<p class="Sub-Headline" style="margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: center; line-height: 22pt;" align="center"><strong><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 微軟正黑體; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: windowtext; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Creating and empowering diverse educational environments</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; mso-line-break-override: restrictions; margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 微軟正黑體; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Taipei, Taiwan – August 12, 2024 – </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; mso-line-break-override: restrictions; margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 微軟正黑體; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">ADATA Technology is deeply committed to promoting and achieving sustainability. ADATA participated in the "Taiwan Sustainability Action Awards (TSAA)" for the first time in 2024 and was recognized with a Silver Award in "SDG04 Education Quality” by espousing a theme of "</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 微軟正黑體; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">ADATA Flies with Love, Embrace a Sustainable Future." This award acknowledges ADATA's long-term investment in rural outreach and comprehensive interdisciplinary education through projects such as the "Global Hummingbird Fund," "ADATA Global Art Contest for Kids," and industry-university partnerships.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The company has created opportunities for underprivileged children to realize their dreams and promotes the development of sustainable domestic education and diversified empowerment.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; mso-line-break-override: restrictions; margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 微軟正黑體; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The TSAA is organized by the Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy Research and is the only domestic sustainability award to adopt the United Nations 17 SDGS as a theme. ADATA Chairman Simon Chen stated: "Thank you to the organizers and judges for recognizing ADATA's long-term efforts in the field of education and public welfare in our first appearance at the TSAA and for awarding ADATA a Silver Award in SDG04 Education Quality. This recognition encourages us to move forward on the road of sustainability, apply our corporate influence, and create a bright future with equal education and unlimited hope for a new generation!”</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; mso-line-break-override: restrictions; margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 微軟正黑體; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">ADATA promotes global equal rights education by creating diversity and empowerment </span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; mso-line-break-override: restrictions; margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 微軟正黑體; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">ADATA Technology firmly believes that corporations are the cornerstone of social development and "people" are the bridge connecting corporations and society. Promoting the ideal of "giving back to society what is taken form society," ADATA has long been committed to supporting public welfare in education at home and abroad, inspiring a new generation's potential in science, technology, literacy, and physical fitness. The company has also invested substantial resources to improve the educational environment in remote regions, bridge the gap between urban and rural areas, establish a path to success for disadvantaged students, and create more possibilities for people everywhere.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; mso-line-break-override: restrictions; margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 微軟正黑體; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">ADATA's "Global Hummingbird Fund" is based on the premise of "empowerment" with insight into the real-world needs of schools and communities and uses sponsorship funds for projects that can truly improve the learning environment and diversified development of underprivileged children. Since 2022, it has backed 50 rural schools in Taiwan and supports more than a thousand children around the world. In 2024, ADATA discovered that more rural schools are actively pursuing the arts, where students with potential in music, painting, and dance are in urgent need of outside help. Therefore, ADATA begun sponsoring cultural arts teams in addition to expanding support for sports teams in rural primary schools. In 2024, a total of 20 Taiwanese schools spanning 17 categories of specialization have been selected for the "Global Hummingbird Fund." With ADATA's funding, these school can afford teachers, equipment, teaching materials, and competition entry fees, providing more comprehensive practice and performance environments. In addition, sponsorship activities have gradually expanded to ADATA’s overseas branches concerning educational public welfare. ADATA employees in the United States, Brazil, and Mexico personally contact local schools and community groups to supplement their resources according to local conditions, demonstrating ADATA’s diverse influence and providing hope for global equal rights education.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; mso-line-break-override: restrictions; margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 微軟正黑體; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">ADATA inspires dreams and children to explore a world beyond textbooks </span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; mso-line-break-override: restrictions; margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 微軟正黑體; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The " ADATA Global Art Contest for Kids" has been held for six consecutive years as a demonstration of ADATA's brand DNA of "Innovation" and to encourage students to use their creativity and imagination. Children are encouraged to explore the world beyond textbooks through observation, practice, and participation and appreciate the cross-disciplinary excitement of technology and aesthetics. So far, this event has successfully reached more than 50 countries and inspired the artistic talent and aesthetic appreciation of nearly 10,000 school children. In addition, ADATA collaborated with Micron Taiwan on the "</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 微軟正黑體; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Girls Going Tech" project to share career experiences of female engineers, encourage female high school students to challenge the unknown, and inspire their desire for and understanding of technology jobs. Simon Chen emphasized: "Education is an important key to turning your life around. As long as ADATA is here, dreams will continue to grow and thrive! We will strive to help the next generation develop their competitive advantages at an early age and inject diverse and forward-looking energy into the innovation, wisdom, and beauty of the world. "</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; mso-line-break-override: restrictions; margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 微軟正黑體; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">ADATA Technology announced its new sustainability vision in 2024, "Innovate Today, Embrace Tomorrow," and formulated the "ADATA Green Action Initiative" to promote sustainability through the four major facets of the All 4 Green plan. The company is prepared to implemented its vision in every aspect of corporate operations. Since its establishment, ADATA has invested resources in assisting disadvantaged groups. In recent years, the company has focused on the development of educational charity. Whether it is "improving the educational environment for disadvantaged students" or "promoting education in interdisciplinary fields," ADATA's thoughtful investment is keenly evident. This year ADATA not only won the "Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards" for the fifth time, but also won the "Taiwan Sustainability Action Awards (TSAA)," demonstrating its outstanding achievements in promoting social inclusion and educational public welfare has been acclaimed by the world at large. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; mso-line-break-override: restrictions; margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 微軟正黑體; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Education is the foundation of sustainable development and the driving force of social progress. ADATA’s mission of promoting "sustainable education" seeks to create an educational environment for children in an era of rapid change and cultivate rational thinking and perceptual knowledge. With the ability to observe, no matter how high or low your starting point, you can fearlessly embrace hope and stride forward towards a magnificent future.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0cm; text-align: center; mso-line-break-override: restrictions;" align="center"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 微軟正黑體; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0cm; text-align: center; mso-line-break-override: restrictions;" align="center"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 微軟正黑體; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">###</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0cm; mso-line-break-override: restrictions;"><strong><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 微軟正黑體; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;"> </span></strong></p> <p class="ContactInformation" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; line-height: 18.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 新細明體; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black;">About ADATA – Innovating the Future </span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 微軟正黑體; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">ADATA Technology is the world's second-largest manufacturer of DRAM memory and branded solid state drives, ranking 19th among Best Taiwan Global Brands. ADATA's main product lines include memory modules, solid state drive<span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">s, other consumer-grade memory products, and industrial solutions. The company has also branched into electric vehicles, AI AMR robots, and gaming with its XPG brand. ADATA’s products have garnered wide international acclaim over the years including iF Design, Red Dot Design, and Taiwan Excellence awards. ADATA has also been honored for its commitment to employee welfare and corporate social responsibility, including with “Great Place to Work Certification™” for its Taiwan, China, US, Brazil, and Mexico offices as well as the “Best Workplaces in Asia™,” “Best Workplaces in Greater China™,” and “Best Workplaces in Taiwan™” awards. Since 2020, ADATA has been recognized with the “Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards” and “Best Companies to Work for in Asia” awards for five consecutive years. Looking to the future, ADATA remains committed to its sustainable vision of "Innovate Today, Embrace Tomorrow." The company continues to embody the "hummingbird spirit" as it uses innovative technology to create a smart and colorful life for people everywhere. 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