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MERRY — AGM Information 2020
Jul 7, 2020
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AGM Information
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2020 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting Minutes
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Time: 9:00 a.m., June 19, 2020 (Friday) Venue: Merry Electronics Co., Ltd.’s headquarters (No. 22, 23rd Road, Taichung Industrial Park, Nantun Dist., Taichung City, Taiwan) Total outstanding shares of Merry Electronics Company Limited: 208,622,247 Total amount of voting shares: 208,594,347 Total shares represented by Shareholders present in person or by proxy 114,663,204
Percentage of shares held by shareholders present in person or by proxy (excluding 27,900 new restricted employee shares repurchaed) 54.96% Present directors: LIAO, LU-LEE, WEI, WEN-CHIEH, HUANG, CHAO-LI, LIN, SHU-CHUN (video conference) TONG-CIAN Investment
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Corporation Representative: Liao, Keng-Pin
| Present independent directors: | KO, JIUNN-HUEI, |
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| WU, HUEI-HUANG | |
| SHER, JIH-HSIN | |
| Chairperson: | LIAO, LU-LEE |
Recorder: HSU, YU-HUA
The aggregate shareholding of the shareholders present in person or proxy constituted a quorum. The Chariperson called the meetng to order.
I. Chairperson’s Remark (omitted)
II. Matters for Report
- The Company’s 2019 Business Report, please take note.
(Proposed by the board of directors)
Explanation: For the business report, please refer to Attachment 1. (Noted)
- Audit Committee’s review report on the 2019 Financial Statements. Please take note.
(Proposed by the board of directors)
Explanation: For the Audit Committee’s audit report on the financial statements of 2019, please refer to Attachment 2. (Noted)
- Employees’ profit sharing bonus and directors’ compensation of 2019, please take note.
(Proposed by the board of directors)
Explanation:
- (1) According to the Articles of Incorporation, should the Company be
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profitable, it shall set aside 5% to 10% as employees' profit sharing bonus and not more than up to 2% as compensation of directors and supervisors of the Company’s profit (if any) in the fiscal year.
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(2) With respect to 2019 employee’s profit sharing bonus and directors’/supervisors’ compensation, the board of directors dated 27 February 2020 has resolved that the Company distribute 6% (NT$205,175,987 in total) as employees’ profit sharing bonus and 2% (NT$68,391,996 in total) as directors’/supervisors’ compensation. Both employee’s profit sharing bonus and directors’/supervisors’ compensations will be paid in cash. The above resolved amounts have no difference from the amounts listed in the estimated recognized costs of 2019.
(Noted)
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To report 2019 earnings in cash distribution, please take note.
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(Proposed by the board of directors)
Explanation:
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(1) According to the Articles of Association, it is authorized that the distributable dividends and bonuses in whole or in part may be paid in cash after a resolution has been adopted by a majority vote at a meeting of the Board of Directors attended by two-thirds of the total number of directors; and in addition thereto a report of such distribution shall be submitted to the shareholders’ meeting.
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(2) Considering the future operation of the Company, for profit distribution of 2019, in addition to the legal reserve provided in accordance with the Articles of Incorporation of the Company, cash dividends NT$1,608,376,434 in total will be distributed to shareholders. Namely, each common shareholder will be entitled to receive a cash dividend of NT$7.7095 per share. The profit of 2019 profits will be distributed first for the above purpose.
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(3) Cash dividends will be distributed according to the shareholding percentage recorded in the shareholders roster as of the ex-dividend date and rounded down to an integer. The sum of the fractional amount will be listed as other income of the Company. The board of
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directors determines the ex-dividend date and the related matters at its discretion discretionary.
- (4) If the total amount of issued shares changes subsequently due to domestic non-secured convertible bonds of the Company, purchase of treasury shares, issuance of new restricted employee shares or other reasons, which will affect the payout ratio, the board of directors determines the payout ratio at its discretion discretionary.
(Noted)
- To report the performance assessments and compensation levels of directors, and managerial officers, please take note.
(Proposed by the board of directors)
Explanation:
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(1) The performances of individual directors are appraised according to the Company’s ''Remuneration Committee Charter'' and ''Regulations Governing the directors’ and managers’ remuneration'', and take the result as the calculation basis of directors’ compensation levels.
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(2) The performances of individual managerial officers are appraised according to the Company’s ''Operating Procedure of the employee performance appraisal'' and take the result as the calculation basis of individual managerial officers' compensation levels.
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(3) The remuneration committee and Board of Directors have resolved that the reliance and rationality of the individual performance appraisal and compensation levels of directors and managerial officers.
(Noted)
- To report amendment of the ''Procedures of The Company to buy back shares transfer employees”, please take note.
(Proposed by the board of directors)
Explanation:
- (1) In consideration with the Article 28-2 of the Securities and Exchange Act amended on 17 April 2019 for the purpose of talent retentaion by enterprises, the time limit for the transfer of employee
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stock option certificates and the company’s shares buy back to employees will be extended from three years to five years.
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(2) Please refer to Attachment 3 for the comparison table of amendments.
(Noted)
- To report the amendment of the ''Ethical Corporate Management Best Practice Principles'', please take note.
(Proposed by the board of directors)
Explanation:
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(1) The Principles are amended in accordance with the “Ethical Corporate Management Best Practice Principles for TWSE/GTSM Listed Companies” announced by Taiwan Stock Exchange on 23 May 2019.
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(2) Please refer to Attachment 4 for the comparison table of amendments.
(Noted)
- To report the amendment of the ''Codes of Ethical Conduct'', please take note.
(Proposed by the board of directors)
Explanation:
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(1) The Codes are amended in accordance with the “Guidelines for the Adoption of Codes of Ethical Conduct for TWSE/GTSM Listed Companies” and practical operation of the Company.
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(2) Please refer to Attachment 5 for the comparison table of amendments.
(Noted)
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III. Matters for Approval
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Proposal
:To adopt 2019 Business Report, individual financial statements and consolidated financial statements, please approve. -
(Proposed by the board of directors)
Explanation:
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(1) The Board of Directors has prepared the statements and records of business report, profit distribution table, individual financial statements and consolidated financial statements of 2019, forwarded to the audit committee for review and issue the audit committee's review report for recordation in accordance with the Article 36 and section 3 of Article 14-4 of the Securities and Exchange Act and Articles 219 and 230 of the Company Act.
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(2) Please refer to Attachment 1 for the aforementioned business report, and please refer to Attachment 6 for the individual and consolidated financial statements and records.
Voting Results:
114,663,204 shares were presented at the time of voting (including votes casted electronically: 70,440,857); 99,580,048 votes were in favor of the proposal (including votes casted electronically: 55,361,401), representing 86.84% of the total represented shares present; 38,210 votes were cast against the proposal (including votes casted electronically: 38,210); 0 vote was invalid; 15,044,946 votes were either invalidly cast or abstained (including votes casted electronically: 15,041,246).
Approved , that the above proposal be and hereby was approved as proposed.
- Proposal
:To adopt the proposal for distribution of 2019 earnings, please approve.
(Proposed by the board of directors)
Explanation:
The profit distribution is to distribute distributable net profit of 2019, and please refer to Attachment 7 for the profit distribution table of 2019. Voting Results:
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114,663,204 shares were presented at the time of voting (including votes casted electronically: 70,440,857); 99,574,998 votes were in favor of the proposal (including votes casted electronically: 55,356,351), representing 86.84% of the total represented shares present; 48,260 votes were cast against the proposal (including votes casted electronically: 48,260); 0 vote was invalid; 15,039,946 votes were either invalidly cast or abstained (including votes casted electronically: 15,036,246).
Approved , that the above proposal be and hereby was approved as proposed.
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IV. Matters for Discussion
- To revise the ''Rules of Procedure for Shareholders Meetings'', please deliberate.
(Proposed by the board of directors)
Explanation:
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(1) The Rules is amended in consideration of amendment of “Sample Template Rules of Procedure for Shareholders Meetings” announced by Taiwan Stock Exchange on 2 January 2020.
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(2) Please refer to Attachment 8 for comparison table of amendments.
Voting Results:
114,663,204 shares were presented at the time of voting (including votes casted electronically: 70,440,857); 98,251,853 votes were in favor of the proposal (including votes casted electronically: 54,033,206), representing 85.68% of the total represented shares present; 44,341 votes were cast against the proposal (including votes casted electronically: 44,341); 0 vote was invalid; 16,367,010 votes were either invalidly cast or abstained (including votes casted electronically: 16,363,310).
Approved , that the above proposal be and hereby was approved as proposed.
- To approve the issuance of 2020 new restricted employee shares, please deliberate.
(Proposed by the board of directors)
Explanation:
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(1) In accordance with Article 267 of the Company Act and Article 60-2 of the "Regulations Governing the Offering and Issuance of Securities by Securities Issuers" (hereafter, the "Issuance Regulations"), the Company will issue new restricted employee shares.
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(2) Total issuance: The total issuance is 2,000,000 shares of new common shares and par value of each share is NT$10, which constitute the total issued amount of NT$20,000,000.
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(3) Conditions of issuance:
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A. Issuance price: The shares are issued with an issuance price of NT$0 for each share.
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B. Vesting conditions:
- The employees who meet the personal performance, company performance and service conditions prescribed in the "Regulations Governing the Issuance of New Restricted Employee Shares of 2020" without any violation of the said regulations.
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C. Failure in satisfying of vesting condition: The Company may retrieve, without remuneration, all new restricted employee shares distributed to such employees and cancel such.
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(4) Qualifications and number of shares distribution:
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A. The employees qualified for shares distribution shall be a full-time employees who has been employed on or before the distribution date of the new restricted employee shares. Qualification requirements of employees’ include the employees of parents or subsidiaries of the company meeting certain specific requirements. The employees who already holds 10% or more of the outstanding common shares of the Company is not qualified for distribution.
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B. The employees qualified for share distribution shall be any of the following employees:
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(A) Key personnel related to future development of the Company;
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(B) Personnel with performance which is fairly valuable to the Company;
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(C) New employees who are essential to the Company.
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C. The actual number of new restricted employee shares distributed to an employee will be subject to the job tenure, level of position, performance, overall contribution, special credit or any other necessary factor for management reference and shall be submitted to the board of directors for approval after being confirmed by CEO. However, when distribution is
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made to a manager, it shall also be subject to a prior consent of remuneration committee.
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D. The cumulative number of shares which could be subscribed by the employee stock options issued by the Company to any employee in accordance with Paragraph 1, Article 56-1 of the Issuance Regulations, together with the new restricted employee shares obtained by the same employee, shall not exceed 0.3% of the outstanding number of shares. The above amount, plus the cumulative number of shares which could be subscribed by the employee stock options issued by the Company to any employee in accordance with Paragraph 1, Article 56 of the Issuance Regulations, shall not exceed 1% of the outstanding shares. However, with special approval from the central competent authority of the relevant industry, the total number of employee stock options and new restricted employee shares obtained by a single employee may be exempted from the above-mentioned restriction.
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(5) The necessity of issuing the said new restricted employee shares: The purposes are to attract and retain the required professionals, inspire the employees and enhance internal cohesion, as well as to discover interests for the Company and the shareholders and to ensure that the interests of the officers and employees of the Company are connected with interests of the shareholders.
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(6) Possible costs, the dilution of the Company's earnings per share and other possible impacts on shareholders’ equity.
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A. Amount of possible costs: If the Company's average close price for 30 business days before 7 April 2020 NT$131.4 per share is used for the calculation, when vesting conditions are all satisfied, the sum of possible costs are estimated to be NT$262,800 (in thousands of dollars), according to the vesting conditions, the cost apportioned each year will be NT$78,840 (in thousands of dollars), NT$78,840 (in thousands of dollars) and NT$105,120 (in thousands of dollars) respectively.
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B. The dilution of the Company's earnings per share and other
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impacts on the rights and interests of shareholders: If it is calculated based on the number of outstanding shares of 208,622,247, the dilution of the earnings per share each year will be NT$0.38, NT$0.38 and NT$0.50 respectively. The dilution of the Company's earnings per share for subsequent years is considered to be limited and has no material impact on shareholders’ equity.
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(7) Other important agreed matters: The new restricted employee shares issued shall be delivered to a trust for custody before the satisfaction of vesting conditions.
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(8) The issuance shall be handled by submitting application(s) to the competent authority once or several times within one (1) year after the resolution date of the shareholders' meeting. The shares may be issued at once or in installments, depending on the actual needs of the Company, within one year starting from the date of receipt of the notice of effective registration from the competent authority. The actual date of issuance shall be stipulated by the CEO under authorization by the board of directors.
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(9) If the terms and conditions set out for the said issuance of new restricted employee shares need to be amended due to the order(s) from the competent authority, the amendment(s) to relevant laws and regulations, or to respond to the financial market status or objective environment, it is proposed to authorize the board of directors to handle at its discretion after the approval of the shareholders' meeting.
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(10) Relevant restrictions and important agreed matters or others for the said issuance of new restricted employee shares shall be handled in accordance with relevant laws and regulations, and the Company's "Regulations Governing the Issuance of New Restricted Employee Shares of 2020", and please refer to Attachment 9.
