Committee
shall
be
recorded in the minutes of the board
of directors meeting. The terms"all
Audit Committee members" and "all
directors"shall be counted as the
actual number of persons currently
holding those positions.
Article 7
1ST
paragraph
2nd
paragraph
The Company's endorsements and
guarantees shall be made based on
the "Application for Endorsements
and/or Guarantees" duly filled by the
company requiring the same. The
Company shall set up specific files
and record detailing the name of the
company
secured
by
endorsements/guarantees provided,
the relevant amount,the date of
approval by the Audit Committee,
the date of resolved by the Board or
that on which the Chairman had
approved, the date of endorsement
and guarantee, and matters of due
diligence as required under Article 4
(1) herein.
The
Company's
internal
audit
department shall conduct at least a
quarterly audit of these Procedures
and status of implementation and
make written records in details. In
the event of major irregularities, the
internal
audit
department
shall
informthe Audit Committee of the
samein writing.
The Company's endorsements and
guarantees shall be made based on
the "Application for Endorsements
and/or Guarantees" duly filled by the
company requiring the same. The
Company shall set up specific files
and record detailing the name of the
company
secured
by
endorsements/guarantees provided,
the relevant amount, the date of
resolved by the Board or that on
which the Chairman had approved,
the
date
of
endorsement
and
guarantee, and matters of due
diligence as required under Article 4
(1) herein.
The
Company's
internal
audit
department shall conduct at least a
quarterly audit of these Procedures
and status of implementation and
make written records in details. In
the event of major irregularities, the
internal
audit
department
shall
informall Supervisors of the samein
writing.
Article 9
2nd
paragraph
Subsidiaries of the Company shall
on their ownevaluatewhether their
procedures
in
relation
to
endorsements/guarantees
are
in
compliance with the Regulations and
whether endorsements/guarantees
provided are in compliance with their
procedures. The Company's internal
audit department shall review the
self-evaluationreports of the said
subsidiaries.
Subsidiaries of the Company shall
on their ownexaminewhether their
procedures
in
relation
to
endorsements/guarantees
are
in
compliance with the Regulations and
whether endorsements/guarantees
provided are in compliance with their
procedures. The Company's internal
audit department shall review the
self-examination reports of the said
subsidiaries.
Article 11 These amended Procedures shall
be
forwarded
to
Shareholders’
Meeting for approval upon approved
by
the
Audit
Committee
and
resolved by the Board of Directors.
Directors' dissents recorded in the
meeting
minutes
or
written
statements shallalso beforwarded
These
Procedures
shall
be
forwarded to the Supervisors and
Shareholders’Meeting for approval
upon resolved by the Board of
Directors.
Directors'
dissents
recorded in the meeting minutes or
written statements shall also be
forwarded by the Company to the

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by the Company tothe Audit
Committee
and
Shareholders’
Meeting for discussion.
Supervisors
and
Shareholders’
Meeting for discussion.The same
procedure
shall
also
apply
to
amendments hereof.

amendments hereof.

Note *In case of any discrepancy between this English translation and the Chinese text of this document, the Chinese text shall prevail.

To amend certain provisions of the Company’s “Procedures for Lending Capital to Others".

Others".
Section Proposed Changes Current Articles
Article 2
2nd
paragraph
4th
paragraph
The total amount of loans extended
by the Company to the Business
Partners
shall
not
exceed
ten
percent (10%) oftheLatest Net Worth
of the Company.The amount of
loans extended by the Company to
the Business Partners shall not
exceed the total amount involved in
the business transactions between
both parties. Total amount involved
in the business transactions refers to
the value represented by orders
placed,
sales
or
transactions
contemplated by the parties in the
most recent year.
The total amount and individual
amount of loans extended by the
Company
to
any
overseas
subsidiary
seeking
short-term
financing, over which the Company
owns directly or indirectly 100%
voting
shares,
shall
be
in
accordance
with
lender’s
“Procedures for Lending Capital to
Others".
The amount of loans extended by
the
Company
to
the
Business
Partners shall not exceed the total
amount involved in the business
transactions between both parties.
Total
amount
involved
in
the
business transactions refers to the
value represented by orders placed,
sales or transactions contemplated
by the parties in the most recent
year.
The cumulative amount of loans
extended by the Company to any
overseas
subsidiary
seeking
short-term financing, over which the
Company owns directly or indirectly
100%
voting
shares,
shall not
exceed twenty percent (40%) of the
Latest Net Worth of the Company.
“Procedures for

Others".
Article 4
1st
paragraph
When handling a loan by the
Company,
the
Borrowers
are
required
to
present
requisite
financial
information
and
the
application to the Company's finance
department for limits of loans. The
finance department shall evaluate
such application in accordance with
the Regulations Governing Loaning
of
Funds
and
Making
of
Endorsements/Guarantees
(“Regulations”) as well as these
Procedures including the following
items and prepare and submit tothe
Audit Committee the evaluation
report for approval and the Board of
Directors
for
approval
without
When handling a loan by the
Company,
the
Borrowers
are
required
to
present
requisite
financial
information
and
the
application to the Company's finance
department for limits of loans. The
finance department shall evaluate
such application in accordance with
the Regulations Governing Loaning
of
Funds
and
Making
of
Endorsements/Guarantees
(“Regulations”) as well as these
Procedures including the following
items and prepare and submit to the
Board of Directors the evaluation
report
for
approval
without
authorizing any otherpersons to

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6th
paragraph
7th
paragraph
8th
paragraph
authorizing any other persons to
undertake
the
above-mentioned
procedure:
1) necessity and rationale of the
loan;
2) the Borrowers' credit standing
and risk evaluation;
3) impact
on
the
Company's
operation, financial condition and
shareholders' interests
4) whether collaterals are required
and appraised values of such
collaterals.
TheBoard of Directors shall take
into account the opinions of the
independent
directors
and
furthermore record in the minutes of
such meetings the independent
directors' consenting or dissenting
opinions and the reasons in holding
a
meeting
discussing
these
Procedures
or
extending
loans
hereunder.
Where the balance of loans has
exceeded the limits, or the Borrower
fails
to
comply
with
these
Procedures, as a result of changes
in the circumstances, the Company
shall prepare improvement plans
and forward the sameto the Audit
Committee. Improvement shall be
completed within the time limit
stipulated in improvement plans.
If approval of more than half of all
Audit
Committee
members
as
required
is
not
obtained,
the
procedures may be implemented if
approved by more than two-thirds of
all directors, and the resolution of
the
Audit
Committee
shall
be
recorded in the minutes of the board
of directors meeting. The terms"all
Audit Committee members" and "all
directors"shall be counted as the
actual number of persons currently
undertake
the
above-mentioned
procedure:
1) necessity and rationale of the
loan;
2) the Borrowers' credit standing
and risk evaluation;
3) impact
on
the
Company's
operation, financial condition and
shareholders' interests
4) whether collaterals are required
and appraised values of such
collaterals.
In the event that the Company has
independent directors, theBoard of
Directors shall take into account the
opinions
of
the
independent
directors and furthermore record in
the minutes of such meetings the
independent directors' consenting or
dissenting opinions and the reasons
in holding a meeting discussing
these Procedures or extending loans
hereunder.
Where the balance of loans has
exceeded the limits, or the Borrower
fails
to
comply
with
these
Procedures, as a result of changes
in the circumstances, the Company
shall prepare improvement plans
and forward the sameto the
Supervisors. Improvement shall be
completed within the time limit
stipulated in improvement plans.

