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URE — AGM Information 2020
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United Renewable Energy Co., Ltd. (Former name : Neo Solar Power Energy Corp)
Handbook for the 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
MEETING TIME : June .22. 2020
PLACE : No.7, Li-Hsin Rd.III, Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu, Taiwan 300, R.O.C.( International conference hall )
Table of Contents
1 、 Meeting Procedure ................................................................................... 1 2 、 Meeting Agenda ......................................................................................... 2 、 3 Report Items ............................................................................................... 3 4 、 Approval Items ........................................................................................... 4 5 、 Discussion Items ........................................................................................ 4 、 6 Extempore Motion...................................................................................... 8 7 、 Meeting Adjourned ..................................................................................... 8
ANNEX
1 、 Business Repor ........................................................................................... 10 ’ 2 、 Audit Committee s Review Report ..............................................................14 、 3 Processing situation of 2018 private placement of common shares.............15 4 、 Proposal for a complete operational plan.....................................................16 ’ 、 5 Independent Auditors Report and 2019 Parent Company Only Financial Statements...................................................................................................18 、 6 Statement of Appropriation of Profit and Loss for 2019..............................41 7 、 Articles of Incorporation Comparison Chart................................................42 Appendix 1 、 Articles of incorporation (Before amendments) .......................................... 44 ’ 2 、 Rules and Procedures of Shareholders Meeting ......................................... 50 、 3 Shareholdings of Directors ...................................................................... 54
United Renewable Energy Co., Ltd. Procedure for the 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
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1 Call the Meeting to Order 2 Chairman’s Address
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3 Report Item
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4 Approval Item
5 Discussion Item
6 Extempore Motion
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7 Meeting Adjourned
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United Renewable Energy Co., Ltd. 2020 Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting Agenda
Time : 9:30 AM, Monday, June 22, 2020
Place : No.7, Li-Hsin Rd.III, Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu, Taiwan 300, R.O.C.
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( International conference hall)
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Call Meeting to Order
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Chairman’s Address
3. Report Items :
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2019 business report.
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Audit committee’s report on 2019 budgets.
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Proposal for issuing common stock to increase capital by private placement.
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Proposal for a complete operational plan.
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The Company resolved to abandon the private placement of common shares approved at
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the 2019 Annual Shareholders’Meeting for the remaining period.
4. Approval Items :
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2019 business report and financial statements.
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2019 appropriation of loss.
5. Discussions :
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Amendment to the “Articles of Incorporation” .
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Proposal for a capital increased by cash or issuing overseas depositary receipt through issuing common stock.
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Proposal for a capital increased by private placement.
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Extempore Motion
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Meeting Adjourned
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Report Items
Item 1
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Motion
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Please refer to ANNEX 1 ,the Fiscal 2019 Business Report.
Item 2
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:Audit Committee’s 2019 Review Report submitted for review. Please refer to ANNEX 2 ,the Audit Committee’s 2019 Review Report.
Item 3
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Motion
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Based on the need of the operational plan of the company, on March 28, 2018, the company submitted the following proposal to the shareholders’ meeting for the first approval: Cash capital increase via the issuance of privately placed ordinary shares within the limit of 380,000 thousand shares: Passed. The same proposal was revised in the fifth shareholders meeting on October 1, 2018 in which the total amount of the private placement was NT $2,781,306,962 with the issuance of 334,291,702 shares of common stock at par value of NT $8.32 (dollars) per share. The subscribers of the private placement shall be affiliated to the National Development Fund, Executive Yuan or the management committee member of Yaohua Glass Co., Ltd.
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Please refer to ANNEX 3.
Item 4
Motion : Proposal for a complete operational plan.
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According to the Financial Supervision and Administration Commission of the Republic of China on August 13, 2019, the issue of the certificate No. 1080323978, the sound operational plan mentioned by the company when reporting the capital increase by issuing ordinary shares The implementation situation requires the report of the shareholders' meeting
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Proposal for a complete operational plan, Please refer to ANNEX 4.
Item 5
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Motion
:The Company resolved to abandon the private placement of common shares approved at the 2019 Annual Shareholders’Meeting for the remaining period. -
The Company at the annual shareholders' meeting dated 17 June 2019,resolved to ssue up to 250,000,000 common shares for capital increase through private placement. According to Item 7 of Article 43-6 of the Securities and Exchange Act,a private placement of common shares may be carried out in installments within one year from the date of the resolution of the shareholders' meeting.
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To date the aforesaid private placement of common shares has not been executed. URE plans to abandon the original private placement for the remaining period.
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Approval Items
Item 1 (Proposed by the Board of Directors) Motion : To accept FY 2019 business report and financial statements 。
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URE’ 2019 Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements were audited by DTTL CPAs, Yi-Hsin Kao, and Yu-Feng Huang. The aforementioned and FY 2019 business report have been approved by the audit committee.
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2019Business Report, Independent Auditors’ Report, and the aforementioned Financial Statements are attached hereto as ANNEX 1 & 5.
Resolution :
Item2 (Proposed by the Board of Directors) Motion : To accept the appropriation of retained earnings for 2019 losses.
- To accept the appropriation of retained earnings for 2019 losses,For the loss offsetting list, please refer to ANNEX 6.
Resolution :
Discussion Items
Item 1 (Proposed by the Board of Directors) Motion : Amendment to the “Articles of Incorporation” .
- Increase authorized capital in accordance with company’s future plan,Please refer to the comparison chart of the Articles of Incorporation as ANNEX7 of this handbook.
Resolution :
Item 2 (Proposed by the Board of Directors)
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:URE plans to increase capital by issuing common stock or by issuing underlying common stock for Global Depositary Receipts (GDR) offering; submitted for approval.
Explanatory Notes:
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1 、 For the purpose of fulfilling the capital needs of the Company’quest for prime competitiveness via business expansion and development, sound financial operations, strong ability to pay back loans, additional funding may be required, thus, the board submits plans to issue, at an appropriate time and quantity schedule, up to 250,000,000 common shares and/or common shares for Global Depository Receipts (later referred as “the issuance”) .
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(1)For the issuance of new common shares by capital increase.
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According to Article 28, Section 1 of the Regulations Governing the Offering and Issuance of Securities, it is proposed to authorize the Board of Directors to adopt either “Book Building” or “Public Subscription for public offering”. The percentage allocated for public offering is detailed in the following sections.
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A. Book Building
- (a) According to Article 267 of the Company Act, 10% to 15% of the new shares to be issued will be reserved for subscription by the employees of the Company, although for those unsubscribed or renounced by the employees, it is further proposed to authorize the Chairman to allot these shares for subscription by designated persons at its issue price. According to Article 28 Section 1 of the Regulations Governing the Offering and Issuance of Securities, for the remaining 85% to 90% of the new shares to be issued, it is proposed to have all exisiting shareholders waive their pre-emptive rights in proportion to their respective
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shareholding and conduct a public offering through book building, which will be made in strict accordance with the Rules Governing Underwriting and Resale of Securities by Securities Firms issued by the Taiwan Securities Association.
- (b) According to Article 7 of the Disciplinary Rules for Securities Underwriters Assisting Issuing Companies in the Offering and Issuance of Securities issued by the Taiwan Securities Association (“Disciplinary Rules”), the actual price of the new common shares for cash by capital increase may not lower than 90% of average closing price of the common shares of the Company for either one, three or five business days prior to the pricing date after adjustment for any distribution of stock/cash dividends or capital reduction. It is proposed to authorize, after the expiry of the book building period, the Chairman to determine the actual issue price of the new common shares after discussion with and agreed by the lead underwriter considering the status of book building.
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B. Public Subscription:
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(a) According to Article 267 of the Company Act, 10% to 15% of the new shares to be issued will be reserved for subscription by the employees of the Company. 10% of the new shares will be allotted for public offering. The remaining 75%-80% of the new shares to be issued will be allocated for the subscription by the shareholders in proportion to their respective shareholding as shown on the shareholder register as of the record date. For those unsubscribed shares by employees and shareholders, it is further proposed to authorize the Chairman to allot these shares for subscription by designated persons at its issue price.
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(b) According to Article 6 of the Disciplinary Rules, the actual issue price of the new common shares by capital increase may not be lower than 70% of the average closing price of the common shares of the Company for either one, three of five business days prior to the date of pricing date after adjustment for any distribution of stock/cash dividends or capital reduction. It is proposed to authorize the Chairman to determine the actual issue price of the new common shares after discussion with and agreed by the lead underwriter.
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C. It is proposed to authorize the Board of Directors to handle all relevant matters of the issuance of new shares such as but not limited to its conditions, number of shares to be issued, price, raised amount, capital purpose plan, forecasted schedule, estimated potential impacts, determination of the respective effective date and receipt period of proceeds, underwriting and fundraising agreements. It is proposed to authorize the Board of Directors to handle all relevant matters of the issuance of new shares upon receipt of approvals from the competent authorities.
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(2)Capital increase by issuing underlying common stock for Global Depositary Receipts (GDR) offering.
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A. According to Article 267 of the Company Act, 10% to 15% of the new shares to be issued will be reserved for subscription by the employees of the Company, although for those unsubscribed by the employees, it is further proposed to authorize the Chairman to allot these shares for subscription by designated persons at its issue price. According to Article 28 Section 1 of the Regulations Governing the Offering and Issuance of Securities, for the remaining 85% to 90% of the new shares to be issued, it is proposed to have all exisiting shareholders waive their pre-emptive rights in proportion to their respective shareholding and conduct a public offering as the underlying shares of the proposed issuance of GDRs.
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B. According to Article 9 of the Disciplinary Rules, the issue price of the new common shares by capital increase may not be lower than 90% of the closing price of common shares on the Taiwan Stock Exchange or 90% of average closing price of the common shares of the Company for either one, three or five business days prior to the pricing date, after adjustment for any distribution of stock/cash dividends or capital reduction.
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It is proposed to authorize the Chairman, within the scope of the local regulations and capital market situation to negotiate with the actual issue price with the lead underwriter.
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C. It is proposed to authorize the Board of Directors to handle all relevant matters of the issuance of new shares such as but not limited to its conditions, number of shares to be issued, price, raised amount, capital purpose plan, forecasted schedule, estimated potential benefits, determination of the respective underwriters and other relevant matters. It is proposed to authorize the Chairman to execute all agreements and documents and handle all relevant matters of the issuance of new shares upon receipt of approvals from the competent authorities.
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2 、 Calculated based upon the maximum number of the issuance of new shares for cash by capital increase for the issuance of GDRs (i.e., 250,000,000 common shares), the shareholder equity may be diluted by 9.38% to the maximum. As the funds raised from the issuance of GDRs will be used to support and strengthen the expansion of the Company, its financial operations, its ability to pay back loans and/or other future developments, this proposal shall have positive impact on the shareholder equity.
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4 、 The shareholder’s rights and obligations of the new shares to be issued for cash by capital increase or for the issuance of GDRs shall rank pari passu in all respects with the issued and outstanding common shares of the Company.
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、It is proposed to authorize the Board of Directors to handle all relevant matters of the issuance of new shares upon receipt of approvals from the competent authorities.
Resolution :
Item 3 (Proposed by the Board of Directors) Motion : The Company plans to issue common shares in private. Explanatory Notes
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1、In order to expand operational scale, increase operation fund, or meet the Company’s need for funds for its future development to maintain the Company’s continuing business development and increase its competitiveness relieve funding needs, the Company plans to proceed with a private placement by no more than 250,000,000 common shares, at NT$10 per share face value.
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2、In accordance with Provision 6, Article 43 in the Securities and Exchange Law, the private placement is described as follows:
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(A) Base and reason for price setting:
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Price for the private placement must not be set lower than 80% of either of the following two bases, whichever is higher, on the price fixing day on the price fixing base authorized to the Board of Directors by a resolution from shareholders meeting.
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(1) the simple arithmetical average closing price of the common shares of the Company for either 1, 3 or 5 consecutive business days before pricing date, after adjustment for any gratuitous distribution of stock dividends, cash dividends or capital reduction.
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(2) the simple arithmetical average closing price of the common shares of the Company for the 30 consecutive business days before pricing date, after adjustment for any distribution of stock dividends, cash dividends, or capital reduction.
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common shares, at no lower than the percentage resolved by shareholders’ meeting, the Board of Directors is authorized to determine it to consult particular persons and according to the market’s situation in the future. This private placement of the Company’s common shares might have to be issued under face value due to changes in the market, under consideration of stable management and sound financial structure of the Company. If for every share issue under face value, the difference between face vaule and actual private placement price lead to accumulated deficit on the books, which will be offset depending on future operation of the Company. After benefit from capital increase occurs, financial structure improves, which will benefit long term development of the Company and have positive impact on Shareholder’s Equity.
- 3.The aforementioned private placement price is determined in accordance with relevant regulations for listed firms for private placement of securities. Therefore, the basis for pricing of private placement for the Company’s common shares is quite reasonable.
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(B) Selection of specific persons:
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Pursuant to the specific persons specified in Article 43-6 in the Securities and Exchange Law, as well as Letter No.0990046878 dated 1 Sept. 2010 from the Financial Supervisory Commission, Executive Yuan. As the Company has not yet decided any specific fund-raisers, it is proposed that the Board of Directors authorizes the Chairman to place one who can yield direct or indirect benefits in the future as the top consideration and selects from specific persons who meet regulations of the Competent Auhotirties.
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(C) Essential reasons for the private placement:
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Reasons for not adopting public issue: As currently the fund-raising market’s condition is not easy to grasp, and in order to ensure the efficiency and feasibility of raising a fund and effectively lower its cost, the Company desires to increase its cash capital by private placement of its common shares. In addition, by authorizing the Board of Directors to undertake a private placement depending on the market’s condition and as the Company actually needs, mobility and efficiency of the Company’s fund-raising will be increased.
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Privately-placed amount: not more than 250,000,000 common shares of the Company; In respect of total amount for the private placement in accordance with the actual situation, the Board of Directors is authorized to decide it.It can be handled once or twice within a year.
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Purposes for the privately-placed fund: to expand the operational scale, increase the operational fund, or meet the needs for the Company’s future development.
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Expected benefits: In addition to expanding the Company’s operational scale in the future, effectively decreasing fund costs, and ensuring fund-raising efficiency, this plan expects to increase the Company’s competitiveness, And strengthen the overall financial structure and solvency.raise its operational efficiency and benefit shareholders’ equities positively.
