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Transcend Audit Report / Information 2019

Dec 19, 2019

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TRANSCEND INFORMATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REVIEW REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 AND 2018


For the convenience of readers and for information purpose only, the auditors' report and the accompanying financial statements have been translated into English from the original Chinese version prepared and used in the Republic of China. In the event of any discrepancy between the English version and the original Chinese version or any differences in the interpretation of the two versions, the Chinese-language auditors' report and financial statements shall prevail.

Assets Notes September 30, 2019
AMOUNT
% December 31, 2018
AMOUNT
% September 30, 2018
AMOUNT
%
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents 6(1) \$
1,871,142
9 \$
1,429,737
7 \$
1,144,675
5
Financial assets at fair value through 6(2)
profit or loss - current 2,034,713 10 89,457 - 400,163 2
Current financial assets at amortised 6(3)
cost, net 8,017,516 38 9,145,557 42 6,973,918 33
Notes receivable, net 6(4) 183 - 872 - 2,079 -
Accounts receivable, net 6(4) 1,690,878 8 2,147,556 10 2,486,933 12
Other receivables 95,863 - 87,295 - 84,947 -
Inventories, net 6(5) 1,776,526 8 3,184,188 15 4,151,298 20
Other current assets 21,753 - 31,121 - 44,024 -
Total Current Assets 15,508,574 73 16,115,783 74 15,288,037 72
Non-current assets
Non-current financial assets at fair 6(6)
value through other comprehensive
income 166,219 1 163,155 1 167,059 1
Investments accounted for using 6(7)
equity method 99,559 1 105,322 - 163,566 1
Property, plant and equipment, net 6(8) and 8 2,478,992 12 2,599,493 12 2,627,730 12
Right-of-use assets 6(9) and 7 257,263 1 - - - -
Investment property, net 6(11) 2,613,597 12 2,623,579 12 2,626,001 12
Deferred tax assets 56,478 - 90,301 - 105,630 1
Other non-current assets 6(12) 78,256 - 166,879 1 160,830 1
Total Non-current Assets 5,750,364 27 5,748,729 26 5,850,816 28
Total Assets \$
21,258,938
100 \$
21,864,512
100 \$
21,138,853
100

TRANSCEND INFORMATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Expressed in thousands of New Taiwan Dollars) (The consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2019 and 2018 are reviewed, not audited)

(Continued)

September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 September 30, 2018
Liabilities and Equity Notes AMOUNT % AMOUNT % AMOUNT %
Current liabilities
Financial liabilities at fair value 6(2)
through profit or loss - current \$ 1,557 - \$
-
- \$
-
-
Accounts payable 1,150,729 6 1,187,300 6 930,157 5
Accounts payable - related parties 7 43,194 - 39,874 - 59,760 -
Other payables 248,070 1 265,229 1 291,253 1
Current tax liabilities 268,347 1 133,508 1 24,273 -
Current lease liabilities 7 54,621 - - - - -
Other current liabilities 27,951 - 23,376 - 19,553 -
Total Current Liabilities 1,794,469 8 1,649,287 8 1,324,996 6
Non-current liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities 174,308 1 179,631 1 180,572 1
Non-current lease liabilities 7 88,119 1 - - - -
Other non-current liabilities 71,620 - 55,292 - 53,055 -
Total Non-current Liabilities 334,047 2 234,923 1 233,627 1
Total Liabilities 2,128,516 10 1,884,210 9 1,558,623 7
Equity attributable to owners of
parent
Share capital 6(14)
Common stock 4,307,617 20 4,307,617 20 4,307,617 21
Capital surplus 6(15)
Capital surplus 4,346,854 20 4,605,233 21 4,605,233 22
Retained earnings 6(16)
Legal reserve 4,510,981 21 4,302,782 20 4,302,782 20
Special reserve 61,572 1 47,247 - 47,247 -
Unappropriated retained earnings 5,994,650 28 6,778,995 31 6,389,939 30
Other equity interest 6(17)
Other equity interest ( 91,252) - ( 61,572)( 1)( 72,588) -
Total Equity 19,130,422 90 19,980,302 91 19,580,230 93
Significant contingent liabilities and 9
unrecognized contract commitments
Significant events after the balance 11
sheet date
Total Liabilities and Equity \$ 21,258,938 100 \$
21,864,512
100 \$
21,138,853
100

TRANSCEND INFORMATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Expressed in thousands of New Taiwan Dollars)

(The consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2019 and 2018 are reviewed, not audited)

TRANSCEND INFORMATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Expressed in thousands of New Taiwan Dollars, except as otherwise indicated) (UNAUDITED)

Three months ended September 30 Nine months ended September 30
2019 2018 2019 2018
Items Notes AMOUNT % AMOUNT % AMOUNT % AMOUNT %
Operating Revenue 6(18) and 7 \$ 3,366,277 100
\$
4,431,313 100
\$
10,210,105 100
\$
13,642,598 100
Operating Costs 6(5)(21) and 7 ( 2,477,102) ( 74) ( 3,568,865) ( 80) ( 7,925,248) ( 78) ( 10,846,995) ( 80)
Gross Profit 889,175 26 862,448 20 2,284,857 22 2,795,603 20
Operating Expenses 6(21)
Sales and marketing expenses ( 201,721) ( 6) ( 221,732) ( 5) ( 639,840) ( 6) ( 708,624) ( 5)
Administrative expenses ( 73,306) ( 2) ( 74,963) ( 2) ( 224,718) ( 2) ( 252,529) ( 2)
Research and development expenses ( 34,255) ( 1) ( 39,274) ( 1) ( 108,271) ( 1) ( 128,156) ( 1)
Reversal of impairment loss (impairment loss) determined in accordance with IFRS 9 6(4) ( 1,079) - 14 - ( 246) - ( 82) -
Total operating expenses ( 310,361) ( 9) ( 335,955) ( 8) ( 973,075) ( 9) ( 1,089,391) ( 8)
Operating Profit 578,814 17 526,493 12 1,311,782 13 1,706,212 12
Non-operating Income and Expenses
Other income 6(19) 53,031 2 55,148 1 191,417 2 143,437 1
Other gains and losses 6(20) 28,589 1 32,645 1 152,043 1 278,417 2
Net gain from derecognizing financial assets measured at amortised cost 6(3) 4,807 - 3,974 - 13,195 - 12,246 -
Finance costs 6(9) ( 567) - - - ( 1,220) - - -
Share of loss of associates and joint ventures accounted for under equity method 6(7) 2,448 - ( 5,942) - ( 6,243) - ( 11,720) -
Total non-operating income and expenses 88,308 3 85,825 2 349,192 3 422,380 3
Profit before Income Tax 667,122 20 612,318 14 1,660,974 16 2,128,592 15
Income tax expense 6(22) ( 131,616) ( 4) ( 123,669) ( 3) ( 327,923) ( 3) ( 437,285) ( 3)
Profit for the Period \$ 535,506 16
\$
488,649 11
\$
1,333,051 13
\$
1,691,307 12
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Components of other comprehensive income (loss) that will not be reclassified to profit
or loss
Unrealized gain (loss) on financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income 6(6)(17) ( \$ 1,815) - ( \$ 4,291) -
\$
3,320 - ( \$ 2,142) -
Share of other comprehensive income of associates and joint ventures accounted for under
equity method - - - - 479 - 2,164 -
Components of other comprehensive income (loss) that will be reclassified to profit or
loss
Exchange differences on translation of foreign financial statements 6(17) ( 69,477) ( 2) ( 54,724) ( 1) ( 41,250) - ( 31,030) -
Income tax related to components of other comprehensive income that will be reclassified to 6(17)(22)
profit or loss 13,894 - 10,945 - 8,250 - 6,206 -
Other comprehensive income (loss) for the period ( \$ 57,398) ( 2) ( \$ 48,070) ( 1) ( \$ 29,201) - ( \$ 24,802) -
Total Comprehensive Income \$ 478,108 14
\$
440,579 10
\$
1,303,850 13
\$
1,666,505 12
Net profit attributable to:
Owners of parent \$ 535,506 16
\$
488,649 11
\$
1,333,051 13
\$
1,691,307 12
Comprehensive income attributable to:
Owners of parent \$ 478,108 14
\$
440,579 10
\$
1,303,850 13
\$
1,666,505 12
Earnings Per Share 6(23)
Basic earnings per share \$ 1.24
\$
1.13
\$
3.09
\$
3.93
Diluted earnings per share \$ 1.24
\$
1.13
\$
3.09
\$
3.92

TRANSCEND INFORMATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (Expressed in thousands of New Taiwan Dollars) (UNAUDITED)

Equity attributable to owners of the parent
Capital Surplus Retained Earnings Other Equity Interest
Notes Common stock Additional paid-in
capital
Donated assets
received
Net assets from
merger
Legal reserve Special reserve Unappropriated
retained earnings
Exchange
differences on
translation of
foreign financial
statements
Unrealized gain or
loss on financial
assets at fair value
through other
comprehensive
income
Unrealized gain or
loss on available
for-sale financial
assets
Total equity
Nine months ended September 30, 2018
Balance at January 1, 2018 \$ 4,307,617 \$ 4,652,151 \$
4,106
\$
35,128
\$ 4,037,210 \$
145,689
\$ 7,363,641 (\$
67,262 )
\$
-
\$
20,015
\$ 20,498,295
Effects of retrospective application and
retrospective restatement - - - - - - 30,000 - (
9,985 ) (
20,015 ) -
Balance after restatement at January 1,
2018 4,307,617 4,652,151 4,106 35,128 4,037,210 145,689 7,393,641 (
67,262 ) (
9,985 ) - 20,498,295
Net income for the period - - - - - - 1,691,307 - - - 1,691,307
Other comprehensive income (loss) 6(6)(17) - - - - - - 2,164 (
24,824 ) (
2,142 ) - (
24,802 )
Total comprehensive income (loss) - - - - - - 1,693,471 (
24,824 ) (
2,142 ) - 1,666,505
Appropriation and distribution of 2017
earnings
6(16)
Legal reserve - - - - 265,572 - (
265,572 )
- - - -
Cash dividends - - - - - - (
2,498,418 )
- - - (
2,498,418 )
Reversal of special reserve - - - - - (
98,442 )
98,442 - - - -
Cash payment from capital surplus 6(16) - (
86,152 )
- - - - - - - - (
86,152 )
Net loss on disposal of financial assets
at fair value through other
6(6)(17)
comprehensive income
Balance at September 30, 2018
-
\$ 4,307,617
-
\$ 4,565,999
-
\$
4,106
-
\$
35,128
-
\$ 4,302,782
-
\$
47,247
(
31,625 )
\$ 6,389,939
-
(\$
92,086 )
31,625
\$
19,498
-
\$
-
-
\$ 19,580,230
Nine months ended September 30, 2019
Balance at January 1, 2019 \$ 4,307,617 \$ 4,565,999 \$
4,106
\$
35,128
\$ 4,302,782 \$
47,247
\$ 6,778,995 (\$
77,165 )
\$
15,593
\$
-
\$ 19,980,302
Net income for the period - - - - - - 1,333,051 - - - 1,333,051
Other comprehensive income (loss) 6(6)(17) - - - - - - 479 (
33,000 )
3,320 - (
29,201 )
Total comprehensive income (loss)
Appropriation and distribution of 2018
6(16) - - - - - - 1,333,530 (
33,000 )
3,320 - 1,303,850
earnings
Legal reserve
- - - - 208,199 - (
208,199 )
- - - -
Cash dividends - - - - - - (
1,895,351 )
- - - (
1,895,351 )
Special reserve - - - - - 14,325 (
14,325 )
- - - -
Cash payment from capital surplus 6(16) - (
258,458 )
- - - - - - - - (
258,458 )
Expired unclaimed dividends
recognized as capital surplus
6(15) - - 79 - - - - - - - 79
Balance at September 30, 2019 \$ 4,307,617 \$ 4,307,541 \$
4,185
\$
35,128
\$ 4,510,981 \$
61,572
\$ 5,994,650 (\$
110,165 )
\$
18,913
\$
-
\$ 19,130,422

TRANSCEND INFORMATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Expressed in thousands of New Taiwan Dollars)

(UNAUDITED)

