UNI-PRESIDENT ENTERPRISES Business Summary

Uni-President Enterprises Corp (1216.TW) operates as a vertically integrated food and retail conglomerate, generating revenue through high-volume manufacturing, retail franchising, and strategic logistics. Its business is divided into six core segments: Food and Grain (animal feed and flour), Instant Food (noodles and oils), Beverages (tea, coffee, and dairy), General Food (sauces and frozen products), Baked Goods, and a massive Retail & Circulation division. The latter, managed primarily via its subsidiary President Chain Store Corp, controls dominant market shares in Taiwan through 7-Eleven, Starbucks, and Carrefour Taiwan, while the 2024 acquisition of Yahoo’s Taiwan e-commerce business has accelerated its digital retail pivot. As the largest food producer in Taiwan and a top-15 global player, Uni-President maintains a competitive edge over regional rivals like Tingyi (Cayman Islands) Holding Corp and Want Want China, while competing directly with global giants such as Nestlé and PepsiCo in the Asian consumer goods market. Founded in 1967 by the late Kao Ching-yuen, the company is currently led by Chairman and Group Chief Strategy Officer Chih-Hsien (Alex) Lo, who has spearheaded the group's transition from a manufacturing-centric firm to a lifestyle-oriented retail giant. The executive leadership includes General Manager Ching-Feng Kuo, appointed in June 2025 to lead core operations, and CFO Kuo-Hui Chen, who oversees the firm's extensive capital allocation and multi-billion dollar investment strategy. The board features influential figures such as Shiow-Ling Kao and representatives from the founding family’s investment vehicles. Notable institutional shareholders include Kao Chuan Investment Co., Cathay Life Insurance, and global asset managers The Vanguard Group and BlackRock, ensuring a robust governance framework that supports its multi-national expansion across China and Southeast Asia.