CHAMPION Business Summary

Champion Building Materials Co., Ltd. (1806.TW) is Taiwan’s dominant manufacturer and distributor of ceramic tiles, generating revenue through the production and wholesale of high-end porcelain, marble, slate, and functional green building materials. The company’s business model is structured around three primary reportable segments: the Tiles Business (core Taiwan manufacturing and sales), the Chinese Business (mainland operations), and the Wooden Floor segment. Champion utilizes a vertically integrated supply chain and an extensive network of over 500 domestic dealers to maintain its position as the market leader in the premium construction materials sector. Within the competitive landscape, it competes directly with White Horse Tile, Hocheng Corp (1810.TW), and San-Chih Building Materials, distinguishing itself through superior brand equity and a robust portfolio of ESG-compliant "Green Building" certified products that command premium pricing over generic imports. Founded in 1972 by Lin Tian-Chun, the company remains a family-controlled enterprise with a leadership team focused on industrial modernization and digital manufacturing. The current executive team is led by Chairman Lin Jung-Te, who has overseen strategic expansion and international partnerships since 2007, and President (CEO) You-Yu Lin, who assumed his role in January 2024 to drive the firm’s pivot toward sustainable materials and smart factory initiatives. The leadership is supported by a board of directors featuring long-tenured members such as He-Cun Lin and independent directors including Mei-Hua Chen and Shu-Chang Kung. While the Lin family retains significant equity, the company is a staple in the portfolios of major Taiwanese institutional investors and insurance funds, which value its consistent dividend history and critical role as a primary supplier to the region’s largest real estate developers.