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    UMC Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results

    7/26/23 5:57:00 AM ET
    $UMC
    Semiconductors
    Technology
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    Company's differentiating specialty technologies accounted for 59% of Q2 revenue

    Solid 22/28nm business momentum lifted contribution to 29%

    Second Quarter 2023 Overview1:

    • Revenue: NT$56.30 billion (US$1.81 billion)
    • Gross margin: 36.0%; Operating margin: 27.8%
    • Revenue from 22/28nm: 29%
    • Capacity utilization rate: 71%
    • Net income attributable to shareholders of the parent: NT$15.64 billion (US$502 million)
    • Earnings per share: NT$1.27; earnings per ADS: US$0.204

    United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE:UMC, TWSE: 2303))) ("UMC" or "The Company"), a leading global semiconductor foundry, today announced its consolidated operating results for the second quarter of 2023.

    Second quarter consolidated revenue was NT$56.30 billion, increasing 3.8% QoQ from NT$54.21 billion in 1Q23. Compared to a year ago, 2Q23 revenue declined 21.9% YoY from NT$72.06 billion in 2Q22. Consolidated gross margin for 2Q23 was 36.0%. Net income attributable to the shareholders of the parent was NT$15.64 billion, with earnings per ordinary share of NT$1.27.

    Jason Wang, co-president of UMC, said, "For the second quarter, we reported results in line with guidance, with wafer shipments remaining flat from the previous quarter and utilization rate of 71%. Second-quarter revenue grew 3.8% QoQ, mainly due to improved product mix within our 12-inch portfolio. Revenue from 22/28nm products continued to increase sequentially, representing 29% of second-quarter sales, while contribution from specialty technologies reached 59%. By segment, we saw short-term demand recovery in the consumer space for WiFi, digital TV, and display driver ICs, while demand for computer-related products also moderately rebounded from the previous quarter. We are pleased to share that we have completed the transaction to acquire remaining shares in USCXM, our 12-inch fab in Xiamen, China. As one of UMC's four 12-inch fabs in geographically diverse locations, USCXM will continue to provide high-quality fabrication services to customers and increase its contribution to UMC's financial performance as a wholly-owned subsidiary."

    Co-president Wang said: "Looking into the third quarter, wafer demand outlook is uncertain given prolonged inventory correction in the supply chain. While we saw spots of limited recovery in the second quarter, overall end market sentiment remains weak and we expect customers to continue stringent inventory management in the near term. Despite a weaker-than-expected environment going into the second half, we believe our 22/28nm business will remain resilient due to our strong position in leading edge specialty technologies such as embedded high voltage. In addition, we are gearing up to offer the necessary silicon interposer technology and capacity to fulfill emerging AI market demand from customers."

    "UMC continues to enhance communication of its corporate sustainability efforts to stakeholders. This month, UMC issued its first Climate Action Report, which follows the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework, providing a detailed overview of how UMC is responding to climate change. In addition, UMC was ranked in the top 5% of listed firms in Taiwan Stock Exchange's 2022 Corporate Governance Evaluation for the ninth consecutive year, demonstrating the company's commitment to delivering long-term shareholder value and adhering to sustainable business practices," Co-president Wang added.

    Summary of Operating Results

    Operating Results

    (Amount: NT$ million)

    2Q23

     

    1Q23

     

    QoQ %

    change

    2Q22

     

    YoY %

    change

    Operating Revenues

    56,296

     

    54,209

     

    3.8

     

    72,055

     

    (21.9

    )

    Gross Profit

    20,252

     

    19,224

     

    5.3

     

    33,472

     

    (39.5

    )

    Operating Expenses

    (5,718

    )

    (5,780

    )

    (1.1

    )

    (6,706

    )

    (14.7

    )

    Net Other Operating Income and Expenses

    1,141

     

    1,037

     

    10.0

     

    1,398

     

    (18.4

    )

    Operating Income

    15,675

     

    14,481

     

    8.2

     

    28,164

     

    (44.3

    )

    Net Non-Operating Income and Expenses

    2,810

     

    4,647

     

    (39.5

    )

    (2,586

    )

    -

     

    Net Income Attributable to Shareholders of the Parent

    15,641

     

    16,183

     

    (3.3

    )

    21,327

     

    (26.7

    )

    EPS (NT$ per share)

    1.27

     

    1.31

     

     

    1.74

     

     

    (US$ per ADS)

    0.204

     

    0.210

     

     

    0.279

     

     

    Second quarter operating revenues increased by 3.8% sequentially to NT$56.30 billion as a better product mix from wafer shipments and a favorable foreign exchange rate slightly improved financial results amid continuing semiconductor inventory correction. Revenue contribution from 40nm and below technologies remained unchanged at 41% of wafer revenue. Gross profit grew 5.3% QoQ to NT$20.25 billion, or 36.0% of revenue. Operating expenses declined 1.1% QoQ to NT$5.72 billion. Net other operating income increased to NT$1.14 billion. Net non-operating income totaled NT$2.81 billion mainly reflecting the mark to market securities. Net income attributable to shareholders of the parent amounted to NT$15.64 billion.

