Net income in 2H09 and CAPEX in 4Q09 both exceeded NT$10 billion; 2010 operating outlook optimistic TAIPEI, Taiwan, Feb. 3 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Fourth Quarter 2009 Overview (Note 1): -- Revenue increased 1.2% sequentially to NT$27.75 billion (US$868 million) -- Gross margin of 25.9%, operating margin of 13.5% -- Utilization rate was 86% -- Net income of NT$4.40 billion (US$137 million) -- Earnings per share of NT$0.35, earnings per ADS of US$0.055 Note 1: Unless otherwise stated, all financial figures discussed in this announcement are prepared in accordance with ROC GAAP, which differ in some material respects from generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. They are un-audited, unconsolidated, and represent comparisons among the three-month period ending December 31, 2009, the three-month period ending September 30, 2009, and the equivalent three-month period that ended December 31, 2008. For all 4Q09 results, New Taiwan Dollar (NT$) amounts have been converted into U.S. Dollars at the December 31, 2009 exchange rate of NT$31.98 per U.S. Dollar.
United Microelectronics Corporation ("UMC" or "The Company"), a leading global semiconductor foundry, today announced its unconsolidated operating results for the fourth quarter of 2009.
Revenue increased 1.2% QoQ to NT$27.75 billion, from NT$27.41 billion in 3Q09, and increased approximately 50% YoY, from NT$18.54 billion in 4Q08. Gross margin was 25.9%, operating margin was 13.5%, net income was NT$4.40 billion, and earnings per ordinary share were NT$0.35. While capital expenditures invested during the quarter were NT$10.19 billion, cash balance still increased to NT$52.79 billion due to a rise in net income in the second half of the year to NT$10.49 billion. Since the full year of 2009 remained profitable, with earnings per share of NT$0.31, the Company plans to propose the distribution of dividends to shareholders and bonuses to employees at the next board meeting.
Dr. Shih-Wei Sun, CEO of UMC, said, "In 2009, UMC smoothly weathered the most severe economic recession in recent history. Moreover, we were one of the first foundries to have recovered from the downturn and posted the lowest decline in revenue resulting from the financial crisis compared to other foundries. Looking to 2010, UMC shares the industry's positive outlook on growth for the foundry sector. For 2010, UMC plans to increase CAPEX to US$1.2-1.5 billion to accommodate the robust demand we are seeing from customers for advanced technologies, to attain a reasonable balance between market share and ROE, and to solidify UMC's stable, long-term growth."
Dr. Sun emphasized, "Capital expenditure for 2010 will mainly be used to build capacity for advanced processes. We plan to boost 45/40nm process capacity and continue to introduce 28nm R&D and pilot production equipment at Fab12A in Tainan, as well as greatly expand 65/55nm process capacity at Fab12i in Singapore. In addition, we plan to accelerate the readiness timeframe of Fab12A's phase 3 cleanroom related facilities and equipment installation to meet demand for advanced technology capacity and provide for a more flexible expansion plan. At the same time, we will pay close attention to the pace of the continuing economic recovery and the successive adjustments of U.S. and China's monetary policies. UMC will continue to diligently monitor economic conditions over the next several quarters and react prudently in accordance."
Dr. Sun continued, "Following UMC's 'Customer-Driven Foundry Solutions' approach over the past year, we have engaged new customers while further enhancing our relationships with existing customers, and strengthened our ability to provide the best wafer foundry solutions. Percentage of revenue from advanced and specialty processes has also increased with each quarter. In terms of 40nm, UMC's independently developed high-performance 40nm logic process has not only helped customers to beat the tape-out to production duration of the 65nm generation by a quarter, but has also achieved stable and predictable yields. This success has demonstrated that close cooperation between UMC and its customers for the 40nm process can accelerate time-to- volume, satisfy customer demands for advanced processes, and achieve win-win results. UMC will continue to expand its global presence and proceed with its overseas acquisitions; when finalized, this diversification of manufacturing locations will help customers mitigate geographic risk, increase economies of scale, and create synergies for the Company's overall operational and financial performance."
Summary of Operating Results Operating Results (Amount: NT$ million) 4Q09 3Q09 QoQ% 4Q08 YoY% change change Revenue 27,746 27,406 1.2 18,541 49.6 Gross Profit (Loss) 7,179 7,655 (6.2) (803) -- Operating Expenses (3,435) (3,446) (0.3) (3,073) 11.8 Operating Income (Loss) 3,744 4,209 (11.0) (3,876) -- Non-Operating Income (Expenses) 700 2,180 (67.9) (19,082) -- Net Income (Loss) 4,396 6,091 (27.8) (23,510) -- EPS (NT$ per share) 0.35 0.48 -- (1.81) -- (US$ per ADS) 0.055 0.075 -- (0.283) --
Revenue increased 1.2% QoQ to NT$27.75 billion from NT$27.41 billion in 3Q09, and increased 49.6% YoY from NT$18.54 billion in 4Q08. Gross profit was NT$7.18 billion, or 25.9% of revenue, compared to NT$7.66 billion, or 27.9% of 3Q09 revenue. Operating income for the quarter was NT$3.74 billion, or 13.5% of revenue, compared to NT$4.21 billion, or 15.4% of 3Q09 revenue. The increase in revenue was mainly due to an improved blended ASP. Net income in 4Q09 was NT$4.40 billion, compared to NT$6.09 billion in 3Q09.
Earnings per ordinary share for the quarter were NT$0.35. Earnings per ADS (Note 2) were US$0.055. The basic weighted average number of outstanding shares in 4Q09 was 12,686,971,252, compared with 12,671,692,578 shares in 3Q09 and 12,971,740,926 shares in 4Q08. The diluted weighted average number of outstanding shares was 12,802,575,731 in 4Q09, compared with 12,793,329,223 shares in 3Q09 and 12,971,740,926 shares in 4Q08. The fully diluted share count on December 31, 2009 was approximately 13,797,337,000. During the fourth quarter, UMC transferred 78 million treasury shares to employees. On December 31, 2009, UMC still held 222 million treasury shares acquired from the 13th share buy-back program.
Note 2: One ADS represents five Taiwan-listed ordinary shares. Detailed Financials Section COGS & Expenses (Amount: NT$ million) 4Q09 3Q09 QoQ% 4Q08 YoY% change change Revenue 27,746 27,406 1.2 18,541 49.6 CoGS (20,567) (19,751) 4.1 (19,344) 6.3 Depreciation (7,155) (7,529) (5.0) (7,682) (6.9) Other Mfg. Costs (13,412) (12,222) 9.7 (11,662) 15.0 Gross Profit 7,179 7,655 (6.2) (803) -- Gross Margin (%) 25.9% 27.9% -- (4.3%) -- Total Operating Exp. (3,435) (3,446) (0.3) (3,073) 11.8 G&A (644) (593) 8.6 (428) 50.5 Sales & Marketing (654) (629) 4.0 (679) (3.7) R&D (2,137) (2,224) (3.9) (1,966) 8.7 Operating Income 3,744 4,209 (11.0) (3,876) --
Depreciation within CoGS decreased by 5.0% to NT$7.16 billion. Other manufacturing costs increased 9.7% to NT$13.41 billion, partially due to a decrease in gain on re-measurement of inventories and an increase of accrued employee bonuses. Total operating expenses decreased 0.3%. General and Administration expenses increased to NT$644 million mainly due to an increase in the incentive bonus. Sales & marketing expenses increased to NT$654 million, owing to an increase in mask and sample expenses. R&D expenses decreased to NT$2.14 billion due to a decrease in depreciation of R&D equipment. The total R&D expense was 7.7% of revenue in 4Q09.
Non-Operating Income (Expenses) (Amount: NT$ million) 4Q09 3Q09 4Q08 Net Non-Operating Income (Exp.) 700 2,180 (19,082) Net Interest Income (Exp.) 22 (4) 115 Net Investment Income (Loss) 923 1,736 (15,465) Gain on Disposal of Investment 162 307 52 Exchange Gain (Loss) (9) (227) 345 Other (398) 368 (4,129)
Net non-operating income during 4Q09 was NT$700 million. Net investment income was NT$923 million, mainly due to investment income from equity method investees and valuation gain on trading securities. The decrease of NT$813 million quarter-over-quarter in net investment income was mainly due to a decrease in cash dividends.
