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Kaohsiung, Taiwan, January 13, 2017 – Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc (ASE, TAIEX: 2311, NYSE: ASX), the leading provider of semiconductor assembly and test services, today announced that Jason Chang has received the prestigious 2017 Dale Carnegie Leadership Award.

As Chairman and Founder of the ASE Group, Jason has grown the company from a humble factory in Kaohsiung to a global manufacturing service provider. His success was largely hinged on his firm belief in the potential of his employees and he was fully committed to communicate with, and motivate them. Today, ASE is not only the leader in semiconductor packaging and system manufacturing, but also an active industry role model in corporate sustainability. ASE has built and operated Taiwan’s highest quality water recycling plant, transitioned its existing and new buildings into green and eco-friendly work places, and are deeply involved in community and social programs. In 2016, ASE was awarded the Asia Responsible Entrepreneurship Award and was included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index as well as the CDP Climate A List.

The Dale Carnegie Leadership Award was established in 1985 to recognize a company that places strong focus on developing human resources, innovation and organizational creativity. Awarded companies recognize and use human resource management in tandem with their technology and contribute significantly to their countries’ economy and society. The award was presented to ASE at its Kaohsiung flagship campus by Joseph “Joe” K. Hart, Jr., President and CEO of Dale Carnegie, the worldwide leader in professional development, performance improvement, leadership training and employee engagement.

‘ASE’s Jason Chang was passionate about cultivating the potential of his employees and extending them opportunities to grow with the company. Under his visionary leadership, he inculcated in his team a sense of responsibility in ensuring environmental and social sustainability while pursuing the company’s business go als. The multiple international recognitions that the company had been awarded in recent years bear testament to their strong corporate culture. It is with these reasons that we recognize ASE and Jason Chang for the Dale Carnegie Leadership Award, ’ said Joe Hart, Dale Carnegie.

Dr Tien Wu, Chief Operating Officer, ASE Group who accepted the award on behalf of Jason Chang, said, ‘ASE has always believed in creating an organization that values and respects people while engaging closely with each of them at all levels. Our human resource strategy pays close attention to the recognition, review and training of each employee to maximize their potential and achieve a fulfilling career life at the company. Programs such as those in collaboration with Dale Carnegie, have helped ASE to drive positive change and create a healthy work environment that in turn, improve the company’s performance, attract and retain talent. We sincerely appreciate the recognition from Dale Carnegie and will continue to take the lead in creating a sustainable future through the training and development of our invaluable human resource.’

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