Voting Results:
114,663,204 shares were presented at the time of voting (including votes casted electronically: 70,440,857); 98,145,309 votes were in favor of the proposal (including votes casted electronically: 53,926,662),
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representing 85.59% of the total represented shares present; 157,416
votes were cast against the proposal (including votes casted electronically: 157,416); 0 vote was invalid; 16,360,479 votes were either invalidly cast or abstained (including votes casted electronically: 16,356,779).
Approved , that the above proposal be and hereby was approved as proposed.
V. Extemporary motions: None.
- VI. Meeting adjourned: There was no other business and extemporary motion, the Chairperson announced the meeting adjourned on 9:30 a.m.
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Attachment 1
Merry Electronics Co., Ltd. 2019 Business Report
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I. Operating Strategy
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The main operating focus of 2019 is “Cross-Border Integration, Southbound Deployment and Navigation towards the Blue Ocean”.
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Continue to join the partnership to expand the map, and actively carry out the vertical division of resources and horizontal integration, with a view to achieving the synergy of cross-border integration.
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Continue to build production bases in Southeast Asia, enhance the flexibility of capacity scheduling, south-facing layout to mitigate the impact of international political and economic uncertainty.
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Be committed to exploring new markets and layouts in new areas, in order to explore new blue oceans continuously, enhance long-term competitive advantage and entity value, to reach new heights for the enterprise
II. General Condition of Implementation
In 2019, the global economic growth continued to slow down under the influence of multiple factors such as the trade conflict between China and the United States. In response to changes in the overall market environment, MERRY follows the operating strategy of “Integration of resources, toward Southeast Asia, Shifts to the Blue Ocean” in 2019. Actively layout for the future, devote time and effort and expand the electro-acoustic market continually, promote the integration of cross-BU, subsidiaries, functional organizations, and combine resources of M&A company to enhance the efficiency of cross-border integration resources; Simultaneously, considering the Group's expanding demand and dispersing production risks, Merry actively expands the manufacturing base in Thailand to increase the flexibility of capacity, and launches the blue ocean project to lay out next motivation of grow. Despite the turbulent international situation in 2019, with the cooperation of the management team and all colleagues, the Group's annual operating performance showed fruitful results once again. We sincerely thank shareholders for their long-term care and affirmation, customers' recognition and trust, and suppliers' full support.
Looking forward the future, the subsequent development of the US-China trade war, global environmental changes, and the Wuhan pneumonia are the major uncertainties
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affecting the overall economy. Based on the group's long-term development layout plan and the direction of the future map, the company takes "technology pilot, digital transformation, southward deep roots, sustainable development" as operating focus of 2020.
"Technology Pilot ", electroacoustic field is our core competence, based on the ten major technology trends from two aspects of "people-oriented" and "smart space" in 2020, we invest IOT, 5G, AI, and other future new technology-related electro-acoustic applications. The application of electro-acoustic combined with electro-acoustic professional technology trends continues to expand the field and create powerful new growth momentum. We promote to assimilate new technological knowledge into work and daily life, build the DNA to embrace new technology lnowledge and shape technological culture.
"Digital transformation" with the rapid change of the technology industry, in addition to strength the core competence and in response to the market changes brought by digital technology, applying the new technology, data and combine the existing operating model, to promote the transformation of operational procedure into digital operations and intelligent manufacturing as two-way goals, so as to build an MERRY smart platform to enhance competitiveness and continue to pursue growth and excellence.
"Southbound policy ", in order to enhance the flexibility of overall Group's capacity allocation and manufacturing efficiency; and to respond global manufacturing trends to face future challenges, will continue to be rooted in the construction layout of production base in Thailand and Vietnam, reduce the risk of a single production base in China.
"Sustainable development", the enterprise takes and repays the society, MERRY strives to create business performance, and promotes the concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and ESG principles into the MERRY culture simultaneously and implements the concept of sustainable development. It has become one of MERRY’s core values. We create a shared and prosperous new situation for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, society, environment and other parties to achieve the goal of sustainable development.
Facing the multifaceted challenges of the international political, economic situation and the changes of the technology industry, all the colleagues of MERRY must adhere to operation philosophy and deepen the core cause. We have learned and open mind towards the direction of sustainable development and steady growth to create higher entreprise value.
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III. Results of Implementation of Business Plan
The consolidated revenue of Company and its subsidiaries is NT$36,397,793 (in thousands of dollars), which constitutes a NT$902,985 (in thousands of dollars) and 2.54% growth the 2018 revenue, which is NT$35,494,808 (in thousands of dollars). The total profit before tax is NT$3,246,197 (in thousands of dollars), which constitutes a NT$519,948 (in thousands of dollars) and 19.07% growth of the 2018 profit before tax, which is NT$2,726,249 (in thousands of dollars). The increase of the operating income and other profits serves as the major factor for the growth.
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IV. Financial Revenue and Expenses and Profitability Analysis
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Financial Revenue and Expenses
Unit: NT$ in thousands of dollars
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Account 2019 2018
Other incomes 383,263 240,595
Other gains and losses 44,344 (32,952)
Financial costs (81,319) (48,453)
Gains and losses of affiliates 664,557 263,926
for using equity method and
joint ventures accounted
Total 1,010,845 423,116
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- Profitability Analysis
Unit: NT$ in thousands of dollars
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Subject Consolidated Consolidated
number of 2019 number of 2018
Financial Debt to asset ratio 49.94% 66.77%
structure (%)
Solvency (%) Current ratio 167.10% 133.77%
Liquidity ratio 143.42% 114.49%
Profitability (%) Return on assets 11.02% 7.41%
Return on shareholders’ 22.24% 17.44%
equity
Operating income to
107.53% 136.54%
paid-in capital ratio
Earnings per share after 12.51 10.47
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tax(NTD)
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V. Research and Development
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In 2019, the consolidated number of new products and extended products developed is 142.
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In 2019, the consolidated number of patents approved is 51 and the consolidated number of patents under review is 94.
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In 2019, the consolidated expenses for research and development is NT$1,305,385 (in thousands of dollars), which increases NT$202,380 (in thousands of dollars) than the 2018 amount, which is NT$1,103,005 (in thousands of dollars), and accounts for 3.59% of the consolidated sales revenue.
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VI. Execution of the Budget: Not applicable as no financial forecast has been issued.
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Attachment 2
Merry Electronics Co., Ltd.
The Audit Committee's Review Report
The undersigned, being the Audit Committee of the Company, hereby confirm that the 2019 business report, profit distribution table and individual financial statement and consolidated financial statement, which were audited and issued by certified public accountants Wang, Yu-Juan and Xu, Jian-Ye from PricewaterhouseCoopers Taiwan, are not incorrect and issue a report thereupon in accordance with Article 219 of the Company Act and the Article 14-4 for Securities and Exchange Act for your review.
Merry Electronics Co., Ltd.
Chairman of the Audit Committee: KO, JIUNN-HUEI
February 27, 2020
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Attachment 3
Comparison of Amendments to the
Procedures of The Company to buy back shares transfer employee
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Articles after amendment Current Articles Explanation
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| Procedures of The Company to buy back shares transfer employee | Procedures of The Company to buy back shares transfer employee | Procedures of The Company to buy back shares transfer employee |
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| Articles after amendment Current Articles Explanation |
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| 5.2. Transfer period. 5.2.1. The shares to be bought back shall be transferred to the employee once or in separate parts withinfiveyears from the date of the purchase of the shares. 5.2.2. The Company buys back shares to transfer to employees, may limit the employees may not transfer for a certain period of time, but the maximum period of not more than two years. |
5.2. Transfer period. 5.2.1. The shares to be bought back shall be transferred to the employee once or in separate parts withinthreeyears from the date of the purchase of the shares. 5.2.2. The Company buys back shares to transfer to employees, may limit the employees may not transfer for a certain period of time, but the maximum period of not more than two years. |
In consideration with the Article 28-2 of the Securities and Exchange Act amended on 17 April 2019 for the purpose of talent retention by enterprises, the time limit for the transfer of employee stock option certificates and the company’s shares buy back to employees will be extended from three years to five years. |
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Attachment 4
Comparison of Amendments to the
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| Ethical Corporate Management Best Practice Principles | ||||
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| Article 5 Our company shall abide by the operational philosophies of honesty, transparency and responsibility, base policies on the principle of good faithand obtain approval from the board of directors, and establish good corporate governance and risk control and management mechanism so as to create an operational environment for sustainable development. |
Article 5 Our company shall abide by the operational philosophies of honesty, transparency and responsibility, base policies on the principle of good faith and establish good corporate governance and risk control and management mechanism so as to create an operational environment for sustainable development. |
To amend in accordance with the Ethical Corporate Management Best Practice Principles for TWSE/GTSM Listed Companies announced by Taiwan Stock Exchange on 23 May 2019. |
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| Article 7 Our company shall establish a risk assessment mechanism against unethical conduct, analyze and assess on a regular basis business activities within their business scope which are at a higher risk of being involved in unethical conduct, and establish prevention programs accordingly and review their adequacy and effectiveness on a regular basis. The prevention programs adopted by our company shall at least include preventive measures against the following: |
Article 7 When establishing the prevention programs, our company shall analyze which business activities within their business scope which are possibly at a higher risk of being involved in an unethical conduct, and strengthen the preventive measures. The prevention programs adopted by our company shall at least contain preventive measures against the following: 1. Offering and acceptance of bribes. 2. Illegalpolitical donations. |
To amend in accordance with the Ethical Corporate Management Best Practice Principles for TWSE/GTSM Listed Companies announced by Taiwan Stock Exchange on 23 May 2019. |
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| Articles after amendment | Current Articles | Explanation | |
| 1. Offering and acceptance of bribes. 2. Illegal political donations. 3. Improper charitable donations or sponsorship. 4. Offering or acceptance of unreasonable presents or hospitality, or other improper benefits. 5. Misappropriation of trade secrets and infringement of trademark rights, patent rights, copyrights, and other intellectual property rights. 6. Engaging in unfair competitive practices. 7. Damage directly or indirectly caused to the rights or interests, health, or safety of consumers or other stakeholders in the course of research and development, procurement, manufacture, provision, or sale ofproducts and services. |
3. Improper charitable donations or sponsorship. 4. Offering or acceptance of unreasonable presents or hospitality, or other improper benefits. 5. Misappropriation of trade secrets and infringement of trademark rights, patent rights, copyrights, and other intellectual property rights. 6. Engaging in unfair competitive practices. 7. Damage directly or indirectly caused to the rights or interests, health, or safety of consumers or other stakeholders in the course of research and development, procurement, manufacture, provision, or sale of products and services. |
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| Article 8 Our company shall request our directors and senior management to issue a statement of compliance with the ethical management policy and require in the terms of employment that employees comply with such policy. |
Article 8 Our company and our respective business group shall clearly specify in their rules and external documents the ethical corporate management policies and the commitment by the board of directors and the management on rigorous and |
To amend in accordance with the Ethical Corporate Management Best Practice Principles for TWSE/GTSM Listed Companies announced by |
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| Articles after amendment | Current Articles | Explanation | |
| Our company and our respective business group shall clearly specify in their rules, external documentsand on the company websitethe ethical corporate management policies and the commitment by the board of directors and the management on rigorous and thorough implementation of such policies, and shall carry out the policies in internal management and in commercial activities. Our company shall compile documented information on the ethical management policy, statement, commitment and implementation mentioned in the first and second paragraphs and retain said information properly. |
thorough implementation of such policies, and shall carry out the policies in internal management and in commercial activities. |
Taiwan Stock Exchange on 23 May 2019. |
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| Article 9 Our company shall engage in commercial activities in a fair and transparent manner based on the principle of ethical management. Prior to any commercial transactions, our company shall take into consideration the legality of our agents, suppliers, clients, or other trading |
Article 9 Our company shall engage in commercial activities in a fair and transparent manner based on the principle of ethical management. Prior to any commercial transactions, our company shall take into consideration the legality of our agents, suppliers, clients, or other trading |
To amend in accordance with the Ethical Corporate Management Best Practice Principles for TWSE/GTSM Listed Companies announced by Taiwan Stock Exchange on 23 |
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| Articles after amendment | Current Articles | Explanation | |
| counterparties and whether any of them are involved in unethical conduct, and shall avoid any dealings with persons so involved. When entering into contracts with their agents, suppliers, clients, or other trading counterparties, our company shall include in such contracts terms requiring compliance with ethical corporate management policy and that in the event the trading counterparties are involved in unethical conduct, our company may at any time terminate or rescind the contracts. |
counterparties and whether any of them are involved in unethical conduct, and shall avoid any dealings with persons so involvedand with unethical record. When entering into contracts with their agents, suppliers, clients, or other trading counterparties, our company shall include in such contracts terms requiring compliance with ethical corporate management policy and that in the event the trading counterparties are involved in unethical conduct, our company may at any time terminate or rescind the contracts. |
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| Article 17 The directors, managers, employees, mandataries, and substantial controllers of our company shall exercise the due care of good administrators to urge the company to prevent unethical conduct, always review the results of the preventive measures and continually make adjustments so as to ensure thorough implementation of its ethical corporate managementpolicies. |
