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    UMC Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results

    7/31/24 5:47:00 AM ET
    $UMC
    Semiconductors
    Technology
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    Gross margin reached 35.2% as operating income increased 19.1% QoQ

    Earnings per share in 1H was NT$1.95

    Second Quarter 2024 Overview1:

    • Revenue: NT$56.80 billion (US$1.75 billion)
    • Gross margin: 35.2%; Operating margin: 24.5%
    • Revenue from 22/28nm: 33%
    • Capacity utilization rate: 68%
    • Net income attributable to shareholders of the parent: NT$13.79 billion (US$425 million)
    • Earnings per share: NT$1.11; earnings per ADS: US$0.171

    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 2024.

    Second quarter consolidated revenue was NT$56.80 billion, increasing 4.0% from NT$54.63 billion in 1Q24. Compared to a year ago, 2Q24 revenue increased 0.9%. Consolidated gross margin for 2Q24 was 35.2%. Net income attributable to the shareholders of the parent was NT$13.79 billion, with earnings per ordinary share of NT$1.11.

    Jason Wang, co-president of UMC, said, "In the second quarter, wafer shipments increased 2.6% QoQ and fab utilization rate improved to 68% as we saw notable demand momentum in the consumer segment. Contribution from our 22/28nm business rose sequentially on healthy demand for WiFi and digital TV applications. Together with a favorable exchange rate and improved product mix, second-quarter gross margin was better than what was previously guided. During the quarter, we announced technology updates including a 3D IC solution to stack RFSOI wafers, which is the first of its kind in the industry, and a 22nm embedded high voltage platform, currently the most advanced display driver foundry solution in the market. They reflect UMC's commitment to building on our leadership across a number of specialty technologies that are crucial for the development of AI, 5G, and automotive."

    Co-president Wang commented, "Looking to the third quarter, we expect to see end market dynamics improve further, particularly in the communication and computing segments, which will drive higher fab utilization. Our 22/28nm business remains a promising growth driver, with a number of tape-outs taking place in the second half for applications including display drivers, connectivity and networking. At the same time, we do expect to face some margin pressure going into the second half due to a pickup in depreciation expense related to capacity expansions as well as higher utility rates. Despite these cost challenges, we believe we will continue to demonstrate our resilience as we did during the recent market downturn, and deliver on our strategy of providing differentiated technology solutions and a diversified manufacturing footprint to help our customers to strengthen their supply chain management."

    Co-president Wang added, "In pursuit of our net-zero by 2050 goal, UMC continues to take concrete steps to drive emissions reduction in our operations and supply chain, and to increase our use of renewable energy. We are on track to achieving our progressive 2025 and 2030 targets. More details on our ESG progress will be made available to stakeholders in our upcoming Sustainability Report."

    Summary of Operating Results

    Operating Results

    (Amount: NT$ million)

    2Q24

     

    1Q24

     

    QoQ %

    change

    2Q23

     

    YoY %

    change

    Operating Revenues

    56,799

     

    54,632

     

    4.0

     

    56,296

     

    0.9

    Gross Profit

    19,983

     

    16,899

     

    18.2

     

    20,252

     

    (1.3

    )

    Operating Expenses

    (6,311

    )

    (5,747

    )

    9.8

     

    (5,718

    )

    10.4

     

    Net Other Operating Income and Expenses

    219

     

    513

     

    (57.3

    )

    1,141

     

    (80.8

    )

    Operating Income

    13,891

     

    11,665

     

    19.1

     

    15,675

     

    (11.4

    )

    Net Non-Operating Income and Expenses

    2,529

     

    1,056

     

    139.4

     

    2,810

     

    (10.0

    )

    Net Income Attributable to Shareholders of the Parent

    13,786

     

    10,456

     

    31.8

     

    15,641

     

    (11.9

    )

    EPS (NT$ per share)

    1.11

     

    0.84

     

     

    1.27

     

     

    (US$ per ADS)

    0.171

     

    0.130

     

     

    0.196

     

     

    Second quarter operating revenues increased 4.0% sequentially to NT$56.80 billion. Revenue contribution from 40nm and below technologies represented 45% of wafer revenue. Gross profit grew 18.2% QoQ to NT$19.98 billion, or 35.2% of revenue. Operating expenses increased 9.8% to NT$6.31 billion. Net other operating income decreased to NT$0.22 billion. Net non-operating income reached NT$2.53 billion. Net income attributable to shareholders of the parent amounted to NT$13.79 billion.

