Communication between Independent Directors, the Chief Internal Auditor, and the Certified Public Accountants (CPAs):
The Company’s Chief Internal Auditor provides monthly audit reports to the Independent Directors and presents the execution status of audit activities at each quarterly Audit Committee meeting. Any significant matters may be reported to the Audit Committee members on an as-needed basis.The Company’s CPAs present the results of the quarterly audit or review of the financial statements, together with other communications required by applicable laws and regulations, at each quarterly Audit Committee meeting, and will likewise report significant matters to the Audit Committee members whenever necessary.
(1) Communication between Independent Directors and Chief Internal Auditor in 2025：
| Date | Communication Matters | Communicate Results |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-06 | Implementation of the Audit Plan for the Fourth Quarter of 2024. | Noted. |
| 2025-03-06 | Proposal for the Assessment of the Effectiveness of the 2024 Internal Control System and the Internal Control System Statement. | After deliberation, this matter will be submitted to the Board of Directors for resolution. |
| 2025-05-15 | Implementation of the Audit Plan for the First Quarter of 2025. | Noted. |
| 2025-05-15 | Amendments to the Company’s Internal Control System-Property, Plant and Equipment Cycle. | After deliberation, this matter will be submitted to the Board of Directors for resolution. |
| 2025-08-21 | Implementation of the Audit Plan for the Second Quarter of 2025. | Noted. |
| 2025-11-13 | Implementation of the Audit Plan for the Third Quarter of 2025. | Noted. |
| 2025-11-13 | Proposal for the 2026 Internal Audit Plan. | After deliberation, this matter will be submitted to the Board of Directors for resolution. |
(2) Communication between Independent Directors and CPAs in 2025：
| Date | Communication Matters | Communicate Results |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-06 | Report on the Audit Results of the 2024 Annual Financial Report. | Noted. |
| 2025-03-06 | Proposal for the Evaluation of the Independence and Competence of the 2024 Certified Public Accountants (CPAs). | After deliberation, this matter will be submitted to the Board of Directors for resolution. |
| 2025-05-15 | Report on the Review Results of the 2025 Q1 Financial Report. | Noted. |
| 2025-08-21 | Report on the Audit Results of the 2025 Q2 Financial Report. | Noted |
| 2025-11-13 | Report on the Review Results of the 2025 Q3 Financial Report. | Noted. |