Corporate Governance

Code of Conduct

This Code reflects our way of working, acting and who we are. Chicson Global Investment Ltd is committed to upholding high ethical and professional standards everywhere that we do business.

Our Commitment High ethical and professional standards across our business.

Our Responsibility Compliance with relevant laws, rules and regulations.

Who It Applies To Employees, directors, officers and business partners.

INTRODUCTION

Our way of working,
acting and doing business.

This is Chicson Global Investment Ltd: Giving Wiiingsto People and Ideas. This Code of Conduct (or simply the “Code”) reflects our way of working, acting and who we are. Chicson Global Investment Ltd is committed to upholding high ethical and professional standards everywhere that we do business. We are committed to complying with all relevant laws, rules, and regulations applicable to our business and our products around the world.

This Code summarizes Chicson Global Investment Ltd's core global commitments to ethics and compliance. Local policies and procedures address the specific local requirements in the individual countries in which we operate.

This Code applies to all Chicson Global Investment Ltd employees, directors, and company officers in all Chicson Global Investment Group companies around the world. We expect all those that we do business with (our business partners) to adhere to the same high standards to which we hold ourselves in this Code.

Chicson Global Investment Ltd managers promote and uphold the Code within their teams. That includes being a model of ethical behavior and engaging actively with our teams to create an environment in which this Code is part of our everyday work. This Code seeks to provide clear expectations for all Chicson Global Investment Ltd employees and those working on our behalf.

01 / PEOPLE

People

Chicson Global Investment Ltd treats its employees and all people with respect and dignity. We are committed to maintaining a diverse, safe, respectful, and inclusive work environment for everyone involved in our operations.

1.1 Human Rights and Working Conditions

Chicson Global Investment Ltd firmly believes in upholding human rights in our business practices worldwide and requires the same from everyone that we do business with.

Chicson Global Investment Ltd is committed to strict compliance with all applicable labor and human rights laws.

Our understanding of human rights is informed by international instruments including, but not limited to, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the United Nations Global Compact, the Organization for Economic Co-operation, Development (OECD) Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, as well as the International Labor Organization's Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. Our approach aligns with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

Both in our own business and our supply chain, compliance with all applicable labor and human rights laws are essential. With that in mind we have established the following principles, for Chicson Global Investment Ltd and our supply chain:

We have zero tolerance toward any form of forced or compulsory labor, bondage, servitude, slavery (including modern slavery), or similar conditions, and are committed to maintaining appropriate safeguards against the mistreatment of individuals.

Employees shall not be required to deposit their original identity documents, travel documents, education records, or any other important documents as a condition of employment, unless required by law.

Employees shall be permitted to leave their employment after a reasonable and agreed-upon notice period contained in their employment agreement or applicable laws.

Wages, in whole or in part, shall not be withheld to exert pressure on any worker to continue their employment.

We have zero tolerance toward any form of child labor.

The minimum age for hiring will not be less than the legal minimum age under applicable laws.

We comply with all laws applicable to the safety of workers regarding hazardous, unsafe, and unhealthy conditions, and working hours.

Wages shall not be below applicable minimum wages set by law.

Appropriate employment, safety and other documentation related to our human rights and employment obligations shall be retained and must be available upon request, as required by applicable laws.

Where required by applicable law, we implement a due diligence process to continuously identify, mitigate, track and account for actual and potential adverse impacts on human rights in our own operations as well as in our supply chains.

01.2

Equal Opportunity, Non-Harassment & Anti-Discrimination

Equal treatment of a diverse workforce allows us to acquire and retain the best talent for Chicson Global Investment Ltd and supports our culture of creativity and innovation.

We employ individuals without regard to, and reject any discrimination based on, ethnicity, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. We do not offer employment in return for procuring business for the company.

All workers within the value chain must be treated with respect, dignity, and fairness. No worker shall be subjected to any form of physical, sexual, or verbal abuse or harassment.

By adhering to these principles, we seek to maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive work environment for everyone involved in our operations.

01.3

Health & Safety

Chicson Global Investment Ltd values the health and safety of our employees, who are our most valuable asset.

We must follow local health and safety rules and timely report any accidents, injuries, and unsafe equipment, practices or conditions in the workplace.