Cash Flow Summary For the 3-Month For the 3-Month (Amount: NT$ million) Period Ended Period Ended Dec. 31, 2009 Sep. 30, 2009 Cash Flow from Operating 13,088 12,247 Net Income 4,396 6,091 Depreciation & Amortization 8,134 8,292 Changes in Working Capital 859 (499) Other (301) (1,637) Cash Flow from Investing (12,076) (5,508) Capital Expenditures (10,193) (4,593) Other (1,883) (915) Cash Flow from Financing 7,145 101 Financial Liabilities at Fair Value through Profit or Loss 1,341 -- Long-Term Loans 5,279 100 Redemption of Long-Term Loans (100) -- Transfer of Treasury Stock 623 -- Other 2 1 Effect of Exchange Rate (1) (108) Net Cash Flow 8,156 6,732
Net cash inflow increased to NT$8.16 billion in 4Q09. Operating cash inflow was NT$13.09 billion. The rise in investing cash outflow primarily reflects the higher CAPEX in 4Q09 of NT$10.19 billion, compared to the CAPEX of NT$4.59 billion in 3Q09. Free cash flow (Note 3) for 4Q09 was NT$2.90 billion. Free cash flow for the full year of 2009 was NT$14.89 billion. Over the next 12 months, UMC expects to repay NT$7.50 billion in term loans.
Note 3: Free cash flow = Operating cash flow - Capital expenditures Current Assets (Amount: NT$ billion) 4Q09 3Q09 4Q08 Cash & Cash Equivalents 52.79 44.64 36.12 Notes & Accounts Receivable 17.06 16.23 7.80 Days Sales Outstanding 54 50 54 Inventories 8.78 8.42 7.77 Avg. Inventory Turnover 39 40 47 Total Current Assets 88.29 73.51 54.61
Cash and cash equivalents increased NT$8.15 billion to NT$52.79 billion due to cash flow from operations and the issuance of exchangeable bonds. During 4Q09, days sales outstanding increased to 54 days due to an increase in average accounts receivable.
Liabilities (Amount: NT$ billion) 4Q09 3Q09 4Q08 (Amount: NT$ billion) Total Current Liabilities 34.03 22.97 11.63 Accounts Payable 5.05 4.42 2.05 Short-Term Credit / Bonds 12.80 7.52 0.07 Payable on Equipment 5.49 3.44 1.71 Other 10.69 7.59 7.80 Long-Term Liabilities 0.77 0.88 8.13 Total Liabilities 38.29 27.37 23.31 Debt to Equity 18% 13% 13%
Current liabilities increased to NT$34.03 billion, mainly due to an increase in payable on equipment and the issuance of two exchangeable bonds. Total liabilities increased to NT$38.29 billion in 4Q09. UMC's debt to equity ratio increased to 18%.
Analysis of Revenue (Note 4) Revenue Breakdown by Region Region 4Q09 3Q09 2Q09 1Q09 4Q08 North America 51% 49% 47% 53% 57% Asia Pacific 40% 41% 42% 37% 31% Europe 8% 9% 10% 9% 10% Japan 1% 1% 1% 1% 2%
The percentage of revenue from the North America region increased to 51%, mainly due to continuing strong demand from advanced technology node products.
Revenue Breakdown by Geometry Geometry 4Q09 3Q09 2Q09 1Q09 4Q08 65nm and below 17% 14% 12% 11% 8% 65nm < x <=90nm 25% 26% 27% 27% 27% 90nm < x <=0.13um 23% 21% 19% 16% 22% 0.13um < x <=0.18um 19% 21% 21% 22% 23% 0.18um < x <=0.35um 11% 13% 16% 18% 15% 0.5um and above 5% 5% 5% 6% 5%
Revenue from 65nm and below business increased to 17% of total revenue, due to stronger demand for wireless communication chips. The percentage of revenue from 90nm and below increased to 42% in 4Q09.