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holding those positions.
Article 5
3rd
paragraph
Interest for short term financing shall
be calculated on a negotiated rate
basis which rate is subject to
adjustment depending on the costs
of fund of the Company. Adjustments
in interest rate shall be implemented
after the finance department has
submitted the application to the
General Manager for approval.
Interest receivableshall be settled
on a negotiated periodical basis.
Interest for short term financing shall
be calculated on afloatingrate basis
which rate is subject to adjustment
depending on the costs of fund of
the Company. Adjustments in
interest rate shall be implemented
after the finance department has
submitted the application to the
General Manager for approval.
Interest receivableshall be settled
once a month.
Article 6
1st
paragraph
2nd
paragraph
The
Company
shall
maintain
accounts books for loan extension
setting out in details the subjects of
loans, their amount,the date of
approval by the Audit Committee,
date of approval by the Board of
Directors, loan drawdown date and
results of evaluation as required
under Article 4 (1) above.
The
Company's
internal
audit
department shall conduct at least a
quarterly audit of these Procedures
and status of implementation and
make written records in details. In
the event of major irregularities, the
internal
audit
department
shall
inform Audit Committeeof the same.
The
Company
shall
maintain
accounts books for loan extension
setting out in details the subjects of
loans, their amount, date of approval
by the Board of Directors, loan
drawdown
date
and results
of
evaluation as required under Article
4 (1) above.
The
Company's
internal
audit
department shall conduct at least a
quarterly audit of these Procedures
and status of implementation and
make written records in details. In
the event of major irregularities, the
internal
audit
department
shall
inform all Supervisors of the same.
Article 9
2nd
paragraph
Subsidiaries of the Company shall
on their ownevaluatewhether their
procedures in relation to capital of
lending to others are in compliance
with the Regulations and whether
their loans extended to others are in
compliance with their procedures.
The
Company's
internal
audit
department shall review theself-
evaluation
reports
of
the
said
subsidiaries.
Subsidiaries of the Company shall
on their ownexaminewhether their
procedures in relation to capital of
lending to others are in compliance
with the Regulations and whether
their loans extended to others are in
compliance with their procedures.
The
Company's
internal
audit
department
shall
review
the
self-examinationreports of the said
subsidiaries.
Article 10 These amended Procedures shall
be
forwarded
to
Shareholders’
Meeting for approval upon approved
by the Audit Committee and then
resolved by the Board of Directors.
Directors' dissents recorded in the
meeting
minutes
or
written
statements shall also be forwarded
by the Company tothe Audit
Committee
and
Shareholders’
These
Procedures
shall
be
forwarded to the Supervisors and
Shareholders’Meeting for approval
upon resolved by the Board of
Directors.
Directors'
dissents
recorded in the meeting minutes or
written statements shall also be
forwarded by the Company tothe
Supervisors
and
Shareholders’
Meeting for discussion. The same

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Meeting for discussion. procedure
shall
also
apply
to
amendments hereof.

Note *In case of any discrepancy between this English translation and the Chinese text of this document, the Chinese text shall prevail.

5. Proposal to re-elect the Company’s Directors.

The Board of Directors proposes and recommends that each shareholder votes FOR the re-election of the Company’s Directors.

Please vote. Board of Directors proposes:

Explanatory Notes:

  • (1) Pursuant to the Article 17 of the Company’s Articles of Incorporation, the Company shall adopt a candidate nomination system for election of the Independent Directors, and the shareholders shall elect the Directors from among the nominees listed in the slate of the Director candidates.

  • (2) The Company’s Directors of 16[th] term will expire on June 21, 2015. Therefore, the Directors shall re-elect in the general shareholders’ meeting in 2015 in accordance with Article 18 of the Company’s Articles of Incorporation. After the re-election of Directors including three Independent Directors in the general shareholders’ meeting in 2015, the respective appointments of Directors and Independent Directors will be from June 22, 2015 to June 21, 2018, and be for a period of 3 years.

  • (3) Pursuant to the Article 192-1 of the Company Law and relative provisions, these nine Director candidates including three Independent Directors candidates reviewed and approved by the 13[th] meeting of 16[th] term of Board of Directors on May 12, 2015 are shown in the following table.

  • (4) Please approve the proposed resolutions.

Resolution:

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The Slate of Candidates

Title Name Education Experience Current Position Shareholding Legal Entity
Represent and
its Shareholding
Director Douglas
Tong Hsu
Honor Ph.D. in
Management,
National Chiao
Tung University,
Taiwan
1. Chairman,
Far Eastern Department Stores
Ltd.
Far Eastern New Century Co. Ltd.
Asia Cement Corporation
Far EasTone Telecommunications
Co. Ltd.
Oriental Union Chemical
Corporation
U-Ming Marine Transport Corp.
2. Vice-Chairman,
Far Eastern International Bank
1. Chairman,
Far Eastern Department Stores
Ltd.
Far Eastern New Century Co. Ltd.
Asia Cement Corporation
Far EasTone Telecommunications
Co. Ltd.
Oriental Union Chemical
Corporation
U-Ming Marine Transport Corp.
2. Vice-Chairman,
Far Eastern International Bank
1,779,835 -
Director Nancy Hsu Department
of
Fashion
Design,
Shih
Chien
University, Taiwan

