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    UMC Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results

    10/30/24 6:36:00 AM ET
    $UMC
    Semiconductors
    Technology
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    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% from NT$56.80 billion in 2Q24. Compared to a year ago, 3Q24 revenue increased 6.0%. Consolidated gross margin for 3Q24 was 33.8%. Net income attributable to the shareholders of the parent was NT$14.47 billion, with earnings per ordinary share of NT$1.16.

    Jason Wang, co-president of UMC, said, "In the third quarter, we delivered results that were in line with guidance. In particular, wafer shipments grew more than expected, increasing 7.8% sequentially due to strong demand for 22/28nm products. Our strategy is to develop specialty technology solutions that deliver best-in-class performance, and I am pleased to report that revenue in absolute dollar derived from our specialty portfolio hit a record high in the third quarter, accounting for 53.1% of total sales. In our industry, technology is fundamental. We continue to invest significantly in technology development every year to ensure we are ready to support customers' next-generation product features with more advanced solutions. For instance, our 22nm display driver solution was the first to be made available to the market and offers unparalleled performance, and we foresee strong tape-out momentum in the upcoming months."

    Co-president Wang commented, "With regards to Q4 outlook, we are seeing demand stabilizing across end markets and a clear downward trend in inventory levels. Looking ahead, we have a number of exciting technology and collaboration projects in the pipeline as we continue to align closely with our customers' product roadmaps. In addition, as we hear consistently from customers, UMC's diversified manufacturing footprint is also very important in supporting their long-term strategies. Our new fab expansion in Singapore is nearing completion while our collaboration with Intel remains on track. These projects will further enhance our value proposition to customers and strengthen our position in the foundry industry."

    Co-president Wang added, "We released our 2023 Sustainability Report during the third quarter, which is available on our website for all stakeholders to read. I would like to highlight the progress we have made towards our energy transition goals, with renewable energy use doubling in 2023 from the previous year to account for 11.1% of UMC's total energy consumption. With a 181-megawatt peak renewable energy purchase agreement coming into effect this year, we are on track to achieving our progressive targets of 25% renewable energy by 2025 and 50% by 2030."

    Summary of Operating Results

    Operating Results

    (Amount: NT$ million)

    3Q24

     

    2Q24

     

    QoQ %

    change

    3Q23

     

    YoY %

    change

    Operating Revenues

    60,485

     

    56,799

     

    6.5

     

    57,069

     

    6.0

     

    Gross Profit

    20,429

     

    19,983

     

    2.2

     

    20,461

     

    (0.2

    )

    Operating Expenses

    (6,559

    )

    (6,311

    )

    3.9

     

    (5,722

    )

    14.6

     

    Net Other Operating Income and Expenses

    230

     

    219

     

    4.8

     

    573

     

    (59.9

    )

    Operating Income

    14,100

     

    13,891

     

    1.5

     

    15,312

     

    (7.9

    )

    Net Non-Operating Income and Expenses

    2,464

     

    2,529

     

    (2.5

    )

    3,336

     

    (26.1

    )

    Net Income Attributable to Shareholders of the Parent

    14,472

     

    13,786

     

    5.0

     

    15,971

     

    (9.4

    )

    EPS (NT$ per share)

    1.16

     

    1.11

     

     

    1.29

     

     

    (US$ per ADS)

    0.183

     

    0.175

     

     

    0.204

     

     

    Third quarter operating revenues increased 6.5% sequentially to NT$60.49 billion. Revenue contribution from 40nm and below technologies represented 48% of wafer revenue. Gross profit grew 2.2% QoQ to NT$20.43 billion, or 33.8% of revenue. Operating expenses increased 3.9% to NT$6.56 billion. Net other operating income was NT$0.23 billion. Net non-operating income totaled NT$2.46 billion. Net income attributable to shareholders of the parent amounted to NT$14.47 billion.