Nine months ended September 30
Notes 2019 2018
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Profit before tax \$ 1,660,974 \$ 2,128,592
Adjustments
Adjustments to reconcile profit (loss)
Net loss (gain) on financial assets at fair value through profit 6(2)(20)
or loss 13,772 ( 321 )
Share of loss of associates and joint ventures accounted for 6(7)
using equity method 6,243 11,720
Expected credit loss 6(4) 246 82
Loss (gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment 6(20) 113 ( 1,475 )
Depreciation 6(21) 195,726 158,543
Interest income 6(19) ( 161,138 ) ( 121,327 )
Interest expense 6(9) 1,220 -
Dividend income 6(20) ( 5,019 ) ( 3,558 )
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Changes in operating assets
Financial assets measured at fair value through profit or
loss
Notes receivable
( 1,959,802 )
689
( 399,842 )
3,783
Accounts receivable 456,342 12,224
Other receivables ( 17,091 ) 29,444
Other receivables - related parties - ( 168 )
Inventories 1,407,662 1,089,852
Other current assets 460 186
Changes in operating liabilities
Accounts payable ( 36,571 ) ( 307,395 )
Accounts payable - related parties 3,320 22,306
Other payables ( 17,159 ) ( 56,599 )
Other current liabilities 4,575 ( 11,861 )
Other non-current liabilities 16,328 5,949
Cash inflow generated from operations 1,570,890 2,560,135
Dividends received
Interest received
5,019
169,661
3,558
121,450
Income tax paid ( 156,333 ) ( 768,717 )
Net cash flows from operating activities 1,589,237 1,916,426
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from disposal of financial assets at amortised costs 5,253,107 5,403,454
Acquisition of financial assets at amortised costs ( 4,185,893 ) ( 4,739,309 )
Proceeds from disposal of financial assets at fair value through
other comprehensive income 256 5,152
Acquisition of financial assets at fair value through other
comprehensive income - ( 105,480 )
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment 2,275 19,090
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment 6(8) ( 43,485 ) ( 103,731 )
Acquisition of investment property 6(11) - ( 2,365,030 )
(Increase) decrease in other non-current financial assets ( 4,679 ) 67,523
Net cash flows from (used in) investing activities
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
1,021,581 ( 1,818,331 )
Cash dividends paid (including cash payment from capital 6(16)
surplus ) ( 2,153,809 ) ( 2,584,570 )
Repayment of lease liabilities 6(9) ( 54,931 ) -
Expired unclaimed dividends recognized as capital surplus 79 -
Net cash flows used in financing activities ( 2,208,661 ) ( 2,584,570 )
Effect of exchange rate changes 39,248 ( 14,764 )
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 441,405 ( 2,501,239 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 1,429,737 3,645,914
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period \$ 1,871,142 \$ 1,144,675

TRANSCEND INFORMATION, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 AND 2018

(Expressed in thousands of New Taiwan Dollars,

except as otherwise indicated)

(UNAUDITED)

1. HISTORY AND ORGANIZATION

Transcend Information, Inc. (the "Company") was incorporated under the provisions of the Company Law of the Republic of China (R.O.C.) in August 1989. The main activities of the Company and its subsidiaries (collectively referred herein as the "Group") are manufacturing, processing and sales of computer software and hardware, peripheral equipment and other computer components. The Securities and Futures Commission of the Republic of China had approved the Company's shares to be listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange and the shares started trading on May 3, 2001.

  1. THE DATE OF AUTHORIZATION FOR ISSUANCE OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR AUTHORIZATION

These consolidated financial statements were authorized for issuance by the Board of Directors on November 7, 2019.

    1. APPLICATION OF NEW STANDARDS, AMENDMENTS AND INTERPRETATIONS
  • (1) Effect of the adoption of new issuances of or amendments to International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as endorsed by the Financial Supervisory Commission ("FSC")

New standards, interpretations and amendments endorsed by the FSC effective from 2019 are as follows:

Effective date by
International Accounting
New Standards, Interpretations and Amendments Standards Board
Amendments to IFRS 9, 'Prepayment features with negative January 1, 2019
compensation'
IFRS 16, 'Leases' January 1, 2019
Amendments to IAS 19, 'Plan amendment, curtailment or settlement' January 1, 2019
Amendments to IAS 28, 'Long-term interests in associates and
joint ventures'
January 1, 2019
IFRIC 23, 'Uncertainty over income tax treatments' January 1, 2019
Annual improvements to IFRSs 2015-2017 cycle January 1, 2019

Except for the following, the above standards and interpretations have no significant impact to the Group's financial condition and financial performance based on the Group's assessment.

IFRS 16, 'Leases'

  • A. IFRS 16, 'Leases', replaces IAS 17, 'Leases' and related interpretations and SICs. The standard requires lessees to recognize a 'right-of-use asset' and a lease liability (except for those leases with terms of 12 months or less and leases of low-value assets). The accounting stays the same for lessors, which is to classify their leases as either finance leases or operating leases and account for those two types of leases differently. IFRS 16 only requires enhanced disclosures to be provided by lessors.
  • B. The Group has elected to apply IFRS 16 by not restating the comparative information (referred herein as the 'modified retrospective approach') when applying "IFRSs" effective in 2019 as endorsed by the FSC. Accordingly, the Group increased 'right-of-use asset' and 'lease liability' by \$173,938 and \$71,728, respectively, and decreased prepaid rents shown as other current assets and long-term prepaid rents shown as other non-current assets by \$8,908 and 93,302, respectively, with respect to the lease contracts of lessees on January 1, 2019.
  • C. The Group has used the following practical expedients permitted by the standard at the date of initial application of IFRS 16:
  • (a) Reassessment as to whether a contract is, or contains, a lease is not required, instead, the application of IFRS 16 depends on whether or not the contracts were previously identified as leases applying IAS 17 and IFRIC 4.
  • (b) The use of a single discount rate to a portfolio of leases with reasonably similar characteristics.
  • (c) The accounting for operating leases whose period will end before December 31, 2019 as shortterm leases and accordingly, information relating to rent expense recognized in the third quarter of 2019 is provided in Note 6(9).
  • (d) The exclusion of initial direct costs for the measurement of 'right-of-use asset'.
  • (e) The use of hindsight in determining the lease term where the contract contains options to extend or terminate the lease.
  • D. The Group calculated the present value of lease liabilities by using weighted average incremental borrowing interest rate ranging from 0.75% to 2.5%.
  • E. The Group recognized lease liabilities which had previously been classified as 'operating leases' under the principles of IAS 17, 'Leases'. These liabilities were measured at the present value of the remaining lease payments, discounted using the lessee's incremental borrowing rate at the date of initial application. The amount of aforementioned present values is the same as the amount of lease liabilities recognized on January 1, 2019.
  • (2) Effect of new issuances of or amendments to IFRSs as endorsed by the FSC but not yet adopted by the Group

New standards, interpretations and amendments endorsed by the FSC effective from 2020 are as follows:

Effective date by
International Accounting
New Standards, Interpretations and Amendments Standards Board
Amendments to IAS 1 and IAS 8, 'Disclosure Initiative-Definition of Material' January 1, 2020
Amendments to IFRS 3, 'Definition of a business' January 1, 2020
The above standards and interpretations have no significant impact to the Group's financial condition
and financial performance based on the Group's assessment.

(3) IFRSs issued by IASB but not yet endorsed by the FSC

New standards, interpretations and amendments issued by IASB but not yet included in the IFRSs as endorsed by the FSC are as follows:

Effective date by
International Accounting
New Standards, Interpretations and Amendments Standards Board
Amendments to IFRS 9, IAS 39 and IFRS 7, 'Interest rate benchmark reform' January 1, 2020
Amendments to IFRS 10 and IAS 28, 'Sale or contribution of To be determined by
assets between an investor and its associate or joint venture' International Accounting
Standards Board
IFRS 17, 'Insurance contracts' January 1, 2021

The above standards and interpretations have no significant impact to the Group's financial condition and financial performance based on the Group's assessment.

4. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The principal accounting policies adopted are consistent with Note 4 in the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018, except for the compliance statement, basis of preparation, basis of consolidation and additional policies as set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the periods presented, unless otherwise stated.

  • (1) Compliance statement
  • A. The consolidated financial statements of the Group have been prepared in accordance with the "Regulations Governing the Preparation of Financial Reports by Securities Issuers" and the International Accounting Standard 34, 'Interim financial reporting' as endorsed by the FSC.
  • B. These consolidated financial statements are to be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018.
  • (2) Basis of preparation
  • A. Except for the following items, the consolidated financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention:
    • (a) Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss.
    • (b) Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income.
    • (c) Defined benefit liabilities recognized based on the net amount of pension fund assets less present value of defined benefit obligations.
  • B. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with International Financial Reporting Standards, International Accounting Standards, IFRIC Interpretations, and SIC Interpretations as endorsed by the FSC (collectively referred herein as the "IFRSs") requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the Group's accounting policies. The areas involving a higher degree of judgement or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the consolidated financial statements are disclosed in Note 5.

(3) Basis of consolidation

A. Basis for preparation of consolidated financial statements:

Basis for preparation of these consolidated financial statements is the same as that for the preparation of the consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2018.

B. Subsidiaries included in the consolidated financial statements:

Ownership (%)
Name of
Investor
Name of
Subsidiary
Main Business
Activities
September
30, 2019
December
31, 2018
September
30, 2018
Description
Transcend
Taiwan
Saffire Investment Ltd.
(Saffire)
Investment holding
company
100 100 100
Transcend Japan Inc.
(Transcend Japan)
Wholesale and import
of computer memory
modules and peripheral
products
100 100 100
Transcend Information Inc.
(Transcend USA)
Wholesale and import
of computer memory
modules and peripheral
products
100 100 100 Note
Transcend Korea Inc.
(Transcend Korea)
Wholesale and import
of computer memory
modules and peripheral
products
100 100 100
Saffire
Investment
Ltd.
Memhiro Pte. Ltd.
(Memhiro)
Investment holding
company
100 100 100
Memhiro
Pte. Ltd.
Transcend Information
Europe B.V. (Transcend
Europe)
Wholesale and import
of computer memory
modules and peripheral
products
100 100 100 Note
Transcend Information
Trading GmbH, Hamburg
(Transcend Germany)
Wholesale and import
of computer memory
modules and peripheral
products
100 100 100
Transcend Information
(Shanghai), Ltd. (Transcend
Shanghai)
Manufacture and sales
of computer memory
modules, storage
products and disks
100 100 100
Transtech Trading
(Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
(Transtech Shanghai)
Wholesale, agent,
import and export and
retail of computer
memory modules,
storage products and
computer components
100 100 100
Transcend Information
(Hong Kong), Ltd.
(Transcend Hong Kong)
Wholesale and import
of computer memory
modules and peripheral
products
100 100 100

Note: The financial statements of insignificant subsidiary as of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 were not reviewed by the independent accountants.

  • C. Subsidiaries not included in the consolidated financial statements: None.
  • D. Adjustment for subsidiaries with different balance sheet dates: None.
  • E. Significant restrictions: None.
  • F. Subsidiaries that have non-controlling interests that are material to the Group: None.

(4) Leasing arrangements (lessee) - right-of-use assets/ lease liabilities

Effective 2019

  • A. Leases are recognized as a right-of-use asset and a corresponding lease liability at the date at which the leased asset is available for use by the Group. For short-term leases or leases of low-value assets, lease payments are recognized as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
  • B. Lease liabilities include the net present value of the remaining lease payments at the commencement date, discounted using the incremental borrowing interest rate. Lease payments are comprised of the following:
  • (a) Fixed payments, less any lease incentives receivable;
  • (b) Variable lease payments that depend on an index or a rate;

The Group subsequently measures the lease liability at amortized cost using the interest method and recognizes interest expense over the lease term. The lease liability is remeasured and the amount of remeasurement is recognized as an adjustment to the right-of-use asset when there are changes in the lease term or lease payments and such changes do not arise from contract modifications.

C. At the commencement date, the right-of-use asset is stated at cost comprising the amount of the initial measurement of lease liability.

The right-of-use asset is measured subsequently using the cost model and is depreciated from the commencement date to the earlier of the end of the asset's useful life or the end of the lease term. When the lease liability is remeasured, the amount of remeasurement is recognized as an adjustment to the right-of-use asset.

(5) Operating leases

Prior to 2019

Rent income (expense) made under an operating lease are recognized in profit or loss on a straightline basis over the lease term.

5. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS, ESTIMATES AND KEY SOURCES OF ASSUMPTION UNCERTAINTY

There was no significant change during this period. Please refer to Note 5 in the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018 for related information.