Revenue Breakdown by Customer Type Customer Type 4Q09 3Q09 2Q09 1Q09 4Q08 Fabless 80% 79% 77% 80% 80% IDM 20% 21% 23% 20% 20%
The percentage of revenue from fabless customers increased slightly to 80% in 4Q09 from 79% in 3Q09.
Revenue Breakdown by Application (1) Application 4Q09 3Q09 2Q09 1Q09 4Q08 Computer 11% 17% 15% 15% 15% Communication 62% 59% 62% 57% 61% Consumer 25% 23% 21% 25% 22% Memory 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% Others 2% 1% 1% 2% 1% (1) Computer consists of ICs such as HDD controllers, DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drives ICs, LCD drivers, graphic processors, and PDAs. Communication consists of xDSL, DSP, WLAN, LAN controllers, handset components, caller ID devices, etc. Consumer consists of ICs used for DVD players, game consoles, digital cameras, smart cards, toys, etc. Memory consists of DRAM, SRAM, Flash, EPROM, ROM, and EEPROM.
Revenue from the computer segment decreased to 11% of total revenue in 4Q09 in connection with weaker demand for PC peripheral chips and driver ICs.
Note 4: Revenue in this section represents wafer sales. Blended Average Selling Price Trend
The blended average selling price (ASP) increased modestly in US dollar terms during 4Q09, mainly due to a favorable change in product mix.
(To view ASP trend, visit http://www.umc.com/english/investors/4Q09_ASP_trend.asp )
Shipment and Utilization Rate (Note 5) Wafer Shipments 4Q09 3Q09 2Q09 1Q09 4Q08 Wafer Shipments (8" K equivalents) 990 1,017 898 384 567 Quarterly Capacity Utilization Rate 4Q09 3Q09 2Q09 1Q09 4Q08 Utilization Rate 86% 89% 79% 30% 48% Total Capacity (8" K equivalents) 1,132 1,152 1,151 1,151 1,151
Wafer shipments decreased 2.7% sequentially to 990K in 4Q09, compared to 1,017K 8-inch equivalent wafers shipped in 3Q09. The overall utilization rate for the quarter was 86%.
Note 5: Utilization Rate = Quarterly Wafer Out / Quarterly Capacity Capacity (Note 6)
Capacity during the fourth quarter was 1,132K 8-inch equivalent wafers. The decrease of total capacity is mainly due to conversion of existing 0.13um and 90nm capacity to 65nm and 40/45nm in Fab12A. The estimated installed capacity in 1Q10 will increase to 1,154K 8-inch equivalent wafers due to the announced expansion plan and the release of equipment for production.
Annual Capacity in thousands of 8-inch wafer equivalents FAB Geometry 2009 2008 2007 2006 (um) Fab6A 6" 3.5 - 0.45 328 328 328 328 Fab8A 8" 0.5 - 0.25 816 816 816 816 Fab8C 8" 0.35 - 0.11 405 417 400 400 Fab8D 8" 0.13 - 0.09 267 257 260 252 Fab8E 8" 0.5 - 0.18 408 408 408 406 Fab8F 8" 0.18 - 0.11 381 372 372 372 Fab8S (1) 8" 0.18 - 0.11 300 291 276 276 Fab12A 12" 0.18 - 0.045 866 876 847 754 Fab12i (2) 12" 0.13 - 0.065 815 742 601 413 Total (3) 4,586 4,507 4,308 4,017 YoY Growth Rate 2% 5% 7% 4% Quarterly Capacity in thousands of 8-inch wafer equivalents FAB 1Q10E 4Q09 3Q09 2Q09 Fab6A 82 82 82 82 Fab8A 204 204 204 204 Fab8C 96 99 99 99 Fab8D 71 68 68 68 Fab8E 102 102 102 102 Fab8F 96 96 96 96 Fab8S 75 75 75 75 Fab12A 209 200 222 222 Fab12i 219 206 204 203 Total (3) 1,154 1,132 1,152 1,151 (1) Former fab of SiSMC, which was acquired from Silicon Integrated Systems in July 2004. (2) Former fab of UMCi, a UMC wholly-owned subsidiary since December 2004 that was merged into UMC in April 2005 (3) One 6-inch wafer is converted into 0.5625(6sq/8sq) 8-inch equivalent wafer; one 12-inch wafer is converted into 2.25(12sq/8sq) 8-inch equivalent wafers.
