Other Governance Information

The independence and suitability of CPAs

The Audit Committee of The Company regularly evaluates the independence and suitability of CPAs yearly, and submits the evaluation results to the Board of Directors. 

The evaluation mechanism is as follows:

  1. The Company’s CPAs are not related parties to the Company and the directors.
  2. The Company abides by the Corporate governance Principles to handle the rotation of CPAs.
  3. Prior to the appointment of annual audit services, the firm of CPAs is required to obtain the approval of the Audit committee. Before the appointment of non-audit services, the firm of CPAs shall confirm the requirements for independence are met and report to the independent directors in quarterly Audit committee meetings.
  4. The CPAs shall report to the Audit committee on the compliance with the independent standards and their review or audit results on a quarterly basis.
  5. Obtain an independent statement issued by CPAs on a regular basis.
  6. The Company includes the Audit Quality Indicators (AQIs) in the CPAs annual appointment evaluation and the CPAs are required to report with the Audit committee accordingly.

 

The assessments are as follows:

  1. The Audit committee completed the evaluation process on January 30, 2024, and submitted the evaluation results to the board of directors for approval on January 31, 2024.
  2. The Audit committee completed the evaluation process on February 12, 2025, and submitted the evaluation results to the board of directors for approval on February 13, 2025.
  3. The independence of the certifying accountants complies with the relevant regulations, including the Certified Public Accountant Act of the Republic of China and the Code of Professional Ethics for Accountants.
  4. The Company has not engaged the same certifying accountant for five consecutive years.

 

 

Full- (or part-) time unit of Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethical Corporate Management

Full- (or part-) time unit who sets into action and the operation and implementation status of the unit

Ethical Corporate Management &Prohibition of Insider Trading

Ethical Corporate Management:

In order to improve the administration of integrity management and establish a corporate culture with integrity management, the board of directors approved the "AUO Ethical Corporate Management Principles", which is the Company's highest integrity policy. The Company also establishes “AUO Enterprise Integrity Policy” and “AUO Declaration Regulations for Conflict of Benefits”. HR Headquarter is responsible for formulating the ethical management policy and preventive measures as well as supervising their implementation and to report to the directors regarding the implements in the first board meeting each year.

 

The implements of the integrity operations include:Introduction and signing of the Corporate Integrity Handbook, global promotion of "Integrity AUO People", online integrity and compliance courses, conflict of interest declaration process, clean job inventory, and signing and regular promotion training of the "Supplier/Outsourcer Code of Conduct". Among these, the company conducts integrity governance training courses for directors and all employees through the education and training mechanism. The content includes prevention of the seven unethical behaviors in the listed companies' integrity management principles, while strengthening the promotion of the company's integrity policy, prohibiting unfair competition behavior and leaking trade secrets.

 

The 2025 training course aims to promote compliance with relevant laws and regulations, including the Company Act, Securities and Exchange Act (including prevention of insider trading), Business Entity Accounting Act, Political Donations Act, Anti-Corruption Act, Government Procurement Act, Act on Recusal of Public Servants Due to Conflicts of Interest and other related acts. A total of 9 directors have completed the training, with a training duration of 1.5 hours. Over 34,000 employees have been trained in total, with a completion rate of 99.37%.

 

For new employees, each newcomer is required to participate in a 10-minute "Integrity Instruction Course" and sign the Integrity Declaration upon entry. In 2025, a total of 1,016 individuals have completed the New Employee Integrity Course and signed the commitment. The course covers topics such as corporate integrity policies, insider trading laws, antitrust laws, and competition regulations. The total training duration exceeds 200 hours.

 

As for internal employees and suppliers, they regularly disseminate integrity cases at least 3 times a year through internal announcements and letters, and for contractors, they are disseminated on a regular basis through contractor meetings to remind colleagues and stakeholders of the company's commitment to integrity in business. In order to prevent dishonest behavior, a regular oversight mechanism is used to require all company executives and integrity function staff to make a "Declaration of Conflict of Interest".