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3、All the rights and obligations for the privately placed common shares are the same as those for the issued common shares of the Company. However, according to the Securities Exchange Act, except for being transferred to a transferee meeting the requirement under Article 43-8 of the Securities Exchange Act, the privately placed common shares cannot be sold within three years after their delivery. After three years from the delivery of privately placed common shares, according to related regulations, the Company shall apply with the competent authorities for public issuance.
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4、In the case of this private placement of ordinary shares, if later the private placement cannot be completed within one year.It is proposed that the Shareholders’ Meeting authorizes the Board of Directors with full power and authority to handle related matters.
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the Board of Directors will be convened before the deadline for discussing not to continue the private placement and publish the information compared to a major message on the Market Observation Post System (MOPS).
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5、If corrections to issue conditions, plan items, fund utilizing progress, expected potential benefits, as well as matters not specified, or corrections required due to change in law or regulation or opinions of the Competent Authorities and based on operational assessment or objective environment, It is proposed that the Shareholders’ Meeting authorizes the Board of Directors with full power and authority to handle related matters.
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6、For the sake of proceeding with the private placement of common shares, It is proposed that the Board of Directors authorizes the Chairman or the Chairman may authorize a company manager designated by him/her to sign and deliberate all contracts and documents related to this private placement and sign all affairs related to this private placement on behalf of the Company.
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7、Regarding proposal 2 and 3 proposed to this shareholders’ meeting, after the proposals are resolved during the shareholders’ meeting, the company proposes to authorize board of directors to conduct capital increase in cash by issuing ordinary shares at an appropriate timing within the ceiling amount of 250,000 thousand ordinary shares and participate in the issuance of overseas depositary receipt by conducting capital increase in cash from issuance of ordinary shares or conducting fund raising by methods such as issuing ordinary shares by private placement at an appropriate timing where the above may be conducted simultaneously, separately, in multiple times or only one of them is selected to conduct depending on actual situation.
Extempore Motion
Meeting Adjourned
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Attachment
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Attachment 1
United Renewable Energy Co., Ltd. (Former Name: Neo Solar Power Corporation) Business Report
Letter to Shareholders
Dear Shareholders,
On behalf of the Management Team of United Renewable Energy (URE), I would like to thank you all for your continued support.
International Monetary Fund indicated that the growth rate in 2019 was at lowest since 2008-2009 financial crises. However 2019 also see climate catastrophes caused by global warming, countries around world tried to increase the speed of reduction in carbon footprint, increase the utilization of renewable energy and slow the global warming, this lead to continue growth of PV industry. During this challenging time, the consolidated revenue of URE improved 38% from previous year to NT$18 billion. With hard work and dedication from all our employees, the sales volume of solar cell and module increased significantly and URE maintain leadership place in Taiwan market.
At the moment URE mass produce p-Perc monocrystalline solar cell “Black 21”, with conversion efficiency reach 22.1%, the LID and PID outperformed traditional solar cell. The “BiFi” URE proprietary p-PERC monocrystalline bifacial solar cells with conversion efficiency of 22.1%, combined with URE double glass half cut module “Glory Peach” can reach 420W in front which has same efficiency as 470w, 1500VDC design, low LID, PID resistant and passed 10x IEC test. The rear side diffuse and reflect light could produce about 10-15% of the light produce by the front of panel; this could lower the cost of Balance of System. For n-type cell, URE have “HELLO” product with bifacial solar cell HJT technology, the conversion efficiency can reach 24.5%, power output 340W equivalent to module conversion efficiency of 20.8%, and right now it’s in production.
URE solar cell and module was awarded Taiwan Excellent PV award by Bureau of Energy, Ministry of Economic Affairs in 2019, and its seven consecutive years that URE has the honor of receiving this award. URE module passes the newest and most strict testing by organizations such as TUV Rheinland and IEC, and was certified by the organizations, at same time URE product also certified as clean energy product by organizations from numerous countries. URE was also on the list of Bloomberg New Energy Finance Tier 1 Module Manufacturer List in 2019, further recognized URE’s excellence in the PV field.
URE expands downstream solar system project business actively. URE has built up its core competences in development, construction, sales, and financing for global solar system projects. As well as providing O&M service for solar system. URE is largest developer of PV systems in Taiwan, with accumulated installed capacity and project under development/construction over 1.5GW. In 2019, URE sold largest solar farm on airport real estate in the world for US$24.2 million, and Group subsidiary CFY sold over 200MW of solar projects to a well-known large international energy investment fund. The deal included over 300 projects in 15 states, many of which have long term PPAs with Fortune 40 clients. This successful deal shows URE possessed the comprehensive ability to develop, construct and sell solar projects all over the world. In the domestic market, URE provided module to Taiwan largest PV power plant with over 100MW in Changhua Coastal Industrial Park. System business continued to win PV projects, most significant win is the naval port rooftop project. URE sold development right for a system project in Changhua, Taiwan to an International Investment Fund, and currently are developing second phase of the project with size around 50MW. According to Bloomberg New Energy Finance, in 2020 newly added solar capacity will grow around 14% from same period 2019. Global Market Outlook for Solar Power estimate accumulated solar capacity will reach 1,296GW in 2023. Due to the future potential and stable income from solar system, URE will aggressively develop global solar system business which can also create demand for solar cell and module products and driving future growth.
In order to provide total solutions for the renewable energy, URE invested in design and development of Energy Storage System (ESS) products for different situations, such as small and medium household units, large
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industrial storage units, and UPS battery systems. All types of ESS products are now available in US, European and Australian markets. URE’s industrial ESS is the first in Taiwan to achieve UL9540 certification by UL laboratory and can stabilize the intermittent renewable power, in the future URE will develop PV system project with Industrial ESS product. To save energy and reduce carbon footprint, the small and medium household ESS products will help household to shift the peak of electricity usage and thus significantly reduce electricity cost. The household ESS has UPS function and can be connected to mobile via APP to monitor electricity usage anytime and anywhere. The URE’s UPS battery system has already been shipped to Europe, it can stabilize electricity supply, and URE already see strong demand from customers for this product. Right now we see China and United State of America encourage the PV system projects to include ESS. Bloomberg New Energy Finance predicted there will be around US$ 500 billion worth of projects include ESS in 2020, and energy storage products will increase usage of renewable energy.
URE successfully developed the first hydrogen fuel cell heavy scooter, equivalent to 125cc fossil fuel motorcycle. The hydrogen fuel cell electric scooter is environmental-friendly and emit only water. Moreover, URE also has hydrogen fuel cell scooters for urban areas. With zero emission, the hydrogen fuel cell electric scooter is the first choice to reduce air pollution. Hydrogen fuel cells technology provided people an alternative for clean energy. In January 2020, Taiwan government announced new regulation for Vehicle Safety Testing Directions on hydrogen fuel vehicles, URE is aggressively planning production of hydrogen fuel vehicles and apply for related certifications.
As leader in the Solar industry and outstanding Corporate Citizen, URE feels oblige to promote clean energy, energy conservation to our customers, user, partner and general public around the world, URE feels it’s our duty to care for the environment and make contribution to society. URE will continue to focus on module brand and solar system business, improve competitiveness of Taiwan solar industry. With the support from government fund and policy, URE will strive to assist Taiwan energy supply sector complete transformation, and reached government target of cumulated installed solar PV capacity of 20GW by 2025.
The following are highlight of 2019 performance and business plan for the 2020:
The report on 2019 business result 2019 Financial Performance
Unit: NT$’000
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| Item | 2019 | 2018 |
| Consolidated Net Sales | 18,139,112 | 13,137,025 |
| Consolidated Gross Loss | (982,531) | (892,446) |
| Consolidated Loss from Operation | (5,221,950) | (2,863,361) |
| Consolidated Loss After Income Tax |
(5,769,189) | (605,168) |
| Net Loss Attributable to Shareholders of the Parent |
(5,686,065) | (577,240) |
Budget Implementation
URE did not provide nor disclose any budget forecast to the public.
Analysis of Receipts, Expenditures, and Profitability
Analysis of Receipts and Expenditures
In 2019, the net cash used in operating activities amount to NT$1.2 billion, net cash generated from investing activities amount to NT$3.7 billion, the net cash used in financing activities amount to NT$5.6 billion. URE will continue to maintain sufficient cash position and finance operation will continue to be conservative and prudent.
Analysis of Profitability
The consolidated revenue increased by 38% from previous year to NT$18 billion, which was mainly due to the strategic transformation that lead to increase in module shipment and solar system business. The gross margin improved by 20.1%% from previous year to -5%, the operating expenses percentage to revenue remains flat, the operating loss comes to NT$5.2 billion, the increase was result of asset impairment loss, the net loss for the year was NT$5.8 billion. URE’s finance is stable and sound, cash and cash equivalents amount to NT$6.4 billion by
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the end of 2019, URE will continue to maintain sufficient cash position and finance operation will continue to be conservative and prudent.
Examine Research and Development Work
At the moment URE mass produce p-Perc monocrystalline solar cell “Black 21”, with conversion efficiency reach 22.1%, the LID and PID outperformed traditional solar cell. The “BiFi” URE proprietary p-PERC monocrystalline bifacial solar cells with conversion efficiency of 22.1%, combined with URE double glass half cut module “Glory Peach” can reach 420W in front which has same efficiency as 470w, 1500VDC design, low LID, PID resistant and passed 10x IEC test. The rear side diffuse and reflect light could produce about 10-15% of the light produce by the front of panel; this could lower the cost of Balance of System. For n-type cell, URE have “HELLO” product with bifacial solar cell HJT technology, the conversion efficiency can reach 24.5%, power output 340W equivalent to module conversion efficiency of 20.8%, and right now it’s in production. URE solar cell and module was awarded Taiwan Excellent PV award by Bureau of Energy, Ministry of Economic Affairs in 2019, and its seven consecutive years that URE has the honor of receiving this award. URE module passes the newest and most strict testing by organizations such as TUV Rheinland and IEC, and was certified by the organizations, at same time URE product also certified as clean energy product by organizations from numerous countries. URE was also on the list of Bloomberg New Energy Finance Tier 1 Module Manufacturer List in 2019, further recognized URE’s excellence in the PV field.
2020 Business Plan and Future Developmental Strategy
Business Policy, Sales Volume Forecast and Other Important Production and Sales Policies Production Policies
Total production capacity of solar cell is about 2.5GW, the module production capacity will reach 3GW in 2-3 years with vertical integration, and downstream system business will reach 1GW per year within next 5 years.
Research and Development
URE will use technological advantage accumulated in the past to establish itself as Flagship Company with largest high end PERC (Passivated Emitter Rear Cell) production capacity, and develop next generation solar cell such as HJT (HeteroJunction Technology), HJBC (HeteroJunction Back Contact) and other related module products, to build up entry barrier; N-TopCon: URE will invest in N-type solar cell, the conversion efficiency expect to be higher than 23%, module power expect to be over 350W (M2.5/HCC120) in 2021
Sales Policies
In order to keep up with growing global demand for renewable energy, URE will continue to expand in existing market and improve penetration to the newly developed market for customers. At same time, utilized growth potential in Taiwan domestic market, expand module production capacity and develop high end module brand. URE will build a strong system sales team in order to develop global system business and sales channel.
System Business
In domestic market, with URE premium quality solar cell and module products, and Taiwan Government’s short term goal of 6.5GW accumulated PV capacity by 2020, and long term goal of 20GW accumulated PV capacity by 2025, URE will continue to expand domestic system business. And use experience accumulated in domestic market to aggressively develop international system business. In the future, with vertical integration of solar industry, URE will be able to provide total solution to our customers.
New Business Development
Energy Storage Systems must have international organization certified level of safety and stability, at same time, technology of improving system efficiency and conversion efficiency are also equally important. URE will provide solution which is cost effective and grid scale ESS for clients who is major user of electricity. In January 2020, Taiwan government announced new regulation for Vehicle Safety Testing Directions on hydrogen fuel vehicles, URE is aggressively planning production of hydrogen fuel vehicles and apply for related certifications.
Effect of External Competition, the Legal Environment and the Overall Business Environment
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Taiwan government promote carbon reduction and increase in renewable energy, the green energy industry is one of the “5+2” innovative industries plan and 20GW PV installed target still on track for 2025, URE will aggressively develop and construct solar system business in order to achieve target set by government.
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The amendments to Renewable Energy Development Act has been pass by Legislative Yuan, in which user of electricity exceeds a certain capacity shall install or provide space to install renewable energy power generation and storage facilities or purchase a certain amount of electricity generated from renewable energy and a certificate, it is expected to come into effect by mid of 2020. This will increase the investment in renewable energy generation and storage by corporations, URE will aggressively work with our clients to total provide solution for renewable energy generation and storage, and achieve the target set by government of renewable energy to total energy generated ratio of 20% by 2025.
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URE keep close watch on the foreign exchange risk control as our products tend to export to overseas market, URE monitor foreign exchange fluctuation and utilize hedge instrument to lower the risk of foreign exchange fluctuation.
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URE will continue to diversify and expand system investment to gain global market share in response to the trade war, it is expect to low the risk of international trade dispute.
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Many countries have reach grid parity, the outlook for solar industry are optimistic. URE implement strategic transformation to compete in the global market, URE will also maintain competitive advantage in terms of cost and R&D, URE will continue to achieve the annual target in terms of business plan.
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URE will focus on strength module brand and increase solar system business, and hope to integrate the green energy supply chain to provide more added values, at same time regain profitability and growth for our shareholders.
CEO Dr Hong
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Attachment 2
United Renewable Energy Co., Ltd. Audit Committee’s Review Report
The Board of Directors has prepared the Company’s 2019 Business Report, Financial Statements, and loss offsetting list. The CPA firm of Deloitte & Touche was retained to audit URE’s Financial Statements and has issued an audit report relating to the Financial Statements. The Business Report, Financial Statements, and loss offsetting list have been reviewed and determined to be correct and
accurate by the Audit Committee members of United Renewable Energy Co., Ltd.. According to Article 14-4 of the Securities and Exchange Act and Article 219 of 。 the Company Law, we hereby submit this report.