1. Far Eastern Department Stores Ltd.,
Director
President
2. Chairman,
Advertising Agency Co., Ltd.
Ya Tung Department Stores Ltd.
Bai Yang Investment Co., Ltd.
Far Eastern Hon Li Do Co., Ltd.
Far Eastern City Super Co. Ltd.
Bai Fa China Holding (HK)
Limited,
Pacific (China) Investment Co.,
Ltd.
1. Far Eastern Department Stores Ltd.,
Director
President
2. Chairman,
Advertising Agency Co., Ltd.
Ya Tung Department Stores Ltd.
Bai Yang Investment Co., Ltd.
Far Eastern Hon Li Do Co., Ltd.
Far Eastern City Super Co. Ltd.
Bai Fa China Holding (HK)
Limited,
Pacific (China) Investment Co.,
Ltd.
1,173,788 Ding Ding
Management
Consultant
Corporation
73,009

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Title Name Education Experience Current Position Shareholding Legal Entity
Represent and
its Shareholding
Director Nicole Hsu Bachelor, major in
Fine Arts in Interior
Design, New York
School of Interior
Design,USA
1. Director, Far Eastern Department
Stores Ltd.,
2.Senior Designer,Saladino Group,
Inc., New York
Director, Far Eastern Department Stores
Ltd.
0 Far Eastern
New Century
Co., Ltd.
241,769,702
Director Yvonne Li Master,
Major
in
Accounting,
University of Illinois
at
Urbana-Champaign
, USA
1. Far EasTone Telecommunications
Co. Ltd.,
President,
CCO
CFO
2. Vice President, CitiBank.
1.Far Eastern Info Service
(Holding)Ltd.,
Chairman
President
2. Chairman,
Far Eastern Tech-Info (Shanghai)
Ltd.
Arcoa Communication Co., Ltd.
Qware Communications Co., Ltd.
Far Eastern Electronic Commerce
Co., Ltd.
3.President,Far EasTone
Telecommunications Co. Ltd.
0 Far Eastern
New Century
Co., Ltd.
241,769,702
Director Jin Lin
Liang
Master,
Major
in
Mass
Communication,
Illinoi
State
University, USA
1. Director, Far Eastern Department
Stores Ltd.
2. President, Ding Ding Integrated
Marketing Services Ltd.
3.Director, Far Eastern Electronic
Commerce Co., Ltd.
4. Executive Director, Yuan
Ding Tech-info (Shanghai) Ltd.
5. Chairman, Yuan Hsin Digital Co., Ltd.
1. Director, Far Eastern Department
Stores Ltd.
2. President, Ding Ding Integrated
Marketing Services Ltd.
3.Director, Far Eastern Electronic
Commerce Co., Ltd.
4. Executive Director, Yuan
Ding Tech-info (Shanghai) Ltd.
5. Chairman, Yuan Hsin Digital Co., Ltd.
0 Asia Cement
Corporation ,
80,052,950

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Title Name Education Experience Current Position Shareholding Legal Entity
Represent and
its Shareholding
Director Philby Lee Bachelor,
Department
of
Accounting, Arizona
State
University,
USA

1. Director, Far Eastern Department
Stores Ltd.
2. Chairman, Far Eastern Big City
Shopping Malls Co., Ltd.
1. Supervisor, Far Eastern Department
Stores Ltd.,
2. Director, Pacific (China) Investment
Co., Ltd.
3. Chairman, Far Eastern Big City
Shopping Malls Co., Ltd.
4. CEO, Far Eastern Retail Business
Development HQ.
76,483 Yue Li
Investment
Corporation,
1,769,001
Independent
Director
EDWARD
YUNG DO
WAY
MBA, University of
Georgia, USA
1. Deloitte Taiwan
Managing Partner & CEO
Director, Deloitte Global Board
Director, Deloitte Greater China
Board
2. Director, The Child Welfare League
Foundation
3.Chairman, United Way of Taiwan,
R.O.C.
1. Chairman, Yong Qin Xing Ye Limited
Co.
2. Independent Director,
Apex Biotechnology Corp.
Synnex Technology International
Corp.
Taiwan Cement Corp.
3. Supervisor,
Sercomm Corp.
Chilisin Electronics Corp.
Iron Force Industrial Co., Ltd.
4. Director,
Vanguard International
Semiconductor Corp.
MiTAC Holdings Corp.
Wowprime Corp.
0 -

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Title Name Education Experience Current Position Shareholding Legal Entity
Represent and
its Shareholding
Independent
Director
CHIEN
YOU HSIN
Ph.D., Aeronautics
and Astronautics,
New York University,
USA.
1. The first Minister, Department of the
Environmental Protection
Administration, Executive Yuan,
R.O.C. (Taiwan)
2. Minister, Ministry of Transportation
and Communications
3. Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
4. Senior Advisor, National Security
Council
5. Representative, Taipei Representative
Office in the U.K.
6. National Policy Advisor, Office of the
President, R.O.C. (Taiwan)
7. Deputy Secretary General , Office of
the President, R.O.C. (Taiwan)
8. Legislator, Legislative Yuan (Member
of Parliament)
9. Chairman, International Cooperation
and Development Fund
10. Professor and Dean, College of
Engineering, Tamkang University

1. Chairman, Taiwan Institute for
Sustainable Energy
2. Chairman, Telecommunication &
Transportation Foundation
3. Chairman, Taiwan Institute for Climate
change and Energy
4. Independent Director, Eva Airways
Corporation
0 -

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Title Name Education Experience Current Position Shareholding Legal Entity
Represent and
its Shareholding
Independent
Director
Raymond
R. M. Tai
1. Master,
Department of
American
Studies,
University
of
Hawaii, USA
2. Honor Ph.D. in
School of Law,
Fu Jen Catholic
University,
Taiwan
1. Deputy Director, Department of North
America, Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
Republic of China(Taiwan)
2. Adjunct Instructor, Department of
Foreign Languages and Literatures,
National Taiwan University
3. Third Secretary, Permanent
Representative of the Republic of
China to the United Nations
4. Second Secretary, the R.O.C.
Embassy in American
5. Director-General, Government
Information OfficeExecutive Yuan,
R.O.C. Taiwan
6. Adjunct Professor, Department of
Journalism, Chinese Culture
University
7. Representative, Taipei
Economic and Cultural Office in
United Kingdom
8. Deputy Secretary-General to the
President and Spokesperson
9. Executive Secretary, The National
Unification Council
10. Senior Advisor and Convener, The
National Unification Council
11. Ambassador Extraordinary and
Plenipotentiary of the Republic of
China (Taiwan) to the Holy See


1. Director, Professor Lilian Chao
Culture & Education Foundation.
2. Supervisor , Universal Peace
Federation – Taiwan
3. Managing Supervisor, Chinese
Confucius And Mencius Association
0 -

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6. Proposal to lift the restriction on non-competition of the Company’s directors as defined in Article 209 of the Company Law.

