▋Gender Equality and Diversity Policy

Shieh Yih Machinery is committed to fostering a workplace that values gender equality, diversity, and inclusiveness. In both 2023 and 2024, women accounted for 16% of management positions and 23% of the overall workforce, indicating that women continue to have opportunities for growth across different job levels. Upholding the principle of “appointing talents regardless of gender,” Shieh Yih ensures equal opportunities for advancement and professional development for female employees through system design and talent cultivation mechanisms, thereby fulfilling its corporate commitment to gender equality.

Shieh Yih is dedicated to implementing a diverse employment policy, encompassing new immigrants, Indigenous peoples, foreign nationals, persons with disabilities, and other groups. As of 2024, the Company employed a total of 46 individuals from diverse backgrounds, as follows:

• New immigrants: 1
• Indigenous peoples: 2
• Foreign employees: 37 from the Philippines, 1 from Thailand, and 3 from Malaysia
• Persons with disabilities: 2

To demonstrate our commitment to gender diversity and equality, Shieh Yih Machinery continues to promote female participation across different organizational levels and sets diversification indicators to track progress. As of the end of 2024, the indicators for female representation were as follows:

Shieh Yih Machinery values diversity and inclusivity and is committed to creating an equitable workplace environment. Over the past two years, we have actively employed individuals from diverse backgrounds, including persons with disabilities, new immigrants, migrant workers, Indigenous people, and foreign nationals, demonstrating our respect for and support of different groups. From 2023 to 2024, our workforce diversity continued to grow steadily, reflecting the Company’s strong commitment to corporate social responsibility and sustainable development. The overview of employee diversity in the most recent two years is as follows:

Note: 1.New immigrants – Refers to foreigners who have obtained Taiwanese nationality, e.g., a Vietnamese citizen who acquired Taiwanese nationality through marriage. 2.Migrant workers – Refers to foreign workers who come to Taiwan through employment agencies. The contract period is generally about three years, after which they are required to return to their home countries. 3.Indigenous people – Refers to Taiwanese nationals who are members of aboriginal tribes. As of today, there are approximately 575,067 indigenous people in Taiwan, accounting for 2.4% of the total population. The officially recognized tribes include Amis, Atayal, Paiwan, Bunon, Puyuma, Rukai, Tsou, Saisiyat, Yami, Thao, Kavalan, Truku, Sakizaya, Sdeiq, Hla’alua, and Kanakanavu — totaling 16 tribes. 4.Foreigners – Refers to foreign professionals employed in Taiwan with valid work permits.

▋Employment of Middle-aged and Senior Employees

At present, Shieh Yih employs 146 middle-aged employees (45–65 years old), of which 76% are male and 24% are female, and one senior employee (aged 65 or above) remains in service. Shieh Yih Machinery highly values the contributions of middle-aged and senior talents. For employees who reach the statutory retirement age, the Company provides flexible re-employment opportunities based on actual needs, encouraging experienced staff to continue applying their expertise and ensuring the effective transfer of skills and knowledge. This approach not only supports the stable operation of the organization but also highlights the Company’s inclusiveness in building an age-diverse workplace, strengthening cross-generational collaboration and overall competitiveness. The age distribution of employees is as follows: