Acter Group Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Acter*," stock code: 5536) held its 2023 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders at 9:00 AM on May 25, 2023, at SWEETEN PLAZA (No. 201, Section 2, Wenxin Road, Xitun District, Taichung City). The meeting was presided over by Chairman Liang Chin-li, and the attendance rate of all shareholders reached 71.01%. During the meeting, the 2022 annual operating report and financial statements were approved, and adoption of the proposal for distribution of 2022 profits. . Acter* prepare to distribute a cash dividend of NT$8.5 per share for the second half of 2022(calculated based on a par value of NT$5 per share). The ex-dividend date will be 6 July 2023, and the estimated cash payment date will be 27 July 2023. According to the operating report, Acter*'s consolidated revenue for 2022 was NT$28.26 billion, a 40% increase compared to 2021; the net profit after tax was NT$1.93 billion, a 61% increase compared to 2021.

Acter* the Chairman Mr. Liang stated that in 2023, due to the impact of inflation and inventory liquidation factors, capital expenditures will be relatively conservative in the industry. However, supported by the dual factors of customized customer demand and continued overseas growth, Acter* achieved approximately 8 billion in revenue for the first four months, representing a growth around 8% compared to the same period last year. The value of ongoing construction projects remains above 30 billion, showing a double-digit growth compared to the same period last year. Acter* continues to implement lean project management, innovative utilization of technology, and the development of core businesses, while actively implementing ESG practices to create maximum value for shareholders and stakeholders.

• In 2022, Acter* achieved a consolidated revenue of NT$28.26 billion, a net profit attributable to the parent company of NT$1.93 billion, and an earnings per share (EPS) of NT$16.84. These figures represent growth of 40%, 61%, and 60%, respectively, compared to the previous year. Despite increased challenge in the global macroeconomic environment during 2022, Acter* managed to maintain its construction schedule without being affected by global inflationary pressures or industry channel inventory adjustments, resulting in record-high revenue and profitability for the group.
• In terms of revenue breakdown by customer location, Taiwan accounted for 56% of the revenue, mainland China accounted for 37%, and the remaining 7% came from other regions. This represents a significant increase compared to Taiwan's 45% share in 2021. The substantial increase in Taiwan's share is mainly driven by increased domestic projects resulting from global supply chain restructuring in the past two years.
• In the second half of 2022, a cash dividend of NT$8.5 per share (calculated based on a par value of NT$5 per share) will be distributed. Combined with the dividend of NT$3.42 per share distributed in February 2023, the annual dividend payout ratio reaches 71%. Based on a par value of NT$10, the total annual dividend is equivalent to NT$23.84.
• Acter* has been ranked among the top 5% in the 9th Taiwan Stock Exchange Corporate Governance Evaluation this year, maintaining this distinction for eight consecutive years. Implementing corporate governance, deepening corporate culture, and promoting sustainable development have always been Acter*'s business principles. In the 2022 evaluation conducted by CommonWealth Magazine, Acter* achieved the 4th place in the CSR Sustainable Citizen Award for mid-sized companies. It was also listed in the "CommonWealth Sustainability Top 100" ranking, which encompasses the best performance in ESG (environmental, social, and corporate governance) throughout Taiwan.
• Looking forward, investments driven by restructuring of the global supply chain will continue to generate new project opportunities. Taiwanese companies, with manufacturing as their core competitiveness, will play a pivotal role in building resilient supply chains. Acter*, with its strategic business layout spanning multiple industries, regions, and specialization categories, is poised to enhance its market share and strengthen its business order intake in mainland China, Taiwan and Southeast Asia.

2022 Dividend Semi-Annual Payout Schedule (par value NT$5/share)

The company's par value per share is NT$5. Total cash dividend reaches NT$11.92 per share in 2022. If converted to 10 par value per share, the distribution is equivalent to NT$23.84 in cash dividends.

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ACTER GROUP CORPORATION LIMITED:

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