    Earnings per ordinary share for the quarter was NT$1.11. Earnings per ADS was US$0.171. The basic weighted average number of shares outstanding in 2Q24 was 12,414,189,313, compared with 12,414,087,724 shares in 1Q24 and 12,348,986,144 shares in 2Q23. The diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding was 12,529,942,186 in 2Q24, compared with 12,577,525,057 shares in 1Q24 and 12,526,182,161 shares in 2Q23. The fully diluted shares counted on June 30, 2024 were approximately 12,530,243,000.

    Detailed Financials Section

    Operating revenues increased to NT$56.80 billion. COGS declined 2.4% to NT$36.82 billion. Gross profit grew 18.2% QoQ to NT$19.98 billion. Operating expenses increased to NT$6.31 billion, as R&D grew 13.1% to NT$3.85 billion or 6.8% of revenue, while G&A also increased 6.0% to NT$1.80 billion. Net other operating income was NT$0.22 billion. In 2Q24, operating income increased 19.1% QoQ to NT$13.89 billion.

    COGS & Expenses

    (Amount: NT$ million)

    2Q24

     

    1Q24

     

    QoQ %

    change

    2Q23

     

    YoY %

    change

    Operating Revenues

    56,799

     

    54,632

     

    4.0

     

    56,296

     

    0.9

     

    COGS

    (36,816

    )

    (37,733

    )

    (2.4

    )

    (36,044

    )

    2.1

     

    Depreciation

    (9,460

    )

    (9,335

    )

    1.3

     

    (8,467

    )

    11.7

     

    Other Mfg. Costs

    (27,356

    )

    (28,398

    )

    (3.7

    )

    (27,577

    )

    (0.8

    )

    Gross Profit

    19,983

     

    16,899

     

    18.2

     

    20,252

     

    (1.3

    )

    Gross Margin (%)

    35.2

    %

    30.9

    %

     

    36.0

    %

     

    Operating Expenses

    (6,311

    )

    (5,747

    )

    9.8

     

    (5,718

    )

    10.4

     

    Sales & Marketing

    (678

    )

    (684

    )

    (0.9

    )

    (716

    )

    (5.4

    )

    G&A

    (1,804

    )

    (1,702

    )

    6.0

     

    (1,715

    )

    5.2

     

    R&D

    (3,853

    )

    (3,407

    )

    13.1

     

    (3,317

    )

    16.1

     

    Expected credit impairment gain

    24

     

    46

     

    (47.9

    )

    30

     

    (21.5

    )

    Net Other Operating Income & Expenses

    219

     

    513

     

    (57.3

    )

    1,141

     

    (80.8

    )

    Operating Income

    13,891

     

    11,665

     

    19.1

     

    15,675

     

    (11.4

    )

    Net non-operating income in 2Q24 was NT$2.53 billion, primarily due to the NT$1.44 billion in net investment gain, the NT$0.70 billion in net interest income and the NT$0.41 billion in exchange gain.

    Non-Operating Income and Expenses

    (Amount: NT$ million)

    2Q24

     

    1Q24

     

    2Q23

     

    Non-Operating Income and Expenses

    2,529

     

    1,056

     

    2,810

     

    Net Interest Income and Expenses

    701

     

    676

     

    974

     

    Net Investment Gain and Loss

    1,440

     

    (324

    )

    1,042

     

    Exchange Gain and Loss

    407

     

    697

     

    799

     

    Other Gain and Loss

    (19

    )

    7

     

    (5

    )

    In 2Q24, cash inflow from operating activities was NT$22.73 billion. Cash outflow from investing activities totaled NT$15.13 billion, which included NT$20.83 billion in capital expenditure, resulting in free cash inflow of NT$1.90 billion. Cash outflow from financing was NT$5.71 billion, primarily from NT$3.00 billion in redemption of bonds and NT$2.50 billion in bank loans. Net cash flow in 2Q24 amounted to NT$2.23 billion. Over the next 12 months, the company expects to repay NT$4.32 billion in bank loans.