Chicson Global Investment Ltd prohibits the misuse of alcohol and the use of drugs in a manner that leads to impaired performance or inappropriate behavior, endangers the safety of others, or violates the law.

Chicson Global Investment Ltd does not permit the use or possession of illegal drugs at our sites.

02 / CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

Objectivity, Transparency & Integrity

Our personal interests or relationships must not inappropriately influence our business or staffing decisions or give the appearance of doing so.

We always act objectively and in the best interest of Chicson Global Investment Ltd and disclose potential conflicts of interest transparently.

03 — 04

Business Partners & Protection of Assets

3. Business Partners

We expect all those with whom Chicson Global Investment Ltd works to have the same high ethical standards that we do, and for them to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Chicson Global Investment Ltd can be held responsible for illegal or unethical conduct of those with whom we do business.

Dealing with unethical business partners also risks damaging Chicson Global Investment Ltd's reputation and commitment to compliance.

When engaging with companies and individuals performing services for or on behalf of Chicson Global Investment Ltd we take steps to know who we are doing business with.

We take steps to ensure our business partners adhere to our Supplier Code of Conduct, which, among other things, sets out our commitments regarding ethics, legal compliance, human rights, environmental sustainability.

We never engage a third party to engage in conduct that we ourselves cannot do because it is prohibited by this Code, other Chicson Global Investment Ltd policy or procedure, or applicable laws, or is contrary to our values.

4. Protection of Assets

We take utmost care to protect Chicson Global Investment Ltd company assets, including our intellectual property.

We secure all physical and intellectual property assets to prevent misuse, tampering or theft.

Chicson Global Investment Ltd is also committed to respecting assets of individuals, companies, communities, and organizations with which we interact.

4.1 Property & Intellectual Property Rights

Chicson Global Investment Ltd's products, services, and intellectual property rights—including our trademarks, logos, copyrights, trade secrets, know-how, and patents—are among our most valuable assets.

Unauthorized use of these assets can lead to their loss or a significant decrease in their value. It is imperative that all employees, business partners, and stakeholders respect and protect these assets.

Any unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution is strictly prohibited and will be met with appropriate legal action to safeguard the integrity and value of our intellectual property.

We also respect and protect the products, services, and intellectual property rights of our business partners.

4.2 Confidential Information

During the course of working for Chicson Global Investment Ltd, we may come into possession with information that is confidential, including trade secrets and other proprietary and confidential materials.

It is critical that we maintain and protect such confidentiality. Chicson Global Investment Ltd protects its confidential information and the confidential information of its business partners.

Chicson Global Investment Ltd's agreements and our internal policies and procedures require that any confidential information is disclosed only on a need-to-know basis and used only for its intended purpose.

4.3 Accurate Books & Records

To protect Chicson Global Investment Ltd, we always maintain accurate accounts, financial and other business records of the company.

We never prepare false or misleading documents, false financial records or accounts or allow our business partners to do so.

Transactions are only undertaken with appropriate authorization and in accordance with Chicson Global Investment Ltd's internal controls.

Our business records must conform with applicable legal, accounting and regulatory requirements. There cannot be any unrecorded funds, assets or any other type of “off the books” accounts or transactions created or entered into for improper purposes.

4.4 Communicating on Behalf of Chicson Global Investment Ltd

Only Chicson Global Investment Ltd employees who are explicitly authorized to do so can represent Chicson Global Investment Ltd, including to the media or the public, and discuss business and financial information about Chicson Global Investment Ltd.

We take care when using personal social media accounts to be clear that we are acting and communicating in our personal capacities and not on behalf Chicson Global Investment Ltd.

05 / ETHICS & LEGAL COMPLIANCE

Integrity in every decision.

Chicson Global Investment Ltd is committed to complying with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations including but not limited to those governing bribery, corruption, money laundering, terrorist financing, antitrust and competition, data privacy and digital security, sanctions, taxes, customs and export controls.

5.1

Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption

Chicson Global Investment Ltd has a zero-tolerance policy to bribery and corruption. We do not tolerate or engage ourselves in any form of corruption or bribery, either directly or indirectly.

We do not offer, provide, or promise anything of value to a public official or a private sector counterpart to influence their actions, obtain or retain business, or gain any other improper advantage.