The Board of Directors proposes and recommends that each shareholder votes FOR lifting the restriction on non-competition of directors as defined in Article 209 of the Company Law.

Please vote. Board of Directors proposes:

Explanatory Notes:

  • (1) According to Paragraph 1 of Article 209 of the Company Law, a director who performs any act for himself or on behalf of another person that is within the scope of the company's business shall explain to the meeting of shareholders the essential contents of such an act and secure its approval.

  • (2) As the Company’s new directors might have invested in or managed other companies engaged in the business identical with or similar to the Company’s and assumed the position of director or manager in the companies, we hereby ask the shareholders’ meeting to approve the relief of the Company’s restrictions on the non-competition of new directors and their representatives in accordance with Article 209 of the Company Law.

Resolution:

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To lift the restriction on non-competition of the Company’s directors

Title Name Title and Competition Company Major
Business
Scope
Director Douglas Tong
Hsu
Chairman
Far Eastern Ai Mai Co., Ltd.
FEDS Asia Pacific Development Co., Ltd.
FEDS New Century Development Co., Ltd.
Director
Pacific Sogo Department Stores Co., Ltd.
Ya Tung Department Stores Ltd.
Far Eastern CitySuper Co. Ltd.
Retail and
wholesale.
Director Nancy Hsu,
Representative
of Ding Ding
Management
Consultant
Corporation
Chairman
Ya Tung Department Stores Ltd.
Far Eastern City Super Co. Ltd.
Director
Far Eastern Ai Mai Co., Ltd.
FEDS Asia Pacific Development Co., Ltd.
FEDS New CenturyDevelopment Co.,Ltd.
Retail and
wholesale.
Director Yvonne Li,
Representative
of Far Eastern
New Century
Co.,Ltd.
Chairman, Far Eastern Electronic Commerce Co.,
Ltd.
Director, Pacific Sogo Department Stores Co., Ltd.
Retail and
wholesale.
Director Jin Lin Liang,
Representative
of Asia Cement
Corporation
Director, Far Eastern Electronic Commerce Co.,
Ltd.
Retail and
wholesale.
Director Philby Lee,
Representative
of Yue Li
Investment
Corporation.
Chairman, Far Eastern Big City Shopping Malls
Co., Ltd.
Retail and
wholesale.
Independent
Director
EDWARD
YUNG DO
WAY
Director, Wowprime Corp. Retail and
wholesale.

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V. Extemporary Motion

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Rules and Regulations

1. Articles of Incorporation of Far Eastern Department Stores Ltd.(the “Company”)

Chapter 1 General Provisions

  • Article 1 The Company is duly incorporated under the provisions of the Company Law of the Republic of China, and shall be called: Far Eastern Department Stores Ltd.

  • Article 2

The Company's businesses are as follows

  1. General merchandise silk nylon cotton cloth candies cookies cans entertainment appliances hardware furniture decorations hand-made local products stationery library appliances CD/DVD 、 、 、

camera appliances children toys (excluding gambling porn game and air-soft gun) shoe/ hat/ raining garment medicine/medical equipment cigarette /wine rice/corn salt the import and export of

beverage clocks/watches/glasses/camera’s business & maintenances electronic business & maintenances Children’s

entertainment playground/facility business (excluding gambling porn game and play gun) restaurants food courts beverage stores film

developer shop and advertisement business(permitted business);

  1. To operate gourmet grocery market, fresh food business, frozen vegetable, frozen meat/fish, dry food, and all kinds of flavoring sources;

  2. To operate all kinds of product distribution, product classification and storage business;

  3. The import and sales of vendor machines and measurement devices;

  4. Authorizing a construction companies to build , commercial buildings and residential buildings for leasing and selling;

  5. The business of gold and jewelry;

  6. The business of tape recorder, radar CD player, and lets and sales of film tape, and CD/DVD;

  7. The sales, import and export business, and dealer business of vehicles and vehicles parts ( for example, seats, vehicles refresher, wax, car accessories and etc.);

  8. Vehicles repair and the operation and management of parking lot;

  9. To operate gas station to supply gasoline, diesel fuel, the food and beverages in automatic vendor machine;

  10. The business of art gallery and the deal of its works and antiques;

  11. The business repair bidding and import and export business of all kind of wire and wireless telecom appliances;

  12. The business of hair salon and various kinds of beauty services;

  13. The entrusted management business of department stores and the stores in international and general tourist hotels;

  14. The business of computer & telecom instrument/services;

  15. JZ99030 photo shooting industry;

  16. JZ99090 various kind services of festivities;

  17. J701040 Leisure and entertaining activities;

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  1. F401161 the import of tobacco;

  2. F401171 the import of liquor;

  3. Except where permits are required, to run operations not forbidden or limited by laws and regulations.

Article 3 The Corporation may provide guarantee in accordance to the regulations set out in the “Procedure for Endorsements and Guarantees”

  • Article 4 Where the Company invests in other companies and becomes a shareholder with limited liability, its total investment may exceed 40% of its paid-up capital as stipulated under Article 13 of the Company Law, subject to approval of the Board of Directors.

  • Article 5 The Company is incorporated in New Taipei City, the Republic of China; the Board of Directors may by resolution approve the establishment of domestic and international branches where it deems necessary.

  • Article 6

The Company’s Organization Chart should be adopted separately.

Chapter 2 Share Capital

  • Article 7 The Company's total capital shall be Seventeen Billion and Five hundred Million New Taiwan Dollar (NT$17,500,000,000) divided into 1,750,000,000 shares of NT$10 each. The Board of Directors is authorized to issue the un-issued shares in separate trenches. Out of the above total capital amount, One Hundred Million New Taiwan Dollar (NT$100,000,000) shall be divided into 10,000,000 shares of NT$10 each, to be issued as warrants for employees to subscribe.

  • Article 8 Shares issued by the Company are not required to be evidenced by share certificates, provided that they shall be recorded at the Securities Central Depository Enterprises.

The Company can issue special shares.

In the event of the Company merging with another company, matters relating to the merger need not be approved by way of a resolution of the special shareholders meeting.

  • Article 9 Matters relating to the Company's shares shall be dealt with according to the provisions of "Regulations Governing Handling of Stock Affairs by Public Companies" and the relevant laws and regulations.

