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    UMC Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results

    10/29/25 9:15:00 AM ET
    $UMC
    Semiconductors
    Technology
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    22nm business traction remains robust and well positioned for future growth

    Third Quarter 2025 Overview1:

    • Revenue: NT$59.13 billion (US$1.94 billion)
    • Gross margin: 29.8%; Operating margin: 18.8%
    • Revenue from 22/28nm: 35%
    • Capacity utilization rate: 78%
    • Net income attributable to shareholders of the parent: NT$14.98 billion (US$492 million)
    • Earnings per share: NT$1.20; earnings per ADS: US$0.197

    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 2025.

    Third quarter consolidated revenue was NT$59.13 billion, increasing 0.6% from NT$58.76 billion in 2Q25. Compared to a year ago, 3Q25 revenue decreased 2.2%. Consolidated gross margin for 3Q25 was 29.8%. Net income attributable to the shareholders of the parent was NT$14.98 billion, with earnings per ordinary share of NT$1.20.

    Jason Wang, co-president of UMC, said, "In the third quarter, we observed demand growth across most market segments, which drove a 3.4% increase in wafer shipments and improved utilization rate to 78%. In particular, we benefited from a pick-up in sales of smartphones and notebooks, driving replenishment orders from customers. Our 22nm technology platforms continue to provide us with differentiation in the market, with 22nm revenue now accounting for more than 10% of total sales. In 2025 alone, we are projecting over 50 product tape-outs and we expect 22nm contribution to continue increasing in 2026. Aligned with our strategy of providing customers with highly differentiated specialty technologies, we recently announced the readiness of our 55nm BCD platform. In addition to mobile and consumer applications, the new platform is also compliant with the most rigorous automotive standards for automotive and industrial uses."

    Co-president Wang added, "Looking ahead to the fourth quarter, we are anticipating wafer shipments to be comparable with third quarter's volume, wrapping up 2025 with shipment growth in the low teens. UMC continues to deliver competitive process technologies that enable diverse applications, which positions the company to benefit from a broad-based market recovery, with 22nm logic and specialty platforms in particular expected to drive growth."

    Co-president Wang said, "UMC has been a pioneer in the industry for climate action as the first semiconductor foundry worldwide to pledge net zero greenhouse gas emissions. Demonstrating our commitment, UMC once again led the industry in receiving Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validation of our emissions reduction targets under the most stringent climate standard. In addition to executing on reduction programs within our own operations, we are also working closely with partners to address the carbon footprint of our upstream and downstream value chain as we progress towards net zero by 2050."

    1 Unless 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, 2025, the three-month period ending June 30, 2025, and the equivalent three-month period that ended September 30, 2024. For all 3Q25 results, New Taiwan Dollar (NT$) amounts have been converted into U.S. Dollars at the September 30, 2025 exchange rate of NT$ 30.47 per U.S. Dollar.

    Summary of Operating Results

    Operating Results

    (Amount: NT$ million)

     

    3Q25

     

     

    2Q25

     

     

    QoQ %

    change

     

    3Q24

     

     

    YoY %

    change

    Operating Revenues

     

    59,127

     

     

    58,758

     

     

    0.6

     

    60,485

     

     

    (2.2

    )

    Gross Profit

     

    17,623

     

     

    16,878

     

     

    4.4

     

    20,429

     

     

    (13.7

    )

    Operating Expenses

     

    (6,973

    )

     

    (6,467

    )

     

    7.8

     

    (6,559

    )

     

    6.3

     

    Net Other Operating Income and Expenses

     

    467

     

     

    409

     

     

    14.3

     

    230

     

     

    103.6

     

    Operating Income

     

    11,118

     

     

    10,820

     

     

    2.8

     

    14,100

     

     

    (21.1

    )

    Net Non-Operating Income and Expenses

     

    3,526

     

     

    (666

    )

     

    -

     

    2,464

     

     

    43.1

     

    Net Income Attributable to Shareholders of the Parent

     

    14,982

     

     

    8,903

     

     

    68.3

     

    14,472

     

     

    3.5

     

    EPS (NT$ per share)

     

    1.20

     

     

    0.71

     

     

     

     

    1.16

     

     

     

    EPS (US$ per ADS)

     

    0.197

     

     

    0.121

     

     

     

     

    0.183

     