    Earnings per ordinary share for the quarter was NT$1.27. Earnings per ADS was US$0.204. The basic weighted average number of shares outstanding in 2Q23 was 12,348,986,144, compared with 12,348,880,384 shares in 1Q23 and 12,283,479,334 shares in 2Q22. The diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding was 12,526,182,161 in 2Q23, compared with 12,597,236,266 shares in 1Q23 and 12,553,373,552 shares in 2Q22. The fully diluted shares counted on June 30, 2023 were approximately 12,526,495,000.

    Detailed Financials Section

    Operating revenues grew slightly to NT$56.30 billion. COGS increased 3.0% to NT$36.04 billion. Gross profit grew 5.3% QoQ to NT$20.25 billion partly due to a better product mix. Operating expenses declined to NT$5.72 billion, as Sales & Marketing and G&A fell 24.6% and 18.4% respectively, while R&D increased 19.9% sequentially to NT$3.32 billion, representing 5.9% of revenue. Net other operating income was NT$1.14 billion. In 2Q23, operating income increased 8.2% QoQ to NT$15.68 billion.

    COGS & Expenses

    (Amount: NT$ million)

    2Q23

     

    1Q23

     

    QoQ %

    change

    2Q22

     

    YoY %

    change

    Operating Revenues

    56,296

     

    54,209

     

    3.8

     

    72,055

     

    (21.9

    )

    COGS

    (36,044

    )

    (34,985

    )

    3.0

     

    (38,583

    )

    (6.6

    )

    Depreciation

    (8,467

    )

    (8,439

    )

    0.3

     

    (9,616

    )

    (11.9

    )

    Other Mfg. Costs

    (27,577

    )

    (26,546

    )

    3.9

     

    (28,967

    )

    (4.8

    )

    Gross Profit

    20,252

     

    19,224

     

    5.3

     

    33,472

     

    (39.5

    )

    Gross Margin (%)

    36.0

    %

    35.5

    %

     

    46.5

    %

     

    Operating Expenses

    (5,718

    )

    (5,780

    )

    (1.1

    )

    (6,706

    )

    (14.7

    )

    G&A

    (1,715

    )

    (2,102

    )

    (18.4

    )

    (2,579

    )

    (33.5

    )

    Sales & Marketing

    (716

    )

    (950

    )

    (24.6

    )

    (915

    )

    (21.7

    )

    R&D

    (3,317

    )

    (2,767

    )

    19.9

     

    (3,209

    )

    3.4

     

    Expected Credit

    Impairment gain (loss)

    30

     

    39

     

    (21.6

    )

    (3

    )

    -

     

    Net Other Operating

    Income & Expenses

    1,141

     

    1,037

     

    10.0

     

    1,398

     

    (18.4

    )

    Operating Income

    15,675

     

    14,481

     

    8.2

     

    28,164

     

    (44.3

    )

    Net non-operating income in 2Q23 was NT$2.81 billion, primarily reflecting the NT$1.04 billion in net investment gain, the NT$0.97 billion in net interest income and the NT$0.80 billion in exchange gain.

    Non-Operating Income and Expenses

    (Amount: NT$ million)

    2Q23

     

    1Q23

     

    2Q22

     

    Non-Operating Income and Expenses

    2,810

     

    4,647

     

    (2,586

    )

    Net Interest Income and Expenses

    974

     

    908

     

    (163

    )

    Net Investment Gain and Loss

    1,042

     

    3,987

     

    (3,675

    )

    Exchange Gain and Loss

    799

     

    (239

    )

    1,361

     

    Other Gain and Loss

    (5

    )

    (9

    )

    (109

    )

    In 2Q23, cash inflow from operating activities was NT$13.76 billion. Cash outflow from investing activities amounted to NT$23.67 billion, which included NT$24.99 billion in capital expenditure, resulting in free cash outflow of NT$11.23 billion. Cash inflow from financing was NT$1.06 billion, primarily from a NT$0.94 billion in bank loans and a NT$0.29 billion in the increase in deposits-in. Net cash outflow in 2Q23 totaled NT$8.74 billion. Over the next 12 months, the company expects to repay NT$1.13 billion in bank loans.

