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Cathay Financial Announces Change in Independent Directors of Cathay Life

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Published Jun 12, 2026 9:00 AM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 12:09 AM ・ 4 min read ・ Source: PR Times

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Cathay Financial Holdings announced a change in the independent directors of its subsidiary, Cathay Life, for the 22nd term.
Among the directors whose terms have ended, Yupei Pei will continue to serve, and Zhenghong Guo will join as a new independent director.
Guo has extensive professional experience in finance and accounting, having previously served as the president and chairman of the Jinye Zhongxin Accounting Firm.

Cathay Financial Holdings announced a change in the independent directors of its subsidiary, Cathay Life, for the 22nd term. Among the directors whose terms have ended, Yupei Pei will continue to serve, and Zhenghong Guo will join as a new independent director. Guo has extensive professional experience in finance and accounting, having previously served as the president and chairman of the Jinye Zhongxin Accounting Firm. This change complies with the Company Law, and the newly appointed independent directors have professional backgrounds, so it is expected to have a limited impact on corporate governance and shareholder rights.

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Published: Jun 12, 2026

1. Date of Change: 115/06/12 2. Appointment or Change of Personnel: Independent Director 3. Former Title and Name: (1) Independent Director/Wang Liling (2) Independent Director/Wu Dangjie (3) Independent Director/Yu Peipei 4. Former Background: (1) Independent Director/Wang Liling/Professor at National Chengchi University, Chairman of the Taiwan Sustainable Finance and Corporate Impact Association (2) Independent Director/Wu Dangjie/Advisor to the Republic of China Accounting Research and Development Foundation, former Secretary-General of the Taiwan Financial Services Industry Association, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Huanan Financial Holding (3) Independent Director/Yu Peipei/Chairman and General Manager of Weiger Bakery (Inc.), Independent Director of Weitron Communications (Inc.) 5. New Title and Name: (1) Independent Director/Yu Peipei (2) Independent Director/Guo Zhenghong 6. New Background: (1) Independent Director/Yu Peipei/Chairman and General Manager of Weiger Bakery (Inc.), Independent Director of Weitron Communications (Inc.) (2) Independent Director/Guo Zhenghong/Independent Director of Taizong Biotechnology (Inc.), former President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Jinye Zhongxin Accounting Firm 7. Change Situation: Term Ended 8. Reason for Change: Change of Directors and Supervisors for the 22nd Term 9. Number of Shares Held by Newly Appointed Directors at the Time of Appointment: Not Applicable 10. Former Term: 112/06/09-115/06/08 11. Effective Date of New Appointment: 115/06/12 12. Rate of Change of Directors for the Same Term: Not Applicable 13. Rate of Change of Independent Directors for the Same Term: Not Applicable 14. Rate of Change of Supervisors for the Same Term: Not Applicable 15. Has a Change Occurred in More Than One-Third of the Directors? Yes 16. Other: The former term was from 112/06/09 to 115/06/08. However, according to Article 195, Paragraph 2 of the Company Law, if the term of office of directors expires and no election is made, the term of office may be extended until the newly elected directors take office (i.e., 115/06/12).

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Dates in source: 115/06/12 / 112/06/09-115/06/08

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FAQ

How does the change in Cathay Life's independent directors affect the company's governance?

The change in independent directors is an important part of corporate governance, and Cathay Life has extended the term of office in accordance with the law to ensure the stability of governance.

What is the background of the newly appointed independent director Guo Zhenghong?

Guo Zhenghong has experience as the president and chairman of the Jinye Zhongxin Accounting Firm, and has extensive professional knowledge in finance and accounting.

Does the change in Cathay Life's independent directors exceed one-third of the ratio?

Yes, this change reaches more than one-third of the ratio of independent directors.

Is the extension of the term of independent directors legal?

According to Article 195, Paragraph 2 of the Company Law, if the term of office of directors expires and no election is made, the term of office may be extended until the newly elected directors take office.

Will the change in Cathay Life's independent directors affect shareholder rights?

This change complies with the Company Law, and the newly appointed independent directors have professional backgrounds, so it is expected to have a limited impact on shareholder rights.

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