    Cash Flow Summary

    (Amount: NT$ million)

    For the 3-Month Period Ended

    Jun. 30, 2024

    For the 3-Month Period Ended

    Mar. 31, 2024

    Cash Flow from Operating Activities

    22,728

     

    20,820

     

    Net income before tax

    16,420

     

    12,721

     

    Depreciation & Amortization

    11,117

     

    10,886

     

    Share of profit of associates and

    joint ventures

    (1,267

    )

    (101

    )

    Income tax paid

    (5,831

    )

    (253

    )

    Changes in working capital & others

    2,289

     

    (2,433

    )

    Cash Flow from Investing Activities

    (15,131

    )

    (29,915

    )

    Decrease in financial assets measured at amortized cost

    3,219

     

    739

     

    Acquisition of PP&E

    (20,042

    )

    (28,498

    )

    Changes in refundable deposits

    1,507

     

    (536

    )

    Acquisition of intangible assets

    (578

    )

    (846

    )

    Others

    763

     

    (774

    )

    Cash Flow from Financing Activities

    (5,705

    )

    (6,439

    )

    Bank loans

    (2,503

    )

    (3,888

    )

    Redemption of bonds

    (3,000

    )

    (2,100

    )

    Decrease in deposits-in

    (33

    )

    (282

    )

    Others

    (169

    )

    (169

    )

    Effect of Exchange Rate

    341

     

    2,411

     

    Net Cash Flow

    2,233

     

    (13,123

    )

    Beginning balance

    119,431

     

    132,554

     

    Changes in non-current assets held for sale

    (430

    )

    -

     

    Ending balance

    121,234

     

    119,431

     

    Cash and cash equivalents increased to NT$121.23 billion. Days of inventory increased 3 days to 88 days.

    Current Assets

    (Amount: NT$ billion)

    2Q24

     

    1Q24

     

    2Q23

    Cash and Cash Equivalents

    121.23

     

    119.43

     

    163.10

    Accounts Receivable

    32.53

     

    30.68

     

    30.62

    Days Sales Outstanding

    51

     

    50

     

    47

    Inventories, net

    36.33

     

    34.59

     

    34.55

    Days of Inventory

    88

     

    85

     

    85

    Total Current Assets

    207.22

     

    205.16

     

    239.03

    Current liabilities increased to NT$124.97 billion due to dividends payable of NT$37.59 billion. Payables on equipment increased to NT$22.36 billion. Total liabilities increased to NT$230.87 billion, leading to a debt to equity ratio of 65%.

    Liabilities

    (Amount: NT$ billion)

    2Q24

     

    1Q24

     

    2Q23

    Total Current Liabilities

    124.97

     

    88.40

     

    142.98

    Accounts Payable

    8.18

     

    7.46

     

    8.83

    Short-Term Credit / Bonds

    16.21

     

    25.60

     

    11.59

    Payables on Equipment

    22.36

     

    13.97

     

    13.01

    Dividends Payable

    37.59

     

    -

     

    45.02

    Other

    40.63

     

    41.37

     

    64.53

    Long-Term Credit / Bonds

    47.48

     

    43.45

     

    36.06

    Total Liabilities

    230.87

     

    188.85

     

    226.31

    Debt to Equity

    65%

     

    50%

     

    69%

    Analysis of Revenue2

    Revenue from Asia-Pacific was flattish at 64% while business from North America remained unchanged at 25% of sales. Business from Europe declined to 7% while contribution from Japan was 4%.

    Revenue Breakdown by Region

    Region

    2Q24

    1Q24

    4Q23

    3Q23

    2Q23

    North America

    25%

    25%

    23%

    27%

    27%

    Asia Pacific

    64%

    63%

    62%

    58%

    56%

    Europe

    7%

    8%

    11%

    12%

    12%

    Japan

    4%

    4%

    4%

    3%

    5%

    Revenue contribution from 22/28nm was 33% of the wafer revenue, while 40nm contribution declined to 12% of sales.

    Revenue Breakdown by Geometry

    Geometry

    2Q24

    1Q24

    4Q23

    3Q23

    2Q23

    14nm and below

    0%

    0%

    0%

    0%

    0%

    14nm<x<=28nm

    33%

    33%

    36%

    32%

    29%

    28nm<x<=40nm

    12%

    14%

    14%

    13%

    12%

    40nm<x<=65nm

    15%

    18%

    16%

    19%

    23%

    65nm<x<=90nm

    12%

    10%

    9%

    8%

    10%

    90nm<x<=0.13um

    11%

    9%

    9%

    12%

    10%

    0.13um<x<=0.18um

    10%

    11%

    9%

    9%

    9%

    0.18um<x<=0.35um

    5%

    4%

    5%

    5%

    5%

    0.5um and above

    2%

    1%

    2%

    2%

    2%

    Revenue from fabless customers accounted for 87% of revenue.

