Risk Management
Risk Management Policy
To strengthen corporate governance and effectively implement the risk management mechanism and reduce the risks that operations may face, Winmate has formulated a "risk management policy and procedures" approved by the board of directors. The risk management policy is to define various risks by the company's overall operating policy, establish a risk management mechanism for early risk identification, accurate analysis, and evaluation, effective response and supervision, and prevent possible losses within the tolerable risk range, based on internal and external environmental changes, continue to adjust and improve to achieve the best risk management practices, protect the interests of employees, shareholders, partners and customers, increase company value, and achieve the optimal principle of company resource allocation.
Winmate examines factors such as business characteristics, operating characteristics, internal and external environments, and summarizes the scope of risk management including operational risk, financial risk, strategic risk, hazard risk, legal risk, and other risks. To ensure that various risks are controlled within a tolerable range, a control procedure is established for risk identification, analysis, evaluation, response, monitoring, and correction, to grasp the scope of risks and take appropriate measures.
A risk management meeting is held regularly every year, chaired by the vice president of the general administration department. The heads and responsible people of each department form a risk management team to analyze the organizational situation and identify potential risk factors based on changes in the internal and external environments and to measure the degree of impact and possibility of risks. Responsibilities are to determine the risk level, consider the risk tolerance and propose a response plan, and the executive department will implement the correction, and continue to monitor, adjust and improve, to achieve the company's overall risk control goal.
| Topic for discussion | Risk ITEM | Risk management policy or strategy |
|---|---|---|
| Environment | GHG management | Historically, our company has utilized the ISO 14064-1 standard for annual greenhouse gas inventories. In alignment with the " Roadmap for Adopting IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards in Taiwan " issued by the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC), we have now implemented the GHG Protocol methodology to meet the latest regulatory requirements and enhance information transparency. As we operate in a non-energy-intensive industry, our greenhouse gas emissions primarily stem from purchased electricity (accounting for over 90%). Consequently, we have placed energy conservation at the core of our reduction efforts. With 2025 set as our base year, we have established clear GHG reduction targets and strategies, along with internal documentation and verification procedures, to foster company-wide participation and consensus. |
| Climate change response | Under the crisis of global warming, climate change has become a global issue. Our company participates in various domestic environmental sustainability-related activities and analyzes environmental issues of concern to the government, investors, customers and the general public to assess the transition risks, actual risks and potential opportunities related to climate change and take corresponding measures. | |
| Society | Occupational safety | In 2023, the ISO45001 occupational safety and health management system was introduced. In order to protect the safety and health of employees and prevent occupational hazards, a dedicated management unit was set up in accordance with laws and regulations, and an occupational safety and health committee was established. We also implement employee safety and health, fire protection and hazard prevention education and training, manage chemicals within the factory, actively promote and implement various industrial safety measures, regularly inspect fire-fighting equipment and conduct drills to create a safe and low-risk working environment. |
| Products safe | Since 2002, we have successively passed ISO9001 quality management, IECQ QC080000 hazardous substances management, ISO13485 medical equipment quality management and IECEx & ATEX explosion-proof quality management certifications. The products focus on safe design. From product design, manufacturing, testing, and production, they are all strictly implemented to provide customers with worry-free products, meet customers' needs for medical product safety, and provide customers with high-quality products and services. | |
| Corporate governance | Regulatory compliance | Through new employee training and regular training, we educate employees on company rules and related laws and make them understand the standards they should follow. By establishing an effective internal control system and implementing it, and performing audits based on risk assessment, we can achieve compliance with the internal control system and relevant laws and regulations. |
| The implementation of the integrity management policy | The company has formulated integrity management policies and procedures, set up a dedicated unit to promote the integrity management policy, conduct audits based on effective internal control systems and accounting systems, report to the board of directors regularly, set up a whistleblower mailbox, and regularly conduct integrity management education and training and internal promotion to convey the integrity management concept to all colleagues. We establish a pure trading environment based on the business philosophy of honesty, sign integrity commitment letters with suppliers, and pursue sustainable growth for both parties. |
Intellectual Property Management Plan
To effectively manage and maintain intellectual property and ensure that the acquisition, maintenance, and use of intellectual property comply with relevant intellectual property regulations, thereby protecting our own rights and avoiding infringement of others' rights, an intellectual property management system has been established. Through intellectual property management, corporate governance is strengthened to ensure the company's sustainable operation.
Annual reports on intellectual property-related matters are submitted to the Board of Directors. On January 27, 2026, the Board of Directors proposed a report on the 2025 Intellectual Property Management Plan and its implementation.
Patents
The company conducts patent portfolio development in conjunction with various technology research and development projects to enhance the company's product value and profitability. Patent incentive programs encourage employees to file invention applications. Before each patent application, a detailed domestic and international patent search is conducted, and professional firms are engaged to assist in submitting intellectual property application documents to increase the probability of patent approval.
Trademarks
All of the company's trademarks are registered and regularly reviewed and evaluated to ensure that the trademark rights held are sufficient to meet the needs of business expansion in domestic and international markets.Trade Secrets
Our company requires all employees to sign an "Employment Contract," which includes the following provisions regarding the protection of trade secrets:
- Employees must exercise the duty of care of a prudent manager to safeguard and maintain the confidentiality of trade secrets.
- Employees must never use trade secrets from their former employers during their employment.
- Any trade secrets related to their job created during their employment become the property of our company.
- Even after leaving the company, employees must still adhere to the obligation of confidentiality, must not disclose any business secrets, and reserve the right to pursue legal action and compensate the company for losses.
Implementation Status
Implementation Status: Knowledge is continuously collected through a knowledge management platform, and organizational knowledge is documented. This allows knowledge to circulate within the organization, generating interaction and promoting knowledge sharing.
Intellectual Property Education and Training: This year's online and in-person training courses on intellectual property management resulted in over 370 employee participations. The training covered topics such as the protection and use of intellectual property rights (including trademarks, patents, and copyrights) and employees' confidentiality obligations regarding trade secrets, promoting awareness of intellectual property protection and the rule of law among colleagues.
Intellectual Property List/Results
- Patents: As of December 31, 2025, 23 patents have been granted in various countries; as of December 31, 2025, 4 patent applications are pending in various countries.
Status Invention Utility Model Design Total Number of Applications in 2015 2 - 2 4 Number of Approved Applications in 2015 3 - 2 5 Cumulative Number of Approved Applications 13 3 7 23 Number of Applications Under Examination 4 - 0 4 - Trademarks: As of December 31, 2015, a total of 5 trademarks have been registered in various countries. 1 trademark application currently under examination.