The Audit Committee of United Renewable Energy Co., Ltd
Chairman : Independent Director MING-JENG, WENG
March 26, 2020
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Attachment 3
Processing situation of 2018 private placement of common shares
| Item | Privateplacement of common shares of 2018 | Privateplacement of common shares of 2018 | Privateplacement of common shares of 2018 | Privateplacement of common shares of 2018 |
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| The date and amount approved by Shareholdings’ Meeting |
The total amount of private placement of common share approved by Extraordinary Shareholdings’ Meeting of March.28, 2018 is within 380 million shares. |
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| The criteria and the reasonableness for determination of the price. |
1. According to “Directions for Public Companies Conducting Private Placements of Securities”, the reference price shall be the higher of the following two calculations: a. The simple average closing price of the common shares of the TWSE listed or TPEx listed company for either the 1, 3, or 5 business days before the price determination date, after adjustment for any distribution of stock dividends, cash dividends or capital reduction. b.The simple average closing price of the common shares of the TWSE listed or TPEx listed company for the 30 business days before the price determination date, after adjustment for any distribution of stock dividends, cash dividends, or capital reduction. The price per share fixed for privately placed common shares would be not lower than 80 percent of the reference price. 2. As above, The simple average closing price for the 30 business days before May 11,2018, after adjustment for capital reduction is reference price, NT$10.4. The price per share for private placement of common share is NT$8.32 ,equal to 80% of the reference price. It's conformed to the resolution of Extraordinary Shareholders'Meeting. |
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| The method for selecting the specific persons |
In accordance with Article 43-6 of the Securities and Exchange Act. | |||
| In the reasons for the necessity for conducting the private placement |
Comparing to public offering, private placement of common stock can ensure the mobility and the timeliness of raising fund, and also reduce the cost of funding. |
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| The date of the price has been paid up in full |
Oct 15, 2018 | |||
| Placee | Placee | Qualification | Shares | Relationship with the company |
| National Development Fund, Executive Yuan Delegate: Chiou Yih-Peng |
Article 43-6, paragraph 1, subparagraph 2 of the Securities and Exchange Act |
167,145,851 | NA | |
| United Renewable Energy Co., Ltd Delegate: Chou Chung-Pin |
Article 43-6, paragraph 1, subparagraph 2 of the Securities and Exchange Act |
167,145,851 | NA | |
| The actual private placement price | NT$8.32 per share. | |||
| The discrepancy between actual privateprice and referenceprice |
The actual private placement price NT$8.32 is 80% of the reference price NT$10.4. |
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| Any effect of the private placement on shareholder equity |
The Securities and Exchange Act regulates the qualification of placee, 3-year limit of transference, so there is certain protection on shareholder equity. 。 |
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| The status of utilization of the funds and the plan implementation progress |
To enrich working capital and refund the short-term loan. As of 31 March 2020, the NTD$671,166 thousand from private placement has been utilized. |
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| The realization of plan benefits | After capital increase, it would improve the financial structure, business operation and development,and benefit to the shareholders’ equity. |
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Attachment 4
United Renewable Energy Co., Ltd. The execution on improvement plan
In Million of New Taiwan Dollars
| In Million of New Taiwan Dollars | ||||||
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| Quarter Account Names |
Fourth quarter of 2019 (Estimate) |
Fourth quarter of 2019 (Actual number) |
difference | Description | ||
| Amount | % | Amount | % | % | ||
| Operating revenue |
7,095 | 100.0 | 3,880 | 100.0 | (45.3) | 1.The supply exceed demand in overseas market cause selling price to be lower than expected,In order to reduce cash outflows and reduce production, shipments decreased 2.Sales from System business increased by NT$1,120 Million |
| Cost of Goods Sold or Manufacturing |
6,927 | 97.6 | 4,366 | 108.5 | (37.0) | |
| Gross Profit (or Loss)) |
169 | 2.4 | (468) | (8.5) | (388.4) | Sales volume lower than expected |
| Operating Expenses |
537 | 7.6 | 595 | 14.8 | 10.8 | Depreciation from idle factory and machinery were reclassified under management expenses in fourth quarter |
| Other Non-operating Expense |
- | - | (1,755) | (43.6) | - | Asset impairment in fourth quarter |
| Income before Tax (or Loss) |
(368) | (5.2) | (2,836) | (67.0) | 670 | |
| Total Non-operating Revenue (or Loss) |
(100) | (1.4) | (179) | (4.5) | 78.7 | Mainly due to asset impairment loss by NT$09 Million |
| Net Income (or Loss) |
(469) | (6.6) | (2,979) | (70.5) | 535.5 |
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| Quarter Account Names |
threeth quarter of 2019 (Estimate) |
threeth quarter of 2019 (Actual number) |
difference | Description | ||
| Amount | % | Amount | % | % | ||
| Operating revenue |
6,350 | 100.0 | 4,251 | 100.0 | (34.9) | 1.Total sales volume of cell and module were lower than expected, and sales of system business decreased. |
| Cost of Goods Sold or Manufacturing |
6,701 | 102.6 | 4,673 | 109.9 | (30.3) | |
| Gross Profit (or Loss)) |
(171) | (2.6) | (422) | (9.9) | 147.2 | Mainly due to lower than expected sales volume |
| Operating Expenses |
531 | 8.1 | 515 | 12.1 | (3.0) | |
| Other Non-operating Expense |
- | - | (7) | (0.2) | - | |
| Income before Tax (or Loss) |
(702) | (10.7) | (944) | (22.2) | 34.5 | |
| Total Non-operating Revenue (or Loss) |
(155) | (2.4) | (185) | (4.4) | 19.4 | Mainly due to the loss from investment. |
| Net Income (or Loss) |
(857) | (13.1) | (1,140) | (26.8) | 33 |
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Attachment 5
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT
The Board of Directors and Shareholders United Renewable Energy Co., Ltd.
Opinion
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of United Renewable Energy Co., Ltd., which comprise the balance sheets as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, and the statements of comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows for the years then ended, and the notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies.
In our opinion, based on our audits and the reports of other auditors (refer to the Other Matter section of this report), the accompanying financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Corporation as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, and its financial performance and its cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with the Regulations Governing the Preparation of Financial Reports by Securities Issuers.
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audits in accordance with the Regulations Governing Auditing and Attestation of Financial Statements by Certified Public Accountants and auditing standards generally accepted in the Republic of China. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors’ Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements section of our report. We are independent of the Corporation in accordance with The Norm of Professional Ethics for Certified Public Accountant of the Republic of China, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. Based on our audits and the reports of other auditors, we believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Emphasis of Matter
As disclosed in Note 3 to the financial statements, the Corporation elected to apply the guidance of IFRS 16 in determining whether contracts are, or contain, a lease only to contracts entered into. Power facility contracts, which are currently identified as containing a lease under IAS 17 and IFRIC 4, do not meet the definition of a lease under IFRS 16 and are accounted for in accordance with IFRS 15 because customers do not have the right to direct the use of the identified assets. The Corporation elected to restate prior reporting periods with the cumulative effect of the initial application recognized at the date of initial application in accordance with IAS 8. Our review result is not modified in respect of this matter.
Key Audit Matters
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in our audit of the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the financial statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters.
The key audit matters identified in the Corporation’s financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019 are stated as follows:
The authenticity of sales revenue recognition
The main operating income of the Corporation comes from sales of solar cells, solar modules and solar power plants. After the three-in-one merger on October 1, 2018, the gross profit of module sales
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changed from negative to positive, and the sales volume continued to increase. The Corporation, in order to show the practical results of the triple play, may increase the risk of false revenue through false sales of solar module orders. Therefore, we considered the authenticity of revenue recognition as a key audit matter. For the accounting policies on sales revenue recognition, refer to Note 4-o, and for the description of sales revenue, refer to Note 23.
Our audit procedures performed in respect of the above key audit matter included the following:
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We understood and tested the design and operating effectiveness of the internal controls.
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We checked the transaction documents of sales revenue, including sales orders, shipping documents, and receipt documents to understand the control of the identified products, the transfer of significant risks and rewards to the buyer and to identify the Group’s revenue recognition.
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We performed post-financial reporting period audit and checked the reasonableness of significant sales returns and discounts after the period.
Assessment of impairment losses on property, plant and equipment
As of December 31, 2019, the property, plant and equipment in the balance sheet was NT$10,151,154 thousand. The management assesses the Group’s financial performance by identifying any signs of impairment on the tangible assets at each balance sheet date. If any evidence of impairment exists, the recoverable amount of the asset needs to be estimated. If the recoverable amount of an individual asset cannot be estimated, the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs is estimated. Because the above tangible assets account for 26% of the total consolidated assets and the calculation of the recoverable amount involves many assumptions and estimates, the method will directly affect the amount recognized for impairment losses. Therefore, we considered the assessment of impairment losses on property, plant and equipment as a key audit matter. For the accounting policies on impairment losses on property, plant and equipment, refer to Notes 4-k and 5. For the description of impairment losses on property, plant and equipment, refer to Note 13.
Our audit procedures performed in respect of the above key audit matter included the following:
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We understood and tested the effectiveness of the design of major internal controls for the impairment assessment of property, plant and equipment.
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We understood and reviewed the Corporation’s self-assessment of asset impairment for cash-generating units that show signs of impairment.
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We consulted the internal experts of the firm to understand and evaluate the rationality of the assumptions and methods of impairment assessment, including the process for assessing the operating forecasts for the next five years, and the assumptions of calculating the weighted average cost of capital ratio.
Other Matter
The financial statements of some investee companies accounted for using the equity method were audited by other auditors. The amounts within the financial statements for those investee companies were based solely on the reports of other auditors. As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, the aforementioned investments accounted for using the equity method were NT$2,635,937 thousand and NT$3,318,666 thousand, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, the Corporation’s share of losses on the aforesaid investment accounted for
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using the equity method was NT$415,717 thousand and NT$205,606 thousand, respectively.
The financial statements of some investee companies accounted for using the equity method as of and for the year ended December 31, 2018, which are based on a different framework of the accompanying financial statements and which we have not audited, were audited by other auditors in accordance with different auditing standards. We have performed compulsory audit procedures for transferring adjustments of the reports to be in accordance with the Regulations Governing the Preparation of Financial Reports by Securities Issuers. The financial statements of the aforementioned investee companies were based on the reports of other auditors and the result of additional audit procedures performed in accordance with the Regulations Governing Auditing and Attestation of Financial Statements by Certified Public Accountants and auditing standards generally accepted in the Republic of China. As of December 31, 2018, the aforesaid investment accounted for using the equity method was NT$234,182 thousand. For the years ended December 31, 2018, the share of profit of the aforesaid investments accounted for using the equity method was NT$62,984 thousand.
Responsibilities of Management and Those Charged with Governance for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with the Regulations Governing the Preparation of Financial Reports by Securities Issuers, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, management is responsible for assessing the Corporation’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless management either intends to liquidate the Corporation or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.
Those charged with governance, including the audit committee, are responsible for overseeing the Corporation’s financial reporting process.
Auditors’ Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditors’ report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with the auditing standards generally accepted in the Republic of China will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
As part of an audit in accordance with the auditing standards generally accepted in the Republic of China, we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also:
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Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
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Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Corporation’s internal control.
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Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by management.
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Conclude on the appropriateness of management’s use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Corporation’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditors’ report to the related disclosures in the financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditors’ report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Corporation to cease to continue as a going concern.
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Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
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Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities or business activities within the Corporation to express an opinion on the financial statements. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion.
We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.
We also provide those charged with governance with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.
From the matters communicated with those charged with governance, we determine those matters that were of most significance in the audit of the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019 and are therefore the key audit matters. We describe these matters in our auditors’ report unless law or regulation precludes public disclosure about the matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances, we determine that a matter should not be communicated in our report because the adverse consequences of doing so would reasonably be expected to outweigh the public interest benefits of such communication.
The engagement partners on the audit resulting in this independent auditors’ report are Yi-Hsin Kao and Yu-Feng Huang.
Deloitte & Touche Taipei, Taiwan Republic of China
March 26, 2020
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Notice to Readers
The accompanying financial statements are intended only to present the financial position, financial performance and cash flows in accordance with accounting principles and practices generally accepted in the Republic of China and not those of any other jurisdiction. The standards, procedures and practices to audit such financial statements are those generally applied in the Republic of China.
For the convenience of readers, the independent auditors’ report and the accompanying financial statements have been translated into English from the original Chinese version prepared and used in the Republic of China. If there is any conflict between the English version and the original Chinese version or any difference in the interpretation of the two versions, the Chinese-language independent auditors’ report and financial statements shall prevail.
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UNITED RENEWABLE ENERGY CO., LTD.