 

Prohibition of Insider Trading:

The Company has established the "Procedures for Handling Material Inside Information and Insider Trading Prevention", which prohibit internal personnel from trading securities based on unpublished market information. This serves as the basis for the company's major information handling and disclosure mechanisms. Additionally, the Company conducts periodic reviews of these procedures to ensure compliance with current laws, regulations, and practical management needs. The procedures are available for reference on the company's website.

 

For new directors and managers, our company conducts educational briefings on insider trading prevention within one month of their appointment. The training covers the scope of the prohibition of insider trading, the range of significant information that may impact stock prices and their disclosure methods, as well as associated penalties and legal regulations. During the annual shareholders' meeting held on May 28, 2025, the 11th Board of Directors was elected. On June 6 of the same year, all new directors received approximately 0.5 hours of legal compliance training, which included specific content on the prohibition of insider trading. In 2025, the company also organized corporate integrity training sessions for directors, all employees, and new hires to enhance awareness of fraudulent and unethical behaviors and to strengthen a culture of integrity within the organization.

 

The Company conducts educational briefings on Regulation No. 157-1 of the Securities and Exchange Act before the release of each quarterly operational results (note). These briefings are targeted at internal personnel and managers and employees in specific roles. The content includes reminders to maintain confidentiality during insider trading periods, the scope of the insider trading prohibition, the range of significant information that may influence stock prices and their disclosure methods, as well as relevant penalties and legal regulations. The purpose of these efforts is to effectively implement preventive measures against insider trading.

 

Note: The dates for the release of operational results in each quarter of 2025 are February 13, April 30, July 31, and October 30.

Corporate Social Responsibility

& Risk management

The balancing development of enterprise management and green sustainability is the philosophy of AUO's sustainable operation. While pursuing a robust corporate structure, it invests more long-term resources in environmental protection and social participation issues. The Sustainability Committee established in 2013 is AUO’s highest governing body for sustainable development, actively integrating the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and corporate core competitive strategies, valuing value chain collaboration, and actively implementing global partnership relationships. It aims to be a leader in corporate sustainable development, focusing on creating more shared value.

 

In response to global climate actions towards net-zero carbon emissions in 2021, the Committee was renamed the ESG and Climate Committee. The ESG and Climate Committee is chaired by the Chairman of the Board and the Group CEO, with the position of Sustainability Officer, and is operated by the Sustainability Management Department. Based on the substantive importance of operations, eight sub-committees have been set up under its jurisdiction, led by Deputy General Managers as the chairpersons, to lead the sub-committees’ operations and cross-unit cooperation. Corporations will unfold the vision and blueprints into team goals and plans, review them monthly, report to the Chairman every quarter on significant decision-making issues, and report to the Board annually following the Sustainable Development Code. In addition, in response to new current issues, sustainability policies and developments, discussions, creative thinking, and project resource communication are carried out irregularly through the Secretary Exchange Meeting.

 

On March 11, 2024, our company formally established the Sustainability & ERM Committee under the jurisdiction of the Board of Directors. The committee is to assist the board in ongoingly pushing forward corporate sustainability and risk governance, fulfilling the purposes of sustainable management, and integrating/improving risk management operations. This way, the board directors can understand operation status better, and allocate and assign ample and appropriate resources, enabling effective execution of enterprise risk management. The mechanism and culture of suitable risk management are established to oversee and ensure the functioning efficiency of the overall enterprise risk management mechanism.

 

In 2025, two reports were made to the board of directors, including the identification of sustainable issues that need attention, the formulation of responsive action plans, goal setting, and policy revision for sustainable issues. The board must evaluate the reasonableness and feasibility of strategies and goals, and regularly review the progress of strategy and goal promotion, to supervise the implementation of sustainable management matters, and urge the execution team to make necessary adjustments when needed.

 

Top 10 Shareholders

Top 10 Shareholders (Record Date of shareholder’s meeting: 2025/3/30)

Shareholders’ Name

Holding Shares

Holding (%)

Qisda Corporation

530,878,896

6.92%

Trust Holding for Employees of AUO Corporation

445,443,335

5.81%

Quanta Computer Inc.