     

     

    Exchange rate (USD/NTD)

     

    30.47

     

     

    29.28

     

     

     

     

    31.65

     

     

     

    Note: Sums may not equal totals due to rounding.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Third quarter operating revenues grew 0.6% sequentially to NT$59.13 billion. Revenue contribution from 40nm and below technologies represented 52% of wafer revenue. Gross profit increased 4.4% QoQ to NT$17.62 billion, or 29.8% of revenue. Operating expenses increased 7.8% to NT$6.97 billion. Net other operating income increased 14.3% to NT$0.47 billion. Net non-operating income totaled NT$3.53 billion. Net income attributable to shareholders of the parent amounted to NT$14.98 billion.

    Earnings per ordinary share for the quarter was NT$1.20. Earnings per ADS was US$0.197. The basic weighted average number of shares outstanding in 3Q25 was 12,485,162,809, compared with 12,484,877,493 shares in 2Q25 and 12,436,436,695 shares in 3Q24. The diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding was 12,556,345,829 in 3Q25, compared with 12,534,082,055 shares in 2Q25 and 12,559,358,115 shares in 3Q24. The fully diluted shares counted on September 30, 2025 were approximately 12,556,346,000.

    Detailed Financials Section

    Operating revenues increased to NT$59.13 billion. COGS decreased 0.9% QoQ to NT$41.50 billion. Gross profit increased 4.4% to NT$17.62 billion. Operating expenses grew 7.8% QoQ to NT$6.97 billion, as R&D increased 10.4% to NT$4.63 billion, Sales & Marketing increased 6.2% to NT$0.63 billion, and G&A also increased 1.9% to NT$1.72 billion. Net other operating income was NT$0.47 billion. In 3Q25, operating income increased 2.8% QoQ to NT$11.12 billion.

    COGS & Expenses

    (Amount: NT$ million)

     

    3Q25

     

     

    2Q25

     

     

    QoQ %

    change

     

    3Q24

     

     

    YoY %

    change

    Operating Revenues

     

    59,127

     

     

    58,758

     

     

    0.6

     

     

    60,485

     

     

    (2.2

    )

    COGS

     

    (41,504

    )

     

    (41,880

    )

     

    (0.9

    )

     

    (40,056

    )

     

    3.6

     

    Depreciation

     

    (12,635

    )

     

    (12,317

    )

     

    2.6

     

     

    (10,449

    )

     

    20.9

     

    Other Mfg. Costs

     

    (28,869

    )

     

    (29,563

    )

     

    (2.3

    )

     

    (29,607

    )

     

    (2.5

    )

    Gross Profit

     

    17,623

     

     

    16,878

     

     

    4.4

     

     

    20,429

     

     

    (13.7

    )

    Gross Margin (%)

     

    29.8%

     

     

    28.7%

     

     

     

     

    33.8%

     

     

    Operating Expenses

     

    (6,973

    )

     

    (6,467

    )

     

    7.8

     

     

    (6,559

    )

     

    6.3

     

    Sales & Marketing

     

    (628

    )

     

    (591

    )

     

    6.2

     

     

    (717

    )

     

    (12.3

    )

    G&A

     

    (1,715

    )

     

    (1,682

    )

     

    1.9

     

     

    (1,820

    )

     

    (5.8

    )

    R&D

     

    (4,631

    )

     

    (4,194

    )

     

    10.4

     

     

    (4,022

    )

     

    15.1

     

    Expected Credit Impairment Gain (Loss)

     

    0

     

     

    (0

    )

     

    -

     

     

    (0

    )

     

    -

     

    Net Other Operating Income & Expenses

     

    467

     

     

    409

     

     

    14.3

     

     

    230

     

     

    103.6

     

    Operating Income

     

    11,118

     

     

    10,820

     

     

    2.8

     

     

    14,100

     

     

    (21.1

    )

    Note: Sums may not equal totals due to rounding.

    Net non-operating income in 3Q25 was NT$3.53 billion, primarily reflecting the NT$3.19 billion in net investment gain and the NT$0.25 billion in exchange gain.