Article 17 The directors, managers, employees, mandataries, and substantial controllers of our company shall exercise the due care of good administrators to urge the company to prevent unethical conduct, always review the results of the preventive measures and continually make adjustments so as to ensure thorough implementation of its ethical corporate managementpolicies. |
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| To achieve sound ethical corporate management, our company shall establish a dedicated unitthat is under the board of directors and avail itself of adequate resources and staff itself with competent personnel, responsible for establishing and supervising the implementation of the ethical corporate management policies and prevention programs.The dedicated unit shall be in charge of the following matters, and shall report to the board of directors on a regular basis(at least once a year): 1. Assisting in incorporating ethics and moral values into the company's business strategy and adopting appropriate prevention measures against corruption and malfeasance to ensure ethical management in compliance with the requirements of laws and regulations. 2.Analyzing and assessing on a regular basis the risk of involvement in unethical conduct within the business scope, adopting accordingly programs toprevent unethical |
To achieve sound ethical corporate management, our company shall establish a dedicated unit,administration center, which isresponsible for establishing the implementation of the ethical corporate management policies and prevention programs. The internal audit unit shall be responsible for supervising the implementation of the ethical corporate management policies and prevention programsand shall report to the board of directors on a regular basis: 1. Assisting in incorporating ethics and moral values into the company's business strategy and adopting appropriate prevention measures against corruption and malfeasance to ensure ethical management in compliance with the requirements of laws and regulations. 2. Adopting programs to prevent unethical conduct and setting out in each program the standard operating procedures and conduct guidelines 3. Planning the internal organization, structure, and |
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| conduct and setting out in each program the standard operating procedures and conduct guidelines with respect to the company's operations and business. 3. Planning the internal organization, structure, and allocation of responsibilities and setting up check-and-balance mechanisms for mutual supervision of the business activities within the business scope which are possibly at a higher risk for unethical conduct. 4. Promoting and coordinating awareness and educational activities with respect to ethics policy. 5. Developing a whistle-blowing system and ensuring its operating effectiveness. 6. Assisting the board of directors and management in auditing and assessing whether the prevention measures taken for the purpose of implementing ethical management are effectively operating, and preparing reports on the regular assessment of compliance with |
allocation of responsibilities and setting up check-and-balance mechanisms for mutual supervision of the business activities within the business scope which are possibly at a higher risk for unethical conduct. 4. Promoting and coordinating awareness and educational activities with respect to ethics policy. 5. Developing a whistle-blowing system and ensuring its operating effectiveness. 6. Assisting the board of directors and management in auditing and assessing whether the prevention measures taken for the purpose of implementing ethical management are effectively operating, and preparing reports on the regular assessment of compliance with ethical management in operating procedures. |
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| Article 19 Our company shall adopt policies for preventing conflicts of interest to identify, monitor, and manage risks possibly resulting from unethical conduct, and shall also offer appropriate means for directors, managers, and other stakeholders attending or present at board meetings to voluntarily explain whether their interests would potentially conflict with those of the company. When a proposal at a given board of directors meeting concerns the personal interest of, or the interest of the juristic person represented by, any of the directors, managers, and other stakeholders attending or present at board meetings of our company, the concerned person shall state the important aspects of the relationship of interest at the given board meeting. If his or her participation is likely to prejudice the interest of the company,the concernedperson |
Article 19 Our company shall adopt policies for preventing conflicts of interest to identify, monitor, and manage risks possibly resulting from unethical conduct, and shall also offer appropriate means for directors, managers, and other stakeholders attending or present at board meetings to voluntarily explain whether their interests would potentially conflict with those of the company. When a proposal at a given board of directors meeting concerns the personal interest of, or the interest of the juristic person represented by, any of the directors, managers, and other stakeholders attending or present at board meetings of our company, the concerned person shall state the important aspects of the relationship of interest at the given board meeting. If his or her participation is likely to prejudice the interest of the company, he or she could make |
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a statement and an answer over the act.The concerned person may not participate in discussion of or voting on the proposal and shall recuse himself or herself from the discussion or the voting, and may not exercise voting rights as proxy for another director. The directors shall practice self-discipline and must not support one another in improper dealings. Our company's directors, managers, employees, mandataries, and substantial controllers shall not take advantage of their positions or influence in the companies to obtain improper benefits for themselves, their spouses, parents, children or any other person. |
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Article 20 Our company shall establish effective accounting systems and internal control systems for business activities possibly at a higher risk of being involved in an unethical conduct, not have under-the-table accounts or keep secret accounts, and conduct reviews regularlyso as |
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enforcement of the systems are enforcement of the systems are May 2019.
showing results. showing results.
The internal audit unit of our The internal audit unit of our
company shall, based on the company shall periodically
results of assessment of the risk examine the company's
of involvement in unethical compliance with the foregoing
conduct, devise relevant audit systems and prepare audit
plans including auditees, audit reports and submit the same to
scope, audit items, audit the board of directors. The
frequency, etc., and examine internal audit unit may engage a
accordingly the compliance certified public accountant to
with the prevention programs. carry out the audit, and may
The internal audit unit may engage professionals to assist if
engage a certified public necessary.
accountant to carry out the
audit, and may engage
professionals to assist if
necessary.
The results of examination in
the preceding paragraph shall
be reported to senior
management and the ethical
management dedicated unit and
put down in writing in the form
of an audit report to be
submitted to the board of
directors.
Article 21 Article 21 To amend in
Our company shall establish Our company shall establish accordance with
operational procedures and prevention program in the Ethical
guidelines in accordance with accordance with Article 6 Corporate
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| directors, managers, employees, and substantial controllers on how to conduct business. The procedures and guidelines should at least contain the following matters: 1. Standards for determining whether improper benefits have been offered or accepted. 2. Procedures for offering legitimate political donations. 3. Procedures and the standard rates for offering charitable donations or sponsorship. 4. Rules for avoiding work-related conflicts of interests and how they should be reported and handled. 5. Rules for keeping confidential trade secrets and sensitive business information obtained in the ordinary course of business. 6. Regulations and procedures for dealing with suppliers, clients and business transaction counterparties suspected of unethical conduct. 7. Handling procedures for violations of these Principles. 8. Disciplinary measures on offenders. |
managers, employees, and substantial controllers on how to conduct business. The procedures and guidelines should at least contain the following matters: 1. Standards for determining whether benefit is corresponding to the normal social etiquette, and is happening incidentally without risk of affecting specific rights and obligations. 2. Procedures for offering legitimate political donations. 3. Procedures and the standard rates for offering charitable donations or sponsorship. 4. Rules for avoiding work-related conflicts of interests and how they should be reported and handled. 5. Rules for keeping confidential trade secrets and sensitive business information obtained in the ordinary course of business. 6. Regulations and procedures for dealing with suppliers, clients and business transaction counterparties suspected of unethical conduct. 7. Handling procedures for |
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| Article 22 The chairperson, general manager, or senior management of our company shall communicate the importance of corporate ethics to its directors, employees, and mandataries on a regular basis. Our company shall periodically organize training and awareness programs for directors, managers, employees, mandataries, and substantial controllers and invite the companies' commercial transaction counterpartiesso they understand the companies' resolve to implement ethical corporate management, the related policies, prevention programs and the consequences of committing unethical conduct. Our company shall apply the policies of ethical corporate management when creating its employee performance appraisal system and human resource policies to establish a clear and effective reward and |
Article 22 The chairperson, general manager, or senior management of our company shall communicate the importance of corporate ethics to its directors, employees, and mandataries on a regular basis. Our company shall periodically organize training and awareness programs for directors, managers, employees, mandataries, and substantial controllers, so they understand the companies' resolve to implement ethical corporate management, the related policies, prevention programs and the consequences of committing unethical conduct. Our company shall apply the policies of ethical corporate management when creating its employee performance appraisal system and human resource policies to establish a clear and effective reward and discipline system. |
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| Article 23 Our company shall adopt a concrete whistle-blowing system and scrupulously operate the system. The whistle-blowing system shall include at least the following: 1. An independent mailbox or hotline either internally established and publicly announced or provided by an independent external institution, to allow company insiders and outsiders to submit reports. 2. Dedicated personnel or unit appointed to handle whistle-blowing system. Any tip involving a director or senior managementshall be reported to the independent directors or the audit committee. Categories of reported misconduct shall be delineated and standard operating procedures for the investigation of each shall be adopted. 3. Follow-up measures to be adopted depending on the severity of the circumstances after investigations of cases reported are completed. Where necessary, a case shall be |
Article 23 Our company shall adopt a concrete whistle-blowing system and scrupulously operate the system. The whistle-blowing system shall include at least the following: 1. An independent mailbox or hotline either internally established and publicly announced or provided by an independent external institution, to allow company insiders and outsiders to submit reports. 2. Dedicated personnel or unit appointed to handle whistle-blowing system. Any tip involving a director or senior manager shall be reported to the independent directors or the audit committee. Categories of reported misconduct shall be delineated and standard operating procedures for the investigation of each shall be adopted. 3. Documentation of case acceptance, investigation processes, investigation results, and relevant documents. 4.Confidentiality of the identity of whistle-blowers and the |
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reported to the competent content of reported cases.
authority or referred to the 5. Measures for protecting
judicial authority. whistle-blowers from
4. Documentation of case inappropriate disciplinary
acceptance, investigation actions due to their
processes, investigation results, whistle-blowing.
and relevant documents. 6. Whistle-blowing incentive
5. Confidentiality of the identity measures.
of whistle-blowers and the When material misconduct or
content of reported cases, and likelihood of material
an undertaking regarding impairment to our company
anonymous reporting. comes to their awareness upon
6. Measures for protecting investigation, the dedicated
whistle-blowers from personnel or unit handling the
inappropriate disciplinary whistle-blowing system shall
actions due to their immediately prepare a report
whistle-blowing. and notify the independent
7. Whistle-blowing incentive directors or the audit committee
measures. in written form.
When material misconduct or
likelihood of material
impairment to our company
comes to their awareness upon
investigation, the dedicated
personnel or unit handling the
whistle-blowing system shall
immediately prepare a report
and notify the independent
directors or the audit committee
in written form.
Article 26 Article 26 To amend in
Our company shall at all times Our company shall at all times accordance with
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| relevant local and international regulations concerning ethical corporate management and encourage their directors, managers, and employees to make suggestions, based on which the adopted ethical corporate management policies and measures taken will be reviewed and improved with a view to achieving better implementation of ethical management. |
relevant local and international regulations concerning ethical corporate management and encourage their directors, managers, and employees to make suggestions, based on which the adopted ethical corporate management policies and measures andregulations taken will be reviewed and improved with a view to achieving better implementation of ethical management. |
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| Article 27 The ethical corporate management best practice principles of our company shall be implemented after the board of directors grants the approval, and shall be sent to the audit committeeand reported at a shareholders' meeting. The same procedure shall be followed when the principles have been amended. For our company that has appointed any independent director, when the ethical corporate management best practice principles are submitted for discussion by the board of directors pursuant to thepreceding paragraph,the |
Article 27 The ethical corporate management best practice principles of our company shall be implemented after the board of directors grants the approval and reported at a shareholders' meeting. The same procedure shall be followed when the principles have been amended. For our company that has appointed any independent director, when the principles are 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 |
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objects to or expresses reservations about any matter, it shall be recorded in the minutes of the board of directors meeting. An independent director that cannot attend the board meeting in person to express objection or reservations shall provide a written opinion before the board meeting, unless there is some legitimate reason to do otherwise, and the opinion shall be specified in the minutes of the board of directors meeting. |
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Attachment 5
Comparison of Amendments to the
Codes of Ethical Conduct
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7. Encouraging reporting on 7. Encouraging reporting on accordance with
illegal or unethical activities: illegal or unethical activities: the Guidelines for
The company shall raise The company shall raise the Adoption of
awareness of ethics internally awareness of ethics internally Codes of Ethical
and encourage employees to and encourage employees to Conduct for
report to the audit committee, report to the audit committee, TWSE/GTSM
managerial officer, chief independent director, Listed Companies
internal auditor, or other managerial officer, chief and practical
appropriate individual upon internal auditor, administration operation.
suspicion or discovery of any center, Human resources
activity in violation of a law or department & Occupational
regulation or the code of ethical Safety and Health
conduct. To encourage Administration, or other
employees to report illegal appropriate individual upon
conduct, the company shall suspicion or discovery of any
establish a concrete activity in violation of a law or
whistle-blowing system and regulation or the code of ethical
make employees aware that the conduct. To encourage
company will use its best efforts employees to report illegal
to ensure the safety of conduct, the company shall
informants and protect them establish a concrete
from reprisals. whistle-blowing system and
make employees aware that the
company will use its best efforts
to ensure the safety of
informants and protect them
from reprisals.