BALANCE SHEETS
(In Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars)
| ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents (Notes 4, 6 and 33) Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss - current (Notes 4, 7 and 33) Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income - current (Notes 4, 5, 8 and 33) Contract assets-current (Notes 23 and 34) Notes and accounts receivable, net (Notes 4, 5, 10 and 34) Accounts receivable from related parties (Notes 4, 5, 10 and 34) Other receivables (Notes 4, 10 and 34) Other receivables from related parties (Notes 4, 10 and 34) Current tax assets (Notes 4, 5 and 25) Inventories (Notes 4, 5 and 11) Prepayments (Notes 4, 5, 16, 34 and 36) Non-current assets held for sale (Notes 4, 12 and 14) Other current assets (Notes 16, 33 and 35) Total current assets NON-CURRENT ASSETS Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income - non-current (Notes 4, 5, 8, 33 and 35) Financial assets at amortized at cost - non-current (Notes 4, 9 and 33) Investments accounted for using the equity method (Notes 4, 12, 28, 29, 30 and 35) Property, plant and equipment (Notes 4, 5, 13, 35 and 36) Right-of-use assets (Notes 4 and 14) Intangible assets (Notes 4 and 15) Deferred tax assets (Notes 4 , 5 and 25) Prepayments - non-current (Notes 4, 5, 16, 34 and 36) Refundable deposits (Notes 4, 17, 31, 33, 34 and 35) Other receivables from related parties - non-current (Notes 4, 10, 33 and 34) Other non-current assets (Notes 4, 16 and 35) Total non-current assets TOTAL |
December 31, 2019 Amount % $ 4,842,610 12 2,392 - 114,414 - 45,940 - 1,461,274 4 391,540 1 292,525 1 566,577 2 4,936 - 2,206,693 6 336,000 1 - - 957,457 2 11,222,358 29 2,323,725 6 149,975 - 8,942,776 23 10,151,154 26 391,844 1 4,234 - 621,087 2 2,140,674 5 847,319 2 2,186,254 6 121,385 - 27,880,427 71 $ 39,102,785 100 |
December 31, 2018 (Audited after Restatement) Amount % $ 7,286,477 15 - - 133,333 - 13,381 - 2,002,943 4 552,155 1 103,614 - 748,617 1 5,753 - 1,820,301 4 352,440 1 - - 4,690,801 10 17,709,815 36 1,512,133 3 153,700 - 9,876,148 20 13,539,446 28 - - 8,098 - 640,621 1 2,396,217 5 825,595 2 2,164,508 5 - - 31,116,466 64 $ 48,826,281 100 |
January 1, 2018 (Audited after Restatement) Amount % LIABILITIES AND EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES $ 2,634,876 9 Short-term bank loans (Notes 17 and 33) Short-term bills payable (Notes 17 and 33) 106 - Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss - current (Notes 4, 7, and 33) - - Contract liabilities - current (Notes 23 and 34) - - Notes and accounts payable (Note 33) 1,151,780 4 Accounts payable to related parties (Notes 33 and 34) 315,186 1 Bonuses payable to employees and directors (Note 24) 9,603 - Payables to contractors and equipment suppliers (Notes 33 and 34) 2,611,848 9 Accrued expenses (Notes 4, 19, 33, 34 and 36) 5,799 - Lease - liabilities - current (Notes 4, 5, 13 and 31) 1,255,576 4 Receipts in advance (Note 33) 143,351 - Current portion of long-term bank loans and bonds payables (Notes 4, 137,688 - 17, 18, 33 and 35) 745,202 3 Other current liabilities (Notes 4 and 19) 9,011,015 30 Total current liabilities NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES Bonds payable (Notes 4, 18, 33 and 35) 81,440 - Long-term bank loans (Notes 17 and 33) Provisions - non-current (Notes 4 and 20) 149,240 1 Deferred tax liabilities (Notes 4, 5 and 25) Lease - liabilities - non-current (Notes 3, 4, 5, 14 and 31) 7,856,087 27 Guarantee deposits (Note 33) 6,526,148 22 Credit balance of investments accounted for using the equity method - - (Notes 4 and 12) 187 - Other non-current liabilities (Notes 4 and 19) 79,098 - 763,727 3 Total non-current liabilities 606,480 2 Total liabilities 2,798,904 9 1,861,596 6 EQUITY (Notes 4, 18, 22, 27, 28, 29 and 30) Ordinary shares 20,722,907 70 Capital surplus Accumulated deficit Other equity Treasury shares Total equity $ 29,733,922 100 TOTAL |
December 31, 2019 Amount % $ 2,688,848 7 - - 755 - 252,409 1 1,162,458 3 355,607 1 - - 34,557 - 1,131,374 3 13,077 - 2,219 - 2,412,274 6 17,818 - 8,071,396 21 - - 9,443,162 24 168,804 - 42,826 - 384,067 1 5,996 - 264,541 1 - - 10,309,396 26 18,380,792 47 26,653,375 68 118,989 - (6,000,644) (15 ) (31,028) - (18,699) - 20,721,993 53 $ 39,102,785 100 |
December 31, 2018 (Audited after Restatement) Amount % $ 6,143,020 13 79,963 - - - 192,307 - 1,781,749 4 206,919 1 2,649 - 236,006 1 1,630,774 3 - - - - 6,968,198 14 64,638 - 17,306,223 36 - - 6,429,977 13 298,867 1 55,611 - - - 1,457 - 134,503 - - - 6,920,415 14 24,226,638 50 25,157,599 51 1,011,023 2 (675,712) (1 ) (874,568) (2 ) (18,699) - 24,599,643 50 $ 48,826,281 100 |
January 1, 2018 (Audited after Restatement) |
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| Amount % $ 7,451,827 25 299,550 1 5,742 - 97,732 - 894,605 3 24,829 - 8,242 - 117,671 - 2,055,599 7 - - 137,628 1 2,730,601 9 10,092 - 13,834,118 46 3,425,011 12 1,247,989 4 240,968 1 46,059 - - - 85 - 18,514 - 1,813 - 4,980,439 17 18,814,557 63 10,192,564 35 6,028,165 20 (4,709,973) (16 ) (591,391) (2 ) - - 10,919,365 37 $ 29,733,922 100 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
(With Deloitte & Touche auditors’ report dated March 26, 2020)
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UNITED RENEWABLE ENERGY CO., LTD.
STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 AND 2018 (In Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars, Except Loss Per Share)
| NET SALES (Notes 4, 23, 34 and 36) COST OF SALES (Notes 4, 5, 11, 24, 34 and 36) GROSS LOSS REALIZED GAINS FROM SALES REALIZED GROSS LOSS OPERATING EXPENSES (Notes 11, 24 and 34) Selling General and administrative Research and development Expected credit loss on trade receivables Total operating expenses OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSES (Notes 4, 5, 12, 14 and 34) LOSS FROM OPERATIONS NON-OPERATING INCOME AND EXPENSES Other income (Notes 4, 24 and 34) Dividends income (Notes 4 and 34) Interest income (Notes 4, 24 and 34) Gain on financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss (Notes 4 and 7) Foreign exchange gain (loss) (Notes 4 and 24) Gain from bargain purchase (Note 28) Reversal of contract compensation interest Expected credit loss (Notes 4 and 10) Other losses (Notes 4 and 34) (Loss) gain on disposal of investments (Notes 29 and 30) Finance costs (Note 24) Share of loss of subsidiaries and associates (Notes 4 and 12) Total non-operating expenses |
2019 Amount % $ 14,911,766 100 15,687,440 105 (775,674) (5) 52,618 - (723,056) (5) 765,350 5 878,522 6 161,832 1 (5,598) - 1,800,106 12 (1,132,505) (7) (3,655,667) (24) 134,150 1 73,953 1 40,802 - 29,468 - 11,617 - - - - - (18,351) - (27,575) - (138,117) (1) (553,899) (4) (1,581,970) (11) (2,029,922) (14) |
2018 (After Restatement) |
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| Amount % $ 10,419,460 100 11,373,700 109 (954,240) (9) 121,180 1 (833,060) (8) 357,437 3 494,628 5 198,818 2 34,062 - 1,084,945 10 (2,403) - (1,920,408) (18) 95,044 1 2,000 - 58,921 1 78,453 1 (47,193) (1) 2,261,090 22 239,274 2 (8,400) - (15,226) - 30,429 - (447,058) (4) (903,036) (9) 1,344,298 13 (Continued) |
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UNITED RENEWABLE ENERGY CO., LTD.
STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 AND 2018 (In Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars, Except Loss Per Share)
| LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAX INCOME TAX EXPENSE (Notes 4, 5 and 25) NET LOSS FOR THE YEAR OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME (Note 24) Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss: Unrealized gain (loss) on investments in equity instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income Share of other comprehensive income (loss) of subsidiaries, accounted for using the equity method Unrealized gain (loss) on investments in equity instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss: Exchange differences on translating foreign operations Share of other comprehensive income (loss) of subsidiaries, accounted for using the equity method Exchange differences on translating foreign operations Total other comprehensive income (loss) TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE LOSS FOR THE YEAR LOSS PER SHARE (Note 26) Basic loss per share Diluted loss per share |
2019 Amount % $ (5,685,589) (38) (476) - (5,686,065) (38) 792,673 5 10,748 - (175,050) (1) 209,029 1 837,400 5 $ (4,848,665) (33) $ (2.26) $ (2.26) |
2018 (After Restatement) |
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| Amount % $ (576,110) (5) (1,130) - (577,240) (5) (394,342) (4) (2,664) - 110,942 1 (565) - (286,629) (3) $ (863,869) (8) $ (0.42) $ (0.42) |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements. (With Deloitte & Touche auditors’ report dated March 26, 2020)
(Concluded)
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UNITED RENEWABLE ENERGY CO., LTD.
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 AND 2018 (In Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars)
| BALANCE AT JANUARY 1, 2018 Effect of retrospective application Effect of retrospective restatement BALANCE AT JANUARY 1, 2018 AS RESTATED Changes in capital surplus from investments in associates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method Offset of deficit against capital surplus Issuance of ordinary shares for cash Issuance of shares in business combination Treasury shares owned by subsidiaries Issuance of restricted shares for employees Cancellation of restricted shares for employees Compensation cost of restricted shares for employees Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2018 (after restatement) Other comprehensive income (loss) for the year ended December 31, 2018, net of income tax (after restatement) Total comprehensive income (loss) for the year ended December 31, 2018 BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2018 (AFTER RESTATEMENT) Share of changes in capital surplus of associates or joint ventures Offset of deficit against capital surplus Issuance of ordinary share for cash Reclassification of issuance of share premium Employee restricted shares Cancellation of restricted shares for employees Compensation cost of restricted shares for employees Compensation costs of shares for employees Disposal of financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2019 Other comprehensive income for the year ended December 31, 2019, net of income tax Total comprehensive (loss) income for the year ended December 31, 2019 BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2019 |
Ordinary Shares Shares (In Thousands) Ordinary Shares 1,019,256 $ 10,192,564 - - - - 1,019,256 10,192,564 - - - - 334,292 3,342,917 1,157,899 11,578,990 - - 6,121 61,211 (1,809 ) (18,083 ) - - - - - - - - 2,515,759 25,157,599 - - - - 150,000 1,500,000 - - 2,205 22,050 (2,626 ) (26,274 ) - - - - - - - - - - - - 2,665,338 $ 26,653,375 |
Share Premium $ 6,020,328 - - 6,020,328 - (4,611,501 ) (561,610 ) 115,790 - - - - - - - 963,007 - (327,468 ) (522,000 ) 6,452 - - - 3,638 - - - - $ 123,629 |
Capital Surplus Changes in Capital Surplus from Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures Accounted for Using the Restricted Shares Equity Method for Employees $ - $ 7,837 - - - - - 7,837 42,000 - - - - - - - - - - (17,628 ) - 15,807 - - - - - - - - 42,000 6,016 - - (42,000 ) - - - - (6,452 ) - (4,741 ) - 204 - 333 - - - - - - - - - - $ - $ (4,640) |
Accumulated Deficits $ (4,611,501 ) 98,826 (197,298) (4,709,973 ) - 4,611,501 - - - - - - (577,240 ) - (577,240) (675,712 ) (367 ) 369,468 - - - - - - (7,968 ) (5,686,065 ) - (5,686,065) $ (6,000,644) |
Other Equity | Unearned Employees Benefits $ (20,038 ) - - (20,038 ) - - - - - (15,316 ) 2,276 16,492 - - - (16,586 ) - - - - (17,309 ) 6,998 8,483 - - - - - $ (18,414) |
Treasury Shares $ - - - - - - - - (18,699 ) - - - - - - (18,699 ) - - - - - - - - - - - - $ (18,699) |
Total Equity $ 11,079,402 39,817 (199,854) 10,919,365 42,000 - 2,781,307 11,694,780 (18,699 ) 28,267 - 16,492 (577,240 ) (286,629) (863,869) 24,599,643 (367 ) - 978,000 - - (19,072 ) 8,816 3,638 - (5,686,065 ) 837,400 (4,848,665) $ 20,721,993 |
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| Unrealized (Loss) Foreign Currency Unrealized Gain Gain on Translation (Loss) on Financial Available-for-sale Reserve Asset at FVTOCI Financial Assets $ (437,906 ) $ - $ (71,882 ) - (130,891 ) 71,882 (2,556) - - (440,462 ) (130,891 ) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 110,377 (397,006) - 110,377 (397,006) - (330,085 ) (527,897 ) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7,968 - - - - 33,979 803,421 - 33,979 803,421 - $ (296,106) $ 283,492 $ - |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
(With Deloitte & Touche auditors’ report dated March 26, 2020)
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UNITED RENEWABLE ENERGY CO., LTD.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 AND 2018 (In Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars)
| CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Loss before income tax Adjustments for: Depreciation Amortization Expected credit loss recognized on trade receivables Net gain on financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment Loss on disposal of non-current assets held for sale Reclassified from property, plant and equipment to expenses Impairment loss on property, plant and equipment Impairment (reversal) loss on prepayments (Reversal) recognized loss on purchase contracts Write-down of inventories Realized gain from associates Gain on disposal of subsidiaries Gain from bargain purchase Net loss on foreign exchange Share of loss of subsidiaries and associates Compensation costs of restricted shares for employees Compensation costs of employee share options Dividend income Interest income Finance costs Gain on modification of leases Reversal of contracts compensation interest Total amount of adjustment Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Contract assets - current Notes and accounts receivable Accounts receivable from related parties Other receivables Other receivables from related parties Inventories Prepayments (including non-current) Other current assets Contract liabilities - current Notes and accounts payable Accounts payable to related parties Accrued expenses Bonuses payable to employees and directors Provisions Receipts in advance Other current liabilities Income taxes (paid) refunded Net cash (used in) generated from operating activities |
2019 $ (5,685,589) 2,217,292 3,864 12,753 (1,637) 12,120 - 4,065 1,120,558 15,895 (14,129) 49,979 (52,618) 138,117 - 58,713 1,581,970 (301) 3,638 (73,953) (40,802) 553,899 (173) - 5,589,250 (32,559) 510,705 164,402 (314,935) 132,985 (436,371) 73,186 60,933 60,102 (593,834) 158,181 (448,722) (2,649) (130,063) 2,219 (39,543) (187) (932,489) |
2018 (After Restatement) $ (576,110) 1,580,277 1,192 42,462 (5,636) - 2,403 2,707 - (78,924) 398,581 4,982 (121,180) (30,429) (2,261,090) 26,481 903,036 16,492 - (2,000) (58,921) 447,058 - (239,274) 628,217 (13,381) 613,672 51,216 622,883 596,277 603,439 101,474 (178,486) 56,997 (346,576) (128,656) (1,327,645) (5,593) 57,899 (137,628) 10,154 821 628,974 (Continued) |
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UNITED RENEWABLE ENERGY CO., LTD.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 AND 2018 (In Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars)
| CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchase of financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income Net cash outflow from acquisition of investment accounted for using the equity method Net cash inflow on disposal of subsidiaries Refund due to capital reduction of investments accounted for using the equity method Proceeds from sale of non-current assets held for sale Acquisition of property, plant and equipment Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment Increase in refundable deposits (Increase) decrease in other receivables from related parties - non-current Repayments by related parties Net cash inflow on business combinations Increase (decrease) in restricted assets Increase (decrease) in pledged time deposits Decrease in other non-current assets Interest received Dividends received Dividends received from subsidiaries Net cash generated from investing activities CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Increase in short-term bank loans Decrease in short-term bank loans Decrease in short-term bill payable Proceeds from long-term bank loans Repayments of long-term bank loans Repayments of bond payables Increase (decrease) in guarantee deposits Proceeds from issuance of ordinary shares Repayments of the principal portion of lease liabilities Interest paid Net cash used in financing activities EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF THE YEAR CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF THE YEAR |
2019 $ - (634,695) 150,066 - - (213,174) 269,968 (21,724) (74,976) - - 3,230,272 318,190 - 49,263 73,953 40,114 3,187,257 11,501,594 (14,918,438) (79,963) 12,365,564 (10,243,976) (3,728,400) 4,539 978,000 (19,196) (521,422) (4,661,698) (36,937) (2,443,867) 7,286,477 $ 4,842,610 |
2018 (After Restatement) $ (59,086) (146,473) 188,111 13,921 135,189 (313,614) - (206,932) 806,241 1,263,183 4,721,266 (990,278) (317,246) 8,825 53,237 2,000 56,327 5,214,671 18,081,193 (20,854,624) (221,393) 3,085,075 (3,746,012) - (95) 2,781,307 - (357,357) (1,231,906) 39,862 4,651,601 2,634,876 $ 7,286,477 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements. (With Deloitte & Touche auditors’ report dated March 26, 2020)
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT
The Board of Directors and Shareholders United Renewable Energy Co., Ltd.