    Revenue Breakdown by Customer Type

    Customer Type

    2Q24

    1Q24

    4Q23

    3Q23

    2Q23

    Fabless

    87%

    82%

    78%

    79%

    79%

    IDM

    13%

    18%

    22%

    21%

    21%

    Revenue from the communication segment declined to 39%, while business from computer applications grew to 15%. Business from consumer applications reached 31% as other segments declined to 15% of revenue.

    Revenue Breakdown by Application (1)

    Application

    2Q24

    1Q24

    4Q23

    3Q23

    2Q23

    Computer

    15%

    13%

    13%

    13%

    9%

    Communication

    39%

    48%

    47%

    46%

    44%

    Consumer

    31%

    23%

    23%

    23%

    26%

    Others

    15%

    16%

    17%

    18%

    21%

    (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) remained firm in 2Q24.

    (To view blended ASP trend, please click here for 2Q24 ASP)

    Shipment and Utilization Rate3

    Wafer shipments increased 2.6% QoQ to 831K during the second quarter, while quarterly capacity was 1,257K. Overall utilization rate in 2Q24 increased slightly to 68%.

    Wafer Shipments

    2Q24

    1Q24

    4Q23

    3Q23

    2Q23

    Wafer Shipments

    (12" K equivalents)

    831

    810

    775

    795

    814

     

    Quarterly Capacity Utilization Rate

     

    2Q24

    1Q24

    4Q23

    3Q23

    2Q23

    Utilization Rate

    68%

    65%

    66%

    67%

    71%

    Total Capacity

    (12" K equivalents)

    1,257

    1,212

    1,204

    1,182

    1,167

    Capacity4

    Total capacity in the second quarter increased to 1,257K 12-inch equivalent wafers. Capacity will grow in the third quarter of 2024 to 1,274K 12-inch equivalent wafers.

    Annual Capacity in

    thousands of wafers

     

    Quarterly Capacity in

    thousands of wafers

    FAB

    Geometry

    (um)

    2023

    2022

    2021

    2020

     

    FAB

    3Q24E

    2Q24

    1Q24

    4Q23

    WTK

    6"

    5 – 0.15

    328

    335

    329

    371

     

    WTK

    6"

    83

    83

    82

    83

    8A

    8"

    3 – 0.11

    811

    765

    755

    802

     

    8A

    8"

    207

    207

    206

    207

    8C

    8"

    0.35 – 0.11

    473

    459

    459

    452

     

    8C

    8"

    119

    119

    119

    119

    8D

    8"

    0.18 – 0.09

    440

    410

    380

    371

     

    8D

    8"

    118

    118

    118

    118

    8E

    8"

    0.6 – 0.14

    490

    469

    457

    449

     

    8E

    8"

    131

    131

    130

    131

    8F

    8"

    0.18 – 0.11

    570

    550

    514

    485

     

    8F

    8"

    145

    145

    144

    145

    8S

    8"

    0.18 – 0.11

    447

    443

    408

    373

     

    8S

    8"

    114

    114

    113

    114

    8N

    8"

    0.5 – 0.11

    996

    952

    917

    917

     

    8N

    8"

    254

    254

    252

    254

    12A

    12"

    0.13 – 0.014

    1,305

    1,170

    1,070

    1,044

     

    12A

    12"

    403

    386

    358

    346

    12i

    12"

    0.13 – 0.040

    655

    655

    641

    628

     

    12i

    12"

    172

    172

    164

    164

    12X

    12"

    0.080 – 0.022

    317

    314

    284

    217

     

    12X

    12"

    80

    80

    79

    80

    12M

    12"

    0.13 – 0.040

    438

    436

    395

    391

     

    12M

    12"

    115

    115

    110

    110

    Total(1)

    4,674

    4,458

    4,201

    4,083

     

    Total

    1,274

    1,257

    1,212

    1,204

    YoY Growth Rate

    5%

    6%

    3%

    13%

     

     

     

     

     

     

    (1) One 6-inch wafer is converted into 0.25 (62/122) 12-inch equivalent wafer; one 8-inch wafer is converted into 0.44 (82/122) 12-inch equivalent wafers. Total capacity figures are expressed in 12-inch equivalent wafers.

    CAPEX

    CAPEX spending in 2Q24 totaled US$644 million. 2024 cash-based CAPEX budget will be US$3.3 billion.