Article 3 Article 3 To amend in
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| The code of ethical conduct adopted by a company must require that any exemption for directors or managerial officers from compliance with the code be adopted by a resolution of the board of directors,and that information on the date on which the board of directors adopted the resolution for exemption, objections or reservations of independent directors, and the period of, reasons for, and principles behind the application of the exemption be disclosed without delay on the MOPS, in order that the shareholders may evaluate the appropriateness of the board resolution to forestall any arbitrary or dubious exemption from the code, and to safeguard the interests of the company by ensuring appropriate mechanisms for controlling any circumstance under which such an exemption occurs. |
IF our company requires exemption for directors or managerial officers from compliance with the code be adopted by a resolution of the board of directors, and the period of, reasons for, and principles behind the application of the exemption be disclosed without delay on the MOPS, in order that the shareholders may evaluate the appropriateness of the board resolution to forestall any arbitrary or dubious exemption from the code, and to safeguard the interests of the company by ensuring appropriate mechanisms for controlling any circumstance under which such an exemption occurs. |
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Attachment 6
CPA's Audit Report, Individual Financial Statements and Consolidated Financial Statements
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS TRANSLATED FROM CHINESE To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Merry Electronics Co., Ltd.
Opinion
We have audited the accompanying parent company only balance sheets of Merry Electronics Co., Ltd. (the "Company") as at December 31, 2019 and 2018, and the related parent company only statements of comprehensive income, of changes in equity and of cash flows for the years then ended, and notes to the parent company only financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies.
In our opinion, the accompanying parent company only financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as at December 31, 2019 and 2018, and its financial performance and its cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with the "Regulations Governing the Preparation of Financial Reports by Securities Issuers".
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audits in accordance with the "Regulations Governing Auditing and Attestation of Financial Statements by Certified Public Accountants" and generally accepted auditing standards in the Republic of China (ROC GAAS). Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Independent Accountant's Responsibilities for the Audit of Parent Company Only Financial Statements section of our report. We are independent of the Company in accordance with the Code of Professional Ethics for Certified Public Accountants in the Republic of China (the "Code"), and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Key audit matters
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in our audit of the parent company only financial statements of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the parent company
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only financial statements as a whole and, in forming our opinion thereon; we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters.
The key audit matters in relation to the parent company only financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019 are outlined as follows: Cut-off on sales revenue from distribution warehouses
Description
Refer to Note 4(30) for accounting policy on revenue recognition.
The Company recognises revenue upon delivery or pick-up of goods (the transfer of control of ownership) by customers at the warehouses. Warehouse sales revenue constitutes 39% of total operating revenue for the year ended December 31, 2019. The Company's revenue recognition is based on inventory movement records of warehouses based on the reports provided by warehouse custodians or bill of lading reports recorded on network platform. As the hubs are located in various locations and there are numerous custodians, the frequency and contents of statements provided by custodians vary, and customers are from different places, the process of revenue recognition contains numerous manual procedures, which would potentially result in inaccurate timing of revenue recognition and the discrepancy between physical inventory quantities in the hubs and quantities per accounting records. Thus, we consider the cut-off on sales revenue from distribution warehouses a key audit matter.
How our audit addressed the matter
We performed the following audit procedures in relation to the above key audit matter: A. Understood evaluated and verified the Company's procedures for warehouse sales revenue and internal control, including:
(a) Interviewing the staff from different departments of the sales revenue process from distribution warehouse, and confirming the consistency by comparing interview results with the process of warehouse sales revenue recognition obtained.
(b) Verifying the internal control of warehouse distribution (checked the terms of transaction / timing of ownership transfer and dates of supporting documents and verifying transactions recognised in the appropriate period by reconciling the quantities of supporting documents with invoices) to confirm the accuracy of the timing of revenue recognition.
B. Performed cut-off procedures on sales revenue from distribution warehouse recognised during a specific period before and after the period-end, including verifying delivery
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schedule of distribution warehouses and ensuring the movements of inventories contained in the statements and cost of goods sold had been recognised in the appropriate period.
C. Performed physical inventory count observation or confirmed the inventory quantities with hub custodian and agreed the results to accounting records.
Investments accounted for using equity method - valuation of inventories
Description
The Company receives orders from customers and the subsidiaries are tasked to manufacture the products. The subsidiaries (shown as investments accounted for using equity method) have a high risk of incurring inventory valuation loss and obsolescence due to fluctuations in market demand and rapidly evolving technology. Further, the measurement of net realisable value of inventories involves subjective judgement resulting in a high degree of estimation uncertainty. Thus, we consider the allowance for inventory valuation loss of the subsidiaries (shown as investments accounted for using equity method) a key audit matter.
How our audit addressed the matter
We performed the following audit procedures in relation to the above key audit matter: A. Understood and assessed the reasonableness of the subsequent inventory valuation and the provision for loss on obsolete and slow-moving inventory.
B. Inspected the annual plan of the physical inventory count and observed the inventory count; evaluated the effectiveness of the procedures used to identify and control obsolete inventories.
C. Obtained inventory aging report and verified dates of movements with supporting documents, and ensured the accuracy of inventory aging classification and its consistency with the policies.
D. Obtained the net realisable value of each kind of inventory and checked whether the applied calculation logic was in agreement with all inventory, tested the supporting documents related to the estimation basis for net realisable value of inventories including verifying the supporting documents of sales and purchase prices, as well as recalculating and assessing the reasonableness of allowance for inventory valuation losses.
Responsibilities of management and those charged with governance for the parent company only financial statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the parent
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company only financial statements in accordance with the "Regulations Governing the Preparation of Financial Reports by Securities Issuers", and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of parent company only financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the parent company only financial statements, management is responsible for assessing the Company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless management either intends to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.
Those charged with governance, including independent directors and supervisors, are responsible for overseeing the Company's financial reporting process.
Independent accountant's responsibilities for the audit of the parent company only financial statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the parent company only financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ROC GAAS will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these parent company only financial statements.
As part of an audit in accordance with ROC GAAS, we exercise professional judgement and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also:
A. Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the parent company only financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
B. Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control.
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C. Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by management.
D. Conclude on the appropriateness of management's use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor's report to the related disclosures in the parent company only financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor's report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Company to cease to continue as a going concern.
E. Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the parent company only financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the parent company only financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
F. Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities or business activities within the Company to express an opinion on the parent company only financial statements. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion.
We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.
We also provide those charged with governance with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.
From the matters communicated with those charged with governance, we determine those matters that were of most significance in the audit of the parent company only financial statements of the current period and are therefore the key audit matters. We describe these matters in our auditor's report unless law or regulation precludes public disclosure about the matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances, we determine that a matter should not be communicated in our report because the adverse consequences of doing so would reasonably be expected to outweigh the public interest benefits of such communication.
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Wang, Yu-Juan
Xu, Jian-Ye
For and on behalf of PricewaterhouseCoopers, Taiwan
February 27, 2020
The accompanying parent company only financial statements are not intended to present the financial position and results of operations and cash flows in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in countries and jurisdictions other than the Republic of China. The standards, procedures and practices in the Republic of China governing the audit of such financial statements may differ from those generally accepted in countries and jurisdictions other than the Republic of China. Accordingly, the accompanying parent company only financial statements and report of independent accountants are not intended for use by those who are not informed about the accounting principles or auditing standards generally accepted in the Republic of China, and their applications in practice.
As the financial statements are the responsibility of the management, PricewaterhouseCoopers cannot accept any liability for the use of, or reliance on, the English translation or for any errors or misunderstandings that may derive from the translation.
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MERRY ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
PARENT COMPANY ONLY BALANCE SHEETS DECEMBER 31, 2019 AND 2018
(Expressed in thousands of New Taiwan dollars)
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December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
Assets Notes AMOUNT % AMOUNT %
Current assets
1100 Cash and cash equivalents 6(1) $ 4,038,861 18 $ 6,610,358 26
1110 Financial assets at fair value through 6(2)
profit or loss - current 16,913 - 166,048 1
1120 Financial assets at fair value through 6(3)
other comprehensive income - current 171,906 1 228,413 1
1140 Current contract assets 6(21) 31,585 - - -
1170 Accounts receivable, net 6(4) 4,466,711 19 7,168,341 28
1180 Accounts receivable - related parties 7 134,974 1 10,595 -
1200 Other receivables 17,657 - 32,397 -
1210 Other receivables - related parties 7 43,626 - 33,315 -
130X Inventories, net 6(6) 815,756 4 625,058 2
1410 Prepayments 16,216 - 8,890 -
1479 Other current assets 32,710 - 25,474 -
11XX Total current assets 9,786,915 43 14,908,889 58
Non-current assets
1510 Financial assets at fair value through 6(2)
- -
profit or loss - non-current 21,301 18,174
1517 Financial assets at fair value through 6(3)
other comprehensive income -
non-current 2,435,247 11 1,381,450 6
1550 Investments accounted for under 6(7)
equity method 9,618,330 42 8,300,401 32
1600 Property, plant and equipment, net 6(8) 770,937 3 761,523 3
1755 Right-of-use assets 6(9) 7,849 - - -
1780 Intangible assets 6(10) 287,174 1 277,570 1
1840 Deferred income tax assets 6(26) 88,793 - 40,785 -
1990 Other non-current assets 8,755 - 39,924 -
15XX Total non-current assets 13,238,386 57 10,819,827 42
1XXX Total assets $ 23,025,301 100 $ 25,728,716 100
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PARENT COMPANY ONLY BALANCE SHEETS DECEMBER 31, 2019 AND 2018
(Expressed in thousands of New Taiwan dollars)
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December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
Liabilities and Equity Notes AMOUNT % AMOUNT %
Current liabilities
2100 Short-term borrowings 6(12) $ 89,940 1 $ 4,399,144 17
2120 Financial liabilities at fair value 6(2)
- -
through profit or loss - current 11,799 6,976
2170 Accounts payable 103,882 1 4,420 -
2180 Accounts payable - related parties 7 5,384,900 23 6,642,168 26
2200 Other payables 6(13) 498,778 2 423,685 2
2220 Other payables - related parties 7 7,124 - 40,296 -
2230 Current income tax liabilities 215,609 1 119,172 -
2300 Other current liabilities 287,887 1 187,325 1
21XX Total current liabilities 6,599,919 29 11,823,186 46
Non-current liabilities
2530 Corporate bonds payable 6(14) 2,229,959 9 2,882,721 11
2570 Deferred income tax liabilities 6(26) 874,025 4 604,859 2
2640 Accrued pension liabilities 6(15) 83,476 - 84,044 -
2645 Guarantee deposits received 1,017 - 1,018 -
2670 Other non-current liabilities 402,928 2 402,072 2
25XX Total non-current liabilities 3,591,405 15 3,974,714 15
2XXX Total liabilities 10,191,324 44 15,797,900 61
Equity
Share capital 6(17)
3110 Share capital - common stock 2,086,684 9 1,996,625 8
Capital surplus 6(18)
3200 Capital surplus 3,870,105 17 2,789,111 11
Retained earnings 6(19)
3310 Legal reserve 1,745,768 8 1,539,341 6
3320 Special reserve 269,144 1 269,144 1
3350 Unappropriated retained earnings 3,834,442 17 3,189,563 12
Other equity interest 6(20)
3400 Other equity interest 1,027,834 4 147,032 1
3XXX Total equity 12,833,977 56 9,930,816 39
Significant contingent liabilities and 9
unrecognised contract commitments
Significant events after the balance 11
sheet date
3X2X Total liabilities and equity $ 23,025,301 100 $ 25,728,716 100
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these parent company only financial statements.
