<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: 10.0pt; 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;"><strong style="font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><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; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;">Chairman Simon Chen Receives Responsible Business Leadership Award</span></strong></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: 10.0pt; 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 – Jun 29, 2026 – </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: 10.0pt; 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, a global leader in memory modules and flash storage, has once again been recognized at the 2026 Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA), with the award ceremony held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Marking its 25th anniversary, ADATA received the AREA award for the seventh consecutive year. In addition, Chairman Simon Chen was honored with the Responsible Business Leadership Award for the first time, recognizing his outstanding leadership in sustainable business development and corporate responsibility.</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: 10.0pt; 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;">Organized by Enterprise Asia, AREA is one of Asia's most prestigious ESG awards, recognizing organizations and leaders that demonstrate excellence in sustainability, social impact, and corporate governance. Commenting on the recognition, Chairman Simon Chen said: "As ADATA celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, receiving the Responsible Business Leadership Award makes this milestone even more meaningful. I am deeply grateful and truly honored. Over the past 25 years, ADATA has grown from Taiwan into a global company thanks to the dedication of our employees, partners, and supporters. Every achievement comes with greater responsibility. We will continue to stay true to our values and create lasting value for society, the environment, and future generations."</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: 10.0pt; 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;">From Care to Empowerment: Turning Long-Term Commitment into Meaningful Impact </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: 10.0pt; 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 social progress, and every child deserves an equal opportunity to learn and pursue their dreams. For many years, ADATA has invested in child welfare, educational support, and talent development through initiatives including sponsorship of rural school sports teams, STEAM education programs, international robotics competitions, and global charitable projects, helping more children discover their potential and pursue their aspirations.</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: 10.0pt; 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;">In 2025, with Education Empowerment as its core mission, ADATA expanded the Global Hummingbird Fund to six countries, benefiting nearly 3,000 children worldwide. Through these initiatives, the company continues to extend its positive social impact beyond borders.</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: 10.0pt; 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;">Responsible Leadership Creating Shared Value for Better Society</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: 10.0pt; 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;">As the recipient of this year's Responsible Business Leadership Award, Chairman Simon Chen has consistently believed that business growth and social responsibility should advance together. Under his leadership, ADATA has grown from a local brand into a global enterprise with operations across five continents. Beyond long-term support for children and education, he has actively promoted sustainable governance, talent development, and cultural preservation. His initiatives include establishing Asia's largest vinyl record museum, co-producing the baseball documentary </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: '微軟正黑體',sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">《</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10.0pt; 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;">HERO! HITO!</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: '微軟正黑體',sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">》</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10.0pt; 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;">, and partnering with the College of Sustainability at NTH University to establish the ADATA Sustainability and Climate Change Research Center.</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: 10.0pt; 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;">From technological innovation to cultural influence, Chairman Chen continues to demonstrate ADATA's commitment to creating lasting value for society through meaningful action.</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><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10.0pt; 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;">Seven Years of Recognition, Driving Positive Change</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: 10.0pt; 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;">From technological innovation to educational empowerment, from corporate governance to cultural preservation, ADATA believes that the true value of a company is measured not only by business success, but also by its positive impact on society.</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: 10.0pt; 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;">Building on seven consecutive years of AREA recognition, ADATA will continue to drive innovation with responsibility at its core, working together with partners around the world to advance educational equity, talent development, and sustainable growth while creating greater opportunities for future generations.</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="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; line-height: 18.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;"><strong><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10.0pt; 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;">About ADATA – Innovating the Future</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph; line-height: 18.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10.0pt; 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 and branded SSD modules, ranked top 25 among Best Taiwan Global Brands. ADATA offers a diverse portfolio of products, including consumer electronics, gaming products, industrial solutions, enterprise storage solutions, AI robots, and commercial electric vehicles, earning widespread international recognition such as the Taiwan Excellence Award, iF Design Award, and Red Dot Design Award. ADATA has also been honored for its commitment to employee welfare and a people-centric, sustainable corporate culture, including Great Place to Work Certification™ for its offices in Taiwan, China, the United States, Brazil, and Mexico, as well as the Best Workplaces™ in Asia, Greater China, and Taiwan awards. Since 2020, ADATA has been recognized with the “Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards” and “Best Companies to Work for in Asia” for six consecutive years. As ADATA marks its 25th anniversary milestone, the company advances its brand vision of “Innovate to Inspire.” Embracing its role as a catalyst for technological innovation, ADATA has consistently pursued excellence and breakthroughs over the past 25 years, leveraging technologies to create a smarter, more vibrant life for people worldwide and driving the world toward greater possibilities. 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