    Capital Expenditure by Year - in US$ billion

    Year

    2023

    2022

    2021

    2020

    2019

    CAPEX

    $ 3.0

    $ 2.7

    $ 1.8

    $ 1.0

    $ 0.6

    2024 CAPEX Plan

    8"

    12"

    Total

    5%

    95%

    US$3.3 billion

    Third Quarter 2024 Outlook & Guidance

    Quarter-over-Quarter Guidance:

    • Wafer Shipments: Will increase by mid-single digit %
    • ASP in USD: Will remain firm
    • Gross Profit Margin: Will be in the mid-30% range
    • Capacity Utilization: approximately 70%
    • 2024 CAPEX: US$3.3 billion

    Recent Developments / Announcements

    Apr. 25, 2024

    UMC Files Form 20-F for 2023 with US Securities and Exchange Commission

    Apr. 30, 2024

    UMC Achieves Highest Corporate Governance Ranking among Taiwan Listed Companies for 10th Consecutive Year

    May 2, 2024

    UMC Introduces Industry's First 3D IC Solution for RFSOI, Accelerating Innovations in the 5G Era

    May 21, 2024

    UMC's Singapore Fab 12i Celebrates First Tool Move-In for New Phase 3 Expansion

    May 30, 2024

    UMC Shareholders Elect 16th Term of Directors at Annual Shareholders' Meeting

    Jun. 20, 2024

    UMC Launches Most Advanced 22nm eHV Platform to Power Next-Generation Smartphone Displays

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

    Conference Call / Webcast Announcement

    Wednesday, July 31, 2024

    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 119 6666

    US Toll Free:

     

    +1 866 212 5567

    Other Areas:

     

    +886 2 3396 1191

     

     

     

    Access Code:

     

    1433531#

    A live webcast and replay of the 2Q24 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, BCD etc. Most of UMC's 12-in and 8-in fabs with its core R&D are in Taiwan, with additional ones throughout Asia. UMC has a total of 12 fabs in production with a combined capacity of more than 400,000 wafers per month (12-in equivalent), and all of them are certified with IATF 16949 automotive quality standards. UMC is headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan, plus local offices in the United States, Europe, China, Japan, Korea, and Singapore, with a worldwide total of 20,000 employees. For more information, please visit: http://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 2024; 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 2024 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, 2024
    Figures in Millions of New Taiwan Dollars (NT$) and U.S. Dollars (US$)
     
     
    June 30, 2024
    US$ NT$ %
    Assets
    Current assets
    Cash and cash equivalents

    3,738

    121,234

    20.7%

    Accounts receivable, net

    1,003

    32,525

    5.6%

    Inventories, net

    1,120

    36,334

    6.2%

    Other current assets

    528

    17,122

    2.8%

    Total current assets

    6,389

    207,215

    35.3%

     
    Non-current assets
    Funds and investments

    2,418

    78,404

    13.4%

    Property, plant and equipment

    8,450

    274,031

    46.7%

    Right-of-use assets

    233

    7,549

    1.3%

    Other non-current assets

    609

    19,763

    3.3%

    Total non-current assets

    11,710

    379,747

    64.7%

    Total assets

    18,099

    586,962

    100.0%

     
    Liabilities
    Current liabilities
    Short-term loans

    96

    3,119

    0.5%

    Payables

    1,861

    60,362

    10.3%

    Dividends payable

    1,159

    37,587

    6.4%

    Current portion of long-term liabilities

    404

    13,091

    2.2%

    Other current liabilities

    334

    10,814

    1.9%

    Total current liabilities

    3,854

    124,973

    21.3%

     
    Non-current liabilities
    Bonds payable

    758

    24,582

    4.2%

    Long-term loans

    706

    22,901

    3.9%

    Lease liabilities, noncurrent

    163

    5,288

    0.9%

    Other non-current liabilities

    1,638

    53,126

    9.0%

    Total non-current liabilities

    3,265

    105,897

    18.0%

    Total liabilities

    7,119

    230,870

    39.3%

     
    Equity
    Equity attributable to the parent company
    Capital

    3,863

    125,286

    21.3%

    Additional paid-in capital

    443

    14,346

    2.5%

    Retained earnings and other components of equity

    6,665

    216,147

    36.8%

    Total equity attributable to the parent company

    10,971

    355,779

    60.6%

    Non-controlling interests

    9

    313

    0.1%

    Total equity

    10,980

    356,092

    60.7%

    Total liabilities and equity

    18,099

    586,962

    100.0%

     

    Note: New Taiwan Dollars have been translated into U.S. Dollars at the June 30, 2024 exchange rate of NT $32.43 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, 2024 June 30, 2023 Chg. June 30, 2024 March 31, 2024 Chg.
    US$ NT$ US$ NT$ % US$ NT$ US$ NT$ %
    Operating revenues