    Non-Operating Income and Expenses

    (Amount: NT$ million)

     

    3Q25

     

     

    2Q25

     

     

    3Q24

     

    Non-Operating Income and Expenses

     

    3,526

     

     

    (666

    )

     

    2,464

     

    Net Interest Income and Expenses

     

    88

     

     

    309

     

     

    324

     

    Net Investment Gain and Loss

     

    3,192

     

     

    326

     

     

    2,791

     

    Exchange Gain and Loss

     

    250

     

     

    (1,280

    )

     

    (652

    )

    Other Gain and Loss

     

    (3

    )

     

    (20

    )

     

    1

     

    Note: Sums may not equal totals due to rounding.

    In 3Q25, cash inflow from operating activities was NT$20.94 billion. Cash outflow from investing activities totaled NT$16.15 billion, including NT$12.01 billion in capital expenditures, resulting in free cash flow of NT$8.93 billion. Cash outflow from financing activities was NT$15.16 billion, primarily due to the NT$35.79 billion in dividend distribution, offset by the NT$15.87 billion increase in bank loans and NT$5.00 billion in bonds issued. Net cash outflow in 3Q25 amounted to NT$7.78 billion. Over the next 12 months, the company expects to repay NT$24.05 billion in bank loans.

    Cash Flow Summary

    (Amount: NT$ million)

    For the 3-Month Period Ended

    Sep. 30, 2025

    For the 3-Month Period Ended

    Jun. 30, 2025

    Cash Flow from Operating Activities

    20,938

     

    22,098

     

    Net income before tax

    14,644

     

    10,154

     

    Depreciation & Amortization

    14,995

     

    14,506

     

    Share of profit of associates and joint ventures

    (1,250

    )

    (446

    )

    Income tax paid

    (3,341

    )

    (2,135

    )

    Changes in working capital & others

    (4,110

    )

    19

     

    Cash Flow from Investing Activities

    (16,152

    )

    (9,438

    )

    Increase in financial assets measured at amortized cost

    (4,043

    )

    (1,397

    )

    Acquisition of PP&E

    (11,223

    )

    (7,543

    )

    Acquisition of intangible assets

    (948

    )

    (1,045

    )

    Others

    62

     

    547

     

    Cash Flow from Financing Activities

    (15,160

    )

    1,149

     

    Bank loans

    15,874

     

    (3,767

    )

    Bonds issued

    5,000

     

    5,200

     

    Cash dividends

    (35,788

    )

    -

     

    Others

    (246

    )

    (284

    )

    Effect of Exchange Rate

    2,597

     

    (8,169

    )

    Net Cash Flow

    (7,777

    )

    5,640

     

    Beginning balance

    111,994

     

    106,354

     

    Ending balance

    104,217

     

    111,994

     

    Note: Sums may not equal totals due to rounding.

    Cash and cash equivalents decreased to NT$104.22 billion. Days of inventory was 76 days.

    Current Assets

    (Amount: NT$ billion)

     

    3Q25

     

    2Q25

     

    3Q24

    Cash and Cash Equivalents

     

    104.22

     

    111.99

     

    103.41

    Accounts Receivable

     

    32.25

     

    32.38

     

    33.74

    Days Sales Outstanding

     

    50

     

    52

     

    50

    Inventories, net

     

    35.18

     

    34.02

     

    38.09

    Days of Inventory

     

    76

     

    76

     

    85

    Total Current Assets

     

    192.85

     

    195.18

     

    193.61

    Current liabilities decreased to NT$82.28 billion. Long-term credit / bonds increased to NT$53.76 billion. Total liabilities decreased to NT$194.20 billion, leading to a debt to equity ratio of 54%.

    Liabilities

    (Amount: NT$ billion)

     

    3Q25

     

    2Q25

     

    3Q24

    Total Current Liabilities

     

    82.28

     

    110.39

     

    88.27

    Accounts Payable

     

    8.04

     

    8.54

     

    9.01

    Short-Term Credit / Bonds

     

    30.15

     

    21.30

     

    30.86

    Payables on Equipment

     

    11.57

     

    8.35

     

    14.89

    Dividends Payable

     

    -

     

    35.79

     

    -

    Other

     

    32.52

     

    36.41

     

    33.51

    Long-Term Credit / Bonds

     

    53.76

     

    41.60

     

    58.13

    Total Liabilities

     

    194.20

     

    211.10

     

    205.80

    Debt to Equity

     

    54%

     

    63%

     

    56%

    Analysis of Revenue2

    Revenue from Asia Pacific decreased to 63%, while business from North America increased to 25% of sales. Business from Europe remained unchanged at 8%, while contribution from Japan was 4%.