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MERRY ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. PARENT COMPANY ONLY STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 AND 2018
(Expressed in thousands of New Taiwan dollars, except earnings per share)
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Year ended December 31
2019 2018
Items Notes AMOUNT % AMOUNT %
4000 Sales revenue 6(21) and 7 $ 30,648,815 100 $ 30,438,179 100
5000 Operating costs 6(6)(24) and 7 ( 27,637,789) ( 90) ( 27,825,720) ( 92)
5900 Net operating margin 3,011,026 10 2,612,459 8
Operating expenses 6(24)(25)
6100 Selling expenses ( 192,099) ( 1) ( 210,681) -
6200 General and administrative expenses ( 584,741) ( 2) ( 553,006) ( 2)
6300 Research and development expenses ( 606,161) ( 2) ( 569,581) ( 2)
6000 Total operating expenses ( 1,383,001) ( 5) ( 1,333,268) ( 4)
6900 Operating profit 1,628,025 5 1,279,191 4
Non-operating income and expenses
7010 Other income 6(22) 145,596 - 131,041 -
7020 Other gains and losses 6(2)(3)(23) ( 5,693) - 52,726 -
7050 Finance costs ( 63,385) - ( 31,217) -
7070 Share of profit of associates and joint 6(7)
ventures accounted for using equity
method 1,441,489 5 1,063,494 4
7000 Total non-operating income and
expenses 1,518,007 5 1,216,044 4
7900 Profit before income tax 3,146,032 10 2,495,235 8
7950 Income tax expense 6(26) ( 597,420) ( 2) ( 430,970) ( 1)
8200 Profit for the year $ 2,548,612 8 $ 2,064,265 7
Other comprehensive income
Components of other comprehensive
income that will not be reclassified to
profit or loss
8311 Actuarial losses on defined benefit plans 6(15) ($ 15,027) - ($ 7,051) -
8316 Unrealised losses from investments in 6(20)
equity instruments measured at fair value
through other comprehensive income 1,146,956 4 ( 2,530,480) ( 9)
8330 Share of other comprehensive loss of
associates and joint ventures accounted
for using equity method - - ( 5,513) -
8349 Income tax related to components of other
comprehensive income that will not be
reclassified to profit or loss 3,005 - 1,410 -
8310 Other comprehensive income (loss)
that will not be reclassified to profit
or loss 1,134,934 4 ( 2,541,634) ( 9)
Components of other comprehensive
income that will be reclassified to profit or
loss
8361 Exchange differences on translation 6(20) ( 113,955) - 19,095 -
8367 Unrealised gains from investments in debt
instruments measured at fair value
through other comprehensive income ( 2,377) - 18,639 -
8380 Share of other comprehensive loss of
associates and joint ventures accounted
for using equity method ( 153,522) ( 1) ( 87,285) -
8399 Income tax relating to the components of
other comprehensive income 52,830 - 12,720 -
8360 Other comprehensive loss that will be
reclassified to profit or loss ( 217,024) ( 1) ( 36,831) -
8300 Other comprehensive (loss) income for the
year $ 917,910 3 ($ 2,578,465) ( 9)
8500 Total comprehensive (loss) income for the
year $ 3,466,522 11 ($ 514,200) ( 2)
Earnings per share 6(27)
9750 Basic earnings per share $ 12.51 $ 10.47
9850 Diluted earnings per share $ 11.54 $ 10.35
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MERRY ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. PARENT COMPANY ONLY STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 AND 2018
(Expressed in thousands of New Taiwan dollars)
| 2018 Balance at January 1, 2018 Effects of modified retrospective restatement Balance at January 1, 2018 after adjustments Profit Other comprehensive loss Total comprehensive income Appropriations and distribution of 2017 earnings (Note 2): Legal reserve Cash dividends Issuance of convertible bonds Convertible bonds converted to equity shares Share-based payment Retirement of treasury shares Disposal of investments in equity instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income Acquisition agreement of additional equity in subsidiaries Recognition of change in equity of associates in proportion to the Group's ownership Balance at December 31, 2018 2019 Balance at January 1, 2019 Profit (loss) Other comprehensive income (loss) Total comprehensive income Appropriations and distribution of 2018 earnings Legal reserve Cash dividends Issuance of common stock for cash Convertible bonds converted to equity shares Share-based payment Disposal of investments in equity instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income Recognition of change in equity of associates in proportion to the Group's ownership Recognition of change in equity of non-associates in proportion to the Group's ownership Balance at December 31, 2019 |
Notes 6(20) 6(14) 6(14) 6(16) 6(17) 6(3) 6(20) 6(14) 6(16) 6(3) |
Share capital - common stock $2,004,721-2,004,721------1,4099,165(18,670 )---$1,996,625$1,996,625-----40,00048,8511,208---$2,086,684 |
Capital surplus, additional paid-in capital $2,985,304-2,985,304-----133,32613,565120,515(66,129 )-(402,072 )4,602$2,789,111$2,789,111-----408,000636,58725,256-11,151-$3,870,105 |
Retained earnings | Unappropriated retained earnings $4,292,0183,7664,295,7842,064,265(11,154 )2,053,111(362,220 )(3,143,838 )----346,726--$3,189,563$3,189,5632,548,612(12,022 )2,536,590(206,427 )(1,751,419 )---68,104-(1,969 )$3,834,442 |
Financial statements translation differences of foreign operations $3,074,587(3,766 )3,070,821-(2,567,311 )(2,567,311 )----(9,752 )-(346,726 )--$147,032$147,032-929,932929,932----18,974(68,104 )--$1,027,834 |
Treasury stocks($98,743 )-(98,743 )-------13,94484,799---$-$------------$- |
Total equity$13,704,152-13,704,1522,064,265(2,578,465 )(514,200 )-(3,143,838 )133,32614,974133,872--(402,072 )4,602$9,930,816$9,930,8162,548,612917,9103,466,522-(1,751,419 )448,000685,43845,438-11,151(1,969 )$12,833,977 |
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Legal reserve$1,177,121-1,177,121---362,220--------$1,539,341$1,539,341---206,427-------$1,745,768 |
Special reserve$269,144-269,144------------$269,144$269,144-----------$269,144 |
Note 1: DirectorsNote 2: Directors
’’and supervisors and supervisors’’remuneration amounting to $43,733 thousand and employees remuneration amounting to $90,750 thousand and employees’’compensation amounting to $128,626 thousand were recognised as expenses in the statement of comprehensive income for the year ended December 31, 2016. compensation amounting to $272,251 thousand were recognised as expenses in the statement of comprehensive income for the year ended December 31, 2017.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these parent company only financial statements.
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MERRY ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
PARENT COMPANY ONLY STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 AND 2018
(Expressed in thousands of New Taiwan dollars)
| CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Profit before tax Adjustments Adjustments to reconcile profit (loss) Depreciation Depreciation - right-of-use assets Gain on modification of lease Amortization Expected credit loss Finance costs Interest expense - lease liability Net loss on financial assets or liabilities at fair value through profit or loss Proceeds from disposal of available-for-sale financial assets-non-current Share of profit of associates and joint ventures accounted for using equity method Dividend income Interest income Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment Share-based payments Treasury share-based payments Compensation cost of cash capital increase reserved for employee preemption Effect of exchange rate changes Changes in operating assets and liabilities Changes in operating assets Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss Accounts receivable Accounts receivable - related parties Contract assets-current Other receivables Other receivables - related parties Inventories Prepayments Other current assets Acquisition of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss - non-current Changes in operating liabilities Accounts payable Accounts payable - related parties Other payables Other payables - related parties Other current liabilities Other non-current liabilities Cash inflow generated from operations Interest paid Income taxes paid Interest received Dividend income Recognition of dividends received from investments accounted for using equity method Net cash flows from operating activities |
Notes 2019 2018 $3,146,032$2,495,2356(8) 17,31818,2886(9) 10,441-(5 )-6(10) 55,62556,2411,2071,02463,38531,217610-(2,634 )16,9046(3) (833 )-6(7) (1,441,489 )(1,063,494 )6(22) (69,850 )(60,437 )6(22) (48,522 )(40,417 )6(23) (471 )(97 )6(16) 52,15890,2986(16) -26,7346(16) -3,993(34,526 )(58,875 )6(2) 154,703231,0612,782,214(1,234,799 )(124,380 )2,923(31,585 )-19,076152,625(10,311 )495(190,698 )205,914(7,326 )7,548(7,669 )(7,398 )(3,127 )(18,174 )99,4623,934(1,240,671 )(594,367 )74,309(162,479 )(49,769 )(30,977 )11,6547,622(15,596 )(22,325 )3,208,73258,217(15,061 )(30,050 )(223,990 )(552,376 )48,95543,22369,85060,4376(28) -574,1243,088,486153,575 |
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MERRY ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
PARENT COMPANY ONLY STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 AND 2018
(Expressed in thousands of New Taiwan dollars)
| CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Acquisition of financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income Proceeds from disposal of financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income Acquisition of investments accounted for using equity method Acquisition of property, plant and equipment Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment Acquisition of intangible assets Decrease in other financial assets Decrease in guarantee deposits Net cash flows used in investing activities CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Increase in short-term borrowings Proceeds from issuance of bonds Cash dividends paid Repayment of principal portion of lease liabilities Employee purchase of treasury shares Cancellation of restricted employee shares Issuance of common stock for cash Net cash flows (used in) from financing activities Effect of exchange rate changes Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year Cash and cash equivalents at end of year |
Notes 2019 2018 $-( $324,392 )6(3)(28) 143,315603,0406(7) (134,264 )(1,807,223 )6(8)(28) (42,763 )(335,241 )12,1413,1856(8)(28) (42,812 )(44,197 )-100,000138284(64,245 )(1,804,544 )(4,309,204 )3,049,6246(14) -3,015,0006(19) (1,751,419 )(3,143,838 )6(9) (10,921 )--13,944(6,720 )(1,095 )6(17) 448,000-(5,630,264 )2,933,63534,52658,875(2,571,497 )1,341,5416,610,3585,268,817$4,038,861$6,610,358 |
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS TRANSLATED FROM CHINESE To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Merry Electronics Co., Ltd.
Opinion
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Merry Electronics Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries (the “Group”) as at December 31, 2019 and 2018, and the related consolidated statements of comprehensive income, of changes in equity and of cash flows for the years then ended, and notes to the consolidated financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies.
In our opinion, based on our audits and the reports of other auditors, the accompanying consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of the Group as at December 31, 2019 and 2018, and its consolidated financial performance and its consolidated cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with the “Regulations Governing the Preparation of Financial Reports by Securities Issuers” and the International Financial Reporting Standards, International Accounting Standards, IFRIC Interpretations, and SIC Interpretations as endorsed by the Financial Supervisory Commission.
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audits in accordance with the “Regulations Governing Auditing and Attestation of Financial Statements by Certified Public Accountants” and generally accepted auditing standards in the Republic of China (ROC GAAS). Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements section of our report. We are independent of the Group in accordance with the Code of Professional Ethics for Certified Public Accountants in the Republic of China (the “Code”), and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Key audit matters
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in our audit of the consolidated financial statements of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the consolidated financial statements as a whole and, in forming our opinion thereon, we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters.
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The key audit matters in relation to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019 are outlined as follows:
Cut-off on sales revenue from distribution warehouses
Description
Refer to Note 4(31) for accounting policy on revenue recognition.
The Group recognises revenue upon delivery or pick-up of goods (the transfer of control of ownership) by customers at the warehouses. Warehouse sales revenue constitutes 32% of total operating revenue for the year ended December 31, 2019. The Group’s revenue recognition is based on inventory movement records of warehouses based on the reports provided by warehouse custodians or bill of lading reports recorded on network platform. As the hubs are located in various locations and there are numerous custodians, the frequency and contents of statements provided by custodians vary, and customers are from different places, the process of revenue recognition contains numerous manual procedures, which would potentially result in inaccurate timing of revenue recognition and the discrepancy between physical inventory quantities in the hubs and quantities per accounting records. Thus, we consider the cut-off on sales revenue from distribution warehouses a key audit matter.
How our audit addressed the matter
We performed the following audit procedures in relation to the above key audit matter:
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A. Understood, evaluated and verified the Group’s procedures for warehouse sales revenue and internal control, including:
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(a) Interviewing the staff from different departments of the sales revenue process from distribution warehouse, and confirming the consistency by comparing interview results with the process of warehouse sales revenue recognition obtained.
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(b) Verifying the internal control of warehouse distribution (checked the terms of transaction / timing of ownership transfer and dates of supporting documents and verifying transactions recognised in the appropriate period by reconciling the quantities of supporting documents with invoices) to confirm the accuracy of the timing of revenue recognition.
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B. Performed cut-off procedures on sales revenue from distribution warehouses recognised during a specific period before and after the period-end, including verifying delivery schedule of distribution warehouses and ensuring the movements of inventories contained in the statements and cost of goods sold had been recognised in the appropriate period;
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C. Performed physical inventory count observation or confirmed the inventory quantities with hub custodian and agreed the results to accounting records.
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Valuation of inventories
Description
Refer to Note 4(12) for accounting policies on inventory valuation, Note 5(1) for significant accounting estimates and assumptions related to inventory valuation, and Note 6(6) for details of allowance for inventory valuation losses. As of December 31, 2019, the balances of inventories and allowance for inventory valuation losses were NT$2,300,204 thousand and NT$182,672 thousand, respectively.
The Group has a high risk of incurring inventory valuation loss or obsolescence due to fluctuations in market demand and rapidly evolving technology. Further, the measurement of net realisable value of inventories involves subjective judgement resulting in a high degree of estimation uncertainty. Thus, we consider the allowance for inventory valuation loss a key audit matter.
How our audit addressed the matter
We performed the following audit procedures in relation to the above key audit matter:
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A. Understood and assessed the reasonableness of the subsequent inventory valuation and the provision for loss on obsolete and slow-moving inventory.
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B. Inspected the annual plan of the physical inventory count and observed the inventory count; evaluated the effectiveness of the procedures used to identify and control obsolete inventories.
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C. Obtained inventory aging report and verified dates of movements with supporting documents, and ensured the accuracy of inventory aging classification and its consistency with the policies.
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D. Obtained the net realisable value of each kind of inventory and checked whether the applied calculation logic was in agreement with all inventory, tested the supporting documents related to the estimation basis for net realisable value of inventories including verifying the supporting documents of sales and purchase prices, as well as recalculating and assessing the reasonableness of allowance for inventory valuation losses.
Other matter - parent company only financial reports
We have audited and expressed an unqualified opinion on the parent company only financial statements of Merry Electronics Co., Ltd. as at and for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018.
Responsibilities of management and those charged with governance for the consolidated financial statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated
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financial statements in accordance with the “Regulations Governing the Preparation of Financial Reports by Securities Issuers” and the International Financial Reporting Standards, International Accounting Standards, IFRIC Interpretations, and SIC Interpretations as endorsed by the Financial Supervisory Commission, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is responsible for assessing the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless management either intends to liquidate the Group or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.