    1,751

     

    56,799

     

    1,736

     

    56,296

     

    0.9

    %

    1,751

     

    56,799

     

    1,685

     

    54,632

     

    4.0

    %

    Operating costs

    (1,135

    )

    (36,816

    )

    (1,112

    )

    (36,044

    )

    2.1

    %

    (1,135

    )

    (36,816

    )

    (1,164

    )

    (37,733

    )

    (2.4

    %)

    Gross profit

    616

     

    19,983

     

    624

     

    20,252

     

    (1.3

    %)

    616

     

    19,983

     

    521

     

    16,899

     

    18.2

    %

    35.2

    %

    35.2

    %

    36.0

    %

    36.0

    %

    35.2

    %

    35.2

    %

    30.9

    %

    30.9

    %

    Operating expenses
    - Sales and marketing expenses

    (21

    )

    (678

    )

    (22

    )

    (716

    )

    (5.4

    %)

    (21

    )

    (678

    )

    (21

    )

    (684

    )

    (0.9

    %)

    - General and administrative expenses

    (56

    )

    (1,804

    )

    (53

    )

    (1,715

    )

    5.2

    %

    (56

    )

    (1,804

    )

    (52

    )

    (1,702

    )

    6.0

    %

    - Research and development expenses

    (119

    )

    (3,853

    )

    (102

    )

    (3,317

    )

    16.1

    %

    (119

    )

    (3,853

    )

    (105

    )

    (3,407

    )

    13.1

    %

    - Expected credit impairment gain

    1

     

    24

     

    1

     

    30

     

    (21.5

    %)

    1

     

    24

     

    1

     

    46

     

    (47.9

    %)

    Subtotal

    (195

    )

    (6,311

    )

    (176

    )

    (5,718

    )

    10.4

    %

    (195

    )

    (6,311

    )

    (177

    )

    (5,747

    )

    9.8

    %

    Net other operating income and expenses

    7

     

    219

     

    35

     

    1,141

     

    (80.8

    %)

    7

     

    219

     

    16

     

    513

     

    (57.3

    %)

    Operating income

    428

     

    13,891

     

    483

     

    15,675

     

    (11.4

    %)

    428

     

    13,891

     

    360

     

    11,665

     

    19.1

    %

    24.5

    %

    24.5

    %

    27.8

    %

    27.8

    %

    24.5

    %

    24.5

    %

    21.4

    %

    21.4

    %

     
    Net non-operating income and expenses

    78

     

    2,529

     

    87

     

    2,810

     

    (10.0

    %)

    78

     

    2,529

     

    32

     

    1,056

     

    139.4

    %

    Income from continuing operations before income tax

    506

     

    16,420

     

    570

     

    18,485

     

    (11.2

    %)

    506

     

    16,420

     

    392

     

    12,721

     

    29.1

    %

    28.9

    %

    28.9

    %

    32.8

    %

    32.8

    %

    28.9

    %

    28.9

    %

    23.3

    %

    23.3

    %

     
    Income tax expense

    (81

    )

    (2,645

    )

    (80

    )

    (2,588

    )

    2.2

    %

    (81

    )

    (2,645

    )

    (70

    )

    (2,291

    )

    15.4

    %

    Net income

    425

     

    13,775

     

    490

     

    15,897

     

    (13.3

    %)

    425

     

    13,775

     

    322

     

    10,430

     

    32.1

    %

    24.3

    %

    24.3

    %

    28.2

    %

    28.2

    %

    24.3

    %

    24.3

    %

    19.1

    %

    19.1

    %

     
    Other comprehensive income (loss)

    42

     

    1,375

     

    (7

    )

    (238

    )

    -

     

    42

     

    1,375

     

    245

     

    7,954

     

    (82.7

    %)

     
    Total comprehensive income (loss)

    467

     

    15,150

     

    483

     

    15,659

     

    (3.2

    %)

    467

     

    15,150

     

    567

     

    18,384

     

    (17.6

    %)

     
    Net income attributable to:
    Shareholders of the parent

    425

     

    13,786

     

    482

     

    15,641

     

    (11.9

    %)

    425

     

    13,786

     

    322

     

    10,456

     

    31.8

    %

    Non-controlling interests

    (0

    )

    (11

    )

    8

     

    256

     

    -

     

    (0

    )

    (11

    )

    (0

    )

    (26

    )