6. DETAILS OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTS

(1) Cash and cash equivalents

September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 September 30, 2018
Cash on hand and petty cash \$
673
\$
606
\$
979
Checking accounts and demand
deposits
1,870,469 1,429,131 1,143,696
\$
1,871,142
\$
1,429,737
\$
1,144,675

A. The Group transacts with a variety of financial institutions all with high credit quality to disperse credit risk, so it expects that the probability of counterparty default is remote.

B. The Group has no cash and cash equivalents pledged to others.

(2) Financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

Items September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 September 30, 2018
Current items:
Financial assets mandatorily
measured at fair value through
profit or loss
Beneficiary certificates \$
1,949,764
\$
-
\$
399,977
Financial products 80,569 89,457 -
Valuation adjustments 4,380 - 186
\$
2,034,713
\$
89,457
\$
400,163
Financial liabilities mandatorily
measured at fair value through
profit or loss
Non-hedging derivatives \$
1,557
\$
-
\$
-

A. Amounts recognized in profit or loss in relation to financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss are listed below:

Three months ended September 30,
2019 2018
Financial assets and liabilities mandatorily
measured at fair value through profit
or loss
Beneficiary certificates
\$ 2,079 \$
321
Financial products
Non-hedging derivatives
( 890
6,170)
-
-
(\$ 3,201) \$
321
Nine months ended September 30,
2019 2018
Financial assets and liabilities mandatorily
measured at fair value through profit
or loss
Beneficiary certificates \$ 2,902 \$
321
Financial products 3,229 -
Non-hedging derivatives ( 19,903) -
(\$ 13,772) \$
321

B. The Group entered into contracts relating to derivative financial assets /liabilities which were not accounted for under hedge accounting. The information is listed below:

September 30, 2019
Contract amount
Derivative financial liablilties (Notional principal) (In thousands) Contract period
Forward foreign exchange contracts
-Sell USD / Buy NTD USD \$
14,397
2019/7/2
~2019/12/5

There was no such transaction as of December 31, 2018 and September 30, 2018.

  • C. The Group entered into forward foreign exchange contracts to sell USD to hedge exchange rate risk. However, these forward foreign exchange contracts are not accounted for under hedge accounting.
  • D. The Group has no financial assets at fair value through profit or loss pledged to others.
  • E. The Group associates with Fubon Bank (China) and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China which have high credit quality for the financial products. The valuation of impairment is based on the 12-month expected credit losses model.

(3) Current financial assets at amortised cost

Items September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 September 30, 2018
Current items:
Time deposits with original
maturity of more than three
months
\$
7,191,999
\$
8,588,506
\$
6,410,689
Bonds with repurchase agreement 825,517 557,051 549,921
Financial products - - 13,308
\$
8,017,516
\$
9,145,557
\$
6,973,918

A. Amounts recognized in profit or loss in relation to financial assets at amortised cost are listed below:

Three months ended September 30,
2019 2018
Interest income \$
42,738
\$
43,638
Gain on disposal 4,807 3,974
\$
47,545
\$
47,612
Nine months ended September 30,
2019 2018
Interest income \$
156,637
\$
114,500
Gain on disposal 13,195 12,246
\$
169,832
\$
126,746
  • B. The Group has no financial assets at amortised cost pledged to others as collateral.
  • C. The Group used the forecastability of Taiwan Institute of Economic Research boom observation report to adjust historical and timely information to assess the default possibility of debt instruments on September 30, 2019, December 31, 2018 and September 30, 2018, and considered guarantee for repurchase agreement held by the Group to estimate expected credit loss. The Group does not expect material credit loss after assessment.
  • D. The Group transacts time deposits with reputable domestic and foreign banks, and the counterparties of the debt instrument investments are Yuanta Asset Management Limited and International Bills Finance Corporation. The Group's counterparties of transactions have good credit quality, and the impairment loss is assessed using a 12-month expected credit loss approach.
  • (4) Notes and accounts receivable
September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 September 30, 2018
Notes receivable \$ 183 \$ 872 \$ 2,079
Accounts receivable \$ 1,714,961 \$ 2,172,183 \$ 2,511,478
Less: Loss allowance ( 24,083) ( 24,627) ( 24,545)
\$ 1,690,878 \$ 2,147,556 \$ 2,486,933

A. As of September 30, 2019, December 31, 2018 and September 30, 2018, the estimated sales discounts and allowances were \$93,002, \$110,768 and \$102,653, respectively. Since the sales discounts and allowances met the requirements of financial liabilities and financial assets offset, the net amounts were shown under accounts receivable.

B. The ageing analysis of accounts receivable and notes receivable is as follows:
September 30, 2019
Accounts receivable Notes receivable
Not past due \$
1,437,758
\$ 183
Up to 30 days 212,551 -
31 to 90 days 16,253 -
91 to 180 days 3,431 -
Over 180 days 44,968 -
\$
1,714,961
\$ 183
December 31, 2018
Accounts receivable Notes receivable
Not past due \$
1,602,866
\$ 872
Up to 30 days 467,260 -
31 to 90 days 52,456 -
91 to 180 days 12,246 -
Over 180 days 37,355 -
\$
2,172,183
\$ 872
September 30, 2018
Accounts receivable Notes receivable
Not past due \$
2,140,053
\$ 2,079
Up to 30 days 319,213 -
31 to 90 days 14,349 -
91 to 180 days 11,561 -
Over 180 days 26,302 -
\$
2,511,478
\$ 2,079

The above ageing analysis was based on past due date.

  • C. The Group has credit insurance that covers accounts receivable of its major customers. Should bad debts occur, the Group will receive 90% of the losses resulting from non-payment.
  • D. As of September 30, 2019, December 31, 2018 and September 30, 2018, notes receivable and accounts receivable were all from contracts with customers. As of January 1, 2018, the balance of notes receivable and accounts receivable from contracts with customers amounted to \$2,529,564.
  • E. As at September 30, 2019, December 31, 2018 and September 30, 2018, without taking into account any collateral held or other credit enhancements, the maximum exposure to credit risk in respect of the amount that best represents the Group's notes receivable were \$183, \$872 and \$2,079, respectively; the maximum exposure to credit risk in respect of the amount that best represents the Group's accounts receivable were \$1,690,878, \$2,147,556 and \$2,486,933, respectively.

  • F. The Group classifies customers' accounts receivable in accordance with the credit rating of the customer. The Group applies the simplified approach to estimate expected credit loss under the provision matrix basis.

  • G. The Group wrote-off the financial assets, which cannot reasonably be expected to be recovered, after initiating recourse procedures. However, the Group will continue executing the recourse procedures to secure their rights. On September 30, 2019, December 31, 2018 and September 30, 2018, the Group has no written-off financial assets that are still under recourse procedures.
  • H. The Group used historical and timely information to assess the loss rate of accounts receivable. On September 30, 2019, December 31, 2018 and September 30, 2018, the provision matrix is as follows:
Not 1-180 days Over 180 days
past due past due past due Total
September 30, 2019
Expected loss rate
0.006%~0.3% 0.03%~60% 60%~100%
Total book value \$
1,437,758
\$
232,235
\$
44,968
\$
1,714,961
Not
past due
1-180 days
past due
Over 180 days
past due
Total
December 31, 2018
Expected loss rate
0.006%~0.3% 0.03%~60% 80%~100%
Total book value \$
1,602,866
\$
531,962
\$
37,355
\$
2,172,183
Not
past due
1-180 days
past due
Over 180 days
past due
Total
September 30, 2018
Expected loss rate 0.003%~0.6% 0.02%~65% 75%~100%
Total book value \$
2,140,053
\$
345,123
\$
26,302
\$
2,511,478

I. The balance of allowance for loss and movements in relation to the Group applying the simplified approach to provide loss allowance for accounts receivable and notes receivable are as follows:

2019
Accounts receivable Notes receivable
At January 1 \$ 24,627 \$ -
Provision for impairment 246 -
Reclassified to overdue receivables ( 880) -
Effect of exchange rate changes 90 -
At September 30 \$ 24,083 \$ -
2018
Accounts receivable Notes receivable
At January 1_IAS 39 \$
23,929
\$ -
Adjustments under new standards - -
At January 1_IFRS 9 23,929 -
Provision for impairment 82 -
Effect of exchange rate changes 534 -
At September 30 \$
24,545
\$ -

J. The Group does not hold any collateral as security.

(5) Inventories

September 30, 2019
Allowance for
Cost valuation loss Book value
Raw materials \$
1,085,706
(\$ 19,733) \$
1,065,973
Work in progress 399,892 ( 332) 399,560
Finished goods 313,744 ( 2,751) 310,993
\$
1,799,342
(\$ 22,816) \$
1,776,526
December 31, 2018
Allowance for
Cost valuation loss Book value
Raw materials \$
1,878,238
(\$ 58,028) \$
1,820,210
Work in progress 422,786 ( 3,565) 419,221
Finished goods 963,055 ( 18,298) 944,757
\$
3,264,079
(\$ 79,891) \$
3,184,188
September 30, 2018
Allowance for
Cost valuation loss Book value
Raw materials \$
2,576,836
(\$ 56,248) \$ 2,520,588
Work in progress 617,507 ( 4,519) 612,988
Finished goods 1,029,050 ( 11,328) 1,017,722
\$
4,223,393
(\$ 72,095) \$ 4,151,298

A. The cost of inventories recognized as expense for the period:

Three months ended September 30,
2019 2018
Cost of goods sold \$ 2,500,877 \$ 3,567,336
Revenue from disposal of scraps ( 2,678)
(
15,404)
(Gain on reversal of) loss on decline in
market value of inventory
( 21,097) 16,933
\$ 2,477,102 \$ 3,568,865
Nine months ended September 30,
2019 2018
Cost of goods sold \$ 8,001,364 \$ 10,835,124
Revenue from disposal of scraps ( 19,041)
(
25,778)
(Gain on reversal of) loss on decline in
market value of inventory
( 57,075) 37,649

The gain on reversal of decline in market value of inventory for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2019 was due to the Group's disposal of slow-moving inventory.

\$ 7,925,248 \$ 10,846,995

  • B. No inventories were pledged to others.
  • (6) Non-current financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income
Items September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 September 30, 2018
Non-current items:
Equity instruments
Listed stocks \$
146,181
\$
146,437
\$
146,436
Others 1,125 1,125 1,125
147,306 147,562 147,561
Valuation adjustments 18,913 15,593 19,498
\$
166,219
\$
163,155
\$
167,059
  • A. The Group has elected to classify equity investments that are considered to be strategic investments as financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income. The fair value of such investments amounted to \$166,219, \$163,155 and \$167,059 as at September 30, 2019, December 31, 2018 and September 30, 2018, respectively. In addition, without taking into account any collateral held or other credit enhancements, the maximum exposure to credit risk in respect of the amount that best represents the financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income held by the Group was the aforementioned fair values.
  • B. For the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, the Group disposed equity investments whose fair value was \$0, \$0, \$0 and \$1,980, respectively, and accumulated loss on disposal was transferred into retained earnings in the amount of \$0, \$0, \$0 and \$31,625, respectively.

  • C. For the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, the Group's cost recovery of equity instruments were \$256, \$3,172, \$256 and \$3,172, respectively.