Those charged with governance, including independent directors and supervisors, are responsible for overseeing the Group’s financial reporting process.
Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the consolidated financial statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ROC GAAS will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these consolidated financial statements.
As part of an audit in accordance with ROC GAAS, we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also:
A. Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
B. Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Group’s internal control.
C. Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by management.
D. Conclude on the appropriateness of management’s use of the going concern basis of
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accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the consolidated financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Group to cease to continue as a going concern.
E. Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the consolidated financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the consolidated financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
F. Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities or business activities within the Group to express an opinion on the consolidated financial statements. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the group audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion.
We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.
We also provide those charged with governance with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.
From the matters communicated with those charged with governance, we determine those matters that were of most significance in the audit of the consolidated financial statements of the current period and are therefore the key audit matters. We describe these matters in our auditor’s report unless law or regulation precludes public disclosure about the matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances, we determine that a matter should not be communicated in our report because the adverse consequences of doing so would reasonably be expected to outweigh the public interest benefits of such communication.
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Wang, Yu-Juan
Xu, Jian-Ye
For and on behalf of PricewaterhouseCoopers, Taiwan February 27, 2020
The accompanying consolidated financial statements are not intended to present the financial position and results of operations and cash flows in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in countries and jurisdictions other than the Republic of China. The standards, procedures and practices in the Republic of China governing the audit of such financial statements may differ from those generally accepted in countries and jurisdictions other than the Republic of China. Accordingly, the accompanying consolidated financial statements and report of independent accountants are not intended for use by those who are not informed about the accounting principles or auditing standards generally accepted in the Republic of China, and their applications in practice.
As the financial statements are the responsibility of the management, PricewaterhouseCoopers cannot accept any liability for the use of, or reliance on, the English translation or for any errors or misunderstandings that may derive from the translation.
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MERRY ELECTRONICS CO., LTD AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS DECEMBER 31, 2019 AND 2018
(Expressed in thousands of New Taiwan dollars)
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December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
Assets Notes AMOUNT % AMOUNT %
Current assets
1100 Cash and cash equivalents 6(1) $ 6,589,863 26 $ 8,512,129 28
1110 Financial assets at fair value through 6(2)
profit or loss - current 16,913 - 166,048 1
1120 Current financial assets at fair value 6(3)
through other comprehensive income 202,077 1 259,226 1
1150 Notes receivable, net 451 - 895 -
1170 Accounts receivable, net 6(4) 5,448,381 21 8,574,012 28
1180 Accounts receivable due from related 7
- -
parties, net 12,934 23,083
1200 Other receivables 49,485 - 75,386 -
1210 Other receivables - related parties 7 385,368 2 729,785 2
130X Inventories 6(6) 2,117,532 8 3,074,672 10
1470 Other current assets 6(7) 270,473 1 225,634 1
11XX Current Assets 15,093,477 59 21,640,870 71
Non-current assets
1510 Financial assets at fair value through 6(2)
- -
profit or loss - noncurrent 21,301 18,174
1517 Non-current financial assets at fair 6(3)
value through other comprehensive
income 2,533,407 10 1,482,779 5
1550 Investments accounted for under 6(8)
equity method 3,951,152 15 3,426,878 11
1600 Property, plant and equipment 6(9) 2,285,093 9 1,988,191 7
1755 Right-of-use assets 6(10) 155,434 1 - -
1780 Intangible assets 6(11) 1,502,776 6 1,552,242 5
1840 Deferred income tax assets 6(29) 151,674 - 82,335 -
1900 Other non-current assets 6(12) 101,256 - 140,107 1
15XX Non-current assets 10,702,093 41 8,690,706 29
1XXX Total assets $ 25,795,570 100 $ 30,331,576 100
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MERRY ELECTRONICS CO., LTD AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS DECEMBER 31, 2019 AND 2018
(Expressed in thousands of New Taiwan dollars)
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December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
Liabilities and Equity Notes AMOUNT % AMOUNT %
Current liabilities
2100 Short-term borrowings 6(13) $ 470,890 2 $ 4,753,434 16
2120 Financial liabilities at fair value 6(2)
- -
through profit or loss - current 11,799 6,976
2150 Notes payable 74 - 74 -
2170 Accounts payable 2,773,441 11 5,330,461 18
2180 Accounts payable - related parties 7 3,920,251 15 4,412,969 14
2200 Other payables 6(14) 973,026 4 1,171,824 4
2220 Other payables - related parties 7 137,703 - 37,410 -
2230 Current income tax liabilities 6(29) 258,597 1 293,442 1
2300 Other current liabilities 6(15) 417,964 2 170,952 -
21XX Current Liabilities 8,963,745 35 16,177,542 53
Non-current liabilities
2530 Corporate bonds payable 6(16) 2,229,959 9 2,882,721 10
2540 Non-current portion of borrowings 6(17) 62,000 - - -
2570 Deferred income tax liabilities 6(29) 956,478 4 702,341 2
2580 Non-current lease liabilities 88,694 - - -
2640 Accrued pension liabilities 86,295 - 85,930 -
2670 Other non-current liabilities, others 410,007 2 403,615 2
25XX Non-current liabilities 3,833,433 15 4,074,607 14
2XXX Total Liabilities 12,797,178 50 20,252,149 67
Equity attributable to owners of
parent
Share capital 6(20)
3110 Share capital - common stock 2,086,684 8 1,996,625 7
Capital surplus 6(21)
3200 Capital surplus 3,870,105 15 2,789,111 9
Retained earnings 6(22)
3310 Legal reserve 1,745,768 7 1,539,341 5
3320 Special reserve 269,144 1 269,144 1
3350 Unappropriated retained earnings 3,834,442 15 3,189,563 11
Other equity interest 6(23)
3400 Other equity interest 1,027,834 4 147,032 -
31XX Equity attributable to owners of
the parent 12,833,977 50 9,930,816 33
36XX Non-controlling interest 164,415 - 148,611 -
3XXX Total equity 12,998,392 50 10,079,427 33
Significant contingent liabilities and 9
unrecognised contract commitments
Significant events after the balance 11
sheet date
3X2X Total liabilities and equity $ 25,795,570 100 $ 30,331,576 100
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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MERRY ELECTRONICS CO., LTD AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 AND 2018
(Expressed in thousands of New Taiwan dollars, except earnings per share)
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Year ended December 31
2019 2018
Items Notes AMOUNT % AMOUNT %
4000 Sales revenue 6(24) $ 36,397,793 100 $ 35,494,808 100
5000 Operating costs 6(6) ( 31,357,874) ( 86) ( 30,769,740) ( 86)
5900 Net operating margin 5,039,919 14 4,725,068 14
Operating expenses 6(27)(28)
6100 Selling expenses ( 397,602) ( 1) ( 350,439) ( 1)
6200 General and administrative expenses ( 1,101,580) ( 3) ( 968,491) ( 3)
6300 Research and development expenses ( 1,305,385) ( 4) ( 1,103,005) ( 3)
6000 Total operating expenses ( 2,804,567) ( 8) ( 2,421,935) ( 7)
6900 Operating profit 2,235,352 6 2,303,133 7
Non-operating income and expenses
7010 Other income 6(25) 383,263 1 240,595 -
7020 Other gains and losses 6(2)(3)(26) 44,344 - ( 32,952) -
7050 Finance costs ( 81,319) - ( 48,453) -
7060 Share of profit of associates and joint 6(8)
ventures accounted for under equity
method 664,557 2 263,926 1
7000 Total non-operating income and
expenses 1,010,845 3 423,116 1
7900 Profit before income tax 3,246,197 9 2,726,249 8
7950 Income tax expense 6(29) ( 715,051) ( 2) ( 665,400) ( 2)
8200 Profit for the year $ 2,531,146 7 $ 2,060,849 6
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MERRY ELECTRONICS CO., LTD AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 AND 2018
(Expressed in thousands of New Taiwan dollars, except earnings per share)
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Year ended December 31
2019 2018
Items Notes AMOUNT % AMOUNT %
Other comprehensive income
Components of other comprehensive
income that will not be reclassified to
profit or loss
8311 Other comprehensive income, before tax, 6(18)
actuarial gains (losses) on defined benefit
plans ($ 15,027) - ($ 7,051) -
8316 Total expenses, by nature 6(23) 1,150,081 3 ( 2,530,480) ( 7)
8320 Share of other comprehensive income of
associates and joint ventures accounted
for using equity method, components of
other comprehensive income that will not
be reclassified to profit or loss - - ( 5,513) -
8349 Income tax related to components of other
comprehensive income that will not be
reclassified to profit or loss ( 120) - 1,410 -
8310 Components of other comprehensive
income (loss) that will not be
reclassified to profit or loss 1,134,934 3 ( 2,541,634) ( 7)
Components of other comprehensive
income that will be reclassified to profit or
loss
8361 Financial statements translation 6(23)
differences of foreign operations ( 119,248) - 14,447 -
8367 Unrealised gains (losses) from 6(23)
investments in debt instruments measured
at fair value through other comprehensive
income, net ( 2,377) - 18,639 -
8370 Share of other comprehensive income of 6(23)
associates and joint ventures accounted
for using equity method, components of
other comprehensive income that will be
reclassified to profit or loss ( 140,011) - ( 87,285) -
8399 Income tax relating to the components of
other comprehensive income 52,830 - 12,720 -
8360 Components of other comprehensive
loss that will be reclassified to profit
or loss ( 208,806) - ( 41,479) -
8300 Total other comprehensive income (loss)
for the year $ 926,128 3 ($ 2,583,113) ( 7)
8500 Total comprehensive income (loss) for the
year $ 3,457,274 10 ($ 522,264) ( 1)
Profit (loss), attributable to:
8610 Owners of parent $ 2,548,612 7 $ 2,064,265 6
8620 Non-controlling interest ( 17,466) - ( 3,416) -
Total Net Income $ 2,531,146 7 $ 2,060,849 6
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable
to:
8710 Owners of the parent $ 3,466,522 10 ($ 514,200) ( 1)
8720 Non-controlling interest ( 9,248) - ( 8,064) -
Total Comprehensive Income (Loss) $ 3,457,274 10 ($ 522,264) ( 1)
Basic earnings per share 6(30)
9750 Total basic earnings per share $ 12.51 $ 10.47
Diluted earnings per share 6(30)
9850 Total diluted earnings per share $ 11.54 $ 10.35
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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MERRY ELECTRONICS CO., LTD AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 AND 2018 (Expressed in thousands of New Taiwan dollars)
| Year 2018 Balance at January 1, 2018 Effect of restospective application and retrospective restatement Balance at January 1 after adjustments Profit (loss) Other comprehensive loss Total comprehensive income (loss) Appropriations and distribution of 2017 earnings: Legal reserve Cash dividends Issuance of convertible bonds Convertible bonds converted to equity shares Share-based payment Retirement of treasury shares Disposal of investments in equity instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income Acquisition of additional equity in subsidiaries Recognition of change in equity of associates in proportion to the Group's ownership Acquisition of non-controlling interests in subsidiaries Balance at December 31, 2018 Year 2019 Balance at January 1, 2019 Profit (loss) Other comprehensive income (loss) Total comprehensive income (loss) Appropriations and distribution of 2018 earnings: Legal reserve Cash dividends Issuance of common stock for cash Convertible bonds converted to equity shares Share-based payment Disposal of investments in equity instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income Recognition of change in equity of associates in proportion to the Group's ownership Acquisition of non-controlling interests in subsidiaries Balance at December 31, 2019 |
Notes 6(16) 6(19) 6(22) 6(16) 6(19) 6(3) |
Equityattributableto | Equityattributableto | Equityattributableto | Equityattributableto | owners of the parent | Non-controllin g interest $82-82(3,416 )(4,648 )(8,064 )---------156,593$ 148,611$ 148,611(17,466 )8,218(9,248 )-------25,052$ 164,415 |
Total equity$ 13,704,234-13,704,2342,060,849(2,583,113 )(522,264 )-(3,143,838 )133,32614,974133,872--(402,072 )4,602156,593$ 10,079,427$ 10,079,4272,531,146926,1283,457,274-(1,751,419 )448,000685,43845,438-11,15123,083$ 12,998,392 |
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| Share capital - common stock $2,004,721-2,004,721------1,4099,165(18,670 )----$1,996,625$1,996,625-----40,00048,8511,208---$2,086,684 |
Capital surplus, additional paid-in capital $ 2,985,304-2,985,304-----133,32613,565120,515(66,129 )-(402,072 )4,602-$ 2,789,111$ 2,789,111-----408,000636,58725,256-11,151-$ 3,870,105 |
R | etainedEarnings | Unappropriated retained earnings $ 4,292,0183,7664,295,7842,064,265(11,154 )2,053,111(362,220 )(3,143,838 )----346,726---$ 3,189,563$ 3,189,5632,548,612(12,022 )2,536,590(206,427 )(1,751,419 )---68,104-(1,969 )$ 3,834,442 |
d |
Financial statements translation ifferences of foreign operations $3,074,587(3,766 )3,070,821-(2,567,311 )(2,567,311 )----(9,752 )-(346,726 )---$147,032$147,032-929,932929,932----18,974(68,104 )--$1,027,834 |
Treasury stocks($98,743 )-(98,743 )-------13,94484,799----$-$------------$- |
Total$13,704,152-13,704,1522,064,265(2,578,465 )(514,200 )-(3,143,838 )133,32614,974133,872--(402,072 )4,602-$9,930,816$9,930,8162,548,612917,9103,466,522-(1,751,419 )448,000685,43845,438-11,151(1,969 )$12,833,977 |
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Legal reserve$ 1,177,121-1,177,121---362,220---------$ 1,539,341$ 1,539,341---206,427-------$ 1,745,768 |
