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Issued by: Chang Wah Electromaterials Inc.
Issued on: November 5, 2026

Chang Wah Electromaterials Inc. (Chang Wah*, 8070) today held a Board meeting and approved its consolidated financial statements for the third quarter and the first three quarters of 2026. Consolidated revenue and gross profit for the third quarter both reached record quarterly highs, while profit from operations reached the second-highest quarterly level on record. Net profit attributable to owners of the Corporation totaled NT$666 million, with earnings per share (EPS) of NT$0.95, representing significant growth both quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year. The Board also approved the earnings distribution proposal for the first half of 2026, which calls for a cash dividend of NT$0.80 per share, higher than the NT$0.71 per share distributed for the same period in 2025.

Third-Quarter and First-Three-Quarter Operating Performance

Driven by steady market demand, continued strong customer orders, and price increases for certain products, Chang Wah's consolidated revenue for the third quarter totaled NT$6,761 million, up 10% quarter-over-quarter and 35% year-over-year. Gross profit reached NT$1,452 million, increasing 24% quarter-over-quarter and 51% year-over-year. Both figures reached record quarterly highs. With an optimized product mix and improved overall profitability, profit from operations reached NT$922 million, up 27% quarter-over-quarter and 61% year-over-year, representing the second-highest quarterly level on record, slightly below the NT$939 million recorded in the second quarter of 2022. Net profit attributable to owners of the Corporation for the third quarter totaled NT$666 million. Calculated based on a par value of NT$1 per share, third-quarter EPS was NT$0.95, higher than NT$0.78 in the previous quarter and NT$0.86 in the same period last year.

For the first three quarters of 2026, as market demand continued to recover and product shipments increased, revenue from major product lines, including IC lead frames and EME, grew significantly. Consequently, Chang Wah's consolidated revenue reached NT$18,312 million, a record high for the corresponding period. Gross profit totaled NT$3,628 million, up 37% year-over-year, while profit from operations increased by 45% year-over-year to NT$2,309 million. Net profit attributable to owners of the Corporation totaled NT$1,578 million, with EPS of NT$2.25, also higher than NT$1.49 in the same period last year.

Earnings Distribution Proposal for the First Half of 2026

As resolved by the Board, Chang Wah proposes to distribute a cash dividend of NT$0.80 per share for the first half of 2026. The record date for the dividend distribution is set for December 23, with December 17 designated as the ex-dividend trading date and December 18 as the last date for registration of share transfers. Registration of transfers of common shares will be suspended from December 19 to December 23. The dividend is scheduled to be distributed on January 15, 2027. The proposal, having been approved by the Board, will be submitted to the 2027 Annual Shareholders' Meeting for approval.

In addition, Chang Wah recorded strong performance from its equity investment in the first three quarters of 2026, with cumulative gains approaching NT$10.8 billion, including approximately NT$1.4 billion in realized capital gains. As of the end of September, the market value of its equity portfolio had increased by approximately NT$9.3 billion compared with the end of 2025, reflecting an increase in the value of the overall investment portfolio. Going forward, the Corporation will flexibly manage its investment assets in response to market conditions and funding requirements, balancing dividend distributions with strategic investment initiatives to enhance capital efficiency and financial flexibility.

For detailed financial information, please refer to the table below or visit the Corporation's official website：https://www.cwei.com.tw/