Note 6: Estimated capacity numbers are based on calculated maximum output rather than designed capacity. The actual capacity numbers may differ depending upon equipment delivery schedules, pace of migration to more advanced process technologies, and other factors affecting production ramp-up.
CAPEX UMC Capital Expenditure by Year - in US$ billion Year 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 CAPEX $0.55 $0.35 $0.9 $1.0 $0.7(1) $1.5
(1) 2005 CAPEX contained UMC 2005 full-year CAPEX and UMCi CAPEX during 1Q05.
2009 CAPEX Plan 8" 12" Total UMC 12% 88% US$551 million 2010 CAPEX Plan 8" 12" Total UMC 6% 94% US$1.2-1.5 billion
The total capital expenditure for 2009 was US$551 million. The capital expenditure budget for 2010 is expected to be in the range of US$1.2 to 1.5 billion. More than 90% of the amount will be used for 12" capacity expansion.
Brief Summary of Full Year 2009 Results Operating Results (Amount: NT$ million) 2009 2008 YoY% change Revenue 88,618 92,530 (4.2) Gross Profit 15,880 15,638 1.5 Operating Expenses (12,548) (13,334) (5.9) Operating Income 3,332 2,304 44.6 Non-Operating Income 1,136 (23,698) -- (Expenses) Income Tax Expenses (594) (926) (35.9) Net Income (Loss) 3,874 (22,320) -- EPS (NT$ per share) 0.31 (1.70) -- (US$ per ADS) 0.048 (0.266) -- -- Revenue decreased 4.2% YoY to NT$88.62 billion, from NT$92.53 billion in 2008 -- Gross profit margin was 17.9%, compared to 16.9% in 2008 -- Operating profit margin was 3.8%, compared to 2.5% in 2008 -- Net income was NT$3.87 billion for 2009 -- EPS was NT$0.31, or EPADS was US$0.048 for 2009, compared to net loss per share of NT$1.70 or net loss per ADS of US$0.266 for 2008 -- The percentage of revenue from 65nm sales was 13% in 2009; the percentage of revenue from 90nm and below sales increased to 39%, from 37% in 2008 Annual Sales Breakdown in Revenue Region 2009 2008 North America 50% 56% Asia Pacific 40% 32% Asia Pacific Europe 9% 10% Japan 1% 2% Technology 2009 2008 65nm and below 13% 7% 65nm < x <=90nm 26% 30% 90nm < x <=0.13um 21% 21% 0.13um < x <=0.18um 21% 21% 0.18um < x <=0.35um 14% 16% 0.5um and above 5% 5% Customer Type 2009 2008 Fabless 79% 73% IDM 21% 27% Application 2009 2008 Computer 14% 18% Communication 61% 58% Consumer 23% 22% Memory 1% 1% Others 1% 1% Recent Developments / Announcements Jan. 20, 2010 Xilinx Virtex-6 FPGA Family Achieves Full Production Qualification on UMC's High-Performance 40nm Process Dec. 15, 2009 UMC Announces Completion of Tender Offer to UMC Japan Dec. 10, 2009 UMC Presents Paper on New Hybrid High-k/Metal Gate Approach for 28nm at 2009 IEDM Nov. 30, 2009 UMC Announces Exchangeable Bond Pricing Oct. 28, 2009 UMC Proposed to Acquire UMC Japan through Tender Offer Oct. 28, 2009 UMC 3Q 2009 Financial Results
Please visit UMC's website for further details regarding the above announcements.