  • Article 10 Registration of share transfer shall be closed within 60 days prior to General Shareholders’ Meeting, or with 30 days prior to Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting or within 5 days prior to the record date on which Company distributes the dividends or bonuses.

Chapter 3 Shareholders’ Meeting

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Article 11 The Shareholders’ Meetings shall be General or Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meetings.

  1. General Shareholders’ Meeting shall be held once a year within 6 months of the end of the Company's financial year.

  2. Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting shall be convened by the Board of Directors where it thinks necessary, or by way of written request by shareholders who have held continuously the Company's total issued shares for more than 1 year and whose shareholdings are greater than 3% of the Company's issued shares.

Other than where the Board of Directors has not convened or is unable to convene Shareholders’ Meeting, the Supervisor may also convene Shareholders’ Meeting for the benefit of the Company.

  • Article 12 Notices of General Shareholders’ Meeting shall be in writing and delivered to the shareholders along with a public notice 30 days before the General Shareholders’ Meeting and 15 days before the Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting. The said notices shall specify the date, place and reasons for calling the shareholders’ meeting.

  • Article 13 Unless otherwise stipulated by the Company Law, a quorum shall be present at the shareholders’ meeting if shareholders representing more than half of the shares issued by the Company are in attendance and resolutions at the said assembly shall be passed if approved by a majority of the shareholders in attendance.

  • Article 14 Shareholders may by way of power of attorney appoint proxies to attend the said shareholders’ meeting. Except for trust enterprises or share registration agencies approved by the securities management authorities, when one shareholder is entrusted by two or more shareholders, the voting right represented by the said shareholder shall not exceed 3% of the voting rights of total shares issued. Where it has so exceeded, the voting right in excess shall not be included. Unless otherwise stipulated by the Company Law, attendance of shareholder's proxies shall be in accordance with the provisions of "Regulation Governing the Use of Proxies For Attendance of Shareholders’ Meeting of Public Companies".

  • Article 15 Unless otherwise stipulated by the Company Law and the Articles of Incorporation, shareholders’ meeting shall be conducted in accordance with the Company's regulations for shareholders’ meeting.

  • Article 16 Minutes and resolutions of shareholders’ meeting shall be recorded and signed by or affixed with the seal of the chairman of the meeting. The said minutes and resolutions shall specify the date and place of the shareholders’ meeting, number of shares represented by the shareholders (or proxies) present at the meeting; number of voting rights represented; name of the chairman of the shareholders’ meeting; resolutions and the manner in which they are passed. The said minutes and resolutions shall be kept, together with the register of shareholders' attendance and the proxies' powers of attorney, in compliance with the law.

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Chapter 4 Directors, Supervisors and Managers

  • Article 17 There shall be 7 to 9 Directors and 2 Supervisors of the Company, who are elected and appointed from the persons with legal capacity at the shareholders’ meeting. The total shares number of the registered shares of the Company held by all of the Directors and Supervisors shall be determined according to the provisions of "Rules and Review Procedures for Director and Supervisor Ownership Ratios at Public Companies".

Independent directors shall not be less than two in number and not less than one-fifth of the total number of directors.

In accordance with Article 192-1 of the Company Act, the Company shall adopt a candidate nomination system for election of the directors and supervisors, and the shareholders shall elect the directors and supervisors from among the nominees listed in the roster of candidates. Independent and non-independent directors and supervisors shall be elected at the same time but on separate ballots.

  • Article 17-1 Pursuant to Article 14-4 of the Securities and Exchange Act, the Company will establish an Audit Committee. The Audit Committee shall make up of the entire number of independent directors, is responsible of executing powers relegated to supervisors by the Company Act, Securities and Exchange Act and other laws and regulations. The Supervisors will cease to function and be ipso facto dismissed on the date of instituting of the Audit Committee.

The organizing members, exercise of powers and other matters to be abided by the Audit Committee shall follow related laws, regulations or rules or regulation of the Company. The organization regulations of the Audit Committee shall be adopted by the Board of Director.

  • Article 18 The respective appointments of Directors and Supervisors are for a period of 3 years. They may be reappointed following their re-election.

  • Article 19 The Board of Directors of the Company shall comprise the directors. A Chairman shall be elected from among the Director to represent the company. Where the Chairman has taken leave or is unable to perform his duties for any reasons, the Chairman shall appoint a Director to act on his behalf, failing which the Board of Directors shall nominate from among them a person to act on behalf of the Chairman of the Company.

  • Article 20 Meetings of the Board of Directors, which shall be held quarterly, shall be convened by the Chairman. Unless otherwise stipulated by the Company Law, a quorum shall be present at the Board of Directors if it is attended by more than half of the Directors, and a resolution passed if approved by a majority of the Directors in attendance. The Chairman may, in case of emergency, convene meetings of the Board at any time.

When a Director is unable to personally attend the meeting of the Board of Directors, he may entrust another Director to represent him in accordance with law.

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The notice of meeting of board of directors could be served by way of writing document, e-mail or fax.

  • Article 21 The Supervisors shall perform their supervising duties in accordance with law; furthermore Supervisors may attend meetings of the Board of Directors and present their views, but may not have voting rights. Supervisors may elect from among them a Resident Supervisor.

  • Article 22 The remuneration of Directors and Supervisors shall be decided by the Shareholders’ Meeting.

  • Article 23 The Company shall have a General Manager and a number of Vice Presidents, Junior Vice Presidents and Managers. The appointment and dismissal of the above staff shall be by way of a majority at the meetings of the Board of Directors, subject to more than half of the Directors are in attendance of the said meetings.

  • Article 24 The Chairman and the General Manager shall handle the daily affairs of the Company in compliance with the resolution of the Board of the Directors.

Chapter 5 Accounting

  • Article 25 The Company's fiscal year shall commence on the First of January of each year, and ends on the Thirty-first of December of the same year. The final accounts are settled at the end of the Company's fiscal year.

  • Article 26 The Board of Directors shall in accordance with law furnish various documents and statements and forward the same to the Supervisors for review 30 days prior to the General Shareholders’ Meeting, following which the said statements reviewed by the Supervisors and their reports shall be submitted for approval at the General Shareholders’ Meeting. The appointment, dismissal and remuneration of the accountants auditing and reviewing the above documents and statements shall be resolved at the meeting of the Board of the Directors.