355,144,245

4.63%

Taiwan Cooperative Bank

229,300,000

2.99%

ADR of AUO

176,333,995

2.30%

New Labor Pension Fund

132,840,100

1.73%

Nan Shan Life Insurance Company, Ltd.

114,605,800

1.49%

Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund, a series of Vanguard International Equity Index Funds

83,457,039

1.09%

Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund, a series of Vanguard Star Funds

79,042,699

1.03%

Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company Institutional Total International Stock Market Index Trust II

50,168,200

0.65%

 

 

Policy on Cross Shareholdings 

Policy on Cross Shareholdings

 

 

Welfare measures and retirement system

 

1. Employee welfare measures and implementation

 

  • The company provides a full range of insurance and care programs, except for statutory insurance, all employees are entitled to publicly-funded group insurance. During business trips or overseas assignments, exclusive travel insurance is also provided, ensuring that employees have access to comprehensive safety protection wherever they are in the world.
  • The Company implements the "Employee Stock Ownership Trust Plan", which provides employees with a relative incentive of 100%~150%. In addition to providing a convenient and stable savings channel, it also links the Company's operations with the long-term welfare of employees. The plan has received strong support from the majority of employees, with an overall participation rate consistently maintained at over 80%.
  • In addition to the basic monthly salary, the Company provides Spring Festival, Dragon Boat Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival bonuses. Each year, according to the overall operation of the company, team and individual performance, various short- and long-term reward incentive schemes are designed flexibly for different positions, and the profit surplus is shared with employees, so as to achieve the purpose of talent attraction, retention, incentive and planned cultivation of high-quality talents.
  • The company provides the "Friendship Accompanies You" settling-in and parenting program, which provides a series of complete and superior leave benefits to employees at all stages of "marriage, birth, nurturing, education and companionship", in addition to providing 10 weeks of maternity leave during childbirth, but also engagement leave, paid parent-child leave, etc., to support employees to grasp every important moment in life.
  • In order to create a comfortable dining environment and provide healthy and diversified dining options, in addition to setting up staff canteens to provide breakfast, lunch, dinner and midnight snack meals and providing meal subsidies to colleagues, we also monitor the traceability of ingredients, introduce local resume rice, provide vegetable options, use recycled tableware, and implement kitchen safety checks, so that employees can eat with peace of mind and practice low-carbon life at the same time.
  • To promote work-life balance, each factory has a life plaza, including convenience store, coffee shop, bakery, fruit bar and laundry. Seasonal sales events are launched during festivals, allowing employees to enjoy a strong festive atmosphere while taking a break from work.
  • The Company has set up "Wellness Center" in each factory, and in the employee health care plan, different health promotion programs are designed according to the different needs of different age groups, and through the handling and implementation of various health promotion activities, it provides health care for colleagues and creates an all-round physical, mental and spiritual health care mechanism.
  • Each factory has set up a fitness center "Vitality Hall", which provides gymnasium, rhythm classroom, basketball, badminton, billiards, billiards and other diversified sports venues, which are managed by a professional sports marketing team. Additionally, the "Vibrancy Pavilion" is open to employees' families on weekends, fostering parent-child interaction and bonding.
  • The Company has also established the Employee Welfare Committee of AUO Corporation in accordance with the law, which is responsible for various welfare planning. In addition to providing holiday bonuses and travel subsidies, the committee has designed multiple allowances to address the changing roles of employees at different stages of their careers and the unexpected situations they may face in life, covering Item such as childbirth, childcare, marriage, funerals, and emergency assistance. In response to government policies encouraging childbirth, the welfare committee provides an annual childcare allowance of NT$3,600 for employees raising children aged 2 to 6. Furthermore, to encourage a healthy work-life balance, the committee has organized a series of activities, including club events, discounts at partner stores, and sports seasons.

