“25 Best Global Taiwan Brands 2024” was announced on Dec. 10^th, and Chailease Holding was proud to be named in the list for the 11^th times. Placed at No. 11, its brand value was US$565 million, an increase of 13% from last year, as the 4^th fastest in growth rate. Chailease Holding was first included in the list in 2014, and its brand value has now tripled, with robust growth rate every year, garnering international renown.

Best Global Taiwan Brands is an event hosted by the Industrial Development Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs and organized by the Taiwan Institute of Economic Research. Brand valuation is conducted by Interbrand, the authoritative and globally renowned brand valuation institution. As Interbrand points out, the essence of brand valuation lies in the long-term cultivation of a brand that is reflected in the company’s revenue and all aspects of business administration. Chailease Holding demonstrated stable performance in its 2023 financial report, with total annual revenue reaching NT$97.53 billion, representing a 13% increase compared to 2022. The consolidated net profit after tax was NT$25.03 billion, and the full-year earning per share (EPS) after tax stood at NT$ 15.15.

Chailease Holding (TWSE Code:5871) announced today that its consolidated net profit for November 2024 was NT$8.21 billion, a year-on-year increase of 1%. The cumulative net profit for the period from January to November was NT$93.81 billion, a year-on-year increase of 5%. In terms of regions, the combined growth rates for Taiwan, Mainland China, and ASEAN were 5%, 6%, and 6%, respectively, maintaining solid momentum for overall growth. In addition, the consolidated net profit after tax for November alone reached NT$1.38 billion, with a net profit after tax (EPS) of NT$0.82. The cumulative consolidated net profit after tax for the period from January to November was NT$21.14 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 9%. The company has earned more than NT$20 billion, with a cumulative net profit after tax (EPS) of NT$12.45.

In addition to solid financial performance in its core business, Chailease Holding actively promotes ESG sustainable development initiatives and its net-zero carbon emissions goal, achieving significant success in various ESG practices. This year, it received numerous awards, including the "11th Top Solar Awards - Excellent Multiple Use Award" from the Agency of Energy, Ministry of Economic Affairs; the "ESG Sustainability Pilot Award" from the British Standards Institution; and the "Sports Promoter Award" from the Sports Administration, Ministry of Education. Furthermore, it was recognized by Business Weekly as one of the Top 100 Carbon Competitiveness Companies; received the Comprehensive Performance Service Industry Model Award from Global Vision Magazine's ESG Corporate Sustainability Award, and received CommonWealth Magazine's 1.5 Degrees C Carbon Reduction Certification.

 Chailease Holding integrates social, environmental, and corporate governance (ESG) practices into its corporate strategy, internalizing them within its core business and transforming them into the driving force of innovation and growth. In addition to hosting the "Chailease SME Strategic Forum," now in its 12th year, the company has also held the "Chailease SME ESG Forum" for two consecutive years. In collaboration with the Taiwan Institute of Economic Research, the company has launched the "ESG Self-Assessment Tool TEST" to help SME owners gain a comprehensive understanding of their businesses and identify the first steps in implementing ESG practices.

Chailease Holding also combines media resources to promote ESG learning circle courses and start a three-year ESG qualitative research project to guide Taiwan's small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) in their ESG transformation. Through these initiatives, it works with its SME clients to better understand and implement ESG, and feedback research results to government agencies and small and medium-sized enterprises. Together, we will create an optimal industrial environment for all.