The Acer 2008 Annual Report

Acer Incorporated 2008 Annual Report

Published Date: April 30, 2009

www.acer-group.com

Index

1.Business Report to Shareholders
06 08 09 1.1 Acer’s Core Values 1.2 2008 Operating Report 1.3 2009 Business Plan

02 16

5.Acer’s Winning Formula
40 40 41 44

2.Company In General
13

2.1 Brief Account of the Company

10

5.1 Acer’s Winning Formula 5.2 The Five Keys to a Sustainable Future 5.3 Employees 5.4 Important Contracts

38 46

6.Corporate Social Responsibility
48 50 51

3.Corporate Governance Principles
18 20 24

3.1 Organization of the Company 3.2 Information Regarding Board of Directors, Supervisors and Key Managers 3.3 Corporate Governance Status

6.1 Environmental, Safety and Health Management 6.2 Stakeholders Communication and Management 6.3 Social Welfare

4.Capital and Shares
32 35 35 36 36 37

4.1 Sources of Capital 4.2 Corporate Bonds 4.3 Special Shares 4.4 Global Depository Receipts (GDRs) Issuance 4.5 Employee Stock Options 4.6 Mergers, Acquisitions, and Issuance of New Shares Due to Company Acquisitions

30

7.Financial Standing
54 56 58 59 117 117

7.1 Five-year Consolidated Financial Information 7.2 Five-year Financial Analysis 7.3 Supervisor’s Audit Report 7.4 Financial Statements Consolidated With Subsidiaries Audited by CPAs of the Past Year 7.5 Disclosure of the Impact on Company’s Financial Status Due to Financial Difficulties 7.6 Financial Prediction and Achievements

52

8.Risk Management
120 121

8.1 Recent Annual Investment Policy and Main Reasons of Gain or Loss and Improvement Plan 8.2 Important Notices for Risk Management and Evaluation

118

1.Business Report to Shareholders

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Acer Incorporated 2008 Annual Report

Acer Incorporated 2008 Annual Report

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Business Report to Shareholders

Business Report to Shareholders

In year 2008, Acer once again achieved record-breaking revenue and profit figures. The consolidated revenues rose 18% on-year to reach... [continues]

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