    Earnings per ordinary share for the quarter was NT$1.16. Earnings per ADS was US$0.183. The basic weighted average number of shares outstanding in 3Q24 was 12,436,436,695, compared with 12,414,189,313 shares in 2Q24 and 12,371,129,866 shares in 3Q23. The diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding was 12,559,358,115 in 3Q24, compared with 12,529,942,186 shares in 2Q24 and 12,566,773,628 shares in 3Q23. The fully diluted shares counted on September 30, 2024 were approximately 12,602,544,000.

    Detailed Financials Section

    Operating revenues increased to NT$60.49 billion. COGS increased 8.8% to NT$40.06 billion, which included 10.5% increase in depreciation and 8.2% increase in other manufacturing costs. Gross profit increased 2.2% QoQ to NT$20.43 billion. Operating expenses increased to NT$6.56 billion, as R&D grew 4.4% to NT$4.02 billion or 6.6% of revenue, while Sales & Marketing also grew 5.7% to NT$0.72 billion. Net other operating income was NT$0.23 billion. In 3Q24, operating income increased 1.5% QoQ to NT$14.10 billion.

    COGS & Expenses

    (Amount: NT$ million)

    3Q24

     

    2Q24

     

    QoQ %

    change

    3Q23

     

    YoY %

    change

    Operating Revenues

    60,485

     

    56,799

     

    6.5

    57,069

     

    6.0

     

    COGS

    (40,056

    )

    (36,816

    )

    8.8

    (36,608

    )

    9.4

     

    Depreciation

    (10,449

    )

    (9,460

    )

    10.5

    (8,485

    )

    23.1

     

    Other Mfg. Costs

    (29,607

    )

    (27,356

    )

    8.2

    (28,123

    )

    5.3

     

    Gross Profit

    20,429

     

    19,983

     

    2.2

    20,461

     

    (0.2

    )

    Gross Margin (%)

    33.8

    %

    35.2

    %

     

    35.9

    %

     

    Operating Expenses

    (6,559

    )

    (6,311

    )

    3.9

    (5,722

    )

    14.6

     

    Sales & Marketing

    (717

    )

    (678

    )

    5.7

    (735

    )

    (2.6

    )

    G&A

    (1,820

    )

    (1,804

    )

    0.9

    (1,731

    )

    5.3

     

    R&D

    (4,022

    )

    (3,853

    )

    4.4

    (3,255

    )

    23.5

     

    Expected credit impairment gain (loss)

    (0

    )

    24

     

    -

    (1

    )

    (91.9

    )

    Net Other Operating Income & Expenses

    230

     

    219

     

    4.8

    573

     

    (59.9

    )

    Operating Income

    14,100

     

    13,891

     

    1.5

    15,312

     

    (7.9

    )

    Net non-operating income in 3Q24 was NT$2.46 billion, primarily due to the NT$2.79 billion in net investment gain, the NT$0.32 billion in net interest income offset by the NT$0.65 billion in exchange loss.

    Non-Operating Income and Expenses

    (Amount: NT$ million)

    3Q24

     

    2Q24

     

    3Q23

    Non-Operating Income and Expenses

    2,464

     

    2,529

     

    3,336

    Net Interest Income and Expenses

    324

     

    701

     

    617

    Net Investment Gain and Loss

    2,791

     

    1,440

     

    1,885

    Exchange Gain and Loss

    (652

    )

    407

     

    324

    Other Gain and Loss

    1

     

    (19

    )

    510

    In 3Q24, cash inflow from operating activities was NT$17.35 billion. Cash outflow from investing activities totaled NT$23.93 billion, which included NT$22.30 billion in capital expenditure, resulting in free cash outflow of NT$4.95 billion. Cash outflow from financing was NT$12.75 billion, primarily from NT$37.59 billion in dividend distribution offset by the NT$25.05 billion in bank loans. Net cash outflow in 3Q24 amounted to NT$18.26 billion. Over the next 12 months, the company expects to repay NT$4.97 billion in bank loans.