    Cash Flow Summary

    (Amount: NT$ million)

    For the 3-Month

    Period Ended

    Jun. 30, 2023

    For the 3-Month

    Period Ended

    Mar. 31, 2023

    Cash Flow from Operating Activities

    13,760

     

    26,964

     

    Net income before tax

    18,485

     

    19,128

     

    Depreciation & Amortization

    9,931

     

    9,903

     

    Share of profit of associates and

    joint ventures

    (726

    )

    (3,248

    )

    Income tax paid

    (11,845

    )

    (2,936

    )

    Changes in working capital & others

    (2,085

    )

    4,117

     

    Cash Flow from Investing Activities

    (23,667

    )

    (29,586

    )

    Decrease in financial assets measured

    at amortized cost

    60

     

    598

     

    Acquisition of PP&E

    (24,139

    )

    (29,756

    )

    Acquisition of intangible assets

    (684

    )

    (528

    )

    Others

    1,096

     

    100

     

    Cash Flow from Financing Activities

    1,061

     

    1,347

     

    Bank loans

    939

     

    (485

    )

    Increase in deposits-in

    287

     

    1,991

     

    Others

    (165

    )

    (159

    )

    Effect of Exchange Rate

    109

     

    (710

    )

    Net Cash Flow

    (8,737

    )

    (1,985

    )

    Beginning balance

    171,834

     

    173,819

     

    Ending balance

    163,097

     

    171,834

     

    Cash and cash equivalents slightly decreased to NT$163.10 billion. Days of inventory increased by 2 days to 85 days.

    Current Assets

    (Amount: NT$ billion)

    2Q23

    1Q23

    2Q22

    Cash and Cash Equivalents

    163.10

    171.83

    183.72

    Accounts Receivable

    30.62

    27.07

    42.88

    Days Sales Outstanding

    47

    54

    51

    Inventories, net

    34.55

    32.68

    27.34

    Days of Inventory

    85

    83

    62

    Total Current Assets

    239.03

    241.97

    265.78

    Current liabilities increased to NT$142.98 billion partly due to the NT$45.02 in dividends payable. Long-term credit/bonds decreased to NT$36.06 billion. Total liabilities increased to NT$226.31 billion, leading to a debt to equity ratio of 69%.

    Liabilities

    (Amount: NT$ billion)

    2Q23

    1Q23

    2Q22

    Total Current Liabilities

    142.98

    105.89

    131.81

    Accounts Payable

    8.83

    9.21

    9.95

    Short-Term Credit / Bonds

    11.59

    9.77

    13.22

    Payables on Equipment

    13.01

    18.44

    11.60

    Dividends Payable

    45.02

    -

    -

    Other

    64.53

    68.47

    97.04

    Long-Term Credit / Bonds

    36.06

    37.30

    45.70

    Long-Term Investment Liabilities

    -

    4.26

    8.50

    Total Liabilities

    226.31

    194.08

    216.51

    Debt to Equity

    69%

    55%

    76%

    Analysis of Revenue2

    Revenue from Asia-Pacific grew to 56% while business from North America declined to 27% of sales. Business from Europe increased to 12% while contribution from Japan was 5%.

    Revenue Breakdown by Region

    Region

    2Q23

    1Q23

    4Q22

    3Q22

    2Q22

    North America

    27%

    31%

    30%

    23%

    22%

    Asia Pacific

    56%

    50%

    54%

    62%

    65%

    Europe

    12%

    11%

    9%

    9%

    8%

    Japan

    5%

    8%

    7%

    6%

    5%

    Revenue contribution from 22/28nm increased to 29% of the wafer revenue, while 40nm contribution was 12% of sales.

    Revenue Breakdown by Geometry

    Geometry

    2Q23

    1Q23

    4Q22

    3Q22

    2Q22

    14nm and below

    0%

    0%

    0%

    0%

    0%

    14nm<x<=28nm

    29%

    26%

    28%

    25%

    22%

    28nm<x<=40nm

    12%

    15%

    17%

    17%

    18%

    40nm<x<=65nm

    23%

    19%

    17%

    18%

    19%

    65nm<x<=90nm

    10%

    10%

    9%

    8%

    7%

    90nm<x<=0.13um

    10%

    12%

    12%

    12%

    12%

    0.13um<x<=0.18um

    9%

    10%

    10%

    10%

    12%

    0.18um<x<=0.35um

    5%

    6%

    5%

    8%

    8%

    0.5um and above

    2%

    2%

    2%

    2%

    2%

    Revenue from fabless customers accounted for 79% of revenue.

    Revenue Breakdown by Customer Type

    Customer Type

    2Q23

    1Q23

    4Q22

    3Q22

    2Q22

    Fabless

    79%

    77%

    81%

    83%

    86%

    IDM

    21%

    23%

    19%

    17%

    14%

    Revenue from the communication segment remained at 44%, while business from computer applications stayed unchanged at 9%. Business from consumer applications was 26% as other segments accounted for 21% of revenue.