           

2. Retirement system and implementation

In order to stabilize the life of employees after retirement, the Company formulated the employee retirement policy, and established the Labor Retirement Reserve Supervision Committee in August 1997, and the total salary expenses of 2%~15% are deposited monthly into the retirement reserve account according to law. Since July 2005, the new labor retirement pension system has been implemented concurrently, where 2% to 15% of the total salary of employees is contributed monthly to the retirement reserve fund account. Additionally, if employees choose to make voluntarily contributions to their retirement fund, the chosen contribution percentage will be deducted from their monthly salary and deposited into their individual retirement fund account. Each Year, the Company commissions an actuary to issue an actuarial report to ensure that the overall retirement funds are adequately allocated, thus safeguarding employees' retirement rights. 

 

3. Implementation status of employee satisfaction

In the 2025 Q12 Annual Engagement Survey, the global response rate reached 88%. Across the four key dimensions—Basic Needs, Management Support, Teamwork, and Growth & Development—the average employee favorability score was 81%. Following a comprehensive evaluation, it is confirmed that the 2025 target of 80% has been achieved. Consequently, no additional remedial measures are required at this time. We remain committed to further enhancing employee engagement and will continue to conduct periodic monitoring to ensure the company’s long-term sustainable growth.

 

 

Cultural Development Achievements

AUO is committed to promoting a corporate culture that merges technology and humanities. We continuously support cultural development in various aspects such as business promotion, event organization, and the creation of a happy workplace. Specific examples for 2025 are as follows:

 

1. AUO's Xidatun Kiln Cultural Museum: Practicing SDG 11 Sustainable Urban and Rural Development

In 2020, AUO established the Xidatun Kiln Cultural Museum at its Taichung plant, using technology and multimedia to recreate the Qing Dynasty kiln-making process and showcase the natural and cultural heritage of the Dadu Mountain area. In 2022, the museum integrated solar panels and energy storage units to transform the exhibition space into a fully green energy sustainable venue through energy generation and storage. By 2025, the cultural museum aims to not only promote cultural preservation but also to connect local development with urban green spaces, deepening the linkage with SDG 11—Sustainable Cities and Communities. The cultural museum serves as a platform for AUO to share its experiences in cultural preservation. With annual operating costs exceeding NT$1 million, it provides professional educators and volunteers to conduct guided tours, explanations, and courses, as well as to host large-scale sustainability events and community walking programs.

 

From March to April 2025, the Xidatun Kiln Cultural Museum will host "Cultural Sustainability Promotion Month," featuring a series of promotional activities such as: (1) The Fuke Community Walking Program, incorporating SDGs indicators for learning; (2) The Intelligent AUO Exhibition, integrating local culture , smart technology and environmental education; and (3) The Dadu Mountain Spring Cultural Tourism Experience, designed to create a cultural experience journey for families; Additionally, during July and August, there will be “Dadu Mountain Exploration Day Trips,” summer family activities that begin with local culture and include understanding the human heritage of Dadu Mountain, ecological restoration of purple monarch butterflies in Taichung plant, and local industries and green ecology of the Central Taiwan Science Park. Starting from local cultural roots, the center connects to city green corridors. The events are reaching approximately 5,000 people, allowing employees and their families, government officials, customers, suppliers, schools, local communities, and the general public to engage with local culture and promote sustainability concepts to a wider audience.

 

2. AUO's Life Feast

To foster a happy working environment and promote the amalgamation of work and life for employees, AUO organizes "life feasts," arts and culture events that cost over a million dollars each year. We invite experts from various fields to encourage employee participation and promote humanities literacy through exhibitions and speeches, providing them with a source of positive energy. In 2025, invited groups include the Shinkong Elementary School Folk Song Team, the Feeling Band, and Youtuber Jiang Laoshi, among others.

 

3. Other Art and Culture Event Sponsorships

AUO has consistently supported cultural heritage because we firmly believe that a strong cultural foundation is essential for achieving societal sustainability. In 2025, we are supporting a local arts group in Taiwan, the Wan Sheng Orchestra, which promotes the performance of Taiwanese music using Western classical instruments, conveying a profound affection for the land of Taiwan. This year, we are contributing over NT$1.5 million to this initiative, providing opportunities for employees, suppliers, customers, and long-term partners to participate in the concerts together.