    Cash Flow Summary

    (Amount: NT$ million)

    For the 3-Month Period Ended

    Sep. 30, 2024

    For the 3-Month Period Ended

    Jun. 30, 2024

    Cash Flow from Operating Activities

    17,347

     

    22,728

     

    Net income before tax

    16,564

     

    16,420

     

    Depreciation & Amortization

    12,702

     

    11,117

     

    Share of profit of associates and joint ventures

    (843

    )

    (1,267

    )

    Income tax paid

    (3,755

    )

    (5,831

    )

    Changes in working capital & others

    (7,321

    )

    2,289

     

    Cash Flow from Investing Activities

    (23,927

    )

    (15,131

    )

    Decrease (increase) in financial assets measured at amortized cost

    (1,988

    )

    3,219

     

    Acquisition of PP&E

    (21,729

    )

    (20,042

    )

    Changes in refundable deposits

    (205

    )

    1,507

     

    Acquisition of intangible assets

    (499

    )

    (578

    )

    Others

    494

     

    763

     

    Cash Flow from Financing Activities

    (12,750

    )

    (5,705

    )

    Bank loans

    25,050

     

    (2,503

    )

    Redemption of bonds

    -

     

    (3,000

    )

    Cash dividends

    (37,585

    )

    -

     

    Others

    (215

    )

    (202

    )

    Effect of Exchange Rate

    1,073

     

    341

     

    Net Cash Flow

    (18,257

    )

    2,233

     

    Beginning balance

    121,234

     

    119,431

     

    Changes in non-current assets held for sale

    430

     

    (430

    )

    Ending balance

    103,407

     

    121,234

     

    Cash and cash equivalents decreased to NT$103.41 billion. Days of inventory decreased 3 days to 85 days.

    Current Assets

    (Amount: NT$ billion)

    3Q24

    2Q24

    3Q23

    Cash and Cash Equivalents

    103.41

    121.23

    140.64

    Notes & Accounts Receivable

    33.74

    32.53

    31.11

    Days Sales Outstanding

    50

    51

    49

    Inventories, net

    38.09

    36.33

    36.56

    Days of Inventory

    85

    88

    89

    Total Current Assets

    193.61

    207.22

    219.28

    Current liabilities declined to NT$88.27 billion. Short-term credit / bonds increased to NT$30.86 billion while payables on equipment was NT$14.89 billion. Total liabilities decreased to NT$205.80 billion, leading to a debt to equity ratio of 56%.

    Liabilities

    (Amount: NT$ billion)

    3Q24

    2Q24

    3Q23

    Total Current Liabilities

    88.27

    124.97

    92.07

    Accounts Payable

    9.01

    8.18

    8.37

    Short-Term Credit / Bonds

    30.86

    16.21

    30.07

    Payables on Equipment

    14.89

    22.36

    15.95

    Dividends Payable

    -

    37.59

    -

    Other

    33.51

    40.63

    37.68

    Long-Term Credit / Bonds

    58.13

    47.48

    49.38

    Total Liabilities

    205.80

    230.87

    197.26

    Debt to Equity

    56%

    65%

    56%

    Analysis of Revenue2

    Revenue from Asia-Pacific grew to 65% while business from North America was 26% of sales. Business from Europe declined to 5% while contribution from Japan remained unchanged at 4%.

    Revenue Breakdown by Region

    Region

    3Q24

    2Q24

    1Q24

    4Q23

    3Q23

    North America

    26%

    25%

    25%

    23%

    27%

    Asia Pacific

    65%

    64%

    63%

    62%

    58%

    Europe

    5%

    7%

    8%

    11%

    12%

    Japan

    4%

    4%

    4%

    4%

    3%

    Revenue contribution from 22/28nm was 35% of the wafer revenue, while 40nm contribution increased to 13% of sales.