    Revenue Breakdown by Application (1)

    Application

    2Q23

    1Q23

    4Q22

    3Q22

    2Q22

    Computer

    9%

    9%

    12%

    14%

    16%

    Communication

    44%

    44%

    45%

    45%

    45%

    Consumer

    26%

    24%

    25%

    27%

    27%

    Others

    21%

    23%

    18%

    14%

    12%

    1) Computer consists of ICs such as CPU, GPU, HDD controllers, DVD/CD-RW control ICs, PC chipset, audio codec, keyboard controller, monitor scaler, USB, I/O chipset, WLAN. Communication consists of handset components, broadband, bluetooth, Ethernet, LAN, DSP, etc. Consumer consists of ICs used for DVD players, DTV, STB, MP3/MP4, flash controller, game consoles, DSC, smart cards, toys, etc.

    Blended ASP Trend

    Blended average selling price (ASP) grew slightly in 2Q23.

    (To view blended ASP trend, please click here for 2Q23 ASP)

    Shipment and Utilization Rate3

    Wafer shipments remained flat QoQ at 1,831K in the second quarter, while quarterly capacity was 2,626K. Overall utilization rate in 2Q23 was 71%.

    Wafer Shipments

     

    2Q23

    1Q23

    4Q22

    3Q22

    2Q22

    Wafer Shipments

    (8" K equivalents)

    1,831

    1,826

    2,213

    2,597

    2,622

    Quarterly Capacity Utilization Rate

     

    2Q23

    1Q23

    4Q22

    3Q22

    2Q22

    Utilization Rate

    71%

    70%

    90%

    100%+

    100%+

    Total Capacity

    (8" K equivalents)

    2,626

    2,522

    2,543

    2,539

    2,528

    Capacity4

    Total capacity in the second quarter increased to 2,626K 8-inch equivalent wafers. Capacity will grow in the third quarter of 2023 to 2,659K 8-inch equivalent wafers, primarily reflecting the 22/28nm capacity expansion at Fab 12A Phase 6.

    Annual Capacity in

    thousands of wafers

     

    Quarterly Capacity in

    thousands of wafers

    FAB

    Geometry

    (um)

    2022

     

    2021

     

    2020

     

    2019

     

     

    FAB

    3Q23E

     

    2Q23

     

    1Q23

     

    4Q22

    WTK

    6"

    5 – 0.15

    335

     

    329

     

    371

     

    370

     

     

    WTK

    6"

    83

     

    82

     

    80

     

    85

    8A

    8"

    3 – 0.11

    765

     

    755

     

    802

     

    825

     

     

    8A

    8"

    207

     

    207

     

    189

     

    192

    8C

    8"

    0.35 – 0.11

    459

     

    459

     

    452

     

    436

     

     

    8C

    8"

    120

     

    120

     

    113

     

    115

    8D

    8"

    0.18 – 0.09

    410

     

    380

     

    371

     

    359

     

     

    8D

    8"

    111

     

    109

     

    101

     

    103

    8E

    8"

    0.6 – 0.14

    469

     

    457

     

    449

     

    426

     

     

    8E

    8"

    122

     

    122

     

    116

     

    118

    8F

    8"

    0.18 – 0.11

    550

     

    514

     

    485

     

    434

     

     

    8F

    8"

    145

     

    145

     

    136

     

    138

    8S

    8"

    0.18 – 0.11

    443

     

    408

     

    373

     

    372

     

     

    8S

    8"

    112

     

    112

     

    109

     

    111

    8N

    8"

    0.5 – 0.11

    952

     

    917

     

    917

     

    831

     

     

    8N

    8"

    250

     

    248

     

    244

     

    245

    12A

    12"

    0.13 – 0.014

    1,170

     

    1,070

     

    1,044

     

    997

     

     

    12A

    12"

    333

     

    321

     

    305

     

    301

    12i

    12"

    0.13 – 0.040

    655

     

    641

     

    628

     

    595

     

     

    12i

    12"

    164

     

    164

     

    162

     

    164

    12X

    12"

    0.080 – 0.022

    314

     

    284

     

    217

     

    203

     

     

    12X

    12"

    80

     

    80

     

    78

     

    80

    12M

    12"

    0.13 – 0.040

    436

     

    395

     

    391

     

    98

     

     

    12M

    12"

    110

     

    110

     

    108

     

    110

    Total(1)

    10,031

     

    9,453

     

    9,188

     

    8,148

     

     

    Total

    2,659

     

    2,626

     

    2,522

     

    2,543

    YoY Growth Rate

    6

    %

    3

    %

    13

    %

    6

    %

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    (1) One 6-inch wafer is converted into 0.5625 (62/82) 8-inch equivalent wafer; one 12-inch wafer is converted into 2.25 (122/82) 8-inch equivalent wafers. Total capacity figures are expressed in 8-inch equivalent wafers.

    CAPEX

    CAPEX spending in 2Q23 totaled US$0.82 billion. 2023 cash-based CAPEX budget will be US$3.0 billion.

