TAIPEI, Taiwan, July 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- United
Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE: UMC; TWSE: 2303) ("UMC"), a
leading global semiconductor foundry, today issued an update on its
guidance for the third quarter of 2015.
Based on its 3Q 2015 outlook, UMC expects foundry segment gross
profit margin to be in the high-teens percentage range, compared to
its previously stated guidance of mid-teens percentage range in the
company's earlier 2Q 2015 earnings announcement.
About UMC
UMC (NYSE: UMC, TWSE: 2303) is a leading global semiconductor
foundry that provides advanced IC production for applications
spanning every major sector of the electronics industry. UMC's
robust foundry solutions enable chip designers to leverage the
company's sophisticated technology and manufacturing, which include
volume production 28nm gate-last High-K/Metal Gate technology,
ultra-low power platform processes specifically engineered for
Internet of Things (IoT) applications and the automotive industry's
highest-rated AEC-Q100 Grade-0 manufacturing capabilities for
production of ICs found in cars. UMC's 10 wafer fabs are
strategically located throughout Asia and are able to produce over 500,000
wafers per month. The company employs more than 17,000 people
worldwide, with offices in Taiwan,
mainland China, Europe, Japan, Korea, Singapore, and the
United States. UMC can be found on the web at
http://www.umc.com .
Note From UMC Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Some of the statements in the foregoing announcement are forward
looking within the meaning of the U.S. Federal Securities laws,
including statements about future outsourcing, wafer capacity,
technologies, business relationships and market conditions.
Investors are cautioned that actual events and results could differ
materially from these statements as a result of a variety of
factors, including conditions in the overall semiconductor market
and economy; acceptance and demand for products from UMC; and
technological and development risks. Further information regarding
these and other risks is included in UMC's filings with the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission, including its registration
statements and reports on Forms F-1, F-3, F-6 and 20-F and 6-K, in
each case as amended. UMC does not undertake any obligation to
update any forward-looking statement as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise, except as required under
applicable law.
Contacts:
Bowen Huang / David Wong
UMC, Investor Relations
Tel: + 886-2-2658-9168, ext.
16900
Email: bowen_huang@umc.com
david_wong@umc.com
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