    Revenue Breakdown by Geometry

    Geometry

    3Q24

    2Q24

    1Q24

    4Q23

    3Q23

    14nm and below

    0%

    0%

    0%

    0%

    0%

    14nm<x<=28nm

    35%

    33%

    33%

    36%

    32%

    28nm<x<=40nm

    13%

    12%

    14%

    14%

    13%

    40nm<x<=65nm

    15%

    15%

    18%

    16%

    19%

    65nm<x<=90nm

    10%

    12%

    10%

    9%

    8%

    90nm<x<=0.13um

    10%

    11%

    9%

    9%

    12%

    0.13um<x<=0.18um

    11%

    10%

    11%

    9%

    9%

    0.18um<x<=0.35um

    5%

    5%

    4%

    5%

    5%

    0.5um and above

    1%

    2%

    1%

    2%

    2%

    Revenue from fabless customers accounted for 85% of revenue.

    Revenue Breakdown by Customer Type

    Customer Type

    3Q24

    2Q24

    1Q24

    4Q23

    3Q23

    Fabless

    85%

    87%

    82%

    78%

    79%

    IDM

    15%

    13%

    18%

    22%

    21%

    Revenue from the communication segment increased to 42%, while business from computer applications declined to 13%. Business from consumer applications remained at 31% as other segments decreased to 14% of revenue.

    Revenue Breakdown by Application (1)

    Application

    3Q24

    2Q24

    1Q24

    4Q23

    3Q23

    Computer

    13%

    15%

    13%

    13%

    13%

    Communication

    42%

    39%

    48%

    47%

    46%

    Consumer

    31%

    31%

    23%

    23%

    23%

    Others

    14%

    15%

    16%

    17%

    18%

    (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 3Q24.

    (To view blended ASP trend, please click here for 3Q24 ASP)

    Shipment and Utilization Rate3

    Wafer shipments increased 7.8% QoQ to 896K during the third quarter, while quarterly capacity was 1,274K. Overall utilization rate in 3Q24 grew to 71%.

    Wafer Shipments

     

    3Q24

    2Q24

    1Q24

    4Q23

    3Q23

    Wafer Shipments

    (12" K equivalents)

    896

    831

    810

    775

    795

     

    Quarterly Capacity Utilization Rate

     

    3Q24

    2Q24

    1Q24

    4Q23

    3Q23

    Utilization Rate

    71%

    68%

    65%

    66%

    67%

    Total Capacity

    (12" K equivalents)

    1,274

    1,257

    1,212

    1,204

    1,182

    Capacity4

    Total capacity in the third quarter increased to 1,274K 12-inch equivalent wafers. Capacity in the fourth quarter of 2024 will slightly grow to 1,280K 12-inch equivalent wafers.

    Annual Capacity in

    thousands of wafers

     

    Quarterly Capacity in

    thousands of wafers

    FAB

    Geometry

    (um)

    2023

    2022

    2021

    2020

     

    FAB

    4Q24E

    3Q24

    2Q24

    1Q24

    WTK

    6"

    5 – 0.15

    328

    335

    329

    371

     

    WTK

    6"

    83

    83

    83

    82

    8A

    8"

    3 – 0.11

    811

    765

    755

    802

     

    8A

    8"

    207

    207

    207

    206

    8C

    8"

    0.35 – 0.11

    473

    459

    459

    452

     

    8C

    8"

    119

    119

    119

    119

    8D

    8"

    0.18 – 0.11

    440

    410

    380

    371

     

    8D

    8"

    118

    118

    118

    118

    8E

    8"

    0.6 – 0.14

    490

    469

    457

    449

     

    8E

    8"

    131

    131

    131

    130

    8F

    8"

    0.18 – 0.11

    570

    550

    514

    485

     

    8F

    8"

    145

    145

    145

    144

    8S

    8"

    0.18 – 0.11

    447

    443

    408

    373

     

    8S

    8"