    Capital Expenditure by Year - in US$ billion

    Year

     

    2022

     

    2021

     

    2020

     

    2019

     

    2018

    CAPEX

    $

    2.7

    $

    1.8

    $

    1.0

    $

    0.6

    $

    0.7

    2023 CAPEX Plan

    8"

    12"

    Total

    10

    %

    90

    %

    US$3.0 billion

    Third Quarter 2023 Outlook & Guidance

    Quarter-over-Quarter Guidance:

    • Wafer Shipments: Will decline by approximately 3-4%
    • ASP in USD: Will increase by 2%
    • Gross Profit Margin: Rising costs will erode GM by low-single digit percentage point
    • Capacity Utilization: mid-60% range
    • 2023 CAPEX: US$3.0 billion

    Recent Developments / Announcements

    Apr. 27, 2023

    UMC Files Form 20-F for 2022 with US Securities and Exchange Commission

    Apr. 28, 2023

    UMC Among Highest Ranked in Corporate Governance Evaluation for 9th Consecutive Year

    May 3, 2023

    UMC Announces 40nm RFSOI Platform to Accelerate 5G mmWave Applications

    May 10, 2023

    DENSO and USJC Announce Mass Production Shipment of Automotive IGBT, Targeting Expanding Electric Vehicle Market

    May 31, 2023

    UMC Shareholders Approve NT$3.60 Cash Dividend at Annual Shareholders' Meeting

    Jul. 21, 2023

    UMC Wins HR Asia 2023 Best Companies to Work for in Asia Award

    Please visit UMC's website for further details regarding the above announcements

    Conference Call / Webcast Announcement

    Wednesday, July 26, 2023

    Time: 5:00 PM (Taipei) / 5:00 AM (New York) / 10:00 AM (London)

    Dial-in numbers and Access Codes:

     

     

    Taiwan Number:

     

    02 3396 1191

    Taiwan Toll Free:

     

    0080 185 4007

    USA Toll Free:

     

    +1 866 212 5567

    Other Areas:

     

    +886 2 3396 1191

     

     

     

    Access Code:

     

    9509526#

    A live webcast and replay of the 2Q23 results announcement will be available at

    www.umc.com under the "Investors / Events" section.

    About UMC

    UMC (NYSE:UMC, TWSE: 2303))) is a leading global semiconductor foundry company. The company provides high quality IC fabrication services, focusing on logic and various specialty technologies to serve all major sectors of the electronics industry. UMC's comprehensive IC processing technologies and manufacturing solutions include logic/mixed-signal, embedded high-voltage, embedded non-volatile-memory, RFSOI and BCD. UMC has total 12 fabs in production with combined capacity of more than 850,000 8-inch equivalent wafers per month, and all of them are certified with IATF 16949 automotive quality standard. Most of UMC's 12-inch and 8-inch fabs with its core R&D are located in Taiwan, with additional ones throughout Asia. UMC is headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan, plus local offices in China, United States, Europe, Japan, Korea and Singapore, with worldwide total 20,000 employees. For more information, please visit: https://www.umc.com.

    Safe Harbor Statements

    This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding anticipated financial results for the second quarter of 2023; the expected wafer shipment and ASP; the anticipated annual budget; capex strategies; environmental protection goals and water management strategies; impact of foreign currency exchange rates; expected foundry capacities; the ability to obtain new business opportunities; and information under the heading "Third Quarter of 2023 Outlook and Guidance."

    These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual performance, financial condition or results of operations of UMC to be materially different from what is stated or may be implied in such forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that actual events and results could differ materially from those statements as a result of a number of factors including, but not limited to: (i) dependence upon the frequent introduction of new services and technologies based on the latest developments in the industry in which UMC operates; (ii) the intensely competitive semiconductor, communications, consumer electronics and computer industries and markets; (iii) the risks associated with international business activities; (iv) dependence upon key personnel; (v) general economic and political conditions; (vi) possible disruptions in commercial activities caused by natural and human-induced events and disasters, including natural disasters, terrorist activity, armed conflict and highly contagious diseases; (vii) reduced end-user purchases relative to expectations and orders; and (viii) fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. Further information regarding these and other risk factors is included in UMC's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 20-F. All information provided in this release is as of the date of this release and are based on assumptions that UMC believes to be reasonable as of this date, and 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.

    The financial statements included in this release are prepared and published in accordance with Taiwan International Financial Reporting Standards, or TIFRSs, recognized by the Financial Supervisory Commission in the ROC, which is different from International Financial Reporting Standards, or IFRSs, issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. Investors are cautioned that there may be significant differences between TIFRSs and IFRSs. In addition, TIFRSs and IFRSs differ in certain significant respects from generally accepted accounting principles in the ROC and generally accepted accounting principles in the United States.