 

In addition, AUO's FindARTs team actively connects with the arts ecosystem, leveraging advanced display technology to expand the possibilities for diverse venue applications. The exhibited equipment is valued at approximately NT$7.9 million.

 

  • "Taiwan Authenticity" Immersive Theatre

In 2025, FindARTs will partner with the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts and the LuxuryLogico to launch the "Taiwan Authenticity" immersive theatre. This ambitious project combines holographic projection, realistic art screens, and light and shadow installations to create an artistic journey through time and landscapes. Inspired by Taiwan’s natural scenery and the dramatic interplay of light and shadow, the exhibition highlights artists’ unique perceptions of color while integrating traditional folk melodies, dialect poetry, and recitative singing, weaving sound and visual elements into a multi-layered expression of cultural resilience.

 

  • 2025 Osaka Expo "TECH WORLD Pavilion"

Taiwan’s "TECH WORLD Pavilion" at the Osaka Expo will showcase innovative technology and cultural excellence, with AUO’s FindARTs realistic art screens set to be a key highlight of the exhibit. Integrating AI art galleries and immersive interactive theatres, the pavilion aims to present Taiwan’s diverse technological and cultural landscape. Under the theme "Connecting the World, Co-creating a Better Future," the pavilion features eco-friendly architecture designed with green building materials that evoke mountain scenery. Using ultra-realistic display technologies, it will vividly depict Taiwan’s ecological environment, natural landscapes, and visions for future living. This approach not only highlights Taiwan’s innovation on the international stage but also demonstrates AUO’s commitment to cultural sustainability and technological advancement, fostering a deeper understanding of Taiwan’s unique identity and forward-looking spirit.

 

  • Tainan Museum of Fine Arts x Non-Mountainous/Non-Urban Primary Schools "Art Education Aesthetics" Program

In 2025, in collaboration with the National Museum of Fine Arts, AUO launch the "Let Art Leave the Collection" art education program. This initiative aims to bring realistic art screens and digital art resources to elementary schools in Tainan's Non-Mountainous/Non-Urban Primary Schools, allowing children to experience world-class artworks in their daily classrooms. The program includes digital art prints, The Glory of Tainan series, and art periodicals, all integrated with interactive teaching methods to cultivate students’ aesthetic sense and creative thinking. This project not only helps bridge the cultural gap between urban and rural areas but also fulfills corporate social responsibility by promoting widespread art education. Through technological assistance, it plants the seeds of art in children’s hearts, laying a foundation for Taiwan’s future cultural development. It embodies the philosophy of "art takes root from a young age," fostering a lifelong appreciation and understanding of the arts.

 

4. Porsche Centre Tainan "2025 Favorable Space Exhibition"

In collaboration with Porsche Centre Tainan, Taiwanese heritage restoration artist TSJ Art Restoration and Space Money Inc. have jointly created the "2025 Favorable Space Exhibition." This innovative display combines museum-grade realistic art screens with German automotive craftsmanship to demonstrate a cross-disciplinary fusion of technology and everyday aesthetics. The installation seamlessly transitions between artistic performances and real-life settings, showcasing modern taste and visual elegance. This initiative elevates Taiwan’s cultural and artistic presentation onto the international stage.

 

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Implementation Status for the Year 2025

Taichung West Dadun Kiln Culture Museum

Organizing the event "Cultural Sustainability Promotion Month" to encourage schools, neighborhood communities, and the general public to engage with the culture of Dadu Mountain while promoting sustainability concepts, with expenditures over NT$1 million.

AUO's Life Feast Cultural and Art Event

Hasting cultural performances and across various factory sites, with expenditures over NT$1 million.

Other Art and Culture Event Sponsorships

Supporting performance by local Taiwanese arts and cultural groups, with expenditures exceeding NT$1.5 million.

Supporting Arts exhibited equipment with expenditures reaching NT$7.9 million.