    Revenue Breakdown by Region

    Region

    3Q25

    2Q25

    1Q25

    4Q24

    3Q24

    North America

    25%

    20%

    22%

    25%

    26%

    Asia Pacific

    63%

    67%

    66%

    61%

    65%

    Europe

    8%

    8%

    7%

    11%

    5%

    Japan

    4%

    5%

    5%

    3%

    4%

    Revenue contribution from 22/28nm was 35% of wafer revenue, while 40nm contribution increased to 17% of sales.

    Revenue Breakdown by Geometry

    Geometry

    3Q25

    2Q25

    1Q25

    4Q24

    3Q24

    14nm and below

    0%

    0%

    0%

    0%

    0%

    14nm<x<=28nm

    35%

    40%

    37%

    34%

    35%

    28nm<x<=40nm

    17%

    15%

    16%

    16%

    13%

    40nm<x<=65nm

    18%

    17%

    16%

    16%

    15%

    65nm<x<=90nm

    8%

    7%

    8%

    11%

    10%

    90nm<x<=0.13um

    8%

    7%

    7%

    10%

    10%

    0.13um<x<=0.18um

    9%

    9%

    10%

    9%

    11%

    0.18um<x<=0.35um

    4%

    4%

    5%

    4%

    5%

    0.5um and above

    1%

    1%

    1%

    0%

    1%

    Revenue from fabless customers accounted for 81% of revenue.

    Revenue Breakdown by Customer Type

    Customer Type

    3Q25

    2Q25

    1Q25

    4Q24

    3Q24

    Fabless

    81%

    81%

    82%

    84%

    85%

    IDM

    19%

    19%

    18%

    16%

    15%

    Revenue from the communication segment accounted for 42%, while business from computer applications was 12% of sales. Business from consumer applications accounted for 29%, while other segments was 17% of revenue.

    Revenue Breakdown by Application (1)

    Application

    3Q25

    2Q25

    1Q25

    4Q24

    3Q24

    Computer

    12%

    11%

    11%

    13%

    13%

    Communication

    42%

    41%

    40%

    39%

    42%

    Consumer

    29%

    33%

    34%

    29%

    31%

    Others

    17%

    15%

    15%

    19%

    14%

    (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.

    2 Revenue in this section represents wafer sales.

    Blended ASP Trend

    (To view blended ASP trend, please click here for 3Q25 ASP)

    Shipment and Utilization Rate3

    Wafer shipments increased 3.4% QoQ to 1,000K during the third quarter, while quarterly capacity was 1,305K. Overall utilization rate in 3Q25 grew to 78%.

    Wafer Shipments

     

     

    3Q25

    2Q25

    1Q25

    4Q24

    3Q24

    Wafer Shipments

    (12" K equivalents)

    1,000

    967

    910

    909

    896

     

     

    Quarterly Capacity Utilization Rate

     

     

     

    3Q25

    2Q25

    1Q25

    4Q24

    3Q24

    Utilization Rate

    78%

    76%

    69%

    70%

    71%

    Total Capacity

    (12" K equivalents)

    1,305

    1,290

    1,264

    1,280

    1,274

     

    3 Utilization Rate = Quarterly Wafer Out / Quarterly Capacity

    Capacity4

    Total capacity in the third quarter increased to 1,305K 12-inch equivalent wafers. Capacity will remain unchanged at 1,305K 12-inch equivalent wafers in the fourth quarter of 2025.

    Annual Capacity in

    thousands of wafers

     

    Quarterly Capacity in

    thousands of wafers

    FAB

    Geometry

    (um)

    2024

    2023

    2022

    2021

     

    FAB

    4Q25E

    3Q25

    2Q25

    1Q25

    WTK

    6"

    5 – 0.15

    331

    328

    335

    329

     

    WTK

    6"

    80

    80

    80

    78

    8A

    8"

    3 – 0.11

    829

    811

    765

    755

     

    8A

    8"

    215

    215

    215

    212

    8C

    8"

    0.35 – 0.11

    477

    473

    459

    459

     

    8C

    8"

    125

    125

    125

    123

    8D

    8"

