01. The preliminary consolidated operating revenues in August 2014 totaled NTD$30,769 million, with an increase of 0.4% MoM. The consolidated operating income reached NTD$3,183 million, with an increase of 17% MoM. The preliminary consolidated income before income tax totaled NTD$2,871 million, with an increase of 5% MoM.

02. Starting January 2013, the Company only releases financials on consolidated basis in compliance with regulations amended by competent authorities.

03. "Information for the Company's carbon steel sales volume (non-consolidated basis) is as follows:
The sales volume of carbon steel in August 2014 totaled 828,661 tones, with 64% of domestic sales. Accumulated sales volume of carbon steel as of August 2014 totaled 6,431,678 tones, with 64% of domestic sales."

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