First Quarter of 2010 Outlook & Guidance Quarter-over-Quarter Guidance: -- Wafer shipments to be flat -- Wafer ASP in US$ to decrease by less than 3% -- Currency appreciation to drive down NTD revenue by approximately 1-2% -- Capacity utilization rate in the high-80% range -- Gross margin in the mid-20% range -- The computer segment expected to outperform the other segments -- 2010 CAPEX budget in the range of US$1.2 - 1.5 billion Conference Call / Webcast Announcement Wednesday, February 3, 2010 Time: 9:00 PM (Taipei) / 8:00 AM (New York) / 1:00 PM (London) Dial-in numbers and Access Codes: USA Toll Free: 1 866 519 4004 UK Toll Free: 0808 234 6646 Singapore and Other Areas: +65 6735 7955 Access Code: UMC
A live webcast and replay of the 4Q09 results announcement will be available at http://www.umc.com/ under the "Investor Relations \ Investor Events" section.
About UMC
UMC is a leading global semiconductor foundry that provides advanced technology and manufacturing services for applications spanning every major sector of the IC industry. UMC's customer-driven foundry solutions allow chip designers to leverage the strength of the company's leading-edge processes, which include production proven 65nm, 45/40nm, mixed signal/RFCMOS, and a wide range of specialty technologies. Production is supported through 10 wafer manufacturing facilities that include two advanced 300mm fabs; Fab12A in Taiwan and Singapore-based Fab12i are both in volume production for a variety of customer products. The company employs approximately 12,000 people worldwide and has offices in Taiwan, Japan, Singapore, Europe, and the United States. UMC can be found on the web at http://www.umc.com/ .
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-- FINANCIAL TABLES TO FOLLOW -- UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION Unaudited Condensed Unconsolidated Balance Sheet As of December 31, 2009 Figures in Million of New Taiwan Dollars (NT$) and U.S. Dollars (US$) December 31, 2009 US$ NT$ % ASSETS Current Assets Cash and Cash Equivalents 1,651 52,792 21.0% Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, current 66 2,096 0.8% Available-for-sale financial assets, current 196 6,251 2.5% Notes & Accounts Receivable, net 533 17,056 6.8% Inventories, net 274 8,776 3.5% Other Current Assets 41 1,322 0.5% Total Current Assets 2,761 88,293 35.1% Non-Current Assets Funds and Investments 2,185 69,878 27.7% Property, Plant and Equipment, net 2,735 87,472 34.7% Other Assets 195 6,247 2.5% Total Non-Current Assets 5,115 163,597 64.9% TOTAL ASSETS 7,876 251,890 100.0% LIABILITIES Current Liabilities Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss, current 60 1,915 0.8% Payables 594 18,983 7.5% Current Portion of Long-term Liabilities 400 12,801 5.1% Other Current Liabilities 10 330 0.1% Total Current Liabilities 1,064 34,029 13.5% Non-Current Liabilities Long-term Loans 24 766 0.3% Other Liabilities 109 3,497 1.4% Total Non-Current Liabilities 133 4,263 1.7% TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,197 38,292 15.2% STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Capital Stock 4,061 129,878 51.6% Additional Paid-in Capital 1,387 44,365 17.6% Retained Earnings, Unrealized Gain or Loss on Financial Instruments and Cumulative Translation Adjustment 1,290 41,245 16.4% Treasury Stock (59) (1,890) (0.8%) TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 6,679 213,598 84.8% TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 7,876 251,890 100.0% Note: New Taiwan Dollars have been translated into U.S. Dollars at the December 31, 2009 exchange rate of NT $31.98 per U.S. Dollar. All figures are in ROC GAAP. UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION Unaudited Condensed Unconsolidated Income Statement Figures in Million of New Taiwan Dollars (NT$) and U.S. Dollars (US$) Except Per Share and Per ADS Data Year over Year Comparison Three-Month Period Ended December 31, December 31, 2009 2008 % US$ NT$ US$ NT$ Chg. Net Sales 868 27,746 580 18,541 49.6% Cost of Goods Sold (644) (20,567) (605) (19,344) 6.3% Net Gross Profit (Loss) 224 7,179 (25) (803) (994.0%) 25.9% 25.9% (4.3%) (4.3%) -- Operating Expenses - Sales & Marketing (20) (654) (21) (679) (3.7%) - General & Administrative (20) (644) (13) (428) 50.5% - Research & Development (67) (2,137) (62) (1,966) 8.7% (107) (3,435) (96) (3,073) 11.8% Operating Income (Loss) 117 3,744 (121) (3,876) (196.6%) 13.5% 13.5% (20.9%) (20.9%) -- Net Non-Operating Income (Expenses) 22 700 (597) (19,082) (103.7%) Income (Loss) from continuing operations before income tax 139 4,444 (718) (22,958) (119.4%) 16.0% 16.0% (123.8%) (123.8%) -- Income Tax Expense (2) (48) (17) (552) (91.3%) Net Income (Loss) 137 4,396 (735) (23,510) (118.7%) 15.8% 15.8% (126.8%) (126.8%) -- Earnings (Losses) per Share 0.011 0.35 (0.057) (1.81) -- Earnings (Losses) per ADS (2) 0.055 1.75 (0.283) (9.05) -- Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding (in millions) -- 12,687 -- 12,972 -- Notes: (1) New Taiwan Dollars have been translated into U.S. Dollars at the December 31, 2009 exchange rate of NT $31.98 per U.S. Dollar. All figures are in ROC GAAP. (2) 1 ADS equals 5 common shares. UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION Unaudited Condensed Unconsolidated Income Statement Figures in Million of New Taiwan Dollars (NT$) and U.S. Dollars (US$) Except Per Share and Per ADS Data (Continued) Quarter over Quarter Comparison Three-Month Period Ended December 31, September 30, 2009 2009 % US$ NT$ US$ NT$ Chg. Net Sales 868 27,746 857 27,406 1.2% Cost of Goods Sold (644) (20,567) (618) (19,751) 4.1% Net Gross Profit (Loss) 224 7,179 239 7,655 (6.2%) 25.9% 25.9% 27.9% 27.9% -- Operating Expenses - Sales & Marketing (20) (654) (20) (629) 4.0% - General & Administrative (20) (644) (18) (593) 8.6% - Research & Development (67) (2,137) (69) (2,224) (3.9%) (107) (3,435) (107) (3,446) (0.3%) Operating Income (Loss) 117 3,744 132 4,209 (11.0%) 13.5% 13.5% 15.4% 15.4% -- Net Non-Operating Income (Expenses) 22 700 68 2,180 (67.9%) Income (Loss) from continuing operations before income tax 139 4,444 200 6,389 (30.4%) 16.0% 16.0% 23.3% 23.3% -- Income Tax Expense (2) (48) (10) (298) (83.9%) Net Income (Loss) 137 4,396 190 6,091 (27.8%) 15.8% 15.8% 22.2% 22.2% -- Earnings (Losses) per Share 0.011 0.35 0.015 0.48 -- Earnings (Losses) per ADS (2) 0.055 1.75 0.075 2.40 -- Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding (in millions) -- 12,687 -- 12,672 -- Notes: (1) New Taiwan Dollars have been translated into U.S. Dollars at the December 31, 2009 exchange rate of NT $31.98 per U.S. Dollar. All figures are in ROC GAAP. (2) 1 ADS equals 5 common shares. UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION Unaudited Condensed Unconsolidated Income Statement Figures in Million of New Taiwan Dollars (NT$) and U.S. Dollars (US$) Except Per Share and Per ADS Data For the Three-Month Period Ended December 31, 2009 US$ NT$ % Net Sales 868 27,746 100.0% Cost of Goods Sold (644) (20,567) (74.1%) Net Gross Profit 224 7,179 25.9% Operating Expenses - Sales & Marketing (20) (654) (2.4%) - General & Administrative (20) (644) (2.3%) - Research & Development (67) (2,137) (7.7%) (107) (3,435) (12.4%) Operating Income 117 3,744 13.5% Net Non-Operating Income (Expenses) 22 700 2.5% Income from continuing operations before income tax 139 4,444 16.0% Income Tax Expense (2) (48) (0.2%) Net Income 137 4,396 15.8% Earnings per Share 0.011 0.35 -- Earnings per ADS (2) 0.055 1.75 -- Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding (in millions) -- 12,687 -- Notes: (1) New Taiwan Dollars have been translated into U.S. Dollars at the December 31, 2009 exchange rate of NT $31.98 per U.S. Dollar. All figures are in ROC GAAP. (2) 1 ADS equals 5 common shares. UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION Unaudited Condensed Unconsolidated Income Statement Figures in Million of New Taiwan Dollars (NT$) and U.S. Dollars (US$) Except Per Share and Per ADS Data (Continued) For the Year Ended December 31, 2009 US$ NT$ % Net Sales 