112 Good Corporate Governance Principles and Code of Business Ethics (Edition 2022) 1.4 Refrain from requesting donations, supports, gifts, except for the gifts that are allowed to be received in the Anti-Fraud and Corruption Guideline. 1.5 Provide gifts and entertaining arrangements, as well as donations and supports (other than those mentioned in 1.3), in a transparent manner with a clear objective and in compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, traditions or business etiquettes. Gifts should be provided on appropriate occasions and within relevant contexts. 2. The Company allows an appointment or employment of a Public-sector Employee as the Company’s Personnel, provided that the Personnel must strictly adhere to the Anti-Fraud and Corruption Policy and Guideline, the Conflict of Interest Policy and Guideline, and all related rules and regulations. 3. The Personnel are responsible for immediately notifying any traces or potentialities of fraud and corruption to the designated committees for whistleblowing via the Company’s website, e-mail or post, as well as cooperating in any investigation. Should there be any questions regarding the compliance with the Anti-Fraud and Corruption Policy and Guideline, they shall seek consultations from their supervisors, or the Anti-Corruption Working Team through e-mails. 4. The Company will fairly treat and protect the Personnel who denied to be involved in fraud and corruption, whistleblowers of company-related fraud and corruptions or the persons who cooperate in the investigation. They must not suffer from any demotions, penalties, or negative impacts resulting from those actions. The complaints shall be kept confidential and not disclosed to unrelated parties except when required by law. 5. The Personnel violating the Anti-Fraud and Corruption Policy is subject to disciplinary actions, including reprimand, probation, suspension and dismissal, and/or punishment according to applicable laws. 6. Agents or business intermediaries must adhere to the Company’s Anti-Fraud and Corruption Policy and Guideline. 7. The Company is well aware of effective communication and promotion to create understanding for the Personnel and all stakeholders.
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