  • D. Amounts recognized in profit or loss and other comprehensive income in relation to the financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income are listed below:
Three months ended September 30,
2019 2018
Equity instruments at fair value through other
comprehensive income
Fair value change recognized in other
comprehensive income
(\$ 1,815) (\$ 4,291)
Cumulative losses reclassified to retained
earnings due to derecognition
\$ - \$ -
Dividend income recognized in profit or loss
Held at end of period \$ 5,019 \$ 3,558
Derecognized during the period \$ -
5,019
\$ -
3,558
Nine months ended September 30,
2019 2018
Equity instruments at fair value through other
comprehensive income
Fair value change recognized in other
comprehensive income
\$ 3,320 (\$ 2,142)
Cumulative losses reclassified to retained
earnings due to derecognition
\$ - (\$ 31,625)
Dividend income recognized in profit or loss
Held at end of period \$ 5,019 \$ 3,558
Derecognized during the period - -
\$ 5,019 \$ 3,558

E. The Group has no financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income pledged to others as collateral.

(7) Investments accounted for using equity method

Investee Company September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 September 30, 2018
Taiwan IC Packaging Corp. \$
99,559
\$
105,322
\$ 163,566

A. The basic information of the associate that is material to the Group is as follows:

Principal Shareholding ratio
Associate place of September December September Nature of Method of
name business 30, 2019 31, 2018 30, 2018 relationship measurement
Taiwan IC
Packaging
Corp.
Taiwan 12.74% 12.74% 12.74% Note Equity
method
  • Note: Taiwan IC Packaging Corp. is engaged in IC packaging and testing and is the upstream supplier in the IT and semiconductor industries. In order to reach synergy of vertical integration, Taiwan IC Packaging Corp. processes the raw materials provided by the Group into relevant semi-finished goods.
  • B. The summarized financial information of the associate that is material to the Group is as follows: Balance sheet
Taiwan IC Packaging Corp.
September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 September 30, 2018
Current assets \$ 941,609 \$ 1,002,572 \$ 1,066,338
Non-current assets 1,206,858 1,056,569 1,509,487
Current liabilities ( 277,360) ( 240,706) ( 304,132)
Non-current liabilities ( 89,016) ( 4,349) ( 4,348)
Total net assets \$ 1,782,091 \$ 1,814,086 \$ 2,267,345
Share in associate's net assets \$ 227,064 \$ 231,141 \$ 288,893
Net equity differences ( 127,505) ( 125,819) ( 125,327)
\$ 99,559 \$ 105,322 \$ 163,566

Statement of comprehensive income

Taiwan IC Packaging Corp.
Three months ended September 30,
2019 2018
Revenue \$ 351,857 \$ 309,902
Profit (loss) for the period from
continuing operations \$ 19,216 (\$ 46,683)
Total comprehensive income (loss) \$ 19,216 (\$ 46,683)
Dividends received from associates \$ - \$ -
Taiwan IC Packaging Corp.
Nine months ended September 30,
2019 2018
Revenue \$ 892,303 \$ 983,947
Loss for the period from continuing
operations (\$ 31,995) (\$ 111,043)
Total comprehensive loss (\$ 31,995) (\$ 111,043)
Dividends received from associates \$ - \$ -
Three months ended September 30,
Investee Company 2019 2018
Taiwan IC Packaging Corp. \$ 2,448
(\$
5,942)
Nine months ended September 30,
Investee Company 2019 2018
Taiwan IC Packaging Corp. (\$ 6,243)
(\$
11,720)

C. Share of loss of associates accounted for using the equity method is as follows:

D. The Group's investment in Taiwan IC Packaging Corporation has quoted market price. The fair value of Taiwan IC Packaging Corporation was \$161,479, \$214,723 and \$241,346 as of September 30, 2019, December 31, 2018 and September 30, 2018, respectively.

(8) Property, plant and equipment

2019
Buildings and
Land
structures
Machinery
Vehicles
Office
equipment
Others Total
At January 1
Cost
\$
728,476
\$ 2,625,296 \$ 472,258 \$ 23,992 \$ 32,908 \$ 60,874 \$ 3,943,804
Accumulated depreciation - ( 1,065,760) ( 207,764) ( 5,218) ( 24,081) ( 41,488)
(
1,344,311)
\$
728,476
\$ 1,559,536 \$ 264,494 \$ 18,774 \$ 8,827 \$ 19,386 \$ 2,599,493
Opening net book amount as at January 1 \$
728,476
\$ 1,559,536 \$ 264,494 \$ 18,774 \$ 8,827 \$ 19,386 \$ 2,599,493
Additions (including transfers) - 9,197 30,106 - 81 4,101 43,485
Disposals - - ( 2,202) - ( 63) ( 123)
(
2,388)
Depreciation charge - ( 81,248) ( 57,939) ( 2,896) ( 2,162) ( 6,394)
(
150,639)
Net exchange differences 3,798 ( 13,667) ( 897) ( 45) ( 79) ( 69)
(
10,959)
Closing net book amount as at
September 30 \$
732,274
\$ 1,473,818 \$ 233,562 \$ 15,833 \$ 6,604 \$ 16,901 \$ 2,478,992
At September 30
Cost \$
732,274
\$ 2,602,873 \$ 476,329 \$ 23,939 \$ 30,694 \$ 61,141 \$ 3,927,250
Accumulated depreciation - ( 1,129,055) ( 242,767) ( 8,106) ( 24,090) ( 44,240)
(
1,448,258)
\$
732,274
\$ 1,473,818 \$ 233,562 \$ 15,833 \$ 6,604 \$ 16,901 \$ 2,478,992
2018
Land Buildings and
structures
Machinery Vehicles Office
equipment
Others Total
At January 1
Cost \$
722,543
\$ 2,611,665 \$ 629,436 \$ 11,780 \$ 39,427
\$
77,178 \$ 4,092,029
Accumulated depreciation - ( 969,017) ( 333,006) ( 4,843) ( 28,789)
(
49,451)
(
1,385,106)
\$
722,543
\$ 1,642,648 \$ 296,430 \$ 6,937 \$ 10,638
\$
27,727 \$ 2,706,923
Opening net book amount as at January 1 \$
722,543
\$ 1,642,648 \$ 296,430 \$ 6,937 \$ 10,638
\$
27,727 \$ 2,706,923
Additions (including transfers) - 33,363 53,638 14,810 1,782 138 103,731
Disposals - - ( 16,565) ( 132) ( 242)
(
676)
(
17,615)
Depreciation charge - ( 81,719) ( 59,121) ( 2,460) ( 2,316)
(
6,066)
(
151,682)
Net exchange differences 2,461 ( 15,534) 389 ( 162) ( 105)
(
676)
(
13,627)
Closing net book amount as at
September 30
\$
725,004
\$ 1,578,758 \$ 274,771 \$ 18,993 \$ 9,757
\$
20,447 \$ 2,627,730
At September 30
Cost \$
725,004
\$ 2,611,612 \$ 468,979 \$ 23,216 \$ 38,122
\$
63,147 \$ 3,930,080
Accumulated depreciation - ( 1,032,854) ( 194,208) ( 4,223) ( 28,365)
(
42,700)
(
1,302,350)
\$
725,004
\$ 1,578,758 \$ 274,771 \$ 18,993 \$ 9,757
\$
20,447 \$ 2,627,730

A. The relevant assets of the Group recognized as property, plant and equipment are all for self-use.

B. Information about the property, plant and equipment that were pledged to others as collateral is provided in Note 8.

(9) Leasing arrangements-lessee

Effective 2019

  • A. The Group leases various assets including land, buildings, and business vehicles. Rental contracts are typically made for periods of 1 to 11 years. Lease terms are negotiated on an individual basis and contain a wide range of different terms and conditions. The lease agreements do not impose covenants, but leased assets may not be used as security for borrowing purposes.
  • B. The carrying amount of right-of-use assets and the depreciation charge are as follows:
September 30, 2019 Three months ended
September 30, 2019
Nine months ended
September 30, 2019
Depreciation
charge
Land
Buildings
Carrying
amount
Depreciation
charge
\$
186,521
\$
9,792
\$ 23,059
Transportation equipment
(business vehicles)
68,430
2,312
4,048
260
12,690
787
\$
257,263
\$
14,100
\$ 36,536
  • C. For the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2019, the additions to right-of-use assets were \$13,409 and \$123,316, respectively.
  • D. Information on profit or loss in relation to lease contracts is as follows:
Three months ended Nine months ended
September 30, 2019 September 30, 2019
Items affecting profit or loss
Interest expense on lease liabilities \$
567
\$ 1,220
Expense on short-term lease contracts 3,554 5,472
Expense on leases of low-value assets 373 1,173

E. For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Group's total cash outflow for leases (including business tax) was \$61,842.

(10) Leasing arrangements-lessor

Effective 2019

  • A. The Group leases various assets including land and buildings. Rental contracts are typically made for periods of 1 to 4 years. Lease terms are negotiated on an individual basis and contain a wide range of different terms and conditions. To protect the lessor's ownership rights on the leased assets, leased assets may not be used as security for borrowing purposes, or a residual value guarantee was required.
  • B. For the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Group recognized rent income in the amounts of \$8,802 and \$30,279, respectively, based on the operating lease agreement, which does not include variable lease payments.

C. The maturity analysis of the lease payments under the operating leases is as follows:

September 30, 2019
2019 \$
9,169
2020 36,348
2021 21,828
\$
67,345

(11) Investment property

2019
Land Buildings and
structures
Total
At January 1
Cost \$
2,268,726
-
\$
(
452,380
97,527)
\$
(
2,721,106
97,527)
Accumulated depreciation \$
2,268,726
\$ 354,853 \$ 2,623,579
Opening net book amount as at
January 1
\$
2,268,726
\$ 354,853 \$ 2,623,579
Depreciation charge - ( 8,551) ( 8,551)
Net exchange differences - ( 1,431) ( 1,431)
Closing net book amount as at
September 30
\$
2,268,726
\$ 344,871 \$ 2,613,597
At September 30
Cost \$
2,268,726
\$ 447,334 \$ 2,716,060
Accumulated depreciation - ( 102,463) ( 102,463)
\$
2,268,726
\$ 344,871 \$ 2,613,597
2018
Buildings and
Land structures Total
At January 1
Cost
Accumulated depreciation
\$
137,037
-
\$
(
221,037
88,612)
\$
(
358,074
88,612)
\$
137,037
\$ 132,425 \$ 269,462
Opening net book amount as at
January 1
\$
137,037
\$ 132,425 \$ 269,462
Additions 2,131,689 233,341 2,365,030
Depreciation charge - ( 6,861) ( 6,861)
Net exchange differences - ( 1,630) ( 1,630)
Closing net book amount as at
September 30
\$
2,268,726
\$ 357,275 \$ 2,626,001
At September 30
Cost \$
2,268,726
\$ 451,584 \$ 2,720,310
Accumulated depreciation - ( 94,309) ( 94,309)
\$
2,268,726
\$ 357,275 \$ 2,626,001
  • A. On April 17, 2018, the Board of Directors resolved to purchase an office building located at Xinhu 3rd Rd., Neihu Dist., Taipei City, with a total contract price of \$2,370,000 (including business tax). In May 2018, all the payments have been settled by the Group and the transfer of the building has been completed.
  • B. Rental income from the investment property and direct operating expenses arising from investment property are shown below:
Three months ended September 30,
2019 2018
Rental income from investment property \$
8,802
\$ 10,686
Direct operating expenses arising from
investment property that generated
rental income
\$
2,643
\$ 2,687
Direct operating expenses arising from
investment property that did not generate
rental income
\$
187
\$ 213
Nine months ended September 30,
2019 2018
Rental income from investment property \$
30,279
\$ 22,110
Direct operating expenses arising from
investment property that generated
rental income
\$
7,936
\$ 6,222
Direct operating expenses arising from
investment property that did not generate
rental income
\$
615
\$ 639

C. The fair value of the investment property held by the Group was \$4,655,604, \$4,650,075 and \$4,648,782 as of September 30, 2019, December 31, 2018 and September 30, 2018, respectively, which was based on the transaction prices of similar properties in the same area.

D. No investment property was pledged to others.

(12) Other non-current assets

September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 September 30, 2018
Long-term prepaid rents \$
-
\$
93,302
\$
93,169
Guarantee deposits paid 31,489 30,297 30,399
Prepayments for business facilities 31,005 31,202 24,442
Others 15,762 12,078 12,820
\$
78,256
\$
166,879
\$
160,830

In May 2005, the Group signed a land-use right contract with the People's Republic of China for the use of land with a term of 50 years. All rentals had been paid and the amounts had been recognized as long-term prepaid rents. The Group recognized rental expenses of \$645 and \$1,974 for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2018, respectively. Since the Group applied IFRS 16 on January 1, 2019, the long-term prepaid rents were reclassified to right-of-use assets.