    114

    114

    114

    113

    8N

    8"

    0.5 – 0.11

    996

    952

    917

    917

     

    8N

    8"

    254

    254

    254

    252

    12A

    12"

    0.13 – 0.014

    1,305

    1,170

    1,070

    1,044

     

    12A

    12"

    409

    403

    386

    358

    12i

    12"

    0.13 – 0.040

    655

    655

    641

    628

     

    12i

    12"

    172

    172

    172

    164

    12X

    12"

    0.080 – 0.022

    317

    314

    284

    217

     

    12X

    12"

    80

    80

    80

    79

    12M

    12"

    0.13 – 0.040

    438

    436

    395

    391

     

    12M

    12"

    115

    115

    115

    110

    Total (1)

    4,674

    4,458

    4,201

    4,083

     

    Total

    1,280

    1,274

    1,257

    1,212

    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 3Q24 totaled US$688 million. 2024 cash-based CAPEX budget will be US$3.0 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$3.0 billion

    Fourth Quarter 2024 Outlook & Guidance

    Quarter-over-Quarter Guidance:

    • Wafer Shipments: Will remain flat
    • ASP in USD: Will remain flat

      NTD appreciation will lead to a decline in our reported Q4 NTD revenue
    • Gross Profit Margin: Will be close to 30%
    • Capacity Utilization: high-60% range
    • 2024 CAPEX: US$3.0 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, October 30, 2024

    Time: 5:00 PM (Taipei) / 5:00 AM (New York) / 9:00 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:

     

    1116030#

    A live webcast and replay of the 3Q24 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 third 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 "Fourth 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 September 30, 2024
    Figures in Millions of New Taiwan Dollars (NT$) and U.S. Dollars (US$)
     
     
    September 30, 2024
    US$ NT$ %
    Assets
    Current assets
    Cash and cash equivalents

    3,267

    103,407

    18.0

    %

    Accounts receivable, net

    1,066

    33,744

    5.9

    %

    Inventories, net

    1,203

    38,090

    6.6

    %

    Other current assets

    581

    18,367

    3.2

    %

    Total current assets

    6,117

    193,608

    33.7

    %

     
    Non-current assets
    Funds and investments

    2,423

    76,693

    13.4

    %

    Property, plant and equipment

    8,734

    276,445

    48.1

    %

    Right-of-use assets

    255

    8,057

    1.4

    %

    Other non-current assets

    616

    19,489

    3.4

    %

    Total non-current assets

    12,028

    380,684

    66.3

    %

    Total assets

    18,145

    574,292

    100.0

    %

     
    Liabilities
    Current liabilities
    Short-term loans

    539

    17,069

    3.0

    %

    Payables

    1,486

    47,035

    8.2

    %

    Current portion of long-term liabilities

    436

    13,787

    2.4

    %

    Other current liabilities

    328

    10,383

    1.8

    %

    Total current liabilities

    2,789

    88,274

    15.4

    %

     
    Non-current liabilities
    Bonds payable

    777

    24,584

    4.3

    %

    Long-term loans

    1,060

    33,550

    5.8

    %

    Lease liabilities, noncurrent

    186

    5,882

    1.0

    %

    Other non-current liabilities

    1,690

    53,511

    9.3

    %

    Total non-current liabilities

    3,713

    117,527

    20.4

    %

    Total liabilities

    6,502

    205,801

    35.8

    %

     
    Equity
    Equity attributable to the parent company
    Capital

    3,958

    125,285

    21.8

    %

    Additional paid-in capital

    454

    14,342

    2.5

    %

    Retained earnings and other components of equity

    7,222

    228,577

    39.8

    %

    Total equity attributable to the parent company

    11,634

    368,204

    64.1

    %

    Non-controlling interests

    9

    287

    0.1

    %

    Total equity

    11,643

    368,491

    64.2

    %

    Total liabilities and equity

    18,145

    574,292

    100.0

    %

     
    Note: New Taiwan Dollars have been translated into U.S. Dollars at the September 30, 2024 exchange rate of NT $31.65 per U.S. Dollar.
    UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
    Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income
    Figures in Millions of New Taiwan Dollars (NT$) 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
    September 30, 2024 September 30, 2023 Chg. September 30, 2024 June 30, 2024 Chg.
    US$ NT$ US$ NT$ % US$ NT$ US$ NT$ %
    Operating revenues