Opinion
We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of United Renewable Energy Co., Ltd. (the “Corporation”) and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the “Group”) which comprise the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, and the consolidated statements of comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows for the years then ended, and the notes to the consolidated financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies.
In our opinion, based on our audits and the reports of other auditors (refer to the Other Matter section of this report), the accompanying consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of the Group as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, and its consolidated financial performance and its consolidated cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with the Regulations Governing the Preparation of Financial Reports by Securities Issuers, and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), International Accounting Standards (IAS), IFRIC Interpretations (IFRIC), and SIC Interpretations (SIC) endorsed and issued into effect by the Financial Supervisory Commission of the Republic of China.
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audits in accordance with the Regulations Governing Auditing and Attestation of Financial Statements by Certified Public Accountants and auditing standards generally accepted in the Republic of China. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors’ Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements section of our report. We are independent of the Group in accordance with The Norm of Professional Ethics for Certified Public Accountant of the Republic of China, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. Based on our audits and the reports of other auditors, we believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Emphasis of Matter
As disclosed in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements, the Group elected to apply the guidance of IFRS 16 in determining whether contracts are, or contain, a lease only to contracts entered into. Power facility contracts, which are currently identified as containing a lease under IAS 17 and IFRIC 4, do not meet the definition of a lease under IFRS 16 and are accounted for in accordance with IFRS 15 because customers do not have the right to direct the use of the identified assets. The Group elected to restate prior reporting periods with the cumulative effect of the initial application recognized at the date of initial application in accordance with IAS 8. Our review result is not modified in respect of this matter.
Key Audit Matters
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in our audit of the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the consolidated financial statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters.
The key audit matters identified in the Group’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019 are stated as follows:
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Revenue recognition
The Group’s major sales come from solar cells, modules and power facilities. After the three-in-one merger on October 1, 2018, the gross profit of module sales has changed from negative to positive, and the sales volume continued to increase. In order for the Group to show the results of the three-in-one merger, there may be a risk of false sales of solar module orders and the false increase in revenue. Therefore, we considered revenue recognition as a key audit matter. For the accounting policies for the recognition of revenue, refer to Note 4-p. For the description of sales revenue, refer to Note 26.
Our audit procedures performed in respect of the above key audit matter included the following:
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We understood and tested the design and operating effectiveness of the internal controls.
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We checked the transaction documents of sales revenue, including sales orders, shipping documents, and receipt documents to understand the control of the identified products, the transfer of significant risks and rewards to the buyer and to identify the Group’s revenue recognition.
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We performed post-financial reporting period audit and checked the reasonableness of significant sales returns and discounts after the period.
Assessment of impairment losses on property, plant and equipment
As of December 31, 2019, the property, plant and equipment in the consolidated balance sheet was NT$19,064,958 thousand. The management assesses the Group’s financial performance by identifying any signs of impairment on the tangible assets at each balance sheet date. If any evidence of impairment exists, the recoverable amount of the asset needs to be estimated. If the recoverable amount of an individual asset cannot be estimated, the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs is estimated. Because the above tangible assets account for 40% of the total consolidated assets and the calculation of the recoverable amount involves many assumptions and estimates, the method will directly affect the amount recognized for impairment losses. Therefore, we considered the assessment of impairment losses on property, plant and equipment as a key audit matter. For the accounting policies on impairment losses on property, plant and equipment, refer to Notes 4-l and 5. For the description of impairment losses on property, plant and equipment, refer to Note 15.
Our audit procedures performed in respect of the above key audit matter included the following:
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We understood and tested the effectiveness of the design of major internal controls for the impairment assessment of property, plant and equipment.
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We understood and reviewed the Group’s self-assessment of asset impairment for cash-generating units that show signs of impairment.
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We consulted the internal experts of the firm to understand and evaluate the rationality of the assumptions and methods of impairment assessment, including the process for assessing the operating forecasts for the next five years, and the assumptions of calculating the weighted average cost of capital ratio.
Other Matter
Some subsidiaries included in the Group’s consolidated financial statements were audited by other auditors. The amounts within the consolidated financial statements for those subsidiaries were based solely on the reports of other auditors. As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, total assets of the aforementioned subsidiaries were 22.09% and 16.07% of the consolidated total assets, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, the
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operating revenues of these subsidiaries were 3.25% and 10.32% of the consolidated total operating revenue, respectively.
The financial statements of some investee companies accounted for using the equity method were audited by other auditors. The amounts within the consolidated financial statements for those investee companies were based solely on the reports of other auditors. As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, the aforementioned investments accounted for using the equity method were NT$66,769 thousand and NT$114,284 thousand, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, there was a loss of NT$47,515 thousand and a gain of NT$7,541 thousand, respectively, from the aforesaid investments accounted for using the equity method.
Some subsidiaries included in the Group’s consolidated financial statements, which we have not audited but were audited by other auditors in accordance with different auditing standards, are based on a framework different from the accompanying consolidated financial statements. We have performed compulsory audit procedures and have made adjustments to the other financial statements for them to conform with the Regulations Governing the Preparation of Financial Reports by Securities Issuers. The consolidated financial statement amounts for the aforementioned subsidiaries were based on the reports of other auditors and the results of additional audit procedures performed in accordance with the Regulations Governing Auditing and Attestation of Financial Statements by Certified Public Accountants and auditing standards generally accepted in the Republic of China. As of December 31, 2018, total assets of the aforementioned subsidiaries was 4.02% of the consolidated total assets. For the years ended December 31, 2018, the operating revenue of these subsidiaries was 3.31% of the consolidated total operating revenue.
We have also audited the parent company only financial statements of the Corporation as of and for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 on which we have issued an unqualified opinion with other matters paragraphs.
Responsibilities of Management and Those Charged with Governance for the Consolidated Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with the Regulations Governing the Preparation of Financial Reports by Securities Issuers, and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), International Accounting Standards (IAS), IFRIC Interpretations (IFRIC), and SIC Interpretations (SIC) endorsed and issued into effect by the Financial Supervisory Commission of the Republic of China, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of the consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is responsible for assessing the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless management either intends to liquidate the Group or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.
Those charged with governance, including the audit committee, are responsible for overseeing the Group’s financial reporting process.
Auditors’ Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditors’ report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with the auditing standards generally accepted in the Republic of China will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these
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consolidated financial statements.
As part of an audit in accordance with the auditing standards generally accepted in the Republic of China, we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also:
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Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
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Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Group’s internal control.
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Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by management.
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Conclude on the appropriateness of management’s use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditors’ report to the related disclosures in the consolidated financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditors’ report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Group to cease to continue as a going concern.
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Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the consolidated financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the consolidated financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
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Obtain sufficient and appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of entities or business activities within the Group to express an opinion on the consolidated financial statements. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the group audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion.
We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.
We also provide those charged with governance with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.
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From the matters communicated with those charged with governance, we determine those matters that were of most significance in the audit of the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019 and are therefore the key audit matters. We describe these matters in our auditors’ report unless law or regulation precludes public disclosure about the matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances, we determine that a matter should not be communicated in our report because the adverse consequences of doing so would reasonably be expected to outweigh the public interest benefits of such communication.
The engagement partners on the audit resulting in this independent auditors’ report are Yi-Hsin Kao and Yu-Feng Huang.
Deloitte & Touche Taipei, Taiwan Republic of China March 26, 2020
Notice to Readers
The accompanying consolidated financial statements are intended only to present the consolidated financial position, financial performance and cash flows in accordance with accounting principles and practices generally accepted in the Republic of China and not those of any other jurisdiction. The standards, procedures and practices to audit such consolidated financial statements are those generally applied in the Republic of China.
For the convenience of readers, the independent auditors’ report and the accompanying consolidated financial statements have been translated into English from the original Chinese version prepared and used in the Republic of China. If there is any conflict between the English version and the original Chinese version or any difference in the interpretation of the two versions, the Chinese-language independent auditors’ report and consolidated financial statements shall prevail.
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UNITED RENEWABLE ENERGY CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS DECEMBER 31, 2019 AND 2018 (In Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars)
| ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents (Notes 4 ,6, 31, 32, 33 and 35) Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss - current (Notes 4, 7 and 35) Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income - current (Notes 4, 8, 35 and 37) Contract assets - current (Notes 3, 4 and 35) Notes and accounts receivable, net (Notes 4, 10 and 35) Accounts receivable from related parties (Notes 4, 10, 35 and 36) Finance lease receivables (Notes 4, 11, 35, and 37) Other receivables (Notes 4, 10, 35 and 36) Other receivables from related parties (Notes 4, 10, 35 and 36) Current tax assets (Notes 4 and 28) Inventories (Notes 4, 12 and 37) Prepayments (Notes 18, 19, 36 and 38) Non-current assets held for sale (Notes 4 and 37) Other current assets (Notes 19, 35 and 37) Total current assets NON-CURRENT ASSETS Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss - non-current (Notes 4, 7 and 35) Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income - non-current (Notes 4, 8, 35 and 37) Financial assets at amortized cost - non-current (Notes 4, 9 and 35) Investments accounted for using the equity method (Notes 4, 14 and 37) Property, plant and equipment (Notes 4, 15, 36 and 37) Right-of-use assets (Notes 4, 5 and 16) Intangible assets (Notes 4, 17 and 31) Deferred tax assets (Notes 4 and 28) Finance lease receivables - non-current (Notes 4, 11, 15, 35 and 37) Prepayments - non-current (Notes 5, 18, 19 and 38) Refundable deposits (Notes 4, 35 and 37) Other receivables from related parties - non-current (Notes 4, 10, 35 and 37) Prepayments for leases (Notes 4 and 28) Other non-current assets (Notes 19 and 37) Total non-current assets TOTAL |
December 31, 2019 Amount % $ 6,371,316 14 2,392 - 114,414 - 483,247 1 2,060,117 4 515,469 1 438 - 153,196 - 656,913 1 27,850 - 4,944,580 11 752,686 2 - - 1,419,710 3 17,502,328 37 268,379 1 2,411,482 5 149,975 - 2,130,415 5 19,064,958 40 981,114 2 115,357 - 1,056,550 2 34,702 - 2,184,811 5 911,486 2 23,041 - - - 391,886 1 29,724,156 63 $ 47,226,484 100 |
December 31, 2018 (Audited After Restatement) Amount % $ 9,555,845 17 - - 133,333 - 96,617 - 2,601,829 4 532,466 1 699 - 217,816 - 1,083,053 2 76,327 - 3,385,486 6 638,326 1 - - 4,981,243 9 23,303,040 40 243,130 1 1,595,898 3 153,700 - 2,371,256 4 25,219,508 44 - - 202,962 - 1,076,369 2 36,018 - 2,507,436 4 1,004,824 2 11,681 - 19,469 - 199,454 - 34,641,705 60 $ 57,944,745 100 |
January 1, 2018 (Audited After Restatemnet) |
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| Amount % $ 4,430,627 13 106 - - - 64,295 - 1,370,096 4 170,506 1 - - 99,626 - 1,765,926 5 8,557 - 2,972,591 9 205,275 1 280,778 1 1,079,956 3 12,448,339 37 141,514 - 203,428 1 149,240 - 1,885,340 5 14,887,687 44 - - 261,350 1 90,529 - - - 1,010,072 3 852,023 2 194,664 1 19,700 - 1,940,462 6 21,636,009 63 $ 34,084,348 100 |
