Yuanta Securities (Korea) announced penalty imposed by the Korea Financial Services Commission (FSC) Cause of occurrence (Explanation of the event):The Korea Financial Supervisory Service conducted a regular inspection in year 2023 and found that Yuanta Securities (Korea) failed to file reports on branch unit closures and establishments to one unit of local authority. The Korea Financial Service Commission therefore imposed a fine on Yuanta Securities (Korea). Handling procedure: Yuanta Securities (Korea) had established an improvement plan and voluntary paid the fine on June 11, 2024.

Status of the injunction by the respective competent authority: Yuanta Securities (Korea) received a KRW 43,200,000 fine; a 20% discount will be applied to such fine (which will be adjusted to KRW 34,560,000) for voluntary payment by June 11, 2024 (inclusive). Whether being fined or penalized: Yes. Administrative fines(amount): KRW 43,200,000.

Anticipated possible loss or impact: KRW 34,560,000. Any other matters that need to be specified: KRW 43,200,000 is equivalent to NTD 1.019 million; KRW 34,560,000 is equivalent to NTD 0.815 million.