    0.18 – 0.09

    473

    440

    410

    380

     

    8D

    8"

    118

    118

    118

    116

    8E

    8"

    0.6 – 0.14

    524

    490

    469

    457

     

    8E

    8"

    131

    131

    131

    129

    8F

    8"

    0.18 – 0.11

    578

    570

    550

    514

     

    8F

    8"

    146

    146

    146

    144

    8S

    8"

    0.18 – 0.11

    455

    447

    443

    408

     

    8S

    8"

    117

    117

    117

    115

    8N

    8"

    0.5 – 0.11

    1,013

    996

    952

    917

     

    8N

    8"

    250

    250

    250

    246

    12A

    12"

    0.13 – 0.014

    1,556

    1,305

    1,170

    1,070

     

    12A

    12"

    409

    409

    409

    402

    12i

    12"

    0.13 – 0.040

    678

    655

    655

    641

     

    12i

    12"

    172

    172

    172

    169

    12X

    12"

    0.080 – 0.022

    318

    317

    314

    284

     

    12X

    12"

    95

    95

    80

    78

    12M

    12"

    0.13 – 0.040

    455

    438

    436

    395

     

    12M

    12"

    119

    119

    119

    113

    Total(1)

    5,022

    4,674

    4,458

    4,201

     

    Total

    1,305

    1,305

    1,290

    1,264

    YoY Growth Rate

    7%

    5%

    6%

    3%

     

     

     

     

     

     

    (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 3Q25 totaled US$399 million. 2025 cash-based CAPEX budget will be US$1.8 billion.

    Capital Expenditure by Year - in US$ billion

    Year

    2024

    2023

    2022

    2021

    2020

    CAPEX

    $ 2.9

    $ 3.0

    $ 2.7

    $ 1.8

    $ 1.0

    2025 CAPEX Plan

    8"

    12"

    Total

    10%

    90%

    US$1.8 billion

    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.

    Fourth Quarter 2025 Outlook & Guidance

    Quarter-over-Quarter Guidance:

    • Wafer Shipments: Will remain flat
    • ASP in USD: Will remain firm
    • Gross Profit Margin: Will be approximately in the high-20% range
    • Capacity Utilization: mid-70% range
    • 2025 CAPEX: US$1.8 billion

    Recent Developments / Announcements

    Aug. 8, 2025

    UMC's 1.5°C Net-Zero targets validated by Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)

    Aug. 11, 2025

    UMC Wins HR Asia 2025 Best Companies to Work for in Asia Award

    Oct. 22, 2025

    UMC Introduces 55nm BCD Platform to Elevate Power Efficiency for Smartphones, Consumer Electronics, and Automotive Applications

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

     

    Conference Call / Webcast Announcement

    Wednesday, October 29, 2025

    Time: 5:00 PM (Taipei) / 5:00 AM (New York) / 09:00 AM (London)

    Dial-in numbers and Access Codes:

    Taiwan Number:

     

     

     

    02 3396 1191

    Taiwan Toll Free:

     

     

     

    0080 119 6666

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    Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet

    As of September 30, 2025

    Figures in Millions of New Taiwan Dollars (NT$) and U.S. Dollars (US$)

     
     
    September 30, 2025
    US$ NT$ %
    Assets
    Current assets
    Cash and cash equivalents