Special reserve$ 269,144-269,144-------------$ 269,144$ 269,144-----------$ 269,144 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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MERRY ELECTRONICS CO., LTD AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31
(Expressed in thousands of New Taiwan dollars)
| CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Profit before tax Adjustments Adjustments to reconcile profit (loss) Depreciation-Property, plant and equipment Depreciation-Right-of-use assets Amortisation Expected credit loss Amortisation on long-term rent prepaid Share-based payments Treasury share-based payments Compensation cost of cash capital increase reserved for employee preemption Loss on financial assets or liabilities at fair value through profit or loss Share of profit of associates and joint ventures accounted for using equity method Interest income Dividend income Deferred income of government's compensation Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment Finance costs Interest expense-lease liability Changes in operating assets and liabilities Changes in operating assets Financial assets mandatorily measured at fair value through profit or loss Notes receivable, net Accounts receivable Other receivables Other receivables - related parties Inventories Prepayments Other current assets Acquisition of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss - non-current Changes in operating liabilities Notes payable Accounts payable Accounts payable - related parties Other payables Other payables - related parties Other current liabilities Decrease (increase) in net defined benefit Cash inflow generated from operations Interest received Dividend income Interest paid Income taxes paid Gain on valuation of disposal of financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income Net cash flows from operating activities |
Year ended December 31 Notes 2019 2018 $3,246,197$2,726,2496(9) 206,457197,6706(9)(25) 73,295-6(11)(27) 132,42694,69112(2) 21,1646,045-3,1806(19) 52,15890,298-26,734-3,9936(2) (6,834 )16,9046(8) (664,557 )(263,926 )6(25) (70,090 )(58,430 )6(25) (73,953 )(72,379 )(724 )(586 )6(26) 3,55279879,09348,4536(10) 2,226-6(32) 158,903276,558444(910 )3,123,579(1,809,613 )29,341(22,457 )344,251(455,747 )917,132(572,527 )55,08616,90445,051649,227(3,127 )(18,174 )-(1,304 )(2,457,391 )878,273(482,284 )500,112(276,184 )(41,476 )105,51423,67275,688(56,974 )(14,662 )(32,921 )4,621,7512,152,33770,42861,71473,95372,379(47,656 )(45,686 )(492,478 )(618,556 )(833 )-4,225,1651,622,188 |
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MERRY ELECTRONICS CO., LTD AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31
(Expressed in thousands of New Taiwan dollars)
| CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Acquisition of financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income Proceeds from disposal of financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income Acquisition of investments accounted for using equity method Acquisition of property, plant and equipment Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment Acquisition of intangible assets Proceeds from disposal of intangible assets Decrease (increase) in other financial assets Decrease in guarantee deposits Proceeds from disposal of subsidiary Proceeds from disposal of subsidiary Net cash flows used in investing activities CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES (Decrease) increase in short-term borrowings Increase (decrease) in other non-current liabilities Proceeds from issuance of bonds Repayment of principal portion of lease liabilites Proceeds from long-term borrowings Cash dividends paid Employee purchase of treasury shares Cancellation of restricted employee shares Proceeds from issuance of shares Net cash flows (used in) from financing activities Effect of change in foreign currency exchange Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year Cash and cash equivalents at end of year |
Year ended December 31 Notes 2019 2018 6(3) $-( $332,429 )6(32) 143,315603,040-(452,564 )6(32) (607,310 )(624,079 )94,1325,2896(32) (69,681 )(57,336 )-1,154(3,215 )4,1869,630(4,876 )(4,425 )--(1,106,733 )(437,554 )(1,964,348 )6(33) (4,269,747 )2,582,5737,430(60,208 )-3,015,0006(9) (96,425 )-62,000-(1,751,419 )(3,143,838 )-13,944(6,720 )(1,095 )448,000-(5,606,881 )2,406,376(102,996 )(38,226 )(1,922,266 )2,025,9908,512,1296,486,139$6,589,863$8,512,129 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Attachment 7
Merry Electronics Co., Ltd.
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2019 Profit Distribution Table
Subject Amount (NTD)
1,231,718,186
Beginning retained earnings
1,231,718,186
Adjusted beginning retained earnings
(12,021,406)
less: 2019 retained earnings for adjustment (pension actuarial
fees)
66,133,597
add: 2019 retained earnings for adjustment-
adjustment of investments accounted for using equity method and
dispose through other comprehensive income
1,285,830,377
Adjusted and unappropriated retained earnings
2,548,611,884
add: 2019 net profit after tax (1)
(260,272,408)
less: 10% legal reserve (1)10%
0
add/less: set aside or reversed special reserve
3,574,169,854
Distributable net profit (2)
Subject for distribution
(1,608,376,434)
less: cash bonus for shareholders (2019 retained earnings)
1,965,793,419
Unappropriated retained earnings
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Attachment 8
Comparison of Amendments to the
Rules of Procedure for Shareholders Meetings
| Articles after amendment | Current Articles | Explanation | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3. Responsibilities & Authorities 3. Responsibilities & Authorities 3.1. Financial Division: The sponsoringunitthat formulates modifies or abolishes this specification. 3.2 Other units: Coordination unit for this specification. |
3. Responsibilities & Authorities 3.1. Financial Division: The sponsoring department that formulates modifies or abolishes this specification. 3.2 Other units: Coordination department for this specification. |
Namely unit. | ||
| 5.1.4. Matters pertaining to election or discharge of directors, alteration of the Articles of Incorporation, reduction of capital, application for the approval of ceasing its status as a public company, approval of competing with the company by directors, surplus profit distributed in the form of new shares, reserve distributed in the form of new shares, dissolution, merger, spin-off, or any matters as set forth in Paragraph I, Article 185 hereof shall be itemized in the causes or subjects to be described and the essential contents shall be explainedin the notice to convene a meeting of shareholders, and shall not be |
5.1.4. Matters pertaining to election or discharge of directors, alteration of the Articles of Incorporation, the dissolution, merger, or demerger of the corporation, or any matters as set forth in Paragraph I, Article 185of the Company Act, Articles 26-1 and 43-6 of the Securities and Exchange Act, or Articles 56-1 and 60-2 of the Regulations Governing the Offering and Issuance of Securities by Securities Issuers shall be itemized in the causes or subjects to be described in the notice to convene a meeting of shareholders, and shall not be brought up as extemporary motions. |
To amend in accordance with Paragraph 5 of Article 172 of the Company Act., to clarify motions shall not be brought up as extemporary motions, the essential contents may be posted on the website designated by the competent authority in charge of securities affairs or the company, and such website shall be indicated in the above notice. |
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Articles after amendment Current Articles Explanation
brought up as extemporary
motions; the essential contents
may be posted on the website
designated by the competent
authority in charge of securities
affairs or the company, and
such website shall be indicated
in the above notice.
5.1.5. 1. To add this
The convening of the article.
shareholders 'meeting has stated 2. In accordance
the full re-election of directors with Article 172 of
and the date of appointment. the Company Act.,
After the election of the to clarify the
shareholders' meeting is convening of the
completed, the same meeting shareholders
shall not change its appointment 'meeting has stated
date by temporary motion or the full re-election
other means. of directors and the
date of
appointment. After
the election of the
shareholders'
meeting is
completed, the
same meeting shall
not change its
appointment date
by temporary
motion or other
means.
5.1.6. A shareholder holding 1 5.1.5. A shareholder holding 1 1. Article
percent or more of the total percent or more of the total modification, the
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| Articles after amendment | Current Articles | Explanation | d |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| number of issued shares may propose a proposal to Corporation for discussion at a regular shareholders meeting. Such proposals, however, are limited to one item only, and no proposal containing more than one item will be included in the meeting agenda.Sharehoders propose a motion is to urge the company to promote public interest or fulfill its social responsibilities. The board of directors must include the proposal.In addition, when the circumstances of any subparagraph of Article 172-1, paragraph 4 of the Company Act apply to a proposal put forward by a shareholder, the board of directors may exclude it from the agenda. |
number of issued shares may submit to this Corporationa written proposalfor discussion at a regular shareholders meeting. Such proposals, however, are limited to one item only, and no proposal containing more than one item will be included in the meeting agenda. In addition, when the circumstances of any subparagraph of Article 172-1, paragraph 4 of the Company Act apply to a proposal put forward by a shareholder, the board of directors may exclude it from the agenda. |
original【5.1.5.】move to 【5.1.6.】.2. To amend in accordance with Paragraph 1, Article 172-1 and revised Paragraph 5 of the Company Act., to clarify Sharehoders propose a motion is to urge the company to promote public interest or fulfill its social responsibilities. The board of directors must include the proposal. |
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| 5.1.6. Prior to the book closure date before a regular shareholders meeting is held, this Corporation shall publicly announce that it will receive shareholder proposals, written proposal or electronic, the location and time period for their submission; the period for submission of shareholder proposals may not be less than |
5.1.6. Prior to the book closure date before a regular shareholders meeting is held, this Corporation shall publicly announce that it will receive shareholder proposals, and the location and time period for their submission; the period for submission of shareholder proposals may not be less than 10 days. |
1. Article modification, the original 【5.1.6.】move to 【5.1.7.】.2. To amend in accordance with Paragraph 2, Article 172-1 of the Company Act., to ad the Corporation shall publicly announce |
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Articles after amendment Current Articles Explanation
10 days. prior to the book
closure date before a
regular shareholders
meeting is held.
5.1.8. Shareholder-submitted 5.1.7. Shareholder-submitted 1. Article
proposals are limited to 300 proposals are limited to 300 modification, the
words, and no proposal words, and nothing containing original 【 5.1.7. 】
containing more than 300 words more than 300 words will be move to 【 5.1.8. 】 .
will be included in the meeting included in the meeting agenda. 2. To make a
agenda. The shareholder The shareholder making the textual amendment.
making the proposal shall be proposal shall be present in
present in person or by proxy at person or by proxy at the
the regular shareholders regular shareholders meeting
meeting and take part in and take part in discussion of
discussion of the proposal. the proposal.
5.1.9. Prior to the date for 5.1.8. Prior to the date for Article
issuance of notice of a issuance of notice of a modification, the
shareholders meeting, this shareholders meeting, this original 【 5.1.8. 】
Corporation shall inform the Corporation shall inform the move to 【 5.1.9. 】 .
shareholders who submitted shareholders who submitted
proposals of the proposal proposals of the proposal
screening results, and shall list screening results, and shall list
in the meeting notice the in the meeting notice the
proposals that conform to the proposals that conform to the
provisions of this article. At the provisions of this article. At the
shareholders meeting the board shareholders meeting the board
of directors shall explain the of directors shall explain the
reasons for exclusion of any reasons for exclusion of any
shareholder proposals not shareholder proposals not
included in the agenda. included in the agenda.
5.8.1. If a shareholders meeting 5.8.1. If a shareholders meeting Cooperationg with
is convened by the board of is convened by the board of the listed company
directors, the meeting agenda directors, the meeting at stock exchange
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Articles after amendment Current Articles Explanation
shall be set by the board of agenda shall be set by the and
directors. Relevant motions board of directors. The over-the-counter
(including extraordinary meeting shall proceed in the market fully
motions and amendments to the order set by the agenda, adopting electronic
original proposals) should be which may not be changed votiong from 2018,
voting by poll. The meeting without a resolution of the and implement the
shall proceed in the order set by shareholders meeting. spirit of voting
the agenda, which may not be case-by-case, to
changed without a resolution of clarify relevant
the shareholders meeting. motions (including
extraordinary
motions and
amendments to the
original proposals)
should be voting by
poll.
5.8.4. The chair shall allow 5.8.4. The chair shall allow To clarify it should
ample opportunity during the ample opportunity during the arrange adequate
meeting for explanation and meeting for explanation and voting time, in
discussion of proposals and of discussion of proposals and of order to avoid the
amendments or extraordinary amendments or extraordinary the shareholders
motions put forward by the motions put forward by the have no time to
shareholders; when the chair is shareholders; when the chair is vote and affect the
of the opinion that a proposal of the opinion that a proposal shareholders'
has been discussed sufficiently has been discussed sufficiently voting rights due to
to put it to a vote, the chair may to put it to a vote, the chair may convenors of the
announce the discussion closed announce the discussion closed shareholders
and call for a vote and arrange and call for a vote. meeting
adequate voting time. excessively
restricting the
shareholders’
voting time.