    1,911

     

    60,485

     

    1,803

     

    57,069

     

    6.0

    %

    1,911

     

    60,485

     

    1,795

     

    56,799

     

    6.5

    %

    Operating costs

    (1,266

    )

    (40,056

    )

    (1,157

    )

    (36,608

    )

    9.4

    %

    (1,266

    )

    (40,056

    )

    (1,164

    )

    (36,816

    )

    8.8

    %

    Gross profit

    645

     

    20,429

     

    646

     

    20,461

     

    (0.2

    %)

    645

     

    20,429

     

    631

     

    19,983

     

    2.2

    %

    33.8

    %

    33.8

    %

    35.9

    %

    35.9

    %

    33.8

    %

    33.8

    %

    35.2

    %

    35.2

    %

    Operating expenses
    - Sales and marketing expenses

    (23

    )

    (717

    )

    (23

    )

    (735

    )

    (2.6

    %)

    (23

    )

    (717

    )

    (21

    )

    (678

    )

    5.7

    %

    - General and administrative expenses

    (57

    )

    (1,820

    )

    (54

    )

    (1,731

    )

    5.3

    %

    (57

    )

    (1,820

    )

    (57

    )

    (1,804

    )

    0.9

    %

    - Research and development expenses

    (127

    )

    (4,022

    )

    (103

    )

    (3,255

    )

    23.5

    %

    (127

    )

    (4,022

    )

    (122

    )

    (3,853

    )

    4.4

    %

    - Expected credit impairment gain (loss)

    (0

    )

    (0

    )

    (0

    )

    (1

    )

    (91.9

    %)

    (0

    )

    (0

    )

    1

     

    24

     

    -

     

    Subtotal

    (207

    )

    (6,559

    )

    (180

    )

    (5,722

    )

    14.6

    %

    (207

    )

    (6,559

    )

    (199

    )

    (6,311

    )

    3.9

    %

    Net other operating income and expenses

    7

     

    230

     

    18

     

    573

     

    (59.9

    %)

    7

     

    230

     

    7

     

    219

     

    4.8

    %

    Operating income

    445

     

    14,100

     

    484

     

    15,312

     

    (7.9

    %)

    445

     

    14,100

     

    439

     

    13,891

     

    1.5

    %

    23.3

    %

    23.3

    %

    26.8

    %

    26.8

    %

    23.3

    %

    23.3

    %

    24.5

    %

    24.5

    %

     
    Net non-operating income and expenses

    78

     

    2,464

     

    105

     

    3,336

     

    (26.1

    %)

    78

     

    2,464

     

    80

     

    2,529

     

    (2.5

    %)

    Income from continuing operations before income tax

    523

     

    16,564

     

    589

     

    18,648

     

    (11.2

    %)

    523

     

    16,564

     

    519

     

    16,420

     

    0.9

    %

    27.4

    %

    27.4

    %

    32.7

    %

    32.7

    %

    27.4

    %

    27.4

    %

    28.9

    %

    28.9

    %

     
    Income tax expense

    (67

    )

    (2,122

    )

    (85

    )

    (2,682

    )

    (20.9

    %)

    (67

    )

    (2,122

    )

    (84

    )

    (2,645

    )

    (19.8

    %)

    Net income

    456

     

    14,442

     

    504

     

    15,966

     

    (9.5

    %)

    456

     

    14,442

     

    435

     

    13,775

     

