Explain media reporting

Subject: Explain media reporting

Date of events:2016/02/06

Contents:

1.Date of occurrence of the event:2016/02/06

2.Company name: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co. Ltd

3.Relationship to the Company (please enter "head office" or

"subsidiaries"):head office

4.Name of the reporting media: United Daily News

5.Content of the report:

Hon Hai and Sharp has yet reached a consensus on a potential acquisition, while both companies still try to sign an agreement before the end of February.

6.Countermeasures:

Hon Hai is still negotiating terms regarding the issue. The company will follow related regulations and disclose the information when necessary.