    3,420

    104,217

    18.8%

    Accounts receivable, net

    1,058

    32,245

    5.8%

    Inventories, net

    1,155

    35,181

    6.3%

    Other current assets

    696

    21,211

    3.8%

    Total current assets

    6,329

    192,854

    34.7%

     
    Non-current assets
    Funds and investments

    2,372

    72,264

    13.0%

    Property, plant and equipment

    8,707

    265,291

    47.8%

    Right-of-use assets

    246

    7,494

    1.4%

    Other non-current assets

    574

    17,493

    3.2%

    Total non-current assets

    11,898

    362,542

    65.3%

    Total assets

    18,228

    555,395

    100.0%

     
    Liabilities
    Current liabilities
    Short-term loans

    527

    16,060

    2.9%

    Payables

    1,352

    41,205

    7.4%

    Current portion of long-term liabilities

    462

    14,086

    2.5%

    Other current liabilities

    359

    10,925

    2.0%

    Total current liabilities

    2,700

    82,276

    14.8%

     
    Non-current liabilities
    Bonds payable

    961

    29,278

    5.3%

    Long-term loans

    803

    24,479

    4.4%

    Lease liabilities, noncurrent

    179

    5,449

    1.0%

    Other non-current liabilities

    1,730

    52,712

    9.5%

    Total non-current liabilities

    3,673

    111,919

    20.2%

    Total liabilities

    6,373

    194,195

    35.0%

     
    Equity
    Equity attributable to the parent company
    Capital

    4,121

    125,563

    22.6%

    Additional paid-in capital

    492

    14,992

    2.7%

    Retained earnings and other components of equity

    7,237

    220,505

    39.7%

    Total equity attributable to the parent company

    11,850

    361,060

    65.0%

    Non-controlling interests

    5

    140

    0.0%

    Total equity

    11,854

    361,200

    65.0%

    Total liabilities and equity

    18,228

    555,395

    100.0%

     
    Notes:
    (1) New Taiwan Dollars have been translated into U.S. Dollars at the September 30, 2025 exchange rate of NT $30.47 per U.S. Dollar.
    (2) Sums may not equal totals due to rounding.
    UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
    Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income
    Figures in Millions of New Taiwan Dollars (NT$) 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, 2025 September 30, 2024 Chg. September 30, 2025 June 30, 2025 Chg.
    US$ NT$ NT$ % US$ NT$ NT$ %
    Operating revenues

    1,940

     

    59,127

     

    60,485

     

    (2.2

    %)

    1,940

     

    59,127

     

    58,758

     

    0.6

    %

    Operating costs

    (1,362

    )

    (41,504

    )

    (40,056

    )

    3.6

    %

    (1,362

    )

    (41,504

    )

    (41,880

    )

    (0.9

    %)

    Gross profit

    578

     

    17,623

     

    20,429

     

    (13.7

    %)

    578

     

    17,623

     

    16,878

     

    4.4

    %

    29.8

    %

    29.8

    %

    33.8

    %

    29.8

    %

    29.8

    %

    28.7

    %

    Operating expenses
    - Sales and marketing expenses

    (21

    )

    (628

    )

    (717

    )

    (12.3

    %)

    (21

    )

    (628

    )

    (591

    )

    6.2

    %

    - General and administrative expenses

    (56

    )

    (1,715

    )

    (1,820

    )

    (5.8

    %)

    (56

    )

    (1,715

    )

    (1,682

    )

    1.9

    %

    - Research and development expenses

    (152

    )

    (4,631

    )

    (4,022

    )

    15.1

    %

    (152

    )

    (4,631

    )

    (4,194

    )

    10.4

    %

    - Expected credit impairment gain (loss)

    0

     

    0

     

    (0

    )

    -

     

    0

     

    0

     

    (0

    )

    -

     

    Subtotal

    (229

    )

    (6,973

    )

    (6,559

    )

    6.3

    %

    (229

    )

    (6,973

    )

    (6,467

    )

    7.8

    %

    Net other operating income and expenses

    15

     

    467

     

    230

     

    103.6

    %

    15

     

    467

     

    409

     

    14.3

    %

    Operating income

    365

     

    11,118

     

    14,100

     

    (21.1

    %)

    365

     

    11,118

     

    10,820

     

    2.8

    %

    18.8

    %

    18.8

    %

    23.3

    %

    18.8

    %

    18.8

    %

    18.4

    %

     
    Net non-operating income and expenses

    116

     

    3,526

     

    2,464

     

    43.1

    %

    116

     

    3,526

     

    (666

    )

    -

     

    Income from continuing operations before income tax

    481

     

    14,644

     

    16,564

     

    (11.6

    %)

    481

     

    14,644

     

    10,154

     

    44.2

    %

    24.8

    %

    24.8

    %

    27.4

    %

    24.8

    %

    24.8

    %

    17.3

    %

     
    Income tax benefit (expense)

    10

     

    300

     

    (2,122

    )

    -

     

    10

     

    300

     

    (1,306

    )

    -

     

    Net income

    490

     

    14,944

     

    14,442

     

    3.5

    %

    490

     

    14,944

     

    8,848

     

    68.9

    %

    25.3

    %

    25.3

    %

    23.9

    %

    25.3

    %

    25.3

    %

    15.1

    %

     
    Other comprehensive income (loss)