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    UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
    Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet
    As of June 30, 2023
    Figures in Millions of New Taiwan Dollars (NT$) and U.S. Dollars (US$)
     
     

    June 30, 2023

    US$

    NT$

    %

    Assets
    Current assets
    Cash and cash equivalents

    5,239

    163,097

    29.5

    %

    Accounts receivable, net

    984

    30,618

    5.5

    %

    Inventories, net

    1,110

    34,553

    6.3

    %

    Other current assets

    346

    10,765

    1.9

    %

    Total current assets

    7,679

    239,033

    43.2

    %

     
    Non-current assets
    Funds and investments

    2,263

    70,455

    12.7

    %

    Property, plant and equipment

    6,380

    198,618

    35.9

    %

    Right-of-use assets

    234

    7,287

    1.3

    %

    Other non-current assets

    1,215

    37,803

    6.9

    %

    Total non-current assets

    10,092

    314,163

    56.8

    %

    Total assets

    17,771

    553,196

    100.0

    %

     
    Liabilities
    Current liabilities
    Short-term loans

    5

    170

    0.0

    %

    Payables

    1,839

    57,254

    10.4

    %

    Dividends payable

    1,446

    45,017

    8.1

    %

    Current portion of long-term liabilities

    367

    11,422

    2.1

    %

    Other current liabilities

    936

    29,115

    5.2

    %

    Total current liabilities

    4,593

    142,978

    25.8

    %

     
    Non-current liabilities
    Bonds payable

    578

    17,988

    3.2

    %

    Long-term loans

    581

    18,074

    3.3

    %

    Lease liabilities, noncurrent

    162

    5,038

    0.9

    %

    Other non-current liabilities

    1,356

    42,230

    7.7

    %

    Total non-current liabilities

    2,677

    83,330

    15.1

    %

    Total liabilities

    7,270

    226,308

    40.9

    %

     
    Equity
    Equity attributable to the parent company
    Capital

    4,016

    125,031

    22.6

    %

    Additional paid-in capital

    439

    13,656

    2.5

    %

    Retained earnings and other components of equity

    6,035

    187,858

    33.9

    %

    Total equity attributable to the parent company

    10,490

    326,545

    59.0

    %

    Non-controlling interests

    11

    343

    0.1

    %

    Total equity

    10,501

    326,888

    59.1

    %

    Total liabilities and equity

    17,771

    553,196

    100.0

    %

     
    Note:New Taiwan Dollars have been translated into U.S. Dollars at the June 30, 2023 exchange rate of NT $31.13 per U.S. Dollar.
    UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
    Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income
    Figures in Millions of New Taiwan Dollars (NT$) and U.S. Dollars (US$)
    Except Per Share and Per ADS Data
     
     
    Year over Year Comparison Quarter over Quarter Comparison
    Three-Month Period Ended Three-Month Period Ended
    June 30, 2023 June 30, 2022 Chg. June 30, 2023 March 31, 2023 Chg.
    US$ NT$ US$ NT$ % US$ NT$ US$ NT$ %
    Operating revenues

    1,808

     

    56,296

     

    2,315

     

    72,055

     

    (21.9

    %)

    1,808

     

    56,296

     

    1,741

     

    54,209

     

    3.8

    %

    Operating costs

    (1,157

    )

    (36,044

    )

    (1,240

    )

    (38,583

    )

    (6.6

    %)

    (1,157

    )

    (36,044

    )

    (1,123

    )

    (34,985

    )

    3.0

    %

    Gross profit

    651

     

    20,252

     

    1,075

     

    33,472

     

    (39.5

    %)

    651

     

    20,252

     

    618

     

    19,224

     

    5.3

    %

    36.0

    %

    36.0

    %

    46.5

    %

    46.5

    %

    36.0

    %

    36.0

    %

    35.5

    %

    35.5

    %

    Operating expenses
    - Sales and marketing expenses

    (23

    )

    (716

    )

    (29

    )

    (915

    )

    (21.7

    %)

    (23

    )

    (716

    )

    (31

    )

    (950

    )

    (24.6

    %)

    - General and administrative expenses

    (55

    )

    (1,715

    )

    (83

    )

    (2,579

    )

    (33.5

    %)

    (55

    )

    (1,715

    )

    (67

    )

    (2,102

    )

    (18.4

    %)

    - Research and development expenses

    (107

    )

    (3,317

    )

    (103

    )

    (3,209

    )

    3.4

    %

    (107

    )

    (3,317

    )

    (89

    )

    (2,767

    )

    19.9

    %

    - Expected credit impairment gain (loss)

    1

     

    30

     

    (0

    )

    (3

    )

    -

     

    1

     

    30

     

    1

     

    39

     

    (21.6

    %)

    Subtotal

    (184

    )

    (5,718

    )

    (215

    )

    (6,706

    )

    (14.7

    %)

    (184

    )

    (5,718

    )

    (186

    )

    (5,780

    )

    (1.1

    %)

    Net other operating income and expenses

    37

     

    1,141

     

    45

     