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES Short-term bank loans (Notes 20, 35 and 37) Short-term bills payable (Notes 20 and 35) Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss - current (Notes 4, 7 and 35) Contract liabilities - current (Notes 3, 4 and 36) Notes and accounts payable (Note 34) Accounts payable to related parties (Notes 35 and 36) Bonuses payable to employees and directors (Note 27) Payables to contractors and equipment suppliers (Notes 34 and 36) Accrued expenses (Notes 4, 22, 35 and 36) Current tax liabilities (Notes 4 and 28) Lease liability - current (Notes 4, 5, 16 and 33) Receipts in advance (Note 36) Current portion of long-term bank loans, preference share liabilities and bonds payable (Notes 20, 21, 35 and 37) Other current liabilities (Notes 4 and 22) Total current liabilities NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss - non-current (Notes 4, 7 and 35) Bonds payable (Notes 21) Long-term bank loans (Notes 20, 35 and 37) Provisions - non-current (Notes 4 and 23) Deferred tax liabilities (Notes 4 and 28) Lease liability - non-current (Notes 4, 5, 16 and 33) Guarantee deposits Preference share liabilities (Notes 4, 20 and 35) Other non-current liabilities (Note 22) Total non-current liabilities Total liabilities EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO SHAREHOLDERS OF THE PARENT (Notes 25, 31 and 32) Ordinary shares Capital surplus Retained earnings Accumulated deficit Other equity Treasury shares Total equity attributable to shareholders of the parent NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS (Notes 13) Total equity TOTAL |
December 31, 2019 Amount % $ 2,988,798 7 415,458 1 755 - 323,832 1 1,499,112 3 6,652 - - - 78,098 - 1,313,742 3 16,958 - 65,778 - 2,327 - 5,737,284 12 69,372 - 12,518,166 27 143,814 - - - 11,776,935 25 176,069 1 47,732 - 952,521 2 44,260 - 28,178 - 54,574 - 13,224,083 28 25,742,249 55 26,653,375 57 118,989 - (6,000,644) (13 ) (31,028) - (18,699) - 20,721,993 44 762,242 1 21,484,235 45 $ 47,226,484 100 |
December 31, 2018 (Audited After Restatement) Amount % $ 6,869,628 12 276,436 - - - 345,252 1 2,048,266 3 441 - 2,649 - 402,074 1 2,093,109 4 1,910 - - - 478 - 9,906,475 17 131,650 - 22,078,368 38 191,790 - - - 9,528,510 17 305,138 1 63,727 - - - 38,795 - 44,483 - 230,465 - 10,402,908 18 32,481,276 56 25,157,599 43 1,011,023 2 (675,712) (1 ) (874,568) (2 ) (18,699) - 24,599,643 42 863,826 2 25,463,469 44 $ 57,944,745 100 |
January 1, 2018 (Audited After Restatement) |
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| Amount % $ 8,229,315 24 606,396 2 5,742 - 308,515 1 1,104,640 3 12,820 - 8,242 - 507,879 2 2,536,941 8 19,462 - - - 138,071 - 3,101,105 9 100,444 - 16,679,572 49 94,014 - 3,425,011 10 2,158,036 6 246,033 1 53,125 - - - 36,595 - 26,419 - 189,330 1 6,228,563 18 22,908,135 67 10,192,564 30 6,028,165 18 (4,709,973) (14 ) (591,391) (2 ) - - 10,919,365 32 256,848 1 11,176,213 33 $ 34,084,348 100 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
(With Deloitte & Touche auditors’ report dated March 26, 2020)
(With Deloitte & Touche auditors’ report dated March 22, 2019)
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UNITED RENEWABLE ENERGY CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 AND 2018 (In Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars, Except Loss Per Share)
| NET SALES (Notes 4, 26, 35 and 37) COST OF SALES (Notes 4, 12, 27 and 35) GROSS LOSS REALIZED (UNREALIZED) GAINS FROM SALES REALIZED GROSS LOSS OPERATING EXPENSES (Notes 27 and 36) Selling General and administrative Research and development Expected credit loss on trade receivables Total operating expenses OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSES (Notes 15 and 27) LOSS FROM OPERATIONS NON-OPERATING INCOME AND EXPENSES Gain on disposal of investments Other income (Notes 27 and 36) Gain on financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss (Notes 4 and 7) Dividends income (Note 36) Interest income (Notes 27 and 36) Foreign exchange gain (loss), net (Note 27) Gain from bargain purchase Reversal of contract compensation interest (Notes 38) Gain on disposal of power facility business (Note 14) Gain on disposal of power facilities business held for sale Expect credit loss on trade receivables (Notes 4 and 10) Other losses Share of loss of associates and joint ventures (Notes 4 and 14) Finance costs (Notes 20 and 27) Total non-operating income and expenses LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAX INCOME TAX EXPENSE (Notes 4 and 28) NET LOSS FOR THE YEAR |
2019 Amount % $ 18,139,112 100 19,121,643 105 (982,531) (5) (1,792) - (984,323) (5) 1,090,967 6 1,167,887 7 218,674 1 (6,593) - 2,470,935 14 (1,766,692) (10) (5,221,950) (29) 212,773 1 166,081 1 106,212 1 75,153 - 53,461 - 25,950 - - - - - - - - - (30,097) - (32,256) - (187,589) (1) (874,294) (5) (484,606) (3) (5,706,556) (32) (62,633) - (5,769,189) (32) |
2018 (Audited After Restatement) |
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| Amount % $ 13,137,025 100 14,029,471 107 (892,446) (7) 8,310 - (884,136) (7) 662,207 5 810,900 6 211,737 2 34,003 - 1,718,847 13 (260,378) (2) (2,863,361) (22) 275,281 2 97,386 1 62,391 - 3,680 - 104,773 1 (61,243) (1) 2,261,090 17 239,274 2 18,305 - 6,387 - (8,400) - (48,306) - (15,711) - (653,408) (5) 2,281,499 17 (581,862) (5) (23,306) - (605,168) (5) (Continued) |
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UNITED RENEWABLE ENERGY CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 AND 2018 (In Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars, Except Loss Per Share)
| OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Note 27) Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss: Unrealized loss on investments in equity instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss: Exchange differences on translating foreign operations Total other comprehensive income (loss) TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE LOSS FOR THE YEAR NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO: Shareholders of the parent Non-controlling interests TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO: Shareholders of the parent Non-controlling interests LOSS PER SHARE (Note 29) Basic loss per share Diluted loss per share |
2019 Amount % $ 803,421 5 16,651 - 820,072 5 $ (4,949,117) (27) $ (5,686,065) (31) (83,124) (1) $ (5,769,189) (32) $ (4,848,665) (27) (100,452) - $ (4,949,117) (27) $ (2.26) $ (2.26) |
2018 (Audited After Restatement) |
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| Amount % $ (397,006) (3) 126,308 1 (270,698) (2) $ (875,866) (7) $ (577,240) (5) (27,928) - $ (605,168) (5) $ (863,869) (7) (11,997) - $ (875,866) (7) $ (0.42) $ (0.42) |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
(With Deloitte & Touche auditors’ report dated March 26, 2020)
(Concluded)
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UNITED RENEWABLE ENERGY CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 AND 2018 (In Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars)
| BALANCE AT JANUARY 1, 2018 Effect of retrospective application Effect of retrospective restatement BALANCE AT JANUARY 1, 2018 AS RESTATED Changes in capital surplus from investments in associates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method Offset of deficit against capital surplus Issuance of ordinary shares for cash Issuance of shares in business combination Treasury shares owned by subsidiaries Issued restricted shares for employees Cancellation of restricted shares for employees Compensation cost of restricted shares for employees Non-controlling interests Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2018 (after restatement) Other comprehensive loss for the year ended December 31, 2018, net of income tax (after restatement) Total comprehensive loss for the year ended December 31, 2018 BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2018 (AFTER RESTATEMENT) Changes in capital surplus from investments in associates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method Offset of deficit against capital surplus Issuance of ordinary shares for cash Reclassification of share premium Issued restricted shares for employees Cancellation of restricted shares for employees Compensation cost of restricted shares for employees Compensation cost of shares for employees Disposal of financial instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income Non-controlling interests Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2019 Other comprehensive income for the year ended December 31, 2019, net of income tax Total comprehensive loss for the year ended December 31, 2019 BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2019 |
Equity Attributable to Sh | Equity Attributable to Sh | areholders of the Parent | areholders of the Parent | Total $ 11,079,402 39,817 (199,854) 10,919,365 42,000 - 2,781,307 11,694,780 (18,699 ) 28,267 - 16,492 - (577,240 ) (286,629) (863,869) 24,599,643 (367 ) - 978,000 - - (19,072 ) 8,816 3,638 - - (5,686,065 ) 837,400 (4,848,665) $ 20,721,993 |
Non-controlling Interests $ 258,408 - (1,560) 256,848 - - - 27,393 - - - - 591,582 (27,928 ) 15,931 (11,997) 863,826 367 - - - - - - - - (1,499 ) (83,124 ) (17,328) (100,452) $ 762,242 |
Total Equity $ 11,337,810 39,817 (201,414) 11,176,213 42,000 - 2,781,307 11,722,173 (18,699 ) 28,267 - 16,492 591,582 (605,168 ) (270,698) (875,866) 25,463,469 - - 978,000 - - (19,072 ) 8,816 3,638 - (1,499 ) (5,769,189 ) 820,072 (4,949,117) $ 21,484,235 |
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| Capital Surplus | Restricted Shares for Employees $ 7,837 - - 7,837 - - - - - (17,628 ) 15,807 - - - - - 6,016 - - - (6,452 ) (4,741 ) 204 333 - - - - - - $ (4,640) |
Accumulated Deficits $ (4,611,501 ) 98,826 (197,298) (4,709,973) - 4,611,501 - - - - - - - (577,240 ) - (577,240) (675,712 ) (367 ) 369,468 - - - - - - (7,968 ) - (5,686,065 ) - (5,686,065) $ (6,000,644) |
Other Equity | Unearned Employees Benefits $ (20,038 ) - - (20,038) - - - - - (15,316 ) 2,276 16,492 - - - - (16,586 ) - - - - (17,309 ) 6,998 8,483 - - - - - - $ (18,414) |
Treasury Shares $ - - - - - - - - (18,699 ) - - - - - - - (18,699 ) - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ (18,699) |
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| Ordinary S | hares Ordinary Shares $ 10,192,564 - - 10,192,564 - - 3,342,917 11,578,990 - 61,211 (18,083 ) - - - - - 25,157,599 - - 1,500,000 - 22,050 (26,274 ) - - - - - - - $ 26,653,375 |
a Share Premium t $ 6,020,328 - - 6,020,328 - (4,611,501 ) (561,610 ) 115,790 - - - - - - - - 963,007 - (327,468 ) (522,000 ) 6,452 - - - 3,638 - - - - - $ 123,629 |
Changes in Capital surplus from Investments in Associates nd Joint Ventures Accounted for Using he Equity Method $ - - - - 42,000 - - - - - - - - - - - 42,000 - (42,000 ) - - - - - - - - - - - $ - |
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| Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Financial Assets at Fair Value Through Other Foreign Currency Comprehensive Translation Reserve Income $ (437,906 ) $ - - (130,891) (2,556) - (440,462) (130,891) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 110,377 (397,006) 110,377 (397,006) (330,085 ) (527,897 ) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7,968 - - - - 33,979 803,421 33,979 803,421 $ (296,106) $ 283,492 |
Unrealized (Loss) Gain on Available-for-sale Financial Assets $ (71,882 ) 71,882 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ - |
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| Shares (In Thousands) 1,019,256 - - 1,019,256 - - 334,292 1,157,899 - 6,121 (1,809 ) - - - - - 2,515,759 - - 150,000 - 2,205 (2,626 ) - - - - - - - 2,665,338 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
(With Deloitte & Touche auditors’ report dated March 26, 2020)
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UNITED RENEWABLE ENERGY CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 AND 2018
(In Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars)
| CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Loss before income tax Adjustments for: Depreciation Amortization Expected credit loss Net gain on financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss Gain on disposal of investments Gain on disposal of power facilities business (Reversal) write-down of inventories Share of loss of associates and joint ventures Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment (Reversal) recognized loss on purchase contracts (Reversal) impairment loss on prepayments Reclassifications from property, plant and equipment to expenses Impairment loss on property, plant and equipment Impairment loss on intangible asset Loss on disposal of non-current assets held for sale Gain on disposal of power facilities business held for sale Gain from bargain purchase (Realized) unrealized gain from associates Compensation costs of restricted shares for employees Compensation costs of employee share options Interest income Dividends income Finance costs Reversal of contracts compensation interest Gain on modification of leases Net (gain) loss on foreign exchange Changes in operating assets and liabilities Contract assets - current Notes and accounts receivable Accounts receivable from related parties Other receivables Other receivables from related parties Inventory Prepayments (including non-current) Other current assets Contract liabilities - current Notes and accounts payable Accounts payable to related parties |
2019 2018 (Audited After Restatement) $ (5,706,556) $ (581,862) 3,348,315 2,344,212 22,933 16,678 23,504 42,403 (74,862) (9,476) (212,773) (275,281) - (18,305) 77,179 (19,129) 187,589 15,711 11,988 26 (14,129) 398,581 15,895 (78,924) 4,064 255,846 1,617,369 257,949 137,904 - - 2,403 - (6,387) - (2,261,090) 1,792 (8,310) (301) 16,492 3,638 - (55,982) (105,645) (75,153) (3,680) 874,294 653,408 - (239,274) (569) - (132,141) 82,840 5,760,554 1,061,048 (386,630) (32,322) 521,608 432,338 24,373 (354,018) 123,076 669,021 390,026 (754,436) (376,619) 423,517 (43,799) 89,089 (26,317) (364,975) (21,420) 36,737 (523,697) (435,272) 5,202 149,673 (Continued) |
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UNITED RENEWABLE ENERGY CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 AND 2018
(In Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars)
| Bonuses payable to employees and directors Accrued expenses Receipts in advance Deferred revenue Other current liabilities Provisions Income taxes paid Net cash used in operating activities CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from sale of power facilities business Proceeds from sale of financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income Acquisition of associates and joint ventures Net cash inflow on disposal of subsidiaries Proceeds from sale of non-current assets held for sale Proceeds from sale of power facilities business held for sale Acquisition of property, plant and equipment Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment (Increase) decrease in other receivables from related parties - non-current Acquisition of intangible assets Repayments by related parties Net cash inflow due to consolidation Decrease (increase) in restricted assets Decrease (increase) in pledged time deposits Decrease in finance lease receivables Interest received Dividends received Decrease (increase) in refundable deposits Decrease (increase) in other non-current assets Net cash generated from investing activities CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Increase in short-term bank loans Decrease in short-term bank loans Increase (decrease) in short-term bills payable Proceeds from long-term bank loans Repayments of long-term bank loans Repayments of the principle portion of lease liabilities Repayments of bonds payable |
2019 2018 (Audited After Restatement) $ (2,649) $ (5,593) (744,420) (471,796) 1,849 (390,645) 15,084 42,948 (62,278) 81,995 (128,904) 59,179 (43,209) (112,593) (1,224,726) (457,967) - 127,645 6,755 - - (441) 747,551 1,258,722 - 135,189 - 159,998 (691,430) (2,313,671) 8,580 26 (11,360) 182,983 (564) (3,739) - 1,263,183 - 5,397,530 3,051,372 (1,059,757) 290,174 (299,866) 1,577 59,641 64,431 221,429 90,360 3,680 97,448 (120,590) 39,287 (10,954) 3,694,181 5,001,008 11,501,594 17,688,129 (15,345,096) (21,008,981) 139,022 (333,711) 13,150,879 5,948,438 (11,406,920) (4,599,633) (59,470) - (3,728,400) - (Continued) |
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UNITED RENEWABLE ENERGY CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 AND 2018
(In Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars)
| Proceeds from issuance of preference share liabilities Repayments of preference share liabilities Increase (decrease) in guarantee deposits Proceeds from issuance of ordinary shares for cash Interest paid (Decrease) increase in non-controlling interests Net cash (used in) generated from financing activities EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF THE YEAR CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF THE YEAR |
2019 2018 (Audited After Restatement) $ - $ 33,756 (4,923) (7,015) 6,369 (372) 978,000 2,781,307 (846,638) (551,314) (1,499) 591,582 (5,617,082) 542,186 (36,902) 39,991 (3,184,529) 5,125,218 9,555,845 4,430,627 $ 6,371,316 $ 9,555,845 |
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Attachment 6
United Renewable Energy Co., Ltd.