    296

     

    9,005

     

    (2,299

    )

    -

     

    296

     

    9,005

     

    (27,075

    )

    -

     

     
    Total comprehensive income (loss)

    786

     

    23,949

     

    12,143

     

    97.2

    %

    786

     

    23,949

     

    (18,227

    )

    -

     

     
    Net income attributable to:
      Shareholders of the parent

    492

     

    14,982

     

    14,472

     

    3.5

    %

    492

     

    14,982

     

    8,903

     

    68.3

    %

      Non-controlling interests

    (1

    )

    (38

    )

    (30

    )

    25.0

    %

    (1

    )

    (38

    )

    (55

    )

    (30.6

    %)

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

    787

     

    23,987

     

    12,173

     

    97.0

    %

    787

     

    23,987

     

    (18,172

    )

    -

     

      Non-controlling interests

    (1

    )

    (38

    )

    (30

    )

    24.7

    %

    (1

    )

    (38

    )

    (55

    )

    (31.1

    %)

     
    Earnings per share-basic

    0.039

     

    1.20

     

    1.16

     

    0.039

     

    1.20

     

    0.71

     

    Earnings per ADS (2)

    0.197

     

    6.00

     

    5.80

     

    0.197

     

    6.00

     

    3.55

     

    Weighted average number of shares outstanding (in millions)

    12,485

     

    12,436

     

    12,485

     

    12,485

     

     
    Notes:
    (1) New Taiwan Dollars have been translated into U.S. Dollars at the September 30, 2025 exchange rate of NT $30.47 per U.S. Dollar.
    (2) 1 ADS equals 5 common shares.
    (3) Sums may not equal totals due to rounding.
    UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
    Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income
    Figures in Millions of New Taiwan Dollars (NT$) 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, 2025 September 30, 2025
    US$ NT$ % US$ NT$ %
    Operating revenues

    1,940

     

    59,127

     

    100.0

    %

    5,768

     

    175,744

     

    100.0

    %

    Operating costs

    (1,362

    )

    (41,504

    )

    (70.2

    %)

    (4,129

    )

    (125,796

    )

    (71.6

    %)

    Gross profit

    578

     

    17,623

     

    29.8

    %

    1,639

     

    49,948

     

    28.4

    %

     
     
    Operating expenses
    - Sales and marketing expenses

    (21

    )

    (628

    )

    (1.1

    %)

    (60

    )

    (1,838

    )

    (1.1

    %)

    - General and administrative expenses

    (56

    )

    (1,715

    )

    (2.9

    %)

    (162

    )

    (4,939

    )

    (2.8

    %)

    - Research and development expenses

    (152

    )

    (4,631

    )

    (7.8

    %)

    (420

    )

    (12,788

    )

    (7.3

    %)

    - Expected credit impairment gain

    0

     

    0

     

    0.0

    %

    0

     

    2

     

    0.0

    %

    Subtotal

    (229

    )

    (6,973

    )

    (11.8

    %)

    (642

    )

    (19,563

    )

    (11.1

    %)

    Net other operating income and expenses

    15

     

    467

     

    0.8

    %

    44

     

    1,339

     

    0.8

    %

    Operating income

    365

     

    11,118

     

    18.8

    %

    1,041

     

    31,723

     

    18.0

    %

     
    Net non-operating income and expenses

    116

     

    3,526

     

    6.0

    %

    79

     

    2,421

     

    1.4

    %

    Income from continuing operations before income tax

    481

     

    14,644

     

    24.8

    %

    1,121

     

    34,144

     

    19.4

    %

     
     
    Income tax benefit (expense)

    10

     

    300

     

    0.5

    %

    (86

    )

    (2,609

    )

    (1.5

    %)

    Net income

    490

     

    14,944

     

    25.3

    %

    1,035

     

    31,535

     

    17.9

    %

     
    Other comprehensive income (loss)

    296

     

    9,005

     

    15.2

    %

    (446

    )

    (13,581

    )

    (7.7

    %)

     
    Total comprehensive income (loss)

    786

     

    23,949

     

    40.5

    %

    589

     

    17,955

     

    10.2

    %

     
    Net income attributable to:
      Shareholders of the parent

    492

     

    14,982

     

    25.3

    %

    1,039

     

