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 CPAs of The Company 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 meeting.
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.

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The assessments are as follows:

1. The annual evaluation was completed by the Audit Committee on February 7, 2友達23 and the result was reported to the Board of Directors and approved on February 8, 2友達23.
2. The annual evaluation was completed by the Audit Committee on January 3友達, 2友達24 and the result was reported to the Board of Directors and approved on January 31, 2友達24.
3. The independence between the CPAs and the Company complies with the Accounting Act of the Republic of China, The Norm of Professional Ethics for Certified Public Accountant and other relevant regulations.
4. The Company has not appointed the same CPA for certification for five consecutive years.

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Top 1友達 Shareholders (Record Date of shareholder’s meeting: 2友達25/3/3友達)

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1. Welfare measures and implementation

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   (1) Employees are entitled to labor insurance, national health insurance and group insurance from the date of arrival.

   (2) The Company has set up the "employee stock ownership trust Plan", which provides relatively allocated bonuses to help employees save small amounts for a long time and establish personal short, medium and long-term flexible fund utilization or financial planning.

   (3) In addition to the basic monthly salary, annual bonuses such as Mid-Autumn Festival, Dragon Boat Festival and Spring Festival are provided. According to the company's overall operation, team and individual performance, various short-term and long-term reward and incentive schemes are designed according to different job flexibility, and the profit surplus is shared with employees, so as to attract, retain, motivate and plan to cultivate high-quality talents.

   (4) All the factories of the Company have staff canteens, which provide breakfast, lunch, dinner and midnight snack, and provide meal subsidies.

   (5) The Company has a life plaza, including convenience store, coffee shop, bakery, fruit bar and laundry. In addition, special sales activities are also launched from time to time to provide affordable consumption.

   (6) The Company has set up "Wellness Center" in each factory, and the medical team composed of professional doctors and nurses will provide health care for colleagues through various health promotion activities, and create an all-round physical, mental and spiritual health care mechanism.

   (7) The Company has a fitness center in each factory, which is managed by a professional health management team. In addition to the permanent stadium, fitness equipment and sports classroom, various sports courses are offered irregularly according to the needs of colleagues.

   (8)The Company has established the Employee Welfare Committee, which is responsible for the planning and implementation of various welfare programs with the aim of taking care of employees' living, promoting physical and mental health and maintaining harmony between employers and employees. Through a complete welfare system and various employee activities, it has continuously promoted employee welfare business, such as sports season, festivals, community activities, employee travel, etc., and provided various welfare subsidies such as emergency assistance, hospitalization condolences, weddings, funerals and celebrations.

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2. Retirement system and implementation

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   (1) The Company has a retirement policy for employees.

   (2) In August 1997, the Labor Retirement Reserve Supervision Committee was established, and in May 1998, the pension was set aside, and the monthly pension was set aside at 2%~15% of the total monthly salary.

   (3) Since July, 2友達友達5, the new system of labor pension has been implemented according to law.

   (4) In accordance with the provisions of Bulletin No.19 of International Accounting Standards, an actuary is entrusted to evaluate and calculate the labor retirement reserve and submit an actuarial evaluation report.

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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 2友達24 are as follows:

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1. Cultural Sustainability Promotion Month at the Xidatun Kiln Cultural Museum.

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In 2友達2友達, 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 2友達22, the museum integrated solar panels and energy storage to transform the exhibition space into a fully green energy sustainable venue. After more than a decade of cultural preservation and promotion, the museum received the Exemplary Award from the ASSET Cultural Enterprise Awards in March 2友達24, gaining recognition from various sectors.

The cultural museum serves as a platform for AU Optronics 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 2友達24, the Xidatun Kiln Cultural Museum will host "Cultural Sustainability Promotion Month," featuring a series of promotional activities divided into four chapters: (1) The Fuke Community Walking Program, incorporating SDGs indicators for learning; (2) The Intelligent AU Optronics Exhibition, integrating local culture and smart technology; (3) The Dadu Mountain Spring Cultural Tourism Experience, designed to create a cultural experience journey for families; and (4) The Zhongke Roaming Exchange Activities, which will include cultural and ESG local innovation sharing seminars. The events are expected to reach nearly 4,友達友達友達 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.

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2. AUO's Life Feast

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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 2友達24, the invited groups include the Sheng Wuzhou Hand-Puppet Theatre, Ponay, and the Golden Leaf Coconut Oil Soup performance group, among others.

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3. Other Art and Culture Event Sponsorships

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AUO has consistently supported cultural heritage because we firmly believe that a strong cultural foundation is essential for achieving societal sustainability. In 2友達24, 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.

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In addition, AUO actively connects with the arts ecosystem to explore the potential applications of advanced display technology in diverse fields. We are sponsoring the following art curatorial activities with a total investment of NT$3.1 million.

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Taipei International Art Fair

We participated in one of the largest art fairs in the Asian region. Through collaboration with The Chain Museum in Japan, we co-curated an exhibition showcasing works from emerging Japanese artists as well as renowned domestic artists via multiple lifelike digital displays. Additionally, we collaborated with several generative artists to present vibrant and complex digital-native creations. The lifelike displays faithfully capture the intricate details of dynamic images and the diverse range of colors. We also worked with artist Yuan Hui-Li to introduce Taiwan's first-ever dynamic image collage technique using the unique "Yuan-style brushwork." This technique showcases an ultra-detailed quality reminiscent of moving landscape paintings, allowing viewers to engage with the playfulness of calligraphy and painting works, thus creating a fresh and immersive digital display experience. This collaboration became a significant highlight of the art fair.

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AKACHEN Art Jewelry International Diplomacy:

The renowned domestic art jewelry brand AKACHEN showcases its titanium art jewelry in combination with FindART's 85-inch museum-grade art display technology. Each piece is meticulously crafted, allowing the essence, textures, and interplay of light and shadow to come to life. This exhibition has been touring various locations, including the Dumbarton Oaks in Washington, D.C., the Bowers Museum in the United States, and the Houston Museum of Natural Science. By merging art jewelry with cutting-edge technology, it presents a groundbreaking milestone for 21st-century jewelry on the international stage.

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ART Basel Paris Exhibition:

We assisted the renowned domestic photographer and mixed media artist Wu Tianzhang in showcasing his video art piece "Goodbye Spring and Autumn Pavilion" through an 85-inch digital art collection. This display highlights Taiwan's history, black comedy, and kitsch objects, creating a unique Taiwanese style that blends humor with melancholy. This work was featured at the internationally acclaimed ART Basel art fair, presenting the spirit of Taiwanese artistry with its distinct and intriguing charm.

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Fubon Art Museum Van Gogh Special Exhibition:

Leveraging museum-grade art display technology, this exhibition collaborates with the Netherlands' Kr?ller Müller Museum, which holds one of the world's largest collections of authentic Van Gogh works. Utilizing high-fidelity 32-inch technology, the exhibition faithfully reproduces three pieces that could not be loaned to Taiwan, including Van Gogh's "Café Terrace at Night." This allows the public to appreciate the exhibition without compromise, enjoying the intricate details of color, texture, and the creative process of this renowned artist, all within a cohesive curatorial experience.

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