Wisdom Marine Implements Childcare Subsidy; Chairman Lan Chun-sheng: NT$10,000 Monthly Until Primary School Graduation
Wisdom Marine (Wisdom Marine Lines) held its shareholders' meeting on the 22nd. Chairman Lan Chun-sheng announced a new childcare subsidy policy, providing NT$10,000 per month for employees' children until they graduate from primary school. The company is also evaluating a potential US listing to attract international investors and continues to optimize its fleet.
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Central News Agency (Taipei, 22nd) Wisdom Marine Lines held its shareholders' meeting today. Chairman Lan Chun-sheng announced that the company is implementing a childcare subsidy of NT$10,000 per month, from birth until primary school graduation, emphasizing that 'the company has no problem helping you raise your children,' and hoping to set an example for other companies to follow.
Lan also bluntly stated that the current stock price is 'a bit undervalued.' Wisdom Marine is a stable and profitable company, and considering that the US capital market gives higher price-to-earnings ratios to the bulk shipping industry, the company is researching and evaluating an application for listing in the US, hoping to attract more international investors familiar with the shipping industry.
In response to the government's 'New Strategy for Taiwan's Population Policy' to address the low birth rate, Wisdom Marine announced its childcare policy today. Lan said, 'If you have one child, you get 10,000. If you can have three, your husband will treat you very well,' emphasizing that the company is socially responsible. He believes that good benefits lead to lower employee turnover and save operating costs.
Lan had already announced several employee welfare policies at the company's year-end party in February, including a NT$10,000 monthly subsidy for each child of an employee from birth to age 12. Furthermore, considering employees' needs to pick up and drop off their children, the company will expand its existing flexible working hours system, allowing employees to leave work at 5:00 PM.
Wisdom Marine also approved a cash dividend of NT$3.5 per share at today's shareholders' meeting, with a payout ratio of approximately 66%.
Wisdom Marine explained that it disposed of 10 old vessels in 2025, which injected cash flow into operations and repaid debt, strengthening its financial structure. As of the end of 2025, the debt ratio had dropped to 40.7%. Regarding the fleet layout for 2026, it expects to dispose of 5 to 10 old vessels and take delivery of 8 new eco-friendly Handysize vessels, with 3 already delivered so far.
Looking ahead, Wisdom Marine stated that since the beginning of 2026, affected by the US-Iran conflict, fuel costs and insurance premiums have soared, and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has reduced vessel turnover. However, the second quarter enters the traditional peak season for South American grain, and coal shipment demand from Australia and Indonesia remains strong, so bulk shipping rates are currently maintaining a high level.
Lan also bluntly stated that the current stock price is 'a bit undervalued.' Wisdom Marine is a stable and profitable company, and considering that the US capital market gives higher price-to-earnings ratios to the bulk shipping industry, the company is researching and evaluating an application for listing in the US, hoping to attract more international investors familiar with the shipping industry.
In response to the government's 'New Strategy for Taiwan's Population Policy' to address the low birth rate, Wisdom Marine announced its childcare policy today. Lan said, 'If you have one child, you get 10,000. If you can have three, your husband will treat you very well,' emphasizing that the company is socially responsible. He believes that good benefits lead to lower employee turnover and save operating costs.
Lan had already announced several employee welfare policies at the company's year-end party in February, including a NT$10,000 monthly subsidy for each child of an employee from birth to age 12. Furthermore, considering employees' needs to pick up and drop off their children, the company will expand its existing flexible working hours system, allowing employees to leave work at 5:00 PM.
Wisdom Marine also approved a cash dividend of NT$3.5 per share at today's shareholders' meeting, with a payout ratio of approximately 66%.
Wisdom Marine explained that it disposed of 10 old vessels in 2025, which injected cash flow into operations and repaid debt, strengthening its financial structure. As of the end of 2025, the debt ratio had dropped to 40.7%. Regarding the fleet layout for 2026, it expects to dispose of 5 to 10 old vessels and take delivery of 8 new eco-friendly Handysize vessels, with 3 already delivered so far.
Looking ahead, Wisdom Marine stated that since the beginning of 2026, affected by the US-Iran conflict, fuel costs and insurance premiums have soared, and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has reduced vessel turnover. However, the second quarter enters the traditional peak season for South American grain, and coal shipment demand from Australia and Indonesia remains strong, so bulk shipping rates are currently maintaining a high level.
FAQ
What is Wisdom Marine's childcare policy?
It provides NT$10,000 monthly until primary school graduation.