Honesty and Integrity
Ethical Management
Policies and Norms
(1) Integrity and trustworthiness are the company’s most important core values, and we conduct all business activities upholding ethical standards.
(2) The company follows the “Code of Practice for Corporate Governance of Listed Companies” and the “Corporate Governance Assessment Self-Assessment Indicators” of the Taiwan Stock Exchange Corporate Governance Center to implement corporate governance and formulate the “Code of Integrity Business Operations” and “Integrity Business Operation Procedures and Behaviors Guide”, “Integrity management procedures” and “Code of Business Ethics” and other important internal norms, from the board of directors to the management, actively implement the commitment to the integrity management policy, truly implement the integrity management policy in internal management and business activities, and require all colleagues to fully participate and compliance.
(3) In order to implement the ethical code of conduct and operate with integrity, the company has formulated “Complaint and Report Handling Procedures” to ensure smooth reporting channels and protect the privacy of the reporter.
(4) The company’s Legal Department, Human Resources Department and Accounting Department jointly form the “Dedicated Unit for Integrity Management”, which is responsible for promoting the company’s corporate governance such as honest operation, anti-corruption, anti-bribery and legal compliance based on the work responsibilities and scope of each unit. Ethics-related matters shall be reported to the board of directors at least once a year, with the latest report to the board of directors being October 29, 2025.
Precautions
1. Prevent insider trading:
(1) The company has“Internal Material Information Processing Operation Procedures” and “Internal Material Information Processing and Insider Trading Prevention Management Operations”” to prohibit company insiders from using undisclosed information in the market to buy and sell securities and regard it as material information of the company. The basis for the handling and disclosure mechanism is to provide education and propaganda on insider trading prevention management to new directors and managers before taking office to ensure that they understand the relevant provisions and requirements of the law.
(2) The company’s board of directors approved the addition of Article 10 of the “Corporate Governance Code of Practice” in July 2023: The company’s stock trading control measures for insiders from the date they learn about the company’s financial reports or related performance contents, including (but not (Limited) Directors are not allowed to trade their stocks during the closed period of 30 days before the announcement of the annual financial report and the 15 days before the announcement of the quarterly financial report. Therefore, at the beginning of the month of the board meeting, the company notifies insiders of the closed period of prohibition of trading before the announcement of each quarter’s financial report, and strengthens reminders before the board of directors approving the financial report to prevent directors from accidentally violating this norm.
(3) At least once a year, the company conducts education and publicity on “Internal Major Information Processing Operation Procedures”, “Internal Major Information Processing and Prevention of Insider Trading Management Operations” and related laws to insiders and supervisors and colleagues with specific positions. To concretely implement the prevention of insider trading.
2. Prevent conflicts of interest:
The company stipulates in the “Integrity Business Operation Procedures and Conduct Guidelines” that directors, managers, and interested parties attending or attending the board of directors who have an interest in the resolutions listed by the board of directors, or the legal persons they represent, shall When the board of directors explains important aspects of its interests that may be harmful to the interests of the company, it is not allowed to participate in discussions and voting, and it should recuse itself from discussions and voting, and it is not allowed to exercise its voting rights on behalf of other directors.
3. Sign the integrity clause
In order to let company members understand that Huatai attaches great importance to honest management and professional ethics, an integrity commitment clause has been added to the internal “Employee Work Commitment Letter” to let colleagues understand the code of conduct that should be followed on issues of integrity and professional ethics; externally disclosed on the company website Code of Integrity Business and other relevant documents, and suppliers are required to sign the “Supplier Integrity Commitment Letter”.
4. Regular education and training:
The company regularly holds education and training on integrity management, and the content of integrity management promotional materials is sent to company colleagues by letter, and the company’s ethics policy is publicized on the company’s internal bulletin board.
Violation of ethics and integrity reporting mechanism
In order to ensure the implementation of honest management and provide a basis for handling complaints and reports when employees, suppliers and contractors suffer unreasonable treatment and circumstances at work, Huatai has established a “Complaint and Report Handling Procedure” and set up internal and external The complaint hotline and mailbox have been set up, and the reporting system and channels have been disclosed on the company’s website to encourage Huatai’s internal employees and other external stakeholders to report dishonesty and inappropriate behavior.
Implementation of Ethical Management:
(1) 2025 Integrity Management Implementation Report
(2) In 2025, the number of participants in the internal education and training organized by the company on related topics such as integrity management, business ethics and insider trading prevention was 5,459, totaling 5,459 hours.
(3) The company will notify insiders by email on January 23, April 1, July 4 and October 3, 2025 respectively of the closed period before the announcement of each quarterly financial report to prevent insiders from accidentally violating this standard.
For external partners, OSE clearly defines the principle of integrity prior to any transaction and requires them to sign a Declaration of Integrity or include integrity clauses in contracts, jointly fostering a fair and transparent business environment. For suppliers and contractors, OSE conducts relevant awareness campaigns and training covering the Supplier Code of Business Ethics, labor and human rights policies, business ethics, occupational safety and health standards, and more, to strengthen integrity and responsibility throughout the supply chain.
In 2025, a total of 51 new suppliers signed integrity commitments.
OSE will continue to promote institutional awareness and education of the integrity code, embedding the principle of integrity deeply into corporate culture and extending it throughout the entire value chain, thereby building a foundation for long-term and sustainable governance.
Ethics Policy
- All business activities with honesty and integrity.​
- No Illegitimate Interests.
- Do comply with the fair competition and antitrust laws.​
- No involve or conduct any insider trading.​
- No engage in any activity that may lead to a conflict of interest.
- Do ensure disclose company information is presented in a full, accurate and timely.​
- Respect for Intellectual Property.​
- Compliance of Confidentiality and Protection of Personal information.​
- Responsible Sourcing of Minerals.​
- Respect for privacy and prohibit retaliation.​
Chairman of the Board Tony Tung​
Orient Semiconductor Electronics, Ltd.​
Promulgation date:2023.06.01
2024 Professional Ethics Training Courses for Employees
Reporting and Complaint Channels and Mechanisms
OSE established a “Reports/Complaints Handling SOP” to ensure the implementation of ethical business practices and provide a proper framework for employees, suppliers, and contractors to report and address instances of unfair treatment or misconduct. We’ve also set up internal and external hotlines and mailboxes. The reporting system and channels are also disclosed on the company’s website to encourage employees and external stakeholders to report any dishonest or inappropriate behavior at OSE.
In 2025, OSE had no confirmed cases of corruption and did not receive any penalties from regulatory authorities due to corruption-related violations. Additionally, there were no allegations of illegal, unethical, or dishonest business practices lodged against the company.
OSE values the practice of sustainable development and aims to continuously strengthen the management of various issues through pragmatic response measures, a spirit of continuous improvement, and transparent and effective communication.
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