    (58.8

    %)

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

    467

     

    15,161

     

    475

     

    15,403

     

    (1.6

    %)

    467

     

    15,161

     

    568

     

    18,410

     

    (17.6

    %)

    Non-controlling interests

    (0

    )

    (11

    )

    8

     

    256

     

    -

     

    (0

    )

    (11

    )

    (1

    )

    (26

    )

    (58.8

    %)

     
    Earnings per share-basic

    0.034

     

    1.11

     

    0.039

     

    1.27

     

    0.034

     

    1.11

     

    0.026

     

    0.84

     

    Earnings per ADS (2)

    0.171

     

    5.55

     

    0.196

     

    6.35

     

    0.171

     

    5.55

     

    0.130

     

    4.20

     

    Weighted average number of shares
    outstanding (in millions)

    12,414

     

    12,349

     

    12,414

     

    12,414

     

     
     
    Notes:
    (1) New Taiwan Dollars have been translated into U.S. Dollars at the June 30, 2024 exchange rate of NT $32.43 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, 2024 June 30, 2024
    US$ NT$ % US$ NT$ %
    Operating revenues

    1,751

     

    56,799

     

    100.0

    %

    3,436

     

    111,431

     

    100.0

    %

    Operating costs

    (1,135

    )

    (36,816

    )

    (64.8

    %)

    (2,299

    )

    (74,548

    )

    (66.9

    %)

    Gross profit

    616

     

    19,983

     

    35.2

    %

    1,137

     

    36,883

     

    33.1

    %

    Operating expenses
    - Sales and marketing expenses

    (21

    )

    (678

    )

    (1.2

    %)

    (42

    )

    (1,362

    )

    (1.2

    %)

    - General and administrative expenses

    (56

    )

    (1,804

    )

    (3.1

    %)

    (108

    )

    (3,506

    )

    (3.2

    %)

    - Research and development expenses

    (119

    )

    (3,853

    )

    (6.8

    %)

    (224

    )

    (7,260

    )

    (6.5

    %)

    - Expected credit impairment gain

    1

     

    24

     

    0.0

    %

    2

     

    69

     

    0.1

    %

    Subtotal

    (195

    )

    (6,311

    )

    (11.1

    %)

    (372

    )

    (12,059

    )

    (10.8

    %)

    Net other operating income and expenses

    7

     

    219

     

    0.4

    %

    23

     

    732

     

    0.6

    %

    Operating income

    428

     

    13,891

     

    24.5

    %

    788

     

    25,556

     

    22.9

    %

    Net non-operating income and expenses

    78

     

    2,529

     

    4.4

    %

    111

     

    3,585

     

    3.3

    %

    Income from continuing operations before income tax

    506

     

    16,420

     

    28.9

    %

    899

     

    29,141

     

    26.2

    %

    Income tax expense

    (81

    )

    (2,645

    )

    (4.6

    %)

    (153

    )

    (4,936

    )

    (4.5

    %)

    Net income

    425

     

    13,775

     

    24.3

    %

    746

     

    24,205

     

    21.7

    %

    Other comprehensive income (loss)

    42

     

    1,375

     

    2.4

    %

    288

     

    9,329

     

    8.4

    %

    Total comprehensive income (loss)

    467

     

    15,150

     

    26.7

    %

    1,034

     

    33,534

     

    30.1

    %

    Net income attributable to:
    Shareholders of the parent

    425

     

    13,786

     

    24.3

    %

    748

     

    24,242

     

    21.8

    %

    Non-controlling interests

    (0

    )

    (11

    )

    (0.0

    %)

    (2

    )

    (37

    )

    (0.1

    %)

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

    467

     

    15,161

     

    26.7

    %

    1,035

     

    33,571

     

    30.1

    %

    Non-controlling interests

    (0

    )

    (11

    )

    (0.0

    %)

    (1

    )

    (37

    )

    (0.0

    %)

    Earnings per share-basic

    0.034

     

    1.11

     

    0.060

     

    1.95

     

    Earnings per ADS (2)

    0.171

     

    5.55

     

    0.301

     

    9.75

     

    Weighted average number of shares outstanding (in millions)

    12,414

     

    12,414

     

     
    Notes:
    (1) New Taiwan Dollars have been translated into U.S. Dollars at the June 30, 2024 exchange rate of NT $32.43 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, 2024
    Figures in Millions of New Taiwan Dollars (NT$) and U.S. Dollars (US$)
     
    US$ NT$
    Cash flows from operating activities :
    Net income before tax

    899

     