We do not accept any gifts, hospitality, or anything else to influence decisions relating to Chicson Global Investment Ltd business, or that might give that impression.

5.2

Anti-Money Laundering & Counter-Terrorist Financing

Chicson Global Investment Ltd strictly adheres to all applicable laws, rules and regulations governing money laundering and terrorist financing.

We conduct appropriate diligence and screening of those with which we do business, including to provide assurances regarding the sources of funds.

5.3

Antitrust & Competition Law

Chicson Global Investment Ltd competes fairly and on the merits. We adhere to all applicable antitrust, competition, and fair dealing laws.

Chicson Global Investment Ltd does not engage in any illegal price fixing, market allocation, bid rigging, or other anti-competitive or collusive conduct or arrangements.

5.4

Data Privacy & Digital Security

Chicson Global Investment Ltd respects individuals’ privacy and their data. This includes our employees, customers and all those with which we work.

Chicson Global Investment Ltd maintains high digital security standards and collects, uses, transfers, and disposes of personal data in compliance with applicable data privacy regulations and laws.

5.5

Sanctions & Trade Control

Chicson Global Investment Ltd operates internationally in many countries around the world. Applicable economic sanctions, export control and other trade rules regulate where and to whom our products can be sold, from where they can be sourced, and with whom we can do business.

Chicson Global Investment Ltd takes all necessary measures to comply with applicable sanctions, export control and trade control programs.

5.6

Consumer Protection & Product Safety

Chicson Global Investment Ltd is committed to complying with all applicable consumer protection and product safety laws so that our products and services are safe and of high quality.

We aim to always provide accurate and transparent information, in compliance with all applicable labelling and advertising requirements.

Chicson Global Investment Ltd does not market its Abila Power Energy Drinks to children. Throughout the world, Chicson Global Investment Ltd has led the development of and signed onto numerous voluntary industry codes which confirm this commitment.

06 / ENVIRONMENT

Responsibility
for our planet.

Sustainability has always been a part of our DNA. We are mindful of the impact our operations have on the surrounding environment while always aiming to leave our playgrounds in a better place than when we found them.

6.1 Sustainability

Sustainability is a core principle of our company that guides our actions and decisions at Chicson Global Investment Ltd.

Our mission—To Give Wiiingsto People and Ideas—is closely linked to our commitment to sustainability.

We aim to act in an environmentally and climate-conscious manner, and to minimize the impact on the environment by reducing climate relevant emissions inline with Science Based Targets Initiatives and applicable laws.

6.2 Use of Land

We recognize the importance of maintaining the integrity of both public and private lands and we promote sustainable and respectful practices in all activities involving land use.

6.3 Use of Water

We are aware of the importance of water as the main component of our Ace Global Table Water, Classic Cola, Vita Orange, Vanta Lemon, Happi, Coffee Drink & Abila Power Energy Drinks and therefore a responsible management of this valuable resource is fundamental to our business operations.

Our water activities, such as usage, treatment, and reuse of water resources, are regulated by the respective local authorities. In the area of wastewater, we comply with all regional limits.

07 / ACCOUNTABILITY

Speak Up. Act with Integrity.

Chicson Global Investment Ltd is committed to this Code. We believe that the trust of our workforce, value chain workers, business partners and all other stakeholders is one of our most valuable assets.

Violations of This Code

Any Chicson Global Investment Ltd employee who is found to have violated this Code and our corporate policies and procedures will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Any Chicson Global Investment Ltd business partner whose activities are not aligned with the principles set out in this Code, and the obligations in its contract with Chicson Global Investment Ltd and other applicable documents, including among others Chicson Global Investment Ltd's Supplier Code of Conduct, may, in accordance with local practice, be subject to appropriate remedial action up to and including termination of its business relationship with Chicson Global Investment Ltd.

7.1

Non-Retaliation

Chicson Global Investment Ltd employees who raise questions or concerns in good faith, will be protected from retaliation.

Anyone who retaliates against another for raising a concern in good faith will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to termination of employment.

7.2

Asking Questions & Raising Concerns

If anyone has concerns about compliance with this Code, we encourage them to raise them through our “Speak Up” tool.

Speak Up
Raise questions or concerns about compliance with the Code through the company’s designated “Speak Up” tool.