    1,398

     

    (18.4

    %)

    37

     

    1,141

     

    33

     

    1,037

     

    10.0

    %

    Operating income

    504

     

    15,675

     

    905

     

    28,164

     

    (44.3

    %)

    504

     

    15,675

     

    465

     

    14,481

     

    8.2

    %

    27.8

    %

    27.8

    %

    39.1

    %

    39.1

    %

    27.8

    %

    27.8

    %

    26.7

    %

    26.7

    %

     
    Net non-operating income and expenses

    90

     

    2,810

     

    (83

    )

    (2,586

    )

    -

     

    90

     

    2,810

     

    149

     

    4,647

     

    (39.5

    %)

    Income from continuing operations

       before income tax

    594

     

    18,485

     

    822

     

    25,578

     

    (27.7

    %)

    594

     

    18,485

     

    614

     

    19,128

     

    (3.4

    %)

    32.8

    %

    32.8

    %

    35.5

    %

    35.5

    %

    32.8

    %

    32.8

    %

    35.3

    %

    35.3

    %

     
    Income tax expense

    (83

    )

    (2,588

    )

    (132

    )

    (4,088

    )

    (36.7

    %)

    (83

    )

    (2,588

    )

    (88

    )

    (2,743

    )

    (5.7

    %)

    Net income

    511

     

    15,897

     

    690

     

    21,490

     

    (26.0

    %)

    511

     

    15,897

     

    526

     

    16,385

     

    (3.0

    %)

    28.2

    %

    28.2

    %

    29.8

    %

    29.8

    %

    28.2

    %

    28.2

    %

    30.2

    %

    30.2

    %

     
    Other comprehensive income (loss)

    (8

    )

    (238

    )

    (120

    )

    (3,749

    )

    (93.7

    %)

    (8

    )

    (238

    )

    107

     

    3,325

     

    -

     

     
    Total comprehensive income (loss)

    503

     

    15,659

     

    570

     

    17,741

     

    (11.7

    %)

    503

     

    15,659

     

    633

     

    19,710

     

    (20.6

    %)

     
    Net income attributable to:
      Shareholders of the parent

    502

     

    15,641

     

    685

     

    21,327

     

    (26.7

    %)

    502

     

    15,641

     

    520

     

    16,183

     

    (3.3

    %)

      Non-controlling interests

    9

     

    256

     

    5

     

    163

     

    56.3

    %

    9

     

    256

     

    6

     

    202

     

    26.9

    %

     
    Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to:
      Shareholders of the parent

    495

     

    15,403

     

    565

     

    17,578

     

    (12.4

    %)

    495

     

    15,403

     

    627

     

    19,508

     

    (21.0

    %)

      Non-controlling interests

    8

     

    256

     

    5

     

    163

     

    56.3

    %

    8

     

    256

     

    6

     

    202

     

    26.9

    %

     
    Earnings per share-basic

    0.041

     

    1.27

     

    0.056

     

    1.74

     

    0.041

     

    1.27

     

    0.042

     

    1.31

     

    Earnings per ADS (2)

    0.204

     

    6.35

     

    0.279

     

    8.70

     

    0.204

     

    6.35

     

    0.210

     

    6.55

     

    Weighted average number of shares
    outstanding (in millions)

    12,349

     

    12,283

     

    12,349

     

    12,349

     

     
     
    Notes:
    (1) New Taiwan Dollars have been translated into U.S. Dollars at the June 30, 2023 exchange rate of NT $31.13 per U.S. Dollar.
    (2) 1 ADS equals 5 common shares.
    UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
    Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income
    Figures in Millions of New Taiwan Dollars (NT$) and U.S. Dollars (US$)
    Except Per Share and Per ADS Data
     

    For the Three-Month Period Ended

    For the Six-Month Period Ended

    June 30, 2023

    June 30, 2023

    US$

    NT$

    %

    US$

    NT$

    %

    Operating revenues

    1,808

     

    56,296

     

    100.0

    %

    3,550

     

    110,506

     

    100.0

    %

    Operating costs

    (1,157

    )

    (36,044

    )

    (64.0

    %)

    (2,282

    )

    (71,029

    )

    (64.3

    %)

    Gross profit

    651

     

    20,252

     

    36.0

    %

    1,268

     

    39,477

     

    35.7

    %

     
     
    Operating expenses
    - Sales and marketing expenses

    (23

    )

    (716

    )

    (1.3

    %)

    (54

    )

    (1,667

    )

    (1.5

    %)

    - General and administrative expenses

    (55

    )

    (1,715

    )

    (3.1

    %)

    (122

    )

    (3,817

    )

    (3.5

    %)

    - Research and development expenses

    (107

    )

    (3,317

    )

    (5.9

    %)

    (195

    )

    (6,084

    )

    (5.5

    %)

    - Expected credit impairment gain

    1

     

    30

     