5.12.3. The meeting minutes 5.12.3. The meeting minutes To implement the
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| shall accurately record the year, month, day, and place of the meeting, the chair's full name, the methods by which resolutions were adopted, and a summary of the deliberations and their voting results (including statistical weight), the number of votes for each candidate should be disclosed when there has a election of directors,and shall be retained for the duration of the existence of this Corporation |
shall accurately record the year, month, day, and place of the meeting, the chair's full name, the methods by which resolutions were adopted, and a summary of the deliberations and their results, and shall be retained for the duration of the existence of this Corporation. |
spirit of voting by poll and refer to the Asian Corporate Governance Association, clarify the content the meeting minutes shall accurately record. |
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Attachment 9
Regulations Governing the Issuance of New Restricted Employee Shares of 2020
1. Purpose
The purposes are to attract and retain the required professionals, inspire the employees and enhance internal cohesion, as well as to discover interests for the Company and the shareholders and to ensure that the interests of the officials and employees of the Company are connected with interests of the shareholders. The following Regulations Governing the Issuance of New Restricted Employee Shares are stipulated for the Company in accordance with Article 267 of the Company Act and the Regulations Governing the Offering and Issuance of Securities by Securities Issuers of the Financial Supervisory Commission under the Executive Yuan (“FSC Regulations”).
2. Scope
Nil.
3. Responsibilities & Authorities
- 3.1.Human Resources Unit: The in-charge unit for establishment/revision, drafting, implementation, revocation and application of the Regulations and relevant documents. 3.2.Other units shall serve as the cooperation departments for implementation of the Regulations.
4. Terms and Definitions
New Restricted Employee Shares: The shares provided by the Company to the employees in accordance with Paragraph 9, Article 267 of the Company Act, with vesting requirements of service period or performance. Before the said requirements are satisfied, the rights of such shares are restricted, and the Company may retrieve the issued new shares of the restricted employee shares when the employees fail to satisfy the said requirements.
5. Operating Procedures
5.1.Issuance Period
The shares may be issued at once or in installments, depending on the actual needs of the Company, within one year starting from the date of receipt of the notice of effective registration from the competent authority. The actual date of issuance shall be stipulated by the CEO under authorization by the board of directors.
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5.2.Total Issuance
The total issuance is 2,000,000 shares of common shares and par value of each share is NT$10, which constitute the total issued amount of NT$20,000,000.
5.3.Type of Shares
Upon issuance of the shares, rights of the new restricted employee shares shall be the same as the other issued common shares of the Company, except for the shares under trust in accordance with the Regulations or the rights under restriction set forth in the Regulations before satisfaction of vesting conditions.
5.4.Issuance Price
The shares are issued with an issuance price of NT$0 for each share.
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5.5.Qualification for Shares Distribution
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5.5.1. The employees qualified for shares distribution shall be a full-time employees who has been employed on or before the distribution date of the new restricted employee shares.
Qualification requirements of employees include the employees of parents or subsidiaries of the company meeting certain specific requirements.
The so-called controlled or subordinate company is the one that meets the interpretation No. 1070121068 of Financial Supervision Commission.
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5.5.2. The employees qualified for shares distribution shall be any of the following:
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(1). Key personnel related to future development of the Company,
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(2). Personnel with performance which is fairly valuable to the Company,
or
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(3). New employees who are essential to the company.
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5.5.3. The actual number of new restricted employee shares distributed to an employee will be subject to the job tenure, performance, overall contribution, special credit or any other necessary factor for management reference and shall be submitted to the board of directors for approval after being confirmed by the CEO. However, when distribution is made to a manager, it shall also be subject to a prior consent of remuneration committee.
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5.5.4. Any individual who already holds 10% or more of the outstanding common shares of the Company is not qualified for distribution.
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5.5.5. Any member of the remuneration committee or any member of the board of directors, who is not an employee, is not qualified for distribution.
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5.5.6. The cumulative number of shares which could be subscribed by the employee stock options issued by the Company to any employee in accordance with Paragraph 1, Article 56-1 of the FSC Regulations, together with the new restricted employee shares obtained by the same employee, shall not exceed 0.3% of the outstanding number of shares. The above amount, plus the cumulative number of shares which could be subscribed by the employee stock options issued by the Company to any employee in accordance with Paragraph 1, Article 56 of the FSC Regulations, shall not exceed 1% of the outstanding shares. However, with special approval from the central competent authority of the relevant industry, the total number of employee stock options and new restricted employee shares obtained by a single employee may be exempted from the above-mentioned restriction.
5.6.Vesting Conditions
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5.6.1. The performance of an employee shall be B or above since such employee has obtained the new restricted employee shares. The vesting conditions shall be deemed as unsatisfied when performance of such employee is lower than B.
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5.6.2. The conditions for company performance:
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(1). The grade of employee equal to or lower than 8:
The conditions for company performance will be set forth as follows, on basis of the operation income and operating profits listed in the consolidated financial statement of the latest year:
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(a). The first year: The one of operation income or operating profit growth is 5% or more from the previous year;
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(b). The second year: The one of operation income or operating profit growth is 5% or more from the previous year;
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(c). The third year: The one of operation income or operating profit growth is 5% or more from the previous year.
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(d). The vesting conditions shall be deemed as unsatisfied when the above conditions for company performance are not satisfied.
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(2). The grade of employee equal to or above than 9:
The conditions for company performance will be set forth as follows, on basis of the operation income and operating profits listed in the consolidated financial statement of 【 5.6.2.(1). 】 :
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- (a). The first year: The one of operation income or operating profit growth is 5% or more from the previous year;
- (b). The second year: The one of operation income or operating profit growth is 5% or more from the previous year;
- (c). The third year: The one of operation income or operating profit growth is 5% or more from the previous year.
- (d). The vesting conditions shall be deemed as unsatisfied when the above conditions for company performance are not satisfied; however, when either of the accumulated operation income or operating profit in the third year is reached. (That is in 【5.6.2. (2).(a).】 one of the operation income or operating profit in the consolidated financial statements of the previous year in 【 5.6.2.(2).(a).], assuming TWD 1 billion for example, the figures will be settled after the expiration of the three-year vesting period, more than TWD 1 billion*[1*(1+5%)*(1+5%)*(1+5%)]=1.1576 billion or above.) Then, it is deemed to have met the vested conditions in the first to third years.
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(3). The operating profit after adjustment shall be the operating profit listed in a financial statement audited and issued by a certified public accountant plus the non-operating income related to the major business of the Company.
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5.6.3. If the conditions for personal performance in 【5.6.1.】 and company performance in 【5.6.2.】 are both satisfied, the highest amount an employee may obtain from the shares distribution in each year shall be as follows:
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(1). The grade of employee equal to or lower than 8:
Depending on the conditions, each year will obtain from the shares distribution in each year shall be as follows:
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(a). 30% of the distributed number of shares to such employee, whereas the employee has served for over one year after the distribution;
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(b). 30% of the distributed number of shares to such employee, whereas the employee has served for over two years after the distribution;
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(c). 40% of the distributed number of shares to such employee, whereas the employee has served for over three years after the distribution.
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(2). The grade of employee equal to or above than 9:
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Depending on the conditions, the employee has served for over three years after the distribution will obtain from the shares distribution one-time accumulated in the third year shall be as follows:
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(a). Satisfied 【5.6.2.(2).(a).】, 30% of the distributed number of shares to such employee;
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(b). Satisfied 【5.6.2.(2).(b).】, 30% of the distributed number of shares to such employee;
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(c). Satisfied 【5.6.2.(2).(c).】, 40% of the distributed number of shares to such employee.
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(d). If 【5.6.2.(2).(a).】 - 【5.6.2.(2).(c).】 are not satisfied; however, when 【5.6.2. (2).(d).】 is satisfied, it still accumulates 100% of the distributed number of shares to such employee.
5.7.Failure of Satisfaction of Vesting Conditions
When any employee fails to satisfy the vesting conditions, the Company may retrieve, without remuneration, all new restricted employee shares distributed to such employee and cancel such.
5.8.Resignation, retirement, suffering occupational injury or resulted disability or death, transferring to affiliate company, or leave of absence of employees
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5.8.1. With regard to any employee who voluntarily resigns, is laid off or dismissed by the Company, such employee shall be deemed as incapable of satisfying the vesting conditions starting from the date when such employee resigns. The shares for which the vesting conditions are not satisfied shall be retrieved by the Company without remuneration.
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5.8.2. With regard to any employee who are unable to continue their employment due to retirement or physical disability due to occupational injuries have not yet met the vesting conditions to restricted employee shares, his/ her shares shall be deemed to have fulfilled all the vesting conditions from the effective date of employee resignation.
5.8.3. With regard to any employee dies during his tenure with the company on the
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condition that he/she has not yet met the vesting conditions to restricted employee shares, his/her shares will be deemed to have fulfilled all the vesting conditions from the date of death of the employee.
After the facts occurrs, the legal heir will inherit the relevant rights of the relevant provisions of the Civil Law and the relevant provisions of the public offering company and must complete the statutory necessary procedures and provide relevant supporting documents, and obtain the transfer shares in accordance with the trust indenture.
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5.8.4. Employee of the Company is transferred to an affiliate company
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(1). In 【5.6.1.】 the performance of employee: Based on the performance of the employee's is transferred to an affiliate company assessment.
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(2). In 【 5.6.2. 】 the performance of company: Still based on the performance conditions of the company.
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(3). In 【5.6.3.】 the seniority of employee: When any employee of the Company is transferred to an affiliate company, the seniority of employee shall be calculated into 【5.6.3.】.
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5.8.5. With regard to any employee who takes a leave of absence under approval of the Company, if the vesting conditions in 【5.6.3.】 for the year in which the leave date occurs have been satisfied, the new restricted employee shares which are not yet vested shall be calculated by the job tenure in 【5.6.3.】 with deduction of the actual days of the leave.
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5.8.6. The new restricted employee shares retrieved by the Company without remuneration shall be cancelled.
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5.9.Restriction on the Shares before Satisfaction of Vesting Conditions
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5.9.1. The employees, immediately upon obtaining the new restricted employee shares issued by the Company, shall place such shares in trust with a trustee designated by the Company. The employees may not, for any purposes or in any manner, request the trustee for return of such new restricted employee shares.
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5.9.2. Before the vesting conditions are satisfied, the relevant restricted employee shares shall be entitled to bonus shares, share dividend or participation in capital increase in cash.
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5.9.3. The shares shall not be sold, pledged, transferred, given as gift, set as subject of any right or obligation or disposed in any other manner, before the vesting conditions are satisfied.
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- 5.9.4. Before the vesting conditions are satisfied, the rights of shareholder of the holding employees, including attendance, making proposal, raising opinion or voting in the shareholders' meeting of the Company or other relevant matters shall be authorized to the trustee to exercise.
5.10.Other Agreed Matters
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5.10.1. The employees shall place the new restricted employee shares, which such employee obtained in accordance with the Regulations, in trust before the vesting conditions are satisfied. Within one month from the date when the vesting conditions are satisfied, the relevant shares shall be appropriated from the trust account to the centralized depository account of such employee.
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5.10.2. Agreement and Confidentiality
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(1). When the number to be issued, subscription price, principles for distribution and the list of the personnel for distribution are confirmed, the employees shall sign on the “HR2-102-001 Consenting Form for Receipt of the New Restricted Employee Shares”. Any employee who fails to sign on such form in accordance with the Regulations shall be deemed as abandon such qualification for distribution of the new restricted employee shares.
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(2). The employee who obtains the new restricted employee shares shall comply with the confidentiality regulations and shall not disclose the number of distributed shares or any other relevant information, unless otherwise required by the laws or regulations or a competent authority.
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(3). Whereas any employee is in violation of the above requirements which is deemed as a material violation by the Company, such employee shall be immediately disqualified for distribution of the new restricted employee shares for which the vesting conditions are not satisfied yet. The Company may retrieve shares from such employee without remuneration and cancel such shares.
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5.10.3. Whereas any employee who obtains the new restricted employee shares is in violation of the provisions in the “HR2-102-001 Consenting Form for Receipt of the New Restricted Employee Shares” regarding good faith or integrity, the Company may retrieve the new restricted employee shares which are not yet vested, if any, and cancel such shares.
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5.10.4. Taxation
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The taxation incurred from the new restricted employee shares shall be declared and paid by such employee in accordance with relevant laws and regulations in Taiwan.
5.11.The Regulations shall be approved by a board meeting where two third or more of the directors attended and over half of the attending directors voted for approval of the Regulations, and shall also be approved by a shareholders meeting where the shareholders representing two third or more of the outstanding shares attended and over half of the attending shares present voted for approval of the Regulations (or where shareholders representing over half of the outstanding shares attended and two third or more of the attending shares were voted for approval of the Regulations). The Regulations enter into effect after being submitted to and approved by the competent authority. The above applies to amendment to the Regulations. If upon review by the competent authority, any amendment is required by the competent authority, the CEO is authorized to amend the Regulations. The issuance can only be made after recognition by the board meeting.
5.12.Any other matter not stipulated above in the Regulations shall be subject to the relevant laws or regulations.
6. Forms
6.1. HR2-102-001 Consenting Form for Receipt of the New Restricted Employee Shares.
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