2,771 88,618 100.0% Cost of Goods Sold (2,275) (72,738) (82.1%) Net Gross Profit 496 15,880 17.9% Operating Expenses - Sales & Marketing (72) (2,291) (2.6%) - General & Administrative (69) (2,220) (2.5%) - Research & Development (251) (8,037) (9.0%) (392) (12,548) (14.1%) Operating Income 104 3,332 3.8% Net Non-Operating Income (Expenses) 36 1,136 1.2% Income from continuing operations before income tax 140 4,468 5.0% Income Tax Expense (19) (594) (0.6%) Net Income 121 3,874 4.4% Earnings per Share 0.010 0.31 -- Earnings per ADS (2) 0.048 1.55 -- Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding (in millions) -- 12,699 -- Notes: (1) New Taiwan Dollars have been translated into U.S. Dollars at the December 31, 2009 exchange rate of NT $31.98 per U.S. Dollar. All figures are in ROC GAAP. (2) 1 ADS equals 5 common shares. UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION Unaudited Condensed Unconsolidated Statement of Cash Flows For The Year Ended December 31, 2009 Figures in Million of New Taiwan Dollars (NT$) and U.S. Dollars (US$) USD NTD Cash flows from operating activities: Net Income 121 3,874 Depreciation & Amortization 1,048 33,518 Gain on recovery in market value and obsolescence of inventories (71) (2,268) Cash dividends received under the equity method 12 390 Investment loss accounted for under the equity method 28 893 Loss on valuation of financial assets and liabilities 10 327 Impairment loss 12 388 Gain on disposal of investments (39) (1,257) Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment (1) (13) Gain on disposal of non-current assets held for sale (3) (91) Exchange gain on financial assets and liabilities (0) (6) Exchange gain on long-term liabilities (1) (27) Amortization of bond discounts 1 20 Amortization of deferred income (6) (202) Compensation cost of Share-Based payment 5 161 Changes in assets, liabilities and others (100) (3,206) Net cash provided by operating activities 1,016 32,501 Cash flows from investing activities: Acquisition of Trading financial assets (6) (190) Acquisition of available-for- sales financial assets (0) (2) Proceeds from disposal of available-for-sales financial assets 49 1,554 Proceed from sale of financial assets measured at cost 1 39 Acquisition of long-term investments accounted for under the equity method (120) (3,824) Proceeds from disposal of long- term investments accounted for the equity method 3 79 Proceeds from liquidation of long-term investments 1 15 Acquisition of property, plant and equipment (551) (17,609) Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment 1 39 Proceeds from disposal of non- current assets held for sale 15 462 Increase in deferred charges (36) (1,146) Increase in other assets - others (1) (23) Net cash used in investing activities (644) (20,606) Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from long-term Loans 13 400 Repayments of long-term Loans (9) (300) Increase in financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss 42 1,341 Proceeds from bonds issued 167 5,330 Bonds issue cost (2) (51) Purchase of treasury stock (75) (2,393) Treasury stock transferred to employees 19 623 Increase in deposits-in 0 6 Net cash provided by financing activities 155 4,956 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (6) (183) Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 521 16,668 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 1,130 36,124 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 1,651 52,792 Note: New Taiwan Dollars have been translated into U.S. Dollars at the December 31, 2009 exchange rate of NT $31.98 per U.S. Dollar. All figures are in ROC GAAP. Contacts: Phil Lee / Tien Yu Tseng UMC, Investor Relations Tel: +886-2-2700-6999 ext. 6957 Email: phil_lee@umc.com / tien_yu_tseng@umc.com
United Microelectronics Corporation
CONTACT: Phil Lee or Tien Yu Tseng, both of UMC, Investor Relations,
+886-2-2700-6999, ext. 6957, phil_lee@umc.com or tien_yu_tseng@umc.com
Web site: http://www.umc.com/
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