    0.1

    %

    2

     

    69

     

    0.1

    %

    Subtotal

    (184

    )

    (5,718

    )

    (10.2

    %)

    (369

    )

    (11,499

    )

    (10.4

    %)

    Net other operating income and expenses

    37

     

    1,141

     

    2.0

    %

    70

     

    2,177

     

    2.0

    %

    Operating income

    504

     

    15,675

     

    27.8

    %

    969

     

    30,155

     

    27.3

    %

     
    Net non-operating income and expenses

    90

     

    2,810

     

    5.0

    %

    239

     

    7,459

     

    6.7

    %

    Income from continuing operations

       before income tax

    594

     

    18,485

     

    32.8

    %

    1,208

     

    37,614

     

    34.0

    %

     
     
    Income tax expense

    (83

    )

    (2,588

    )

    (4.6

    %)

    (171

    )

    (5,333

    )

    (4.8

    %)

    Net income

    511

     

    15,897

     

    28.2

    %

    1,037

     

    32,281

     

    29.2

    %

     
    Other comprehensive income (loss)

    (8

    )

    (238

    )

    (0.4

    %)

    99

     

    3,088

     

    2.8

    %

     
    Total comprehensive income (loss)

    503

     

    15,659

     

    27.8

    %

    1,136

     

    35,369

     

    32.0

    %

     
    Net income attributable to:
      Shareholders of the parent

    502

     

    15,641

     

    27.8

    %

    1,022

     

    31,824

     

    28.8

    %

      Non-controlling interests

    9

     

    256

     

    0.4

    %

    15

     

    457

     

    0.4

    %

     
    Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to:
      Shareholders of the parent

    495

     

    15,403

     

    27.4

    %

    1,121

     

    34,911

     

    31.6

    %

      Non-controlling interests

    8

     

    256

     

    0.4

    %

    15

     

    458

     

    0.4

    %

     
    Earnings per share-basic

    0.041

     

    1.27

     

    0.083

     

    2.58

     

    Earnings per ADS (2)

    0.204

     

    6.35

     

    0.414

     

    12.90

     

     
    Weighted average number of shares

       outstanding (in millions)

    12,349

     

    12,349

     

     
    Notes:
    (1) New Taiwan Dollars have been translated into U.S. Dollars at the June 30, 2023 exchange rate of NT $31.13 per U.S. Dollar.
    (2) 1 ADS equals 5 common shares.
    UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
    Consolidated Condensed Statement of Cash Flows
    For The Six-Month Period Ended June 30, 2023
    Figures in Millions of New Taiwan Dollars (NT$) and U.S. Dollars (US$)
     
    US$ NT$
    Cash flows from operating activities :
    Net income before tax

    1,208

     

    37,614

     

    Depreciation & Amortization

    637

     

    19,834

     

    Share of profit of associates and joint ventures

    (128

    )

    (3,974

    )

    Income tax paid

    (475

    )

    (14,781

    )

    Changes in working capital & others

    66

     

    2,031

     

    Net cash provided by operating activities

    1,308

     

    40,724

     

     
    Cash flows from investing activities :
    Decrease in financial assets measured at amortized cost

    21

     

    658

     

    Acquisition of property, plant and equipment

    (1,731

    )

    (53,895

    )

    Acquisition of intangible assets

    (39

    )

    (1,212

    )

    Others

    38

     

    1,196

     

    Net cash used in investing activities

    (1,711

    )

    (53,253

    )

     
    Cash flows from financing activities :
    Increase in short-term loans

    5

     

    170

     

    Proceeds from long-term loans

    130

     

    4,050

     

    Repayments of long-term loans

    (121

    )

    (3,766

    )

    Increase in guarantee deposits

    73

     

    2,278

     

    Others

    (10

    )

    (324

    )

    Net cash provided by financing activities

    77

     

    2,408

     

     
    Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

    (19

    )

    (601

    )

    Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

    (345

    )

    (10,722

    )

     
    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

    5,584

     

    173,819

     

     
    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

    5,239

     

    163,097

     

     
    Note: New Taiwan Dollars have been translated into U.S. Dollars at the June 30, 2023 exchange rate of NT $31.13 per U.S. Dollar.

    1Unless otherwise stated, all financial figures discussed in this announcement are prepared in accordance with TIFRSs recognized by Financial Supervisory Commission in the ROC, which is different from IFRSs issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. They represent comparisons among the three-month period ending June 30, 2023, the three-month period ending March 31, 2023, and the equivalent three-month period that ended June 30, 2022. For all 2Q23 results, New Taiwan Dollar (NT$) amounts have been converted into U.S. Dollars at the June 30, 2023 exchange rate of NT$ 31.13 per U.S. Dollar.

    2 Revenue in this section represents wafer sales

    3 Utilization Rate = Quarterly Wafer Out / Quarterly Capacity

    4 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.

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