    29,141

     

    Depreciation & Amortization

    678

     

    22,003

     

    Share of profit of associates and joint ventures

    (42

    )

    (1,368

    )

    Income tax paid

    (188

    )

    (6,084

    )

    Changes in working capital & others

    (4

    )

    (144

    )

    Net cash provided by operating activities

    1,343

     

    43,548

     

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

    122

     

    3,958

     

    Acquisition of property, plant and equipment

    (1,497

    )

    (48,540

    )

    Acquisition of intangible assets

    (44

    )

    (1,424

    )

    Others

    30

     

    960

     

    Net cash used in investing activities

    (1,389

    )

    (45,046

    )

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

    (321

    )

    (10,411

    )

    Redemption of bonds

    (157

    )

    (5,100

    )

    Proceeds from long-term loans

    358

     

    11,600

     

    Repayments of long-term loans

    (234

    )

    (7,580

    )

    Others

    (20

    )

    (653

    )

    Net cash used in financing activities

    (374

    )

    (12,144

    )

     
    Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

    85

     

    2,752

     

    Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

    (335

    )

    (10,890

    )

     
    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

    4,087

     

    132,554

     

     
    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

    3,752

     

    121,664

     

     
    Reconciliation of the balances of cash and cash equivalents at end of period :
    Cash and cash equivalents balances on the consolidated balance sheets

    3,738

     

    121,234

     

    Cash and cash equivalents included in non-current assets held for sale

    14

     

    430

     

    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

    3,752

     

    121,664

     

     
     
    Note: New Taiwan Dollars have been translated into U.S. Dollars at the June 30, 2024 exchange rate of NT $32.43 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, 2024, the three-month period ending March 31, 2024, and the equivalent three-month period that ended June 30, 2023. For all 2Q24 results, New Taiwan Dollar (NT$) amounts have been converted into U.S. Dollars at the June 30, 2024 exchange rate of NT$ 32.43 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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      Robust 22nm pipeline to fuel growth in 2025, strengthening company's foundry competitiveness Fourth Quarter 2024 Overview1: Revenue: NT$60.39 billion (US$1.84 billion) Gross margin: 30.4%; Operating margin: 19.8% Revenue from 22/28nm: 34% Capacity utilization rate: 70% Net income attributable to shareholders of the parent: NT$8.50 billion (US$259 million) Earnings per share: NT$0.68; earnings per ADS: US$0.104 United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE:UMC, TWSE: 2303)) ("UMC" or "The Company"), a leading global semiconductor foundry, today announced its consolidated operating results for the fourth quarter of 2024. Fourth quarter consolidated revenue was NT$60.39 bi

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    • UMC Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results

      22/28nm shipments reached record high as Q3 net income increased 5% sequentially Third Quarter 2024 Overview1: Revenue: NT$60.49 billion (US$1.91 billion) Gross margin: 33.8%; Operating margin: 23.3% Revenue from 22/28nm: 35% Capacity utilization rate: 71% Net income attributable to shareholders of the parent: NT$14.47 billion (US$457 million) Earnings per share: NT$1.16; earnings per ADS: US$0.183 United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE:UMC, TWSE: 2303)) ("UMC" or "The Company"), a leading global semiconductor foundry, today announced its consolidated operating results for the third quarter of 2024. Third quarter consolidated revenue was NT$60.49 billion, increasing 6.5%

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    • SEC Form 6-K filed by United Microelectronics Corporation (NEW)

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    • SEC Form 6-K filed by United Microelectronics Corporation (NEW)

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    • United Micro downgraded by Goldman

      Goldman downgraded United Micro from Neutral to Sell

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      Wedbush downgraded United Micro from Outperform to Neutral

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      Citigroup downgraded United Micro from Buy to Sell

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    • UMC's Collaboration with Suppliers to Build a Sustainable Supply Chain Contributes to 2.64 Million Tons of Carbon Reduction

      United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE:UMC, TWSE: 2303))("UMC"), a leading semiconductor foundry, today held its Low-Carbon Supply Chain Awards Ceremony, in which 16 suppliers were recognized for their performance in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. UMC launched its Supply Chain Greenhouse Gas Inventory Initiative in 2022 to provide suppliers with resources to measure and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Since then, global sites of UMC's suppliers have reduced a total of 2.64 million tons of emissions. SC Chien, UMC's Co-President and Chief Sustainability Officer, said, "With global average temperatures rising year after year, corporations must step up efforts to curb greenhous

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