Appropriation of Loss Statement
Year 2019
| Year 2019 | ||
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| Unit: NT$ | ||
| Item | Amount | |
| Total | Grand Total | |
| Undistributed Earnings | 0 | |
| Current period after-tax net loss | (5,686,065,907) | |
| Disposal of financial assets as fair value through other comprehensive income |
(7,968,003) | |
| Changes in net value of associate and joint venture under equitymethod |
(366,506) | |
| Effect of retrospective application for IFRS 16 | (306,243,521) | |
| Current year expected loss compensation |
(6,000,643,937) | |
| Current year compensation items | ||
| Capital surplus - share premium | 123,629,435 | |
| Amount to be compensated after this year | (5,877,014,502) | |
| Note: Company’s capital reserve - shares issued premium is NT$ 123, 629,435, capital reserve - shares issued premium of NT$ 123, 629,435 to offset deficit. After offset deficit, share issued premium is NT$0, deficit still to be offset is NT$5,877,014,502 |
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Attachment 7
United Renewable Energy Co., Ltd. Articles of Incorporation Comparison Chart
| Item | Before the Revision | After the Revision | Explanations for the **Revision ** |
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| Article. 6 | The total capital of the Corporation is authorized at NT$~~32~~,000,000,000, which is divided into 3,~~20~~0,000,000 common shares with a par value of NT$10 per share. Out of the total capital, NT$800,000,000, which are divided into 80,000,000 common shares with a par value of NT$10 per share, are reserved for issuing employee stock options, with the board of directors authorized to handle it in accordance with the Company Acts and relevant laws and regulations. |
The total capital of the Corporation is authorized at NT$36,000,000,000, which is divided into 3,600,000,000 common shares with a par value of NT$10 per share. Out of the total capital, NT$800,000,000, which are divided into 80,000,000 common shares with a par value of NT$10 per share, are reserved for issuing employee stock options, with the board of directors authorized to handle it in accordance with the Company Acts and relevant laws and regulations. |
Increase the rated capital. |
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| Article. 36 | This article was concluded on August 12, 2005. The first amendment was made on September 12, 2005. ……… The 20thamendment was made on March 28, 2018. The amendments to No. 6 and No. 17 were effective on March 28, 2018. This amendment to No. 1 takes effect on the record date of merging the Company with Gintech Energy Corp. and Solartech Energy Corp.. The 21st amendment was made on June 17, 2019 |
This article was concluded on August 12, 2005. The first amendment was made on September 12, 2005. ……… The 20thamendment was made on March 28, 2018. The amendments to No. 6 and No. 17 were effective on March 28, 2018. This amendment to No. 1 takes effect on the record date of merging the Company with Gintech Energy Corp. and Solartech Energy Corp.. The 21stamendment was made on June 17, 2019 The 22stamendment was made on June 22, 2020 |
Increase the revision date. |
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APPENDIX
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APPENDIX 1
Articles of Incorporation of United Renewable Energy Co., Ltd.
Chapter I. General Provisions
Article 1
This Corporation, organized under the Company Act of the Republic of China, shall be named: United Renewable Energy Co., Ltd. (the “Corporation”).
Article 2
The scope of business of the Corporation shall be:
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CC01080 Electronic Parts and Components Manufacturing
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CC01090 Batteries Manufacturing
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CC01010 Electric Power Supply, Electric Transmission and Power Distribution Machinery Manufacturing
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IG03010 Energy Technology Services.
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E601010 Electrical Systems Business
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F119010 Wholesale of Electronic Materials (Operation is restricted to be made outside Hsinchu Science Park)
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F219010 Retail Sale of Electronic Materials(Operation is restricted to be made outside Hsinchu Science Park)
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F401010 International Trade
To research, develop, design, manufacture and sell following products:
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(1) Solar batteries and related systems.
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(2) Solar power generation modules and wafers.
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(3) Also engage in imports and exports in relation to the products of the Corporation.
Article 3
The Corporation may make investment in other company to meet business demand. The Corporation may, upon the resolution adopted by the board of directors, also act as a shareholder with limited liability of another company, and its investment may exceed 40% of the paid-in capital of the Corporation, notwithstanding Article 13 of the Company Act.
Article 4
The Corporation may, upon the resolution adopted by the board of directors, provide guarantee or endorsement to other company to meet business or investment demand.
Article 5
The Corporation shall have its head office in Hsinchu Science Park. When deemed necessary, branches, factories and offices may be set up at appropriate locations within or outside the territories of the Republic of China by resolution of the Board of Directors.
Chapter II. Shares
Article 6
The total capital of the Corporation is authorized at NT$32,000,000,000, which is divided into 3,200,000,000 common shares with a par value of NT$10 per share. Out of the total capital, NT$800,000,000, which are divided into 80,000,000 common shares with a par value of NT$10 per share, are reserved for issuing employee stock options, with the board of directors authorized to handle it in accordance with the Company Acts and relevant laws and regulations.
Article 6-1
The treasury stock purchased in accordance with law by the Company can be transferred to the targets including the employees who are eligible to the control of conditions or the subsidiary employees. The Company’s employee stock option certificates are issued to the targets including the employees who are eligible to the control of certain conditions or the subsidiary employees.
When the Company issues new shares, the employees who purchased the shares include the employees
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who are eligible to the control of certain conditions or the subsidiary employees.
The Company’s issuance of new restricted employee shares to the targets include the employees who are eligible to the control of certain conditions or the subsidiary employees.
Article 7
The Company’s stock adopts an inscribed manner. And, with signatures or seals by 3 or more directors, after being approved by the Competent Authorities or an issue registration institution ratified by the Competent Authorities under law, the stock can then be issued. Shares issued by the Company are free of printing share, but they should be registered at a Central Securities Depository (CSD).
Article 8
The share certificates of the Corporation shall bear the shareholders' names. If the shareholder is an individual shareholder, his/her name and resident address shall be stated in the roster of shareholders. If the shareholder is a corporate shareholder, the name of its representative and his/her resident address shall be stated in the roster of shareholders. If the share certificate is owned by two shareholders or more, a representative shall be elected among them.
Article 9
Regarding registration of share transfer, no change of account name and ownership transfer is allowed within 60 days before a shareholders’ meeting is held, within 30 days before an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting is held, or within 5 days before the base day when Company decides to distribute dividends and bonus or other benefits.
The Company’s shareholders proceed with share related affairs, including share transfer, loss, inheritance, grant, and loss, change of chop or address change under the Company Law, “Criteria Governing Handling of Stock Affairs by Public Stock Companies”, and other related law and regulation.
Chapter III. Shareholders’ Meetings
Article 10
Shareholders’ meetings of the Corporation are of two kinds, namely, general meetings and special meetings. General meetings shall be called by the Board of Directors, within six months after the end of each fiscal year.
Special meetings may be called by the Board of Directors in accordance with law, if necessary.
Article 11
30-day prior written notice shall be sent to all shareholders at their latest places of residence as registered with the Corporation for the convocation of a general meeting; 15-day written prior notice shall be sent to all shareholders at their latest places of residence as registered with the Corporation for the convocation of a special meeting. All notices shall state the purpose for the convocation of the meeting. After the Corporation publicly issues share certificates, notice of convocation of meeting by publication may be made to the shareholder holding less than 1,000 registered shares.
Article 12
The quorum for all shareholders’ meetings shall be the presence of shareholders representing more than one half of the total issued and outstanding shares; unless otherwise provided in the Company Act. All resolutions shall be passed by the concurrence of shareholders representing a majority of votes of the shareholders present, unless otherwise provided in the Company Act.
Article 13
If a shareholder is unable to attend a shareholders’ meeting in person, such shareholder may authorize a proxy to attend the meeting, and exercise all rights of such shareholder, by the power of attorney printed by the Corporation specifying the scope of authorization to represent him/her at the meeting, in accordance with Article 177 of the Company Act.
Article 14
The shareholders of the Corporation shall be entitled to one vote for each share, but a shareholder have no voting power, if such shareholder is subject to the circumstance as specified in Article 179 of the Company Act.
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Article 15
When a Shareholders’ meeting is called by the Board of Directors, the Chairman of the Board shall serve as chairman of the meeting. In case the Chairman of the Board is unable to exercise his functions because of leave of absence, the Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, shall preside in lieu of him; or if the Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors is unable to exercise his functions because of leave of absence, the Chairman of the Board shall designate one of the Directors to preside in lieu of him, otherwise the Directors shall elect one from among themselves to preside in lieu of the Chairman.
Article 16
Shareholders meeting’s resolutions shall be made into minutes, which, after being signed or sealed by the Chairman, are distributed to all shareholders within 20 days after the meeting. Distribution of the above-said minutes shall proceed pursuant to the Company Law. The minutes, along with the signature book of attending shareholders and power of attorney for attendance forms, shall be kept in the Company.
Chapter IV. Directors
Article 17
The Corporation shall have 9 to 13 Directors, all to be elected at a shareholders' meeting from the persons with disposing capacity. The tenure of office of Directors will be 3 years and they will be eligible for re-election. The independent directors shall not be less than three in number and shall not be less than one-fifth of the total number of directors. The directors (, which includes independent directors,) are elected according to Article 192-1 of the Company Law shareholders from the list of candidates who are nominated. All relevant matters are followed by the Company Law and Securities and Exchange Act. For regulations governing the professional qualifications, restrictions on shareholdings and concurrent positions held, assessment of independence, method of nomination, and other matters for compliance with respect to independent directors, it shall be handled in accordance with the related provisions of the competent authority.
Article 17-1
The Corporation may secure liability insurance against any claims against directors in their performance of the business of the Corporation, to protect the rights and interest of all directors and minimize the risk of the Corporation’s business operation.
Article 18
The Directors are members of the Board and shall elect from among themselves a Chairman of the Board with concurrence of a majority of Directors present at a Board meeting attended by at least two-thirds of the Directors. The Vice Chairman shall also be elected in the same manner. For the aggregate shareholding ratio of all shareholders after the Corporation publicly issued its share certificates, it shall be handled in accordance with the related provisions of the competent authority.
Article 19
The Chairman shall externally represent the Corporation and shall internally preside at the shareholders’ meetings and the Board of Directors’ meeting.
Article 20
The Chairman of the Board shall serve as the chairman of the Board of Directors’ meeting. In case the Chairman of the Board cannot exercise his functions for some reasons, the Vice Chairman of the Board shall preside in lieu of him; or the Vice Chairman of the Board is unable to exercise his functions for some reasons, the Chairman of the Board shall designate one of the Directors to preside in lieu of him, otherwise the Directors shall elect one from among themselves to preside in lieu of the Chairman.
Article 21
The Board of Directors’ meeting shall be called by the Chairman of the Board; provided that the initial meeting of each term of the Board of Directors shall be called by the director who receives the number of ballots representing the greatest number of votes. The notice for the Board of Directors’ Meeting shall state the date, place and agenda of the meeting, and shall be sent by letter, e-mail or fax to each Director 7 days prior to the meeting; provided, however, that in case of emergency, the meeting may be called by the Board of Directors at any time by email or telephone. If Director can attend the meeting in person, it shall be deemed as a waiver of notice.
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Article 22
The Board of Directors is authorized to determine the remuneration of the Directors, with reference to the standards of the same industry in Taiwan.
For payment of remuneration of the Directors in their participation in performance of business or their holding concurrent positions of the Corporation, the Shareholders’ meeting authorize the Chairman of the Board to handle it in accordance with the Rules for Internal Administration of the Corporation.
Article 23
The Board of Directors adopts resolutions in the Board of Directors’ Meeting to perform its functions. At least one Board of Directors’ meeting shall be held each quarter.
Article 24
The functions and powers of the Board of Directors are as follows:
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(1)To formulate important rules and regulations;
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(2)To decide the business policies and plans for the Corporation;
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(3)To approve budget and closing of books;
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(4)To appoint and discharge managerial officers;
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(5)To recommend distribution of profits or covering of losses;
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(6)To formulate and approve the purchase and disposition of important assets and immovable;
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(7)To provide, in the name of the Corporation, guarantee, endorsement, acceptance of bills, and undertaking to other party; to formulate rules for advancing money to, lending money to, and borrowing money from other person.
The Board of Directors may set up all kinds of functional committees. These functional committees shall formulate the rules for their own functions and powers. Implementation shall be made of these rules after the Board of Directors approves them.
Article 25
A Director may by written authorization appoint another Director to attend a Board meeting on his behalf and to vote for him on all matters presented at such meeting. No Director may act as a proxy for more than one other Director.
Article 26
Resolution matters of the Board of Directors shall be made into minutes, which, after being signed or sealed by the Chairman or chair of the Board of Directors, are distributed to all directors. The minutes, along with the signature book of attending directors and power of attorney for attendance forms, shall be kept in the Company.
Article 27
The Corporation establishes an audit committee in accordance with Article 14-4 of the Securities and Exchange Act. The audit committee is composed of 3 independent directors, one of them is convener, and at least one of them shall have accounting or financial expertise. A resolution of the audit committee shall have the concurrence of one-half or more of all members. The audit committee established by the Corporation in accordance with law is responsible for exercising the functions and powers of supervisor prescribed in the Company Act, Securities and Exchange Act, other laws and regulations, the Articles of Incorporation of the Corporation, and all Rules. The provisions of Article 25 of these Articles of Incorporation hereto with regard to attendance by proxy at meeting shall apply mutatis mutandis to the attendance of independent directors at audit committee.
Article 28
The supervisor system will be revoked at the establishment date of audit committee. The term of incumbent supervisor ends at the establishment date of audit committee of the Corporation.
Article 29
The Board of Directors may appoint several secretaries and assistants to handle and keep the minutes of Board of Directors’ meeting and Shareholders’ meeting, and the important documents and contracts for the Corporation.
Chapter V Managerial Officers
Article 30
The Corporation may have managerial officers. Their appointment and dismissal and remuneration shall be handled in accordance with Article 29 of the Company Act.
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Article 31
The Corporation may have one Chief Operating Officer, who shall take charge of all daily affairs of the Corporation, supervise, execute and manage the business of the Corporation in compliance with the instruction of the Chairman of the Board.