(13) Pensions

  • A. Defined benefit plan
  • (a) The Company has a defined benefit pension plan in accordance with the Labor Standards Act, covering all regular employees' service years prior to the enforcement of the Labor Pension Act on July 1, 2005 and service years thereafter of employees who chose to continue to be subject to the pension mechanism under the Act. Under the defined benefit plan, two units are accrued for each year of service for the first 15 years and one unit for each additional year thereafter, subject to a maximum of 45 units. Pension benefits are based on the number of units accrued and the average monthly salaries and wages of the last 6 months prior to retirement. The Company contributes monthly an amount equal to 2% of the employees' monthly salaries and wages to the retirement fund deposited with the Bank of Taiwan, the trustee, under the name of the independent retirement fund committee. Also, the Company would assess the balance in the aforementioned labor pension reserve account by December 31, every year. If the account balance is insufficient to pay the pension calculated by the aforementioned method to the employees expected to qualify for retirement in the following year, the Company will make contributions to cover the deficit by next March.
  • (b) For the aforementioned pension plan, the Group recognized pension costs of \$173, \$166, \$519 and \$498 for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
  • (c) Expected contributions to the defined benefit pension plan of the Company for the year ending December 31, 2019 amount to \$1,443.
  • B. Defined contribution plans
  • (a) Effective July 1, 2005, the Company has established a defined contribution pension plan (the "New Plan") under the Labor Pension Act (the "Act"), covering all regular employees with R.O.C. nationality. Under the New Plan, the Company contributes monthly an amount based on 6% of the employees' monthly salaries and wages to the employees' individual pension accounts at the Bureau of Labor Insurance. The benefits accrued are paid monthly or in lump sum upon termination of employment.
  • (b) Transcend Shanghai, Transtech Shanghai and Transcend Hong Kong have defined contribution plans. Monthly contributions to an independent fund administered by the government in accordance with the pension regulations in the People's Republic of China (PRC) are based on certain percentage of employees' monthly salaries and wages, ranging from 12.5% to 20%. Other than the monthly contributions, the Group has no further obligations.
  • (c) Transcend Japan, Transcend Korea, Transcend USA, Transcend Europe and Transcend Germany have defined contribution plans. Monthly contributions are based on a certain percentage of employees' monthly salaries and wages and are recognized as pension costs accordingly. Other than the monthly contributions, the Group has no further obligations.
  • (d) The pension costs under the defined contribution pension plans of the Group for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 were \$10,365, \$10,941, \$31,586 and \$33,576, respectively.

(14) Share capital

As of September 30, 2019, the Company's authorized capital was \$5,000,000, consisting of 500 million shares of ordinary stock (including 25 million shares reserved for employee stock options), and the paid-in capital was \$4,307,617. The number of outstanding shares for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 was both 430,762 thousand shares with par value of \$10 per share at the beginning and the end of the year. All proceeds from shares issued have been collected.

(15) Capital surplus

  • A. Pursuant to the R.O.C. Company Act, capital surplus arising from paid-in capital in excess of par value on issuance of common stocks and donations can be used to cover accumulated deficit or to issue new stocks or cash to shareholders in proportion to their share ownership, provided that the Company has no accumulated deficit. Further, the R.O.C. Securities and Exchange Act requires that the amount of capital surplus to be capitalized mentioned above should not exceed 10% of the paid-in capital each year. Capital surplus shall not be used to cover accumulated deficit unless the legal reserve is insufficient.
  • B. In accordance with Jing-Shang Letter No. 10602420200 issued by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, R.O.C. in September 2017, the expired unclaimed dividends from 2017 in the amount of \$79 should be recognized as capital surplus.
  • (16) Retained earnings
  • A. In accordance with the Company's Articles of Incorporation, the current year's earnings, if any, shall first be used to pay all taxes and to offset prior years' operating losses and then 10% of the remaining amount shall be set aside as legal reserve. The Company shall also set aside special reserve in accordance with the regulations. On the premise that there is no effect on the Company's normal operations and no violation of regulations, the Company shall reserve certain amount for maintaining stability of dividends. The remainder, if any, is distributable earnings to be appropriated as resolved by stockholders at the stockholders' meeting.
  • B. The Company distributes dividends taking into consideration the Company's economic environment, growth phases, future demands of funds, long-term financial planning and the cash flow needs of stockholders. Cash dividends shall account for at least 5% of the total dividend distributed.
  • C. Except for covering accumulated deficit or issuing new stocks or cash to shareholders in proportion to their share ownership, the legal reserve shall not be used for any other purpose. The use of legal reserve for the issuance of stocks or cash to shareholders in proportion to their share ownership is permitted, provided that the distribution of the reserve is limited to the portion in excess of 25% of the Company's paid-in capital.
  • D. In accordance with the regulations, the Company shall set aside special reserve from the debit balance on other equity items at the balance sheet date before distributing earnings. When debit balance on other equity items is reversed subsequently, the reversed amount could be included in the distributable earnings.

E. The cash appropriation of earnings and cash payment from capital surplus for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 have been resolved at the shareholders' meeting on June 12, 2019 and June 14, 2018, respectively. Details are summarized below:

Year ended December 31, 2018 Year ended December 31, 2017
Dividends Dividends
per share per share
Amount (in dollars) Amount (in dollars)
Legal reserve \$ 208,199 \$ 265,572
Special reserve 14,325 -
Cash dividends 1,895,351 \$ 4.40 2,498,418 \$ 5.80
\$ 2,117,875 \$ 2,763,990
Amount Cash payment
per share
(in dollars)
Amount Cash payment
per share
(in dollars)
Cash payment from
capital surplus
\$ 258,458 \$ 0.60 \$ 86,152 \$ 0.20

Actual distribution of retained earnings of 2018 and 2017 is in agreement with the amounts resolved at the stockholders' meeting.

F. Please refer to Note 6(21) for the information relating to employees' compensation and directors' remuneration.

(17) Other equity items

2019
Exchange
differences
Unrealized
gain or loss
on translation of
foreign financial
on valuation statements Total
At January 1 \$ 15,593 (\$ 77,165)
(\$
61,572)
Revaluation - gross 3,320 - 3,320
Currency translation differences - ( 41,250)
(
41,250)
Effect from income tax - 8,250 8,250
At September 30 \$ 18,913 (\$ 110,165)
(\$
91,252)
2018
Unrealized
gain or loss
on valuation
Exchange
differences
on translation of
foreign financial
statements
Total
Balance after restatement at
January 1
(\$ 9,985) (\$ 67,262) (\$ 77,247)
Revaluation - gross ( 2,142) - ( 2,142)
Revaluation transferred to
retained earnings - gross
31,625 - 31,625
Currency translation differences - ( 31,030) ( 31,030)
Effect from income tax - 6,206 6,206
At September 30 \$ 19,498 (\$ 92,086) (\$ 72,588)
(18) Operating
revenue
Three months ended September 30,
2019 2018
Sales revenue \$ 3,366,277 \$ 4,431,313
Nine months ended September 30,
2019 2018
Sales revenue \$ 10,210,105 \$ 13,642,598

A. Disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers

The Group derives revenue from the transfer of goods all at a point in time in the following geographical regions:

Electronic products
Three months ended Taiwan Asia America Europe Others Total
September 30, 2019
Revenue from external
customer contracts
\$
725,482
\$ 1,235,824 \$
292,379
\$
883,823
\$
228,769
\$ 3,366,277
Electronic products
Nine months ended Taiwan Asia America Europe Others Total
September 30, 2019
Revenue from external
customer contracts
\$ 2,173,568 \$ 3,617,598 \$
896,594
\$ 2,795,085 \$
727,260
\$10,210,105
Electronic products
Three months ended Taiwan Asia America Europe Others Total
September 30, 2018
Revenue from external
customer contracts
\$ 1,136,076 \$ 1,511,675 \$
474,559
\$ 1,079,009 \$
229,994
\$ 4,431,313
Electronic products
Nine months ended Taiwan Asia America Europe Others Total
September 30, 2018
Revenue from external
customer contracts
\$ 3,334,609 \$ 4,752,938 \$ 1,375,124 \$ 3,462,374 \$
717,553
\$13,642,598

B. Contract assets and liabilities

The Group has no revenue-related contract assets and liabilities.

(19) Other income

Three months ended September 30,
2019 2018
Interest income
Rental income
\$
44,229
8,802
\$ 44,462
10,686
\$
53,031
\$ 55,148
Nine months ended September 30,
2019 2018
Interest income
Rental income
\$
161,138
30,279
\$ 121,327
22,110
\$
191,417
\$ 143,437

(20) Other gains and losses

Three months ended September 30,
2019 2018
(Loss) gain on disposal of property, plant
and equipment
Net (loss) gain on financial assets and
Net currency exchange gain
Dividend income
Others
(\$ 113) \$ 1,419
liabilities at fair value through profit or loss ( 3,201) 321
8,836 22,400
5,019 3,558
18,048 4,947
\$ 28,589 \$ 32,645
Nine months ended September 30,
2019 2018
(Loss) gain on disposal of property, plant
and equipment
(\$ 113) \$ 1,475
Net (loss) gain on financial assets and
liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
( 13,772) 321
Net currency exchange gain 135,739 259,592
Dividend income 5,019 3,558
Others 25,170 13,471
\$ 152,043 \$ 278,417

(21) Expenses by nature

Three months ended September 30,
2019 2018
Wages and salaries \$ 275,730 \$ 291,795
Labor and health insurance fees 28,809 31,312
Pension costs 10,538 11,107
Other personnel expenses 13,485 15,171
Depreciation on property, plant and 66,744 52,642
equipment (including investment
property and right-of-use assets)
Nine months ended September 30,
2019 2018
Wages and salaries \$ 874,439 \$ 955,553
Labor and health insurance fees 93,271 98,436
Pension costs 32,105 34,074
Other personnel expenses 43,068 46,150
Depreciation on property, plant and
equipment (including investment
195,726 158,543
property and right-of-use assets)
  • A. In accordance with the Articles of Incorporation of the Company, a ratio of distributable profit of the current year, after covering accumulated losses, shall be distributed as employees' compensation and directors' remuneration. The ratio shall not be lower than 1% for employees' compensation and shall not be higher than 0.2% for directors' and supervisors' remuneration.
  • B. For the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, employees' compensation was accrued at \$6,975, \$6,407, \$17,320 and \$22,280, respectively; while directors' remuneration was accrued at \$977, \$897, \$2,425 and \$3,119, respectively. The aforementioned amounts were recognized in salary expenses.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, the employees' compensation and directors' and supervisors' remuneration were estimated and accrued based on 1% and 0.2% of distributable profit of current year as of the end of reporting period.

The difference between employees' compensation and directors' remuneration as resolved by the Board of Directors and the amounts recognized in the 2018 financial statements by \$948 and \$524 were adjusted in profit or loss for 2019.

Information about employees' compensation and directors' remuneration of the Company as approved at the meeting of Board of Directors and resolved by the stockholders at their meeting will be posted in the "Market Observation Post System" at the website of the Taiwan Stock Exchange.

(22) Income tax

A. Income tax expense

(a) Components of income tax expense:

Three months ended September 30,
2019 2018
Current tax:
Current tax on profits for the period \$ 119,990
\$
129,004
Prior year income tax overestimation ( 89) -
Total current tax 119,901 129,004
Deferred tax:
Origination and reversal of temporary
differences
11,715
(
5,335)
Impact of change in tax rate - -
Total deferred tax 11,715
(
5,335)
Income tax expense \$ 131,616
\$
123,669
Nine months ended September 30,
2019 2018
Current tax:
Current tax on profits for the period \$ 297,351
\$
380,999
Prior year income tax overestimation ( 6,179)
(
353)
Total current tax 291,172 380,646
Deferred tax:
Origination and reversal of temporary
differences
36,751 51,620
Impact of change in tax rate - 5,019
Total deferred tax 36,751 56,639

Income tax expense \$ 327,923 \$ 437,285

(b) The income tax relating to components of other comprehensive income is as follows:

Three months ended September 30,
2019 2018
Exchange differences on translation of
foreign financial statements
(\$ 13,894)
(\$
10,945)
Impact of change in tax rate - -
(\$ 13,894)
(\$
10,945)
Nine months ended September 30,
2019
2018
Exchange differences on translation of
foreign financial statements
(\$ 8,250)
(\$
10,018)
Impact of change in tax rate - 3,812
(\$ 8,250)
(\$
6,206)
  • B. The Company's income tax returns through 2017 have been assessed and approved by the Tax Authority.
  • C. Under the amendments to the Income Tax Act which was promulgated by the President of the Republic of China on February 7, 2018, the Company's applicable income tax rate was raised from 17% to 20% effective from January 1, 2018. The Group has assessed the impact of the change in income tax rate.
  • (23) Earnings per share
Three months ended September 30, 2019
Profit after tax Weighted-average
outstanding
common shares
(in thousands)
Earnings
per share
(in dollars)
Basic earnings per share
Profit attributable to ordinary
shareholders of the parent
\$ 535,506 430,762 \$ 1.24
Diluted earnings per share
Profit attributable to ordinary
shareholders of the parent
\$ 535,506 430,762
Assumed conversion of all dilutive
potential ordinary shares
Employees' compensation - 269
Profit attributable to ordinary
shareholders of the parent plus
assumed conversion of all
dilutive potential ordinary shares \$ 535,506 431,031 \$ 1.24
Nine months ended September 30, 2019
Profit after tax Weighted-average
outstanding
common shares
(in thousands)
Earnings
per share
(in dollars)
Basic earnings per share
Profit attributable to ordinary
shareholders of the parent \$ 1,333,051 430,762 \$ 3.09
Diluted earnings per share
Profit attributable to ordinary
shareholders of the parent
\$ 1,333,051 430,762
Assumed conversion of all dilutive
potential ordinary shares
Employees' compensation
- 492
Profit attributable to ordinary
shareholders of the parent plus
assumed conversion of all
dilutive potential ordinary shares \$ 1,333,051 431,254 \$ 3.09
Three months ended September 30, 2018
Profit after tax Weighted-average
outstanding
common shares
(in thousands)
Earnings
per share
(in dollars)
Basic earnings per share
Profit attributable to ordinary
shareholders of the parent
\$ 488,649 430,762 \$ 1.13
Diluted earnings per share
Profit attributable to ordinary
shareholders of the parent
\$ 488,649 430,762
Assumed conversion of all dilutive
potential ordinary shares
Employees' compensation
- 318
Profit attributable to ordinary
shareholders of the parent plus
assumed conversion of all
dilutive potential ordinary shares
\$ 488,649 431,080 \$ 1.13
Nine months ended September 30, 2018
Weighted-average
Profit after tax outstanding
common shares
(in thousands)
Earnings
per share
(in dollars)
Basic earnings per share
Profit attributable to ordinary
shareholders of the parent \$ 1,691,307 430,762 \$ 3.93
Diluted earnings per share
Profit attributable to ordinary \$ 1,691,307 430,762
shareholders of the parent
Assumed conversion of all dilutive
potential ordinary shares
Employees' compensation - 553
Profit attributable to ordinary
shareholders of the parent plus
assumed conversion of all
dilutive potential ordinary shares \$ 1,691,307 431,315 \$ 3.92

(24) Operating leases

Prior to 2019

A. The Group leases land, houses and buildings, which are partially recognized as investment property, to others under non-cancellable operating lease agreements. Rental revenues of \$10,686 and \$22,110 were recognized for these leases in profit or loss for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2018, respectively. The leases for buildings have terms expiring between 2020 and 2021, and all these lease agreements are not renewable at the end of the lease period. The future aggregate minimum lease payments receivable under noncancellable operating leases are as follows:

December 31, 2018 September 30, 2018
Not later than one year \$
43,468
\$ 43,485
Later than one year but not later than
five years 59,863 70,670
\$
103,331
\$ 114,155

B. On April 8, 2009, the Company signed a land lease contract with its major stockholders, Won Chin and Cheng Chuan, to build a new plant on the leased land. The lease has a term of 10 years from April 10, 2009 to April 9, 2019. The annual rental payment is \$35,633 (excluding tax), which was determined based on the average rent of land near the leased land shown in the appraisal report issued by CCIS Real Estate Joint Appraisers Firm. Rent was paid on the contract date and becomes payable on the same date each following year until the end of the lease. For the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2018, the rental expenses were \$8,908 and \$26,725, respectively. The future aggregate minimum lease commitments under noncancellable operating leases are as follows:

September 30, 2018
21,825
-
\$
-
\$
21,825
\$ December 31, 2018
-
\$
-

C. The leases of offices and corporate vehicles have lease terms between 1 ~ 11 years. The rent expenses for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2018 amounted to \$4,026 and \$11,233, respectively. The future aggregate minimum lease commitments under noncancellable operating leases are as follows:

December 31, 2018 September 30, 2018
Not later than one year \$ 17,210 \$ 15,803
Later than one year but not later than
five years
47,776 40,649
Later than five years 11,092 8,024
\$ 76,078 \$ 64,476

7. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

(1) Names of related parties and relationship

Won Chin Major stockholder Cheng Chuan Major stockholder

Names of related parties Relationship with the Group

Taiwan IC Packaging Corporation Associate accounted for using equity method

(2) Significant transactions and balances with related parties

A. Operating revenue

Three months ended September 30,
2019 2018
Sales of goods
Associates accounted for using equity
method
\$ 404 \$ 331
Nine months ended September 30,
2019 2018
Sales of goods
Associates accounted for using equity
method
\$ 1,406 \$ 699

The sales prices charged to related parties are approximate to those charged to third parties. The credit term to Taiwan IC Packaging Corporation is collected on delivery. The credit term to third parties is 30 to 60 days after monthly billings.

B. Purchases

Three months ended September 30,
2019 2018
Purchases of goods
Associates accounted for using equity
method
\$
75,680
\$
87,757
Nine months ended September 30,
2019 2018
Purchases of goods
Associates accounted for using equity
method
\$
193,665
\$
202,778

The purchase prices charged by related parties are approximate to those charged by third parties. The payment term from Taiwan IC Packaging Corporation is 30 days after monthly billings. The payment term from third parties is 30 to 45 days after monthly billings.

C. Payables to related parties

September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 September 30, 2018
Accounts payable
Associates accounted for using
equity method \$
43,194
\$
39,874
\$
59,760

The payables to related parties arise mainly from purchase transactions and are due 30 days after the date of purchase. The payables bear no interest.

D. Property transactions

In June 2018, the Group sold equipment and consumables to an associate accounted for using equity method, Taiwan IC Packaging Corporation, at a price of \$570 and \$388, respectively, and accounted as gain on disposal of property in the amount of \$0 and as non-operating income in the amount of \$388. As of September 30, 2018, the Group collected all proceeds. For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, there was no such transaction.

  • E. Leasing arrangements lessee
  • (a) On April 8, 2009, the Company signed a land lease contract with its major stockholders, Won Chin and Cheng Chuan, to build a new plant on the leased land. Please refer to Note 6(24) B. for details.
  • (b) On June 11, 2019, the Company renewed the contract for another 3 years from June 12, 2019 to June 11, 2022. The annual rental payment is \$37,058 (excluding tax), which was determined based on the average rent of land near the leased land shown in the appraisal report issued by Sinyi Real Estate Appraisers Firm. Rent was paid on the contract date and becomes payable on the same date each following year until the end of the lease. As of September 30, 2019, the balance of related lease liabilities amounted to \$72,761.
  • (c) In accordance with IFRS 16, on January 1, 2019, the Group increased related 'right-of-use asset' and decreased related other current assets - prepaid rents both by \$8,908. As of September 30, 2019, the balance of related right-of-use assets amounted to \$97,677. Details are provided in Note 6(9).

(3) Key management compensation

Three months ended September 30,
2019 2018
Salaries and other employee benefits \$
6,323
\$
6,556
Nine months ended September 30,
2019 2018

8. PLEDGED ASSETS

The Group's assets pledged as collateral are as follows:

Book value
Pledged assets September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 September 30, 2018 Pledge purpose
Property, plant and
equipment
\$
157,452
\$
153,703
\$
149,216
Collateral for general
credit limit granted by
financial institutions

9. SIGNIFICANT CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND UNRECOGNIZED CONTRACT COMMITMENTS

As of September 30, 2019, except for the provision of endorsements and guarantees mentioned in Note 13(1) B and the lease contract described in Notes 6(24) and 7, there are no other significant commitments.

10. SIGNIFICANT DISASTER LOSS

None.

11. SIGNIFICANT SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

In order to secure the Company's credit rating and the stockholders' equity, the Company expects to repurchase and retire 3 billion shares from November 8, 2019 to January 7, 2020, as approved by the Board of Directors on November 7, 2019. The price range is between \$49 and \$97.

12. OTHERS

(1) Capital risk management

The Group's objectives when managing capital are to safeguard the Group's ability to continue as a going concern in order to provide returns for shareholders and to maintain an optimal capital structure to reduce the cost of capital. In order to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Group may adjust the amount of dividends paid to shareholders, return capital to shareholders, issue new shares or sell assets to reduce debt. The Group's own funds are currently sufficient, daily operations can create stable cash inflows, and there are no significant capital expenditure plans in the short term. Except for obtaining loans to reduce the exchange rate exposure, the Group has sufficient funds to cover its own needs. Debt financing is not necessary.

(2) Financial instruments

A. Financial instruments by category

September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 September 30, 2018
Financial assets
Financial assets mandatorily \$
2,034,713
\$
89,457
\$
400,163
measured at fair value
through profit or loss
Financial assets at fair value 166,219 163,155 167,059
through other comprehensive
income
Financial assets at amortised cost
Cash and cash equivalents 1,871,142 1,429,737 1,144,675
Financial assets at amortised 8,017,516 9,145,557 6,973,918
cost
Notes receivable 183 872 2,079
Accounts receivable 1,690,878 2,147,556 2,486,933
Other receivables 95,863 87,295 84,947
Refundable deposits 31,489 30,297 30,399
\$
13,908,003
\$
13,093,926
\$
11,290,173
Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities mandatorily \$
1,557
\$
-
\$
-
measured at fair value through
profit or loss
Financial liabilities at amortised cost
Accounts payable (including 1,193,923 1,227,174 989,917
related parties)
Other payables (including
related parties) 248,070 265,229 291,253
\$
1,443,550
\$
1,492,403
\$
1,281,170
Lease liabilities \$
142,740
\$
-
\$
-

September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 September 30, 2018

B. Financial risk management policies

There is no significant change in this period. Please refer to Note 12 in the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018 for the related information.

C. Significant financial risks and degrees of financial risks

There is no significant change except for the following information. Please refer to Note 12 in the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018 for the related information.

(a) Market risk

Foreign exchange risk

i. The Group operates internationally and is exposed to exchange rate risk arising from the transactions of the Company and its subsidiaries used in various functional currency, primarily with respect to the USD. Exchange rate risk arises from future commercial transactions and recognized assets and liabilities.

ii. The Group's businesses involve some non-functional currency operations (the Company's functional currency: NTD; the subsidiaries' functional currencies: JPY, KRW, USD, EUR, GBP and RMB, etc.). The information on assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies whose values would be materially affected by the exchange rate fluctuations is as follows:

September 30, 2019
Foreign
Currency
Foreign Currency
Amount
Exchange rate Book value
Financial assets USD:NTD \$
186,061
31.0400 \$
5,775,333
JPY:NTD 1,778,035 0.2878 511,718
EUR:NTD 5,619 33.9500 190,765
GBP:NTD 736 38.2000 28,115
RMB:NTD 5,239 4.3500 22,790
USD:EUR 3,903 0.9143 121,149
USD:JPY 1,158 107.8527 35,944
USD:HKD 1,541 7.8423 47,833
GBP:EUR 566 1.1252 21,621
Financial liabilities USD:NTD \$
30,895
31.0400 \$
958,981
December 31, 2018
Foreign Foreign Currency
Currency Amount Exchange rate Book value
Financial assets USD:NTD \$
284,287
30.7200 \$ 8,733,297
JPY:NTD 1,196,063 0.2782 332,745
EUR:NTD 8,627 35.2000 303,670
USD:EUR 4,263 0.8727 130,959
USD:HKD 1,650 7.8347 50,688
USD:JPY 1,363 110.4242 41,871
GBP:EUR 520 1.1045 20,218
Financial liabilities USD:NTD \$
30,346
30.7200 \$ 932,229
September 30, 2018
Foreign Foreign Currency
Currency Amount Exchange rate Book value
Financial assets USD:NTD \$
283,732
30.5300 \$
8,662,338
JPY:NTD 1,382,927 0.2692 372,284
EUR:NTD 3,480 35.4800 123,470
USD:EUR 3,296 0.8605 100,627
USD:HKD 1,078 7.8262 32,911
USD:JPY 695 113.4101 21,218
GBP:EUR 631 1.1246 25,177
Financial liabilities USD:NTD \$
22,680
30.5300 \$
692,420

The information on total exchange (loss) gain, including realized and unrealized arising from significant foreign exchange variation on the monetary items held by the Group for the three months and nine moths ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 is provided in Note 6(20).