    4.8

    %

    23.9

    %

    23.9

    %

    28.0

    %

    28.0

    %

    23.9

    %

    23.9

    %

    24.3

    %

    24.3

    %

     
    Other comprehensive income (loss)

    (72

    )

    (2,299

    )

    226

     

    7,138

     

    -

     

    (72

    )

    (2,299

    )

    44

     

    1,375

     

    -

     

     
    Total comprehensive income (loss)

    384

     

    12,143

     

    730

     

    23,104

     

    (47.4

    %)

    384

     

    12,143

     

    479

     

    15,150

     

    (19.8

    %)

     
    Net income attributable to:
    Shareholders of the parent

    457

     

    14,472

     

    505

     

    15,971

     

    (9.4

    %)

    457

     

    14,472

     

    436

     

    13,786

     

    5.0

    %

    Non-controlling interests

    (1

    )

    (30

    )

    (1

    )

    (5

    )

    490.9

    %

    (1

    )

    (30

    )

    (1

    )

    (11

    )

    176.6

    %

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

    385

     

    12,173

     

    730

     

    23,109

     

    (47.3

    %)

    385

     

    12,173

     

    479

     

    15,161

     

    (19.7

    %)

    Non-controlling interests

    (1

    )

    (30

    )

    (0

    )

    (5

    )

    496.6

    %

    (1

    )

    (30

    )

    (0

    )

    (11

    )

    177.0

    %

     
    Earnings per share-basic

    0.037

     

    1.16

     

    0.041

     

    1.29

     

    0.037

     

    1.16

     

    0.035

     

    1.11

     

    Earnings per ADS (2)

    0.183

     

    5.80

     

    0.204

     

    6.45

     

    0.183

     

    5.80

     

    0.175

     

    5.55

     

    Weighted average number of shares outstanding (in millions)

    12,436

     

    12,371

     

    12,436

     

    12,414

     

     
    Notes:
    (1) New Taiwan Dollars have been translated into U.S. Dollars at the September 30, 2024 exchange rate of NT $31.65 per U.S. Dollar.
    (2) 1 ADS equals 5 common shares.
    UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
    Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income
    Figures in Millions of New Taiwan Dollars (NT$) and U.S. Dollars (US$)
    Except Per Share and Per ADS Data
     
    For the Three-Month Period Ended For the Nine-Month Period Ended
    September 30, 2024 September 30, 2024
    US$ NT$ % US$ NT$ %
    Operating revenues

    1,911

     

    60,485

     

    100.0

    %

    5,432

     

    171,916

     

    100.0

    %

    Operating costs

    (1,266

    )

    (40,056

    )

    (66.2

    %)

    (3,621

    )

    (114,605

    )

    (66.7

    %)

    Gross profit

    645

     

    20,429

     

    33.8

    %

    1,811

     

    57,311

     

    33.3

    %

     
     
    Operating expenses
    - Sales and marketing expenses

    (23

    )

    (717

    )

    (1.2

    %)

    (66

    )

    (2,078

    )

    (1.2

    %)

    - General and administrative expenses

    (57

    )

    (1,820

    )

    (3.0

    %)

    (168

    )

    (5,326

    )

    (3.0

    %)

    - Research and development expenses

    (127

    )

    (4,022

    )

    (6.6

    %)

    (356

    )

    (11,282

    )

    (6.6

    %)

    - Expected credit impairment gain (loss)

    (0

    )

    (0

    )

    (0.0

    %)

    2

     

    69

     

    0.0

    %

    Subtotal

    (207

    )

    (6,559

    )

    (10.8

    %)

    (588

    )

    (18,617

    )

    (10.8

    %)

    Net other operating income and expenses

    7

     

    230

     

    0.3

    %

    30

     

    962

     

    0.6

    %

    Operating income

    445

     

    14,100

     

    23.3

    %

    1,253

     

    39,656

     

    23.1

    %

     
    Net non-operating income and expenses

    78

     

    2,464

     

