Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C. June 23, 2017 - Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. ('CHT', TAIEX: 2412, NYSE: CHT) today held its annual general meeting. The meeting was hosted by Chairman Yu Cheng. Shareholders in attendance represented 5,864,805,955 shares, or 75.60% of total outstanding shares.

The Company's 2016 business report, 2016 financial statements and the proposal for 2016 earnings distribution were ratified by shareholders. In addition, the meeting passed proposals including:

  1. The Supplementary election of the Company's independent director of 8th board of directors: Yu-Fen Lin.
  2. Release of restrictions on competitive activities on director

The 2016 dividend to shareholders passed in the meeting is NT$4.9419 per common share in cash, totally NT$38,336,525,081.

About Chunghwa Telecom

Chunghwa Telecom (TAIEX 2412, NYSE: CHT) is Taiwan's leading telecom service provider. Chunghwa provides fixed line, mobile, broadband access, and internet services. The Company also provides information and communication technology services to corporate customers.

Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C. June 23, 2017 - Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. ('CHT', TAIEX: 2412, NYSE: CHT) today held its annual general meeting. The meeting was hosted by Chairman Yu Cheng. Shareholders in attendance represented 5,864,805,955 shares, or 75.60% of total outstanding shares.

The Company's 2016 business report, 2016 financial statements and the proposal for 2016 earnings distribution were ratified by shareholders. In addition, the meeting passed proposals including:

  1. The Supplementary election of the Company's independent director of 8th board of directors: Yu-Fen Lin.
  2. Release of restrictions on competitive activities on director

The 2016 dividend to shareholders passed in the meeting is NT$4.9419 per common share in cash, totally NT$38,336,525,081.

About Chunghwa Telecom

Chunghwa Telecom (TAIEX 2412, NYSE: CHT) is Taiwan's leading telecom service provider. Chunghwa provides fixed line, mobile, broadband access, and internet services. The Company also provides information and communication technology services to corporate customers.

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