Sensitivity analysis relating to foreign exchange rate risks is primarily for financial reporting period-end date of foreign currency monetary item. If the New Taiwan Dollar exchange rate to the U.S. Dollar increases or decreases by 1%, the Group's net income will decrease or increase by \$48,163 and \$79,699 for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Cash flow and fair value interest rate risk

  • i. The Group's principal interest-bearing assets are cash and cash equivalents and financial assets at amortised cost. Cash and cash equivalents are due within twelve months. Financial assets at amortised cost are maintained at fixed rates. Therefore, it is assessed that there is no significant cash flow interest rate risk.
  • ii. The Group has not used any financial instruments to hedge its interest rate risk.
  • (b) Credit risk
  • i. Credit risk refers to the risk of financial loss to the Group arising from default by the clients or counterparties of financial instruments on the contract obligations. The main factor is that counterparties could not repay in full the accounts receivable based on the agreed terms, and the contract cash flows of debt instruments stated at amortised cost.
  • ii. The Group manages their credit risk taking into consideration the entire group's concern. According to the Group's credit policy, each local entity in the Group is responsible for managing and analyzing the credit risk for each of their new clients before standard payment and delivery terms and conditions are offered. Internal risk control assesses the credit quality of the customers, taking into account their financial position, past experience and other factors. Individual risk limits are set based on internal or external ratings in accordance with limits set by the Board of Directors. The utilisation of credit limits is regularly monitored.
  • iii. The Group adopts the assumption under IFRS 9, that is, the default occurs when the contract payments are past due over 90 days.
  • iv. The Group adopts the following assumptions under IFRS 9 to assess whether there has been a significant increase in credit risk on that instrument since initial recognition:
    • (i) If the contract payments were past due over 30 days based on the terms, there has been a significant increase in credit risk on that instrument since initial recognition.
    • (ii) For investments in bonds that are traded over the counter, if any external credit rating agency rates these bonds as investment grade, the credit risk of these financial assets is low.
  • v. If the credit rating grade of an investment target degrades two scales, there has been a significant increase in credit risk on that instrument since initial recognition.

  • vi. The following indicators are used to determine whether the credit impairment of debt instruments has occurred:

  • (i) It becomes probable that the issuer will enter bankruptcy or other financial reorganization due to their financial difficulties;
  • (ii) The disappearance of an active market for that financial asset because of financial difficulties;
  • (iii)Default or delinquency in interest or principal repayments;
  • (iv)Adverse changes in national or regional economic conditions that are expected to cause a default.
  • vii. For details of credit risk in relation to accounts receivable and notes receivable, please refer to Note 6(4).
  • viii.For details of credit risk in relation to debt instrument investments measured at amortised cost, please refer to Note 6(3).

(3) Fair value information

  • A. The different levels that the inputs to valuation techniques are used to measure fair value of financial and non-financial instruments have been defined as follows:
  • Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the entity can access at the measurement date. A market is regarded as active where a market in which transactions for the asset or liability take place with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis. The fair value of the Group's investment in listed stocks and beneficiary certificates is included in Level 1.
  • Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. The fair value of the Group's investment in non-hedging derivatives is included in Level 2.
  • Level 3: Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. The fair value of the Group's investment in equity investment without active market, financial products and investment property is included in Level 3.
  • B. Fair value information of investment property at cost is provided in Note 6(11).
  • C. Financial instruments not measured at fair value

Except for those listed in the table below, the carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, financial assets at amortised cost, notes receivable, accounts receivable, other receivables, accounts payable and other payables are approximate to their fair values.

September 30, 2019 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Assets
Recurring fair value
measurements
Financial assets at fair
value through profit
or loss
Beneficiary certificates \$
1,951,549
\$
-
\$
-
\$
1,951,549
Financial products - - 83,164 83,164
Financial assets at fair
value through other
comprehensive income
Equity securities 165,094 - 1,125 166,219
\$
2,116,643
\$
-
\$
84,289
\$
2,200,932
Liabilities
Recurring fair value
measurements
Financial liabilities at fair
value through profit
or loss
Non-hedging derivatives \$
-
\$
1,557
\$
-
\$
1,557
December 31, 2018 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Assets
Recurring fair value
measurements
Financial assets at fair
value through profit
or loss
Financial products \$
-
\$
-
\$
89,457
\$
89,457
Financial assets at fair
value through other
comprehensive income
Equity securities 162,030 - 1,125 163,155
\$
162,030
\$
-
\$
90,582
\$
252,612

D. The related information of financial and non-financial instruments measured at fair value by level on the basis of the nature, characteristics and risks of the assets and liabilities are as follows:

September 30, 2018 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Assets
Recurring fair value
measurements
Financial assets at fair
value through profit
or loss
Beneficiary certificates \$
400,163
\$ - \$
-
\$
400,163
Financial assets at fair
value through other
comprehensive income
Equity securities 165,934 - 1,125 167,059
\$
566,097
\$ - \$
1,125
\$
567,222
  • E. The fair value of financial instruments traded in active markets is based on quoted market prices at the balance sheet date. A market is regarded as active if quoted prices are readily and regularly available from an exchange, dealer, broker, industry group, pricing service, or regulatory agency, and those prices represent actual and regularly occurring market transactions on an arm's length basis. The quoted market price used for financial assets held by the Group is the closing price. These instruments are included in Level 1. Instruments included in Level 1 comprise primarily listed stocks classified as financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income and beneficiary certificates classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss.
  • F. For the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, there was no transfer between Level 1 and Level 2.
  • G.The valuation of derivative financial instruments is based on valuation model widely accepted by market participants. Forward exchange contracts are usually valued based on the current forward exchange rate.
  • H. If one or more of the significant inputs is not based on observable market data, the instrument is included in level 3.
  • I. The financial products purchased for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 were categorised to Level 3. There were no changes in the financial instruments under Level 3 for the nine months ended September 30, 2018.
  • J. Finance segment is in charge of valuation procedures for fair value measurements being categorised within Level 3, which is to verify independent fair value of financial instruments. Such assessment is to ensure the valuation results are reasonable by applying independent information to make results close to current market conditions and frequently review the fair value.
  • K. The qualitative information of significant unobservable inputs to valuation model used in Level 3 fair value measurement is as follows: financial products are income investments, and the judgements of their valuation technique and significant unobservable inputs are based on the cash flow of individual contract.

13. SUPPLEMENTARY DISCLOSURES

  • (1) Significant transactions information
  • A. Loans to others: None.
  • B. Provision of endorsements and guarantees to others: Please refer to table 1.
  • C. Holding of marketable securities at the end of the period (not including subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures): Please refer to table 2.
  • D. Acquisition or sale of the same security with the accumulated cost exceeding NT\$300 million or 20% of the Company's paid-in capital: Please refer to table 3.
  • E. Acquisition of real estate reaching NT\$300 million or 20% of paid-in capital or more: None.
  • F. Disposal of real estate reaching NT\$300 million or 20% of paid-in capital or more: None.
  • G. Purchases or sales of goods from or to relate parties reaching NT\$100 million or 20% of the Company's paid-in capital or more: Please refer to table 4.
  • H. Receivables from related parties reaching NT\$100 million or 20% of paid-in capital or more: Please refer to table 5.
  • I. Trading in derivative instruments undertaken during the reporting periods: Please refer to Note 6(2).
  • J. Significant inter-company transactions during the reporting periods: Please refer to table 6.
  • (2) Information on investees

Names, locations and other information of investee companies (not including investees in Mainland China):Please refer to table 7.

  • (3) Information on investments in Mainland China
  • A. Basic information: Please refer to table 8.
  • B. Significant transactions, either directly or indirectly through a third area, with investee companies in the Mainland Area: None.

14. SEGMENT INFORMATION

(1) General information

The Group operates business only in a single industry, the Chairman of the Board of Directors who allocates resources and assesses performance of the Group as a whole, has identified that the Group has only one reportable operating segment.

(2) Segment information

The segment information provided to the Chief Operating Decision-Maker for the reportable segments is as follows:

Three months ended September 30,
2019 2018
Segment revenue \$
3,366,277
\$
4,431,313
Segment income \$
535,506
\$
488,649
Nine months ended September 30,
2019 2018
Segment revenue \$
10,210,105
\$
13,642,598
Segment income \$
1,333,051
\$
1,691,307

(3) Reconciliation for segment income (loss)

Sales between segments are carried out at arm's length. The revenue from external customers reported to the Chief Operating Decision-Maker is measured in a manner consistent with that in the statement of comprehensive income.

Provision of endorsements and guarantees to others

Nine months ended September 30, 2019

(Except as otherwise indicated)

Party being Limit on Maximum Ratio of Provision of
endorsed/guaranteed endorsements outstanding Outstanding accumulated Ceiling on total endorsements/ Provision of Provision of
/ endorsement/ endorsement/ Amount of endorsement/ amount of guarantees by endorsements/ endorsements/
Relationship with guarantees guarantee guarantee Actual endorsements/ guarantee amount endorsements parent guarantees by guarantees to
the endorser/ provided for a amount as of amount at amount guarantees to net asset value /guarantees company to subsidiary to the party in
Number Endorser/ Company guarantor single party September 30, September 30, drawn down secured with of the endorser/ provided (Note subsidiary parent Mainland
(Note 1) guarantor name (Note 2) (Note 3) 2019 (Note 4) 2019 (Note 5) (Note 6) collateral guarantor company 7) (Note 8) company China Footnote
0 Transcend Transcend 2 \$ 3,826,084 \$
589,400
\$
575,600
\$
-
- 3 \$
7,652,169
Y - - -
Taiwan Japan Inc. (JPY 2,000,000) (JPY 2,000,000)
(In thousands) (In thousands)

Note 1: The numbers filled in for the endorsements/guarantees provided by the Company or subsidiaries are as follows:

(a) The Company is '0'.

(b) The subsidiaries are numbered in order starting from '1'.

Note 2: Relationship between the endorser/guarantor and the party being endorsed/guaranteed is classified into the following seven categories; fill in the number of category each case belongs to:

(a) Having business relationship

(b) The endorser/guarantor parent company owns directly and indirectly more than 50% voting shares of the endorsed/guaranteed subsidiary.

(c) The endorsed/guaranteed company owns directly and indirectly more than 50% voting shares of the endorser/guarantor parent company.

(d) The endorser/guarantor parent company owns directly and indirectly more than 90% voting shares of the endorsed/guaranteed company.

(e) Mutual guarantee of the trade made by the endorsed/guaranteed company or joint contractor as required under the construction contract.

(f) Due to joint venture, all shareholders provide endorsements/guarantees to the endorsed/guaranteed company in proportion to its ownership.

(g) Joint guarantee of the performance guarantee for pre-sold home sales contract as required under the Consumer Protection Act.

Note 3: Not exceeding 20% of the Company's net asset value. (\$19,130,422*20%=\$3,826,084)

Note 4: The maximum outstanding endorsement/guarantee amount during and as of September 30, 2019 is JPY\$2,000,000 (In thousands).

Note 5: The amount was approved by the Board of Directors.

Note 6: The actual amount of endorsement drawn down is \$0.

Note 7: Not exceeding 40% of the Company's net asset value. (\$19,130,422*40%=\$7,652,169)

Note 8: Fill in 'Y' for those cases of provision of endorsements/guarantees by listed parent company to subsidiary.

Table 1

Holding of marketable securities at the end of the period (not including subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures)

Nine months ended September 30, 2019

Table 2 Expressed in thousands of NTD

(Except as otherwise indicated)

As of September 30, 2019
Marketable securities Relationship with the General Book value Footnote
Securities held by (Note 1) securities issuer (Note 2) ledger account Number of shares (Note 3) Ownership (%) Fair value (Note 4)
Transcend Taiwan Stocks
Hitron Tech. Inc. - Non-current financial 2,762,188 \$
52,758
1 \$
52,758
-
assets at fair value through other
comprehensive income
Dramexchange Tech Inc. - " 60,816 1,125 1 1,125 -
Fubon Financial Holding
Co., Ltd. Preferred Shares B - " 1,758,000 112,336 - 112,336 -
\$
166,219
Beneficiary certificates
Taishin 1699 Money Market Fund Current financial assets
at fair value through
- profit or loss 143,872,854 \$ 1,951,549 - \$
1,951,549
-
Bonds
Yuanta Asset Management Limited - bond Current financial assets at
with repurchase agreement rated as amortised cost
investment-grade bonds by S&P - - \$
453,037
- - -
International Bills Finance Corporation - - 372,480 - - -
\$
825,517
Transcend Information (Shanghai), Ltd. Financial products
Financial products of - Financial assets at fair value
Fubon Bank (China) through profit or loss
- \$
76,417
- \$
76,417
-
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China - - 6,747 - 6,747 -
\$
83,164

Note 1: Marketable securities in the table refer to stocks, bonds, beneficiary certificates and other related derivative securities within the scope of IFRS 9 'Financial instruments'.