  • Article 27 The distribution of dividends shall take into consideration the changes in the outlook for the Company's businesses, the lifespan of the various products or services that have an impact on future capital needs and taxation. Dividends shall be distributed at the ratio as set forth in these Articles of Incorporation aimed at maintaining the stability of dividend distributions. When distributing dividends, the cash dividends shall not be less than 10% of the aggregate sum of dividends and bonus distributed in the same year.

  • Article 28 Apart from paying all its income taxes in the case where there are profits at the end of the year, the Company shall make up for accumulated losses in past years. Where there is still balance, 10% of which shall be set aside by the Company as legal reserve. Subject to certain business conditions under which the Company may retain a portion, the Company may distribute to the shareholders the remainder after deducting special

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reserve as required by law together with undistributed profits from previous years in the following manner

  • a) 60% as share interest, to be distributed based on shareholdings. However in the case of increase in the Company's share capital, unless otherwise stipulated by law, the share interest to be distributed to the shareholders of increased shares for the year shall be decided by the shareholders’ meeting;

  • b)33% as shareholders' bonuses to be distributed based on shareholdings. However in the case of increase in the Company's share capital, the shareholders' bonus to be distributed to the shareholders of increased shares for the year shall be decided by the shareholders’ meeting.

  • c) 4% as employees' bonuses

  • d) 3% as remuneration for Directors and Supervisors, the manner in which it is to be distributed shall be decided by the Board of Directors. In the case of employees' bonuses in the form of stock dividends, the manner in which it is to be distributed shall be decided by the Board of Directors.

  • Article 29 All matters not covered herein shall be undertaken in accordance with the Company Law of the Republic of China and the other relevant law and regulations.

  • Chapter 6 Supplementary Provisions

Article 30 These Articles of Incorporation were drafted on August 2, 1967, and came into effect following its approval by a resolution of the General Shareholders’ Meeting and the competent authorities. Amendments shall take effect following their approval at the Shareholders’ Meetings. First amendment on December 20, 1967; Second amendment on October 2, 1968; Third amendment on July 29, 1969; Fourth amendment on August 26, 1969; Fifth amendment on February 19, 1970; Sixth amendment on June 26, 1970; Seventh amendment on August 21, 1972; Eighth amendment on March 30, 1973; Ninth amendment on May 2, 1974; Tenth amendment on May 30, 1975; Eleventh amendment on April 19, 1976; Twelfth amendment on March 25, 1977; Thirteenth amendment on March 6, 1978; Fourteenth amendment on April 6, 1979; Fifteenth amendment on April 18, 1980; Sixteenth amendment on April 9, 1981; Seventeenth amendment on April 15, 1982; Eighteenth amendment on November 29, 1982; Nineteenth amendment on May 12, 1983; Twentieth amendment on May 12, 1984;

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Twenty-first amendment on May 6, 1985; Twenty-second amendment on May 7, 1986; Twenty-third amendment on April 30, 1987; Twenty-fourth amendment on April 28, 1988; Twenty-fifth amendment on April 29, 1989; Twenty-sixth amendment on April 30, 1990; Twenty-seventh amendment on May 2, 1991; Twenty-eighth amendment on April 24, 1992; Twenty-ninth amendment on April 30, 1993; Thirtieth amendment on April 7, 1994; Thirty-first amendment on April 15, 1995; Thirty-second amendment on May 10, 1996; Thirty-third amendment on May 9, 1997; Thirty-fourth amendment on May 18, 1998; Thirty-fifth amendment on May 12, 1999; Thirty-sixth amendment on May 10, 2000; Thirty-seventh amendment on May 9, 2001; Thirty-eighth amendment on May 31, 2002; Thirty-ninth amendment on June 10, 2003; Fortieth amendment on June 2, 2006; Forty-first amendment of June 9, 2010 Forty-Second amendment of June 23, 2011 Forty-third amendment of June 20, 2013 Forty-fourth amendment of June 20, 2014

2. Rules of Procedure of Shareholders Meeting for Far Eastern Department Stores Ltd (the “Company”).

  • 1) The stockholders’ meeting of the Company shall be held according to the rules herein.

  • 2) The location for stockholders’ meeting shall be the Company’s place of business or a place convenient for attendance by stockholders (or by proxies) that is suitable to holding of this meeting. The meeting shall be held between 9:00AM and 3:00PM.

This Corporation shall specify in its shareholders meeting notices the time during which shareholder attendance registrations will be accepted, the place to register for attendance, and other matters for attention. The time during which shareholder attendance registrations will be accepted shall be at least 30 minutes prior to the time the meeting commences. The place at which attendance registrations are accepted shall be clearly marked and a sufficient number of suitable personnel assigned to handle the registrations.

The Company at a stockholders’ meeting shall adopt the electronic transmission as one of the methods for exercising the voting power. The method for exercising the voting power shall be described in the shareholders' meeting notice to be given to the shareholders. A shareholder who exercises his/her/its voting power at a shareholders meeting by way of electronic transmission shall be deemed to have attended the said shareholders' meeting in person, but shall be deemed to have waived his/her/its voting power in respective of any extemporary motion(s) and/or the amendment(s)

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and /or substitute to the contents of the original proposal(s) at the said shareholders' meeting.

Shareholders (or by proxies) shall attend shareholders meetings based on attendance cards, sign-in cards, or other certificates of attendance. Solicitors soliciting proxy forms shall also bring identification documents for verification. The stockholders (or proxies) when attending the meeting shall wear admission badge and hand in signed attendance form.

The attendance to a shareholders’ meeting shall be determined subject to shares. The present shares shall be calculated based on the attendance cards as furnished, in addition to the shares exercising voting right in electronic form.

The Company may appoint lawyers, accountants or related personnel to attend the stockholders’ meeting.

The personnel in charge of handling the affairs of the meeting shall wear identification badge or armband.

For a stockholders’ meeting convened by the board of directors, the chairman of the board of directors shall preside at the meeting. If the chairman of the board of directors is on leave or unable to exert the rights, the vice-chairman of the board of directors shall preside instead. If the position of vice-chairman is vacant or the vice-chairman is on leave or unable to exert the rights the chairman of the board of directors shall designate a director to preside at the meeting. If no director is so designated, the chairman of the meeting shall be elected by the board of directors from among themselves. When a director serves as chair, the director shall be one who has held that position for six months or more and who understands the financial and business conditions of the company. The same shall be true for a representative of a juristic person director that serves as chair. For a stockholders’ meeting convened by any other person having the convening right, he/she shall act as the chairman of that meeting; if there are two or more persons having the convening right, the chairman of the meeting shall be elected from among themselves.