Chapter VII. Accounting
Article 32
At the end of each fiscal year, the Board of Directors shall prepare the following statements and forward them on to the audit committee for examination; the audit committee shall examine them and submit an audit report to the General Shareholders’ Meeting for ratification:
- (1) Business report. (2) Financial statements. (3) Proposal concerning appropriation of net profits or covering of losses.
Article 33
The Company shall, after retaining the amount of accumulated deficit cover, deduct the profit before appropriating remuneration of employees and directors from the current profit before tax. If there is still a surplus, the remuneration of employees shall be no less than 3%, and the remuneration of directors shall not exceed 2%. Actual value of appropriation shall be made by the Board of Directors with more than two-thirds of the directors’ attendance and the resolution by more than half of the directors.
Targets of the employees’ remuneration issuance shall include the employees who are eligible to the control of certain conditions or the subsidiary employees. The Board of Directors or its authorized person are authorized to set the relevant conditions and procedures.
Whether the employees’ remuneration should be in stock or cash shall be made by the Board of Directors with more than two-thirds of the directors’ attendance and the resolution by more than half of the Directors and reported to the shareholders’ meeting.
Article 33-1
If the Company has surplus earnings after settlement of each fiscal year, the company shall, after all taxes have been paid and its accumulated losses have been covered, first set aside 10% of such earnings as a legally required reserve and then set a certain amount by law as special reserve at the time of earnings distribution. When the legal reserve reaches the total amount of paid-in capital, it shall not be appropriated, If earnings still left after the arrangements above, with cumulative unappropriated retained earnings, the Board of Directors shall propose to distribute the proposal. When issuing new shares, it should be first submitted to the shareholders’ meeting for resolution and then distributed.
In accordance with the provisions of the Company Act, the Company authorizes more than two-thirds of the directors from the Board of Directors to attend, and the resolution by more than half of the directors. All or a part of dividends and bonuses or the legal reserve and additional paid-in capital stipulated by Paragraph 1 of Article 241 of the Company Act shall be distributed in cash and reported to the shareholders’ meeting.
The shareholders’ bonus is based on the principle of matching stock dividends and cash dividends, and the distributed cash dividends are not be less than 10% of the total bonus of shareholders.
Chapter VIII. Supplement Provisions
Article 34
After the Company’s shares go public, if the Company’s shares are to be cancelled of going public, the Board of Directors shall be requested for a special resolution. And this article shall not be changed during emerging stock period and listed period.
Article 35
Any matters not provided for in these Articles of Incorporation shall be governed by the Company Act and related laws and regulations.
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Article 36
These Articles of Incorporation are adopted on August 12, 2005. The 1st amendment is made on September 12, 2005.
The 2nd amendment is made on November 3, 2005.
The 3rd amendment is made on November 21, 2005.
The 4th amendment is made on December 30, 2005.
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The 5th amendment is made on May 17, 2006.
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The 6th amendment is made on July 28, 2006. The 7th amendment is made on August 28, 2006.
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The 8th amendment is made on May 17, 2007.
The 9th amendment is made on December 26, 2007.
The 10th amendment (Part I) is made on May 30, 2008.
The 10th amendment (Part II, 1st revision) is made on May 30, 2008. The 10th amendment (Part II, 2nd revision) is made on May 30, 2008.
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The 11th amendment is made on June 30, 2008.
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The 12th amendment is made on June 19, 2009.
The 13th amendment is made on June 18, 2010.
The 14th amendment is made on April 11, 2011
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The 15th amendment is made on June 19, 2012
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The 16th amendment is made on May 31, 2013
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The 17th amendment is made on June 11, 2014
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The 18th amendment is made on June 16, 2016
The 19th amendment is made on June 14, 2017
The 20th amendment is made on March 28, 2018. The amendment to Articles 6 and 17 were effected on March 28, 2018. The amendment to Article 1 will be effective on the merger record date with Gintech Energy Corporation and Solartech Energy Corporation.
The 21st amendment was made on June 17, 2019
United Renewable Energy Co., Ltd. Chairman: Sam Chum-Sam Hong
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APPENDIX 2
United Renewable Energy Co., Ltd.
Rules and Procedures of Shareholders’ Meeting
Established on May 17, 2007
Article 1
The rules of procedures for the company’s shareholders meetings, except as otherwise provided by law, regulation, or the articles of incorporation, shall be as provided in these Rules. Article 2
Unless otherwise provided by law or regulation, the company’s shareholders meetings shall be convened by the board of directors. Article 3
The venue for a shareholders meeting shall be the premises of the company, or a place easily accessible to shareholders and suitable for a shareholders meeting. The meeting may begin no earlier than 9 a.m. and no later than 3 p.m.
Article 4
If a shareholders meeting is convened by the board of directors, the meeting shall be chaired by the chairperson of the board. When the chairperson of the board is on leave or for any reason unable to exercise the powers of the chairperson, its proxy shall be assigned in accordance with the provisions in the Company Act.
If a shareholders meeting is convened by a party with power to convene but other than the board of directors, the convening party shall chair the meeting. When there are two or more such convening parties, they shall mutually select a chair from among themselves.
Article 5
When the shareholder cannot attend the shareholders meeting in person, a shareholder may appoint a proxy to attend the meeting by providing the proxy form issued by the company and stating the scope of the proxy's authorization.
If one person is entrusted by two or more shareholders at the same time, its acting voting rights shall not exceed 3 percent of the total number of voting rights of the issued shares unless approved by stock transfer agency of trust business or competent agencies for securities. When it exceeds the voting rights, it shall not be counted towards number of votes.
A shareholder may issue only one proxy form and appoint only one proxy for any given shareholders meeting and shall deliver the proxy form to the company before 5 days before the date of the shareholders meeting. When duplicate proxy forms are delivered, the one received earliest shall prevail unless a declaration is made to cancel the previous proxy appointment.
Article 6
The company shall prepare attendance book for the shareholders attended in person or the entrusted proxy by the shareholder to sign-in his/her attendance. Sign-in cards handed in by the attending shareholders can also be considered as sign-in attendance to replace signing in on the attendance book. The number of shares in attendance shall be calculated according to the shares indicated by the attendance book and sign-in cards handed in.
Shareholders shall attend shareholders meetings based on attendance cards, sign-in cards, or other certificates of attendance. Solicitors soliciting proxy forms shall also bring identification documents for verification.
Article 7
Attendance at shareholders meetings shall be calculated based on numbers of shares. Article 8
The chair shall call the meeting to order when the attending shareholders represent a majority of the total number of issued shares. When the attending shareholders do not represent a majority of the total number of issued shares, the chair may announce a postponement, provided that no more than two such postponements, for a combined total of no more than 1 hour, may be made.
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If the quorum is not met after two postponements and the attending shareholders still represent less than one third of the total number of issued shares, the agreement of a majority of the votes represented by the attending shareholders can be formed as tentative resolution.
After the tentative resolution formed in accordance with the preceding paragraph, when, prior to conclusion of the meeting, the attending shareholders represent a majority of the total number of issued shares, the chair may resubmit the tentative resolution for a vote by the shareholders meeting pursuant to Article 174 of the Company Act.
Article 9
A shareholder shall be entitled to one vote for each share held, except when the shares are restricted shares or are deemed non-voting shares under Article 179, paragraph 2 of the Company Act.
When the government or a juristic person is a shareholder, it may be represented by more than one representative at a shareholders meeting. However, the execution of its voting rights is calculated based on its shareholdings.
Article 10
The company may appoint its attorneys, certified public accountants, or related persons retained by it to attend a shareholders meeting in a non-voting capacity. Article 11
The company shall make an uninterrupted audio and video recording of the proceedings of the shareholders meeting and the recorded materials shall be retained for at least 1 year.
Article 12
If a shareholders meeting is convened by the board of directors, the meeting agenda shall be set by the board of directors. The meeting shall proceed in the order set by the agenda, which may not be changed without a resolution of the shareholders meeting.
The provisions of the preceding paragraph apply mutatis mutandis to a shareholders meeting convened by a party with the power to convene that is not the board of directors.
The chair may not declare the meeting adjourned prior to completion of deliberation on the meeting agenda of the preceding two paragraphs (including extraordinary motions), except by a resolution of the shareholders meeting. If the chair declares the meeting adjourned in violation of the rules of procedure, the other members of the board of directors shall promptly assist the attending shareholders in electing a new chair in accordance with statutory procedures, by agreement of a majority of the votes represented by the attending shareholders, and then continue the meeting. Article 13
Before speaking, an attending shareholder or proxy must specify on a speaker's slip the subject of the speech, his/her shareholder account number or attendance card number, and account name. The order in which shareholders speak will be set by the chair.
A shareholder in attendance or proxy who has submitted a speaker's slip but does not actually speak shall be deemed to have not spoken. When the content of the speech does not correspond to the subject given on the speaker's slip, the spoken content shall prevail.
When an attending shareholder is speaking, other shareholders may not speak or interrupt unless they have sought and obtained the consent of the chair and the shareholder that has the floor; the chair shall stop any violation.
Article 14
For the proposals listed in the meeting agenda by the shareholders or proxies, if there is an amendment or an alternative to a proposal or extraordinary motions put forward by the shareholders, it shall be seconded by other shareholders or proxies. Same applies when there is a change to the meeting agenda or extraordinary motions of meeting adjourned.
Article 15
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Except with the consent of the chair, a shareholder may not speak more than twice on the same proposal, and a single speech may not exceed 5 minutes.
If the shareholder's speech violates the rules or exceeds the scope of the agenda item, the chair may terminate the speech.
Article 16
When a juristic person is appointed to attend as proxy, it may designate only one person to represent it in the meeting.
When a juristic person shareholder appoints two or more representatives to attend a shareholders meeting, only one of the representatives so appointed may speak on the same proposal.
Article 17
After an attending shareholder has spoken, the chair may respond in person or direct relevant personnel to respond.
Article 18
For the discussion of proposals, when the chair is of the opinion that a proposal has been discussed sufficiently to put it to a vote, the chair may announce the discussion closed and call for a vote. Article 19
Vote monitoring and counting personnel for the voting on a proposal shall be appointed by the chair, provided that all monitoring personnel shall be shareholders of the company.
Vote counting shall be conducted in public at the place of the shareholders meeting. Immediately after vote counting has been completed, the results of the voting shall be announced on-site at the meeting, and a record made of the vote. Article 20
When a meeting is in progress, the chair may announce a break based on time considerations.
Article 21
Except as otherwise provided in the Company Act and in this company's articles of incorporation, the passage of a proposal shall require over an affinitive vote of the majority number of the voting rights represented by the attending shareholders. The passage of a proposal shall consider as passed after the chair asking for all the shareholders in attendance and none holds other opinions. This is as effective as voting.
If other opinions exist, then the passage of a proposal shall undergo discussion and voting. However, after the chair has asked for other opinions and announced with confirmation, other opinions shall not be submitted additionally.
Article 22
When there is an amendment or an alternative to a proposal, the chair shall present the amended or alternative proposal together with the original proposal and decide the order in which they will be put to a vote. When any one among them is passed, the other proposals will then be deemed rejected, and no further voting shall be required.
Article 23
Staff handling administrative affairs of a shareholders meeting shall wear identification cards or arm bands.
The chair may direct the proctors or security personnel to help maintain order at the meeting place. When proctors or security personnel help maintain order at the meeting place, they shall wear armband bearing the word “Proctor.”
At the place of a shareholders meeting, if a shareholder attempts to speak through any device other than the public address equipment set up by the company, the chair may prevent the shareholder from so doing.
When a shareholder violates the rules of procedure and defies the chair's correction, obstructing the proceedings and refusing to heed calls to stop, the chair may direct the proctors or security personnel to escort the shareholder from the meeting.
Article 24
Matters relating to the resolutions of a shareholders meeting shall be recorded in the meeting minutes. The meeting minutes shall be signed or sealed by the chair of the
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meeting. The meeting minutes may be produced and distributed in electronic form in accordance with the provisions in the Company Act.
Article 25
When a meeting is in progress, the chair may announce a break based on time considerations. If a force majeure event occurs, the chair may rule the meeting temporarily suspended and announce a time when, in view of the circumstances, the meeting will be resumed.
If the meeting venue is no longer available for continued use and not all of the items (including extraordinary motions) on the meeting agenda have been addressed, the shareholders meeting may adopt a resolution to resume the meeting at another venue.
A resolution may be adopted at a shareholders meeting to defer or resume the meeting within 5 days in accordance with Article 182 of the Company Act. Article 26
Provisions in the Company Act and the company’s articles of incorporation shall be complied for matters not mentioned herein.
Article 27
These Rules, and any amendments hereto, shall be implemented after adoption by shareholders meetings.
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APPENDIX 3
United Renewable Energy Co., Ltd.
Shareholdings of Directors
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The paid-in capital of the company is NT$ 26,653,375,320 and the total number of issued shares is 2,665,377,532 shares till book closure date for the current annual shareholders meeting, April 24, 2020 (same below).
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According to Article 26 of Securities Exchange Act, the legal least shareholdings of directors and the shareholdings of the individual and all directors registered on shareholders list till book closure date for the current annual shareholders meeting, April 24, 2020 have satisfied legal standard numbers.
一 ( ) Legal least shareholdings of directors till April 24, 2020:
| Position | Minimum shares | Recorded of the shareholders register |
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| Directors | 63,968,100 | 354,005,924 |
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二) Details for shareholdings of the directors till April 24, 2020.
| Position | Name | Shareholdings |
|---|---|---|
| Chairman | Sam Chum-Sam Hong | 2,411,945 |
| Directors | Kun-Si Lin | 3,675,187 |
| Directors | Pan.Wen-Whe | 3,888,476 |
| Directors | Lin,Wen-Yuan | 0 |
| Directors | LONG DEED CORPORATION Delegate: Liu,Kong-Hsin |
1,765,165 |
| Directors | National Development Fund, Executive Yuan Delegate: Chiou Yih-Peng |
175,119,300 |
| Directors | Yaohua Glass Co., Ltd. Delegate: Chou Chung-Pin |
167,145,851 |
| Directors | Chiang, Wen-Hsing | 0 |
| Independent Director |
Ming-Jeng, Weng | 0 |
| Independent Director |
Andrew C. Hsu | 0 |
| I Independent Director |
CAI,MING-FANG |
0 |
| Total | 354,005,924 |
- The Company has established the audit committee. Therefore, supervisors’
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shareholding requirements are not applicable.
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