Note 2: Leave the column blank if the issuer of marketable securities is non-related party.

Note 3: Fill in the amount after adjusted at fair value and deducted by accumulated impairment for the marketable securities measured at fair value; fill in the acquisition cost or amortised cost deducted by accumulated impairment for the marketable securities not measured at fair value.

Note 4: The number of shares of securities and their amounts pledged as security or pledged for loans and their restrictions on use under some agreements should be stated in the footnote if the securities presented herein have such conditions.

Acquisition or sale of the same security with the accumulated cost exceeding \$300 million or 20% of the Company's paid-in capital

Nine months ended September 30, 2019

Table 3

Expressed in thousands of NTD

(Except as otherwise indicated)

Relationship Balance as at Addition Disposal Balance as at
Marketable General with January 1, 2019 (Note 3) (Note 3) September 30, 2019
securities ledger Counterparty the investor Number of Number of Number of Gain on
Investor (Note 1) account (Note 2) (Note 2) shares Amount shares Amount shares Selling price Book value disposal Number of shares Amount
Transcend Taiwan Taishin 1699 Current - - - \$ - 277,602,762 \$ 3,760,000 133,729,909 \$ 1,811,353 \$ 1,810,236 \$ 1,117 143,872,853 \$ 1,949,764
Money Market financial assets
Fund at fair value
through profit
or loss

Note 1: Marketable securities in the table refer to stocks, bonds, beneficiary certificates and other related derivative securities.

Note 2: Fill in the columns the counterparty and relationship if securities are accounted for under the equity method; otherwise leave the columns blank.

Note 3: Aggregate purchases and sales amounts should be calculated separately at their market values to verify whether they individually reach NT\$300 million or 20% of paid-in capital or more.

Note 4: Paid-in capital referred to herein is the paid-in capital of parent company. In the case that shares were issued with no par value or a par value other than NT\$10 per share, the 20 % of paid-in capital shall be replaced by 10% of equity attributable to owners of the parent in the calculation.

Purchases or sales of goods from or to related parties reaching NT\$100 million or 20% of paid-in capital or more

Nine months ended September 30, 2019

Table 4

Expressed in thousands of NTD

(Except as otherwise indicated)

Differences in transaction terms compared to
Transaction third party transactions Notes/accounts receivable (payable)
Purchaser/seller Counterparty Relationship with the
counterparty
Sales
(purchases)
Amount Percentage of
total sales
(purchases)
Credit term Unit price Credit term Balance Percentage of
total notes/accounts
receivable (payable)
Footnote
Transcend Taiwan Transcend Japan Inc. The Company's subsidiary Sales \$ 745,622 8 120 days after
monthly billings
No significant
difference
30 to 60 days after monthly
billings to third parties
\$ 179,691 12 -
" Transcend Information
Europe B.V.
Subsidiary of Memhiro " 494,123 5 " " " 22,240 1 -
" Transcend Information, Inc. The Company's subsidiary " 278,194 3 " " " 24,502 2 -
" Transcend Korea Inc. The Company's subsidiary " 242,338 3 " " " 6,695 - -
" Transtech Trading
(Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Subsidiary of Memhiro " 516,644 5 " " " 96,521 6 -
" Transcend Information
(H.K) Ltd.
Subsidiary of Memhiro " 186,033 2 " " " 42,795 3 -
" Transcend Information
Trading GmbH, Hamburg
Subsidiary of Memhiro " 361,118 4 " " " 13,880 1 -
Transcend
Information
Europe B.V.
Transcend Information
Trading GmbH, Hamburg
Controlled by the same
ultimate parent company
" 143,854 24 30 days after
delivery
" 7 to 60 days after delivery
to third parties
19,488 22 -
Transcend
Taiwan
Taiwan IC Packaging
Corporation
Associate accounted for
using equity method
(Purchase) ( 193,665) (
3)
30 days
after monthly
billings
No significant
difference
30 to 45 days after
monthly billings to
third parties
( 43,194) (
3)
-

Note 1:The Company's sales to subsidiaries were equivalent to subsidiaries' purchases from the Company; accordingly, the Company did not disclose the information on subsidiaries' purchases from the Company.

Receivables from related parties reaching NT\$100 million or 20% of paid-in capital or more

Nine months ended September 30, 2019

Table 5

Expressed in thousands of NTD

(Except as otherwise indicated)

Balance as at Amount collected
Relationship September Overdue receivables subsequent to the Allowance for
Creditor Counterparty with the counterparty 30, 2019 Turnover rate Amount Action taken balance sheet date doubtful accounts
Transcend Taiwan Transcend Japan Inc. Subsidiary of
the Company
\$
179,691
4.20 \$
-
- \$ 98,977 \$
-
Transcend Information
(Shanghai), Ltd.
Transcend Taiwan Ultimate parent
company
408,762 - 408,762 - - -

Significant inter-company transactions during the reporting period

Nine months ended September 30, 2019

Table 6

Expressed in thousands of NTD

(Except as otherwise indicated)

Transaction
Number
(Note 1)
Company name Counterparty Relationship
(Note 2)
General ledger account Amount Transaction terms Percentage of consolidated total operating
revenues or total assets (Note 3)
0 Transcend Taiwan Transcend Japan Inc. 1 Sales \$ 745,622 There is no significant difference in
unit price from those to third parties.
7
" " Transcend Information Europe B. V. " " 494,123 " 5
" " Transcend Information, Inc. " " 278,194 " 3
" " Transcend Korea Inc. " " 242,338 " 2
" " Transtech Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. " " 516,644 " 5
" " Transcend Information (H.K) Ltd. " " 186,033 " 2
" " Transcend Information Trading
GmbH, Hamburg
" " 361,118 " 4
" " Transcend Japan Inc. " Accounts Receivable 179,691 120 days after monthly billings 1
" " Transcend Information (Shanghai), Ltd. " Accounts Payable ( 408,762) " (2)
1 Transcend Information Europe B. V. Transcend Information Trading
GmbH, Hamburg
3 Sales 143,854 There is no significant difference in
unit price from those to third parties.
1

(Individual transactions not exceeding 1% of the consolidated total revenue and total assets are not disclosed.)

Note 1: The numbers filled in for the transaction company in respect of inter-company transactions are as follows:

(a) Parent company is "0".

(b) Subsidiaries were numbered from 1.

Note 2: Relationship between transaction company and counterparty is classified into the following three categories; fill in the number of category each case belongs to (If transactions between parent company and subsidiaries or between subsidiaries refer to the same transaction, it is not required to disclose twice. For example, if the parent company has already disclosed its transaction with a subsidiary, then the subsidiary is not required to disclose the transaction; for transactions between two subsidiaries, if one of the subsidiaries has disclosed the transaction, then the other is not required to disclose the transaction.):

(a) Parent company to subsidiary.

(b) Subsidiary to parent company.

(c) Subsidiary to subsidiaries.

Note 3: Regarding percentage of transaction amount to consolidated total operating revenues or total assets, it is computed based on period-end balance of transaction to consolidated total assets for balance sheet accounts and based on accumulated transaction amount for the period to consolidated total operating revenues for income statement accounts.

Information on investees

Nine months ended September 30, 2019

Expressed in thousands of NTD

(Except as otherwise indicated)

Investment income

(loss) recognized by
Initial investment amount Shares held as at September 30, 2019 Net profit (loss) of the Company for
the investee for the the nine months
Balance as at Balance as at nine months ended ended September
September December September 30, 30, 2019
Investor Investee Location Main business activities 30, 2019 31, 2018 Number of shares Ownership (%) Book value 2019 (Note 1) Footnote
Transcend Taiwan Saffire Investment Ltd. B.V.I. Investments holding company \$ 1,202,418 \$ 1,202,418 36,600,000 100 \$ 1,718,716 (\$ 14,248)
(\$
14,248) Note 2
Transcend Japan Inc. Japan Wholesale of computer memory
modules and peripheral products
89,103 89,103 6,400 100 265,543 20,627 20,627 Note 2
Transcend Information, Inc. United States
of America
Wholesale of computer memory
modules and peripheral products
38,592 38,592 625,000 100 194,080 3,584 3,584 Note 2
Transcend Korea Inc. Korea Wholesale of computer memory
modules and peripheral products
6,132 6,132 40,000 100 60,085 4,733 4,733 Note 2
Taiwan IC Packaging Corp. Taiwan Packaging of Semi-conductors 354,666 354,666 51,842,975 12.74 99,559 ( 31,995)
(
6,243) Note 5
Saffire Investment
Ltd.
Memhiro Pte Ltd. Singapore Investments holding company 1,156,920 1,156,920 55,132,000 100 1,686,721 ( 15,032)
(
15,032) Note 3
Memhiro Pte Ltd. Transcend Information
Europe B.V.
Netherlands Wholesale of computer memory
modules and peripheral products
1,693 1,693 100 100 223,602 7,324 7,335 Note 4
Transcend Information
Trading GmbH, Hamburg
Germany Wholesale of computer memory
modules and peripheral products
2,288 2,288 - 100 111,384 4,723 4,723 Note 4
Transcend Information
(H.K.) Ltd.
Hong Kong Wholesale of computer memory
modules and peripheral products
7,636 7,636 2,000,000 100 25,280 8,488 8,488 Note 4

Note 1: The Company does not directly recognize the investment income (loss) except for the subsidiaries directly held.

Note 3: Subsidiary of Saffire.

Note 4: Subsidiary of Memhiro.

Note 5: Please refer to Note 6 (7).

Note 2: Subsidiary of the Company.

Information on investments in Mainland China

Nine months ended September 30, 2019

Table 8 Expressed in thousands of NTD

(Except as otherwise indicated)

Investee in
Mainland China
Main business activities Paid-in capital Investment
method
(Note 1)
Accumulated amount
of remittance from
Taiwan to
Mainland China
as of January
1, 2019
Amount remitted from
Taiwan to Mainland
China/
Amount remitted back
to Taiwan for the
nine months ended
September 30, 2019
Remitted to
Mainland
China
Remitted
back to
Taiwan
Accumulated amount
of remittance
from Taiwan to
Mainland China
as of September
30, 2019
Net income (loss)
of investee
for the nine
months ended
of September
30, 2019
Ownership
held by
the Company
(direct or
indirect)
Investment
income
(loss)
recognized
by the
Company
for the nine
months ended
September 30,
2019 (Note 2)
Book value of
investments in
Mainland China
as of September
30, 2019
Accumulated amount
of investment income
remitted back
to Taiwan as
of September
30, 2019
Footnote
Transcend
Information
(Shanghai), Ltd.
Manufacture and sales of
computer memory modules,
storage products and disks
\$
1,134,178
(2) \$
1,134,178
- - \$
1,134,178 (\$
51,557) 100 (\$
51,557) \$
1,255,881 \$ 1,464,028 -
Transtech
Trading
(Shanghai) Co.,
Ltd.
Wholesale, agent, import and
export and retail of computer
memory modules, storage
products and computer
components
16,310 (2) 16,310 - - 16,310 15,723 100 15,723 47,418 - -
Accumulated amount of
remittance from Taiwan to
Mainland China as of
Investment
amount approved
by the Investment
Commission of
the Ministry of
Economic Affairs
Ceiling on
investments in
Mainland China
imposed by the
Investment
Commission of
Company name
Transcend
Information
(Shanghai), Ltd.
Transtech
Trading
(Shanghai) Co.,
Ltd.
September 30, 2019
\$
1,134,178 \$
16,310
(MOEA)
1,134,178
16,310
MOEA
\$
-
-
\$
1,150,488 \$
1,150,488 \$ 11,478,253

Note 1: Investment methods are classified into the following three categories; fill in the number of category each case belongs to:

(1) Directly invest in a company in Mainland China.

(2) Through investing in an existing company in the third area (Memhiro Pte Ltd.), which then invested in Mainland China. (3) Others.

Note 2: The recognition basis of gain and loss on investment was the financial statements which were not reviewed by independent accountant. Note 3: The numbers in this table are expressed in New Taiwan Dollars.