The merger between Taishin Financial Holding Co., Ltd. and Shin Kong Financial Holding Co., Ltd., for which LCS served as legal counsel, has once again received significant professional recognition. The transaction stood out at the 2025 Taiwan M&A Golden Award organized by the Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity Council of Taiwan (MAPECT), earning two major honors: "Deal of the Year" and "Most Influential M&A Deal of the Year," underscoring its importance in Taiwan's financial market. As one of the largest and most influential financial transactions in Taiwan in 2025, this merger represents a new milestone in the ongoing consolidation of the domestic financial services industry. Through the integration of corporate resources, customer bases, and product portfolios, the merged financial platform is expected to strengthen its competitiveness across wealth management, insurance, corporate banking, and digital finance, while enhancing overall market efficiency and service capabilities. This transaction strengthens Taiwan's financial market and creates opportunities for greater scale, enhanced risk diversification, and accelerated technological advancement. The recognition reaffirms LCS’s strong capabilities in major financial M&A, regulatory advisory, and cross‑group integration. LCS will continue to apply its expertise to help clients gain strategic advantages and achieve success in critical transactions.