    4.1

    %

    191

     

    6,049

     

    3.5

    %

    Income from continuing operations before income tax

    523

     

    16,564

     

    27.4

    %

    1,444

     

    45,705

     

    26.6

    %

     
     
    Income tax expense

    (67

    )

    (2,122

    )

    (3.5

    %)

    (223

    )

    (7,058

    )

    (4.1

    %)

    Net income

    456

     

    14,442

     

    23.9

    %

    1,221

     

    38,647

     

    22.5

    %

     
    Other comprehensive income (loss)

    (72

    )

    (2,299

    )

    (3.8

    %)

    222

     

    7,030

     

    4.1

    %

     
    Total comprehensive income (loss)

    384

     

    12,143

     

    20.1

    %

    1,443

     

    45,677

     

    26.6

    %

     
    Net income attributable to:
    Shareholders of the parent

    457

     

    14,472

     

    23.9

    %

    1,223

     

    38,714

     

    22.5

    %

    Non-controlling interests

    (1

    )

    (30

    )

    (0.0

    %)

    (2

    )

    (67

    )

    (0.0

    %)

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

    385

     

    12,173

     

    20.1

    %

    1,445

     

    45,745

     

    26.6

    %

    Non-controlling interests

    (1

    )

    (30

    )

    (0.0

    %)

    (2

    )

    (68

    )

    (0.0

    %)

     
    Earnings per share-basic

    0.037

     

    1.16

     

    0.099

     

    3.12

     

    Earnings per ADS (2)

    0.183

     

    5.80

     

    0.493

     

    15.60

     

     
    Weighted average number of shares outstanding (in millions)

    12,436

     

    12,422

     

     
    Notes:
    (1) New Taiwan Dollars have been translated into U.S. Dollars at the September 30, 2024 exchange rate of NT $31.65 per U.S. Dollar.
    (2) 1 ADS equals 5 common shares.
    UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
    Consolidated Condensed Statement of Cash Flows
    For The Nine-Month Period Ended September 30, 2024
    Figures in Millions of New Taiwan Dollars (NT$) and U.S. Dollars (US$)
     
    US$ NT$
    Cash flows from operating activities :
    Net income before tax

    1,444

     

    45,705

     

    Depreciation & Amortization

    1,097

     

    34,705

     

    Share of profit of associates and joint ventures

    (70

    )

    (2,211

    )

    Income tax paid

    (311

    )

    (9,839

    )

    Changes in working capital & others

    (236

    )

    (7,465

    )

    Net cash provided by operating activities

    1,924

     

    60,895

     

     
    Cash flows from investing activities :
    Acquisition of property, plant and equipment

    (2,220

    )

    (70,268

    )

    Acquisition of intangible assets

    (61

    )

    (1,922

    )

    Others

    102

     

    3,217

     

    Net cash used in investing activities

    (2,179

    )

    (68,973

    )

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

    112

     

    3,539

     

    Redemption of bonds

    (161

    )

    (5,100

    )

    Proceeds from long-term loans

    803

     

    25,410

     

    Repayments of long-term loans

    (325

    )

    (10,290

    )

    Cash dividends

    (1,188

    )

    (37,585

    )

    Others

    (28

    )

    (868

    )

    Net cash used in financing activities

    (787

    )

    (24,894

    )

     
    Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

    121

     

    3,825

     

    Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

    (921

    )

    (29,147

    )

     
    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

    4,188

     

    132,554

     

     
    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

    3,267

     

    103,407

     

     
     
    Note: New Taiwan Dollars have been translated into U.S. Dollars at the September 30, 2024 exchange rate of NT $31.65 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 September 30, 2024, the three-month period ending June 30, 2024, and the equivalent three-month period that ended September 30, 2023. For all 3Q24 results, New Taiwan Dollar (NT$) amounts have been converted into U.S. Dollars at the September 30, 2024 exchange rate of NT$ 31.65 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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