The complete processes of the meeting shall be recorded by voice and video recorders and all the records shall be kept by the Company for a minimum period of at least one year. If, however, a shareholder files a lawsuit pursuant to Article 189 of the Company Act, the recording shall be retained until the conclusion of the litigation.

  • 3) The chairperson shall announce starting of the meeting when the attending stockholders (or proxies) represent more than half of the total shares issued in public. The chairperson may announce postponement of meeting if the legal quorum is not present after the designated meeting time. Such postponement is limited to two times and the aggregated postponed time shall not exceed one hour. If quorum is still not present after two postponements but the attending stockholders (or proxies) represent more than one third of the total shares issued in public, tentative resolution/s may be passed with respect to ordinary resolution/s by a majority of those present. After proceeding with the aforesaid tentative resolutions, the chairperson may put the tentative resolutions for re-voting over the meeting if and when the shares represented by the attending stockholders (or proxies) reached the legal quorum.

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  • 4) If the stockholders’ meeting is convened by the board of directors, the agenda shall be designated by the board of directors. The meeting shall proceed in accordance with the designated agenda and shall not be amended without resolutions. If the meeting is convened by person, other than the board of directors, having the convening right, the provision set out in the preceding paragraph shall apply mutatis mutandis. Except with stockholders’ resolution, the chairperson shall not declare adjournment of the meeting before the first two matters set out in the agendas (including extemporary motions) are concluded. During the meeting, if the chairperson declares adjournment of the meeting in violation of the preceding rule, a new chairperson may be elected by a resolution passed by majority of the attending stockholders to continue the meeting. When the meeting is adjourned by resolution, the stockholders shall not elect another chairperson to continue the meeting at the same location or another venue.

  • 5) The stockholders (or proxies) shall complete statement slip setting out the number of his/her attendance card, name and statement brief before speaking, and the chairperson will designate the order in which each person is to speak during the session. No statement will be considered to have been made if the stockholders (or proxies) merely complete the statement slip without speaking at the meeting. If there are any discrepancies between the content of the statement slip and the speech made, the statement to be adopted shall be the statement confirmed.

  • 6) Any proposal for the agendas shall be submitted in written form. Except for the proposals set out in the agenda, any proposal by the stockholders (or proxies) to amend, substitute or to initiate extemporary motions with respect to the original proposal shall be seconded by other stockholders (or proxies). The same rule shall apply to any proposal to amend the agenda and motion to adjourn the meeting. The shares represented by the proponents and the seconders shall reach 100,000.

  • 7) The explanation of proposal shall be limited to 5 minutes. The statement of inquiry and reply shall be limited to 3 minutes per person. The time may be extended for 3 minutes with the chairperson’s permission. The chairperson may restrain stockholders (or proxies) from speaking if that stockholders (or proxies) speak overtime, speak beyond the allowed frequency or content of the speech is beyond the scope of the proposal. When a stockholder (or proxy) is speaking, other stockholder (or proxy) shall not interrupt without consent of the chairperson and the speaking stockholder (or proxy). Any disobedient of the preceding rule shall be prohibited by the chairperson.

Article 15 of this meeting rule shall apply if the disobedient do not follow the chairperson’s instructions.

  • 8) For the same proposal, each person shall not speak more than 2 times. When a juristic person is a stockholder, only one representative shall be appointed to attend the meeting, if more than two representatives were appointed to attend the meeting, only one representative is allowed to speak.

  • 9) After speaking by the attending stockholder (or proxy), the chairperson may reply in person or assign relevant officer to reply. Over the proposal discussion, the chairperson may conclude the discussion in a timely manner and where necessary announce discussion is closed.

  • 10) For proposal in which discussion has been concluded or closed, the chairperson shall submit it for voting. No discussion or voting shall proceed for matters unrelated to the proposals. The personnel responsible for overseeing and counting of the votes

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for resolutions shall be appointed by the chairperson with the consent of the stockholders (or proxies). The person responsible for vote overseeing shall be of the stockholder status.

  • 11) In regards to the resolution of proposals, unless otherwise provided for in the relevant law and regulation or Company’s articles of incorporation, resolution shall be passed by a majority of the voting rights represented by the stockholders (or proxies) attending the meeting.

The proposal for a resolution shall be deemed approved if the shareholder(s) present(s) no objection by exercising voting in electronic form and the chairperson inquires and received no objection at a shareholders meeting, the validity of such approval has the same effect as if the resolution has been put to vote.

If the shareholder object the proposal(s), the resolution of proposal(s) should been put to vote. The Chairman can decide that the resolution of proposal(s) should been put to vote one by one, or the resolution of proposals including the proposal to re-elect the directors and supervisors should been put to vote several times or one time with counting of votes by each proposal.

If there are amendments or substitute proposals for the same proposal, the sequence of which to be put to vote shall be decided by the chairperson. If one of the two proposals has been approved, the other proposal shall be deemed rejected without requirement to put it to vote.

The results of voting and election shall be announced on the spot after the vote counting and be kept for records.

  • 12) During the meeting, the chairperson may at his/her discretion declare time for break.

  • 13) The meeting shall be adjourned if encountering an air-raid alarm during the meeting. The meeting shall resume one hour after the alarm is lifted.

  • 14) The chairperson may maintain the meeting order by instructing the security guards. The security guards shall wear the armband for identification when helping maintaining the venue order.

  • 15) The stockholders (or proxies) shall obey the instructions of the chairperson and security guards in terms of maintaining the order. The chairperson or security guards may exclude the persons disturbing the stockholders’ meeting from the meeting.

  • 16) For matters not governed by the rules specified herein, shall be governed according to Company Law, Stock Exchange Law and the other related laws and regulations.

  • 17) The rules herein take effect after approval at the stockholders’ meeting; the same apply for any amendments.

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3. Election Procedures of Director and Supervisor for Far Eastern Department Stores Ltd. (the “Company”)

  • 1) The election of directors and supervisors shall be pursued in accordance with the procedures herein.

  • 2) The election of directors and supervisors adopts the method of accumulated vote-counts. The attendance card number of the voters shall be used on the ballot instead of the name of the voters. The ballots shall be prepared by the board of directors, numbered according to the attendance card numbers and noted with share number represented for voting.

  • 3) The election of directors and supervisors shall be pursued according to the number of position required. The independent directors, non-independent directors and supervisors shall be elected at the same election with the number of selectees calculated separately; those candidates receiving more voting rights shall be elected as Directors. The same applies to the election of Supervisor(s). If there are more than two candidates obtaining the same number of vote but the number of position offered is limited, a draw shall be made amongst the two candidates to determine. The chairperson shall conduct the drawing for the candidate who is absent.

The Company, in accordance with Article 192-1 of the Company Act, shall adopt a candidate nomination system for election of the directors and supervisors. Besides, the qualifications of independent directors, independent condition, and other conditions should adhere to the Regulations Governing Appointment of Independent Directors and Compliance Matters for Public Companies, and other regulation.

  • 4) In the beginning of the election, the chairperson shall assign two personnel for vote overseeing and vote counting respectively. The personnel for vote overseeing shall be of the stockholder status.

  • 5) The responsibility of the vote-overseeing personnel’s responsibility shall be as follows:

  • ˙ Check and seal the ballot box in public before ballot casting.

  • ˙ Maintain the order and check for any negligence and illegality for voting.

  • ˙ Unseal the ballot box and check the ballot number after ballot casting.

  • ˙ Check for any invalid ballots and hand in the valid ballots to the vote-counting personnel.

  • ˙ Oversee the vote-counting personnel recording the ballot numbers received by each candidate.

  • 6) If the candidate is a natural person with the stockholder status, the voters shall fill out the ballot with the name and stockholder number of the candidate. If the candidate is not of the stockholder status, the ballot shall be filled out with the name and international identification number or passport number of the candidate. If the candidate is the government or juristic stockholder, the ballot shall be filled out with the number, the name of government or juristic person and the representative name. If there are more than one representative, all the representative names shall be listed.

  • 7) The ballot shall be considered invalid in any of the following situations:

  • ˙ Not the ballot provided under the rules herein

  • ˙ One ballot with more than two candidate names listed

  • ˙ Blank ballot

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  • ˙ Ballot not filled out according to article 6 or ballot with unrelated writing to this election

  • ˙ Written characters blurred and not legible

  • ˙ Incorrect candidate information on the ballot

  • 8) There shall be one ballot box for director and supervisor elections respectively. The ballot counting shall be pursued separately for the two elections.

  • 9) When all the ballots are cast in the box, the personnel of vote overseeing and counting shall simultaneously unseal the ballot boxes.

  • 10) The vote-overseeing personnel shall be present for vote counting.

  • 11) If there is any question about the ballot, the vote-overseeing personnel shall check whether it is invalid. The invalid ballots shall be collected and kept separately. The vote-overseeing personnel shall designate them as the invalid with signature and seal after ballot counting.

  • 12) For the results of ballot counting, the vote-overseeing personnel shall make sure of correctness of the total ballot number after combining the numbers of the valid and invalid ballots. The numbers of the valid and invalid ballots shall be recorded separately and the chairperson shall announce the elected.

  • 13) The elected directors and supervisors shall be given the election notification by the board of directors.

14) The rules herein take effect after approval at the stockholders’ meeting. The same apply for any amendments.

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. Appendices

1. Shareholding of Directors and Supervisors.

Book closure date (April 24th, 2015)

Title Name Representative Shareholdings Ratio of
Shareholding %
Chairman Douglas Tong Hsu - 1,779,835 0.12
Directors Ding Ding
Management
Consultant Corp.
Nancy Hsu 73,009 0.01
Far Eastern New
Century
Corporation
Alex Ro 241,769,702 16.80
Nicole Hsu
Asia Cement
Corporation
Jin Lin Liang 80,052,950 5.56
Independent
Directors
Edward Yung Do Way - -
Chien You Hsin - -
Total shares owned by all Directors 323,675,496 22.49
The total legal registered shares owned
byall Directors
34,540,694 2.40
Supervisors Oriental Union
Chemical
Corporation
Charles Wang 14,378,228 1.00
U-Li Investment
Company
Philby Chen 1,769,001 0.12
Total shares owned byall Supervisors 16,147,229 1.12
The total legal registered shares owned
byall Supervisors
3,454,069 0.24

Note 1: The total issued and outstanding shares on the book closure date: 1,439,195,589 shares.

  • Note 2: The shareholding of all directors and supervisors meet the minimum required combined shareholding.

Note 3: The shares held by each individual representative appointed are not counted in the calculation of the combined shareholding of all directors and supervisors .

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2. Effects on Business Performance and EPS Resulting From Stock Dividend Distribution Proposed by 2015 Regular Shareholders' Meeting.

Unit: NT $

Regular Shareholders' Meeting.
Unit: NT$
Regular Shareholders' Meeting.
Unit: NT$
Regular Shareholders' Meeting.
Unit: NT$
Year
Item
2015
Estimate
Paid-in Capital(beginningof theyear) 14,391,955,890
Stock & Cash
Dividend
Distribution
Cash Dividend(NT$/per share) 1.00
Stock Dividend from Retained Earnings 0.00
Stock Dividend from Capital Surplus 0.00
Variance in Business
Performance
OperatingIncome not applicable
(note)
% ChangeinOperatingIncome
NetIncome
% Changein NetIncome
EarningsPerShare
% Changein EPS
Average Return on Investment (%)(Reciprocal of Average P/E
Ratio)
Pro Forma EPS &
P/E Ratio
If Retained Earnings Pro
Forma Earnings Per Share
Distributed in Cash
Dividend
ProFormaEarningsPerShare
Pro Forma Average Yearly Return on
Investment
If Capital Surplus not
Distributed in Stock
Dividend
ProFormaEarningsPerShare
Pro Forma Average Yearly Return on
Investment
If Retained Earnings &
Capital Surplus
Distributed in Cash
Dividend rather than Stock
Dividend
Pro Forma Earnings Per Share
Pro Forma Average Yearly Return on
Investment
  • Note: * As we do not disclose our financial forecast information of 2015, in compliance with relevant Government regulations, there is no need to provide this information.

3. Employees Bonus and Remuneration of Directors and Supervisors.

The bonus of employees and compensation of Directors and Supervisors were resolved by the Board of Directors on 25 March 2015. The relevant information is disclosed below:

  • (1) Cash bonus to employees: NT$61,900,886, Cash compensation to Directors and Supervisors: NT$46,425,664 and Bonus and compensation in shares, options, warranties, and other equity-linked forms: None

  • (2) After the Shareholders' Meeting resolving the actual distribution amount, the difference would be regarded as accounting estimation adjustment and recognized to the profit and loss of 2015.

  • Note: Pursuant to the rule issued by Financial Supervisory Commission (Letter No. FSC-Shen-1010059296) on 28 December 2012,

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