    31,661

     

    18.0

    %

      Non-controlling interests

    (1

    )

    (38

    )

    (0.1

    %)

    (4

    )

    (126

    )

    (0.1

    %)

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

    787

     

    23,987

     

    40.6

    %

    593

     

    18,081

     

    10.3

    %

      Non-controlling interests

    (1

    )

    (38

    )

    (0.1

    %)

    (4

    )

    (126

    )

    (0.1

    %)

     
    Earnings per share-basic

    0.039

     

    1.20

     

    0.083

     

    2.54

     

    Earnings per ADS (2)

    0.197

     

    6.00

     

    0.417

     

    12.70

     

     
    Weighted average number of shares outstanding (in millions)

    12,485

     

    12,485

     

     
    Notes:
    (1) New Taiwan Dollars have been translated into U.S. Dollars at the September 30, 2025 exchange rate of NT $30.47 per U.S. Dollar.
    (2) 1 ADS equals 5 common shares.
    (3) Sums may not equal totals due to rounding.
    UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
    Consolidated Condensed Statement of Cash Flows
    For The Nine-Month Period Ended September 30, 2025
    Figures in Millions of New Taiwan Dollars (NT$) and U.S. Dollars (US$)
     
    US$ NT$
    Cash flows from operating activities :
    Net income before tax

    1,121

     

    34,144

     

    Depreciation & Amortization

    1,432

     

    43,629

     

    Share of profit of associates and joint ventures

    (49

    )

    (1,489

    )

    Income tax paid

    (199

    )

    (6,060

    )

    Changes in working capital & others

    (110

    )

    (3,364

    )

    Net cash provided by operating activities

    2,194

     

    66,861

     

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

    (170

    )

    (5,189

    )

    Acquisition of property, plant and equipment

    (1,080

    )

    (32,919

    )

    Acquisition of intangible assets

    (76

    )

    (2,321

    )

    Others

    142

     

    4,333

     

    Net cash used in investing activities

    (1,185

    )

    (36,095

    )

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

    246

     

    7,507

     

    Proceeds from bonds issued

    335

     

    10,200

     

    Proceeds from long-term loans

    701

     

    21,359

     

    Repayments of long-term loans

    (977

    )

    (29,777

    )

    Cash dividends

    (1,175

    )

    (35,788

    )

    Others

    (42

    )

    (1,289

    )

    Net cash used in financing activities

    (912

    )

    (27,788

    )

     
    Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

    (123

    )

    (3,761

    )

    Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

    (26

    )

    (783

    )

     
    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

    3,446

     

    105,000

     

     
    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

    3,420

     

    104,217

     

     
     
    Notes:
    (1) New Taiwan Dollars have been translated into U.S. Dollars at the September 30, 2025 exchange rate of NT $30.47 per U.S. Dollar.
    (2) Sums may not equal totals due to rounding.

     

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    UMC, Investor Relations

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    [email protected]

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    UMC Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results

    22nm business traction remains robust and well positioned for future growth Third Quarter 2025 Overview1: Revenue: NT$59.13 billion (US$1.94 billion) Gross margin: 29.8%; Operating margin: 18.8% Revenue from 22/28nm: 35% Capacity utilization rate: 78% Net income attributable to shareholders of the parent: NT$14.98 billion (US$492 million) Earnings per share: NT$1.20; earnings per ADS: US$0.197 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 2025. Third quarter consolidated revenue was NT$59.13 billion, increasing 0

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    UMC Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results

    22/28nm business reaches record high, accounting for 40% of Q2 revenue Second Quarter 2025 Overview1: Revenue: NT$58.76 billion (US$2.01 billion) Gross margin: 28.7%; Operating margin: 18.4% Revenue from 22/28nm: 40% Capacity utilization rate: 76% Net income attributable to shareholders of the parent: NT$8.90 billion (US$304 million) Earnings per share: NT$0.71; earnings per ADS: US$0.121 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 2025. Second quarter consolidated revenue was NT$58.76 billion, increasing 1.6%

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    UMC Reports First Quarter 2025 Results

    22nm revenue surges 46% QoQ on display driver and networking chip demand Inauguration of new Singapore fab to support future 22nm growth First Quarter 2025 Overview1: Revenue: NT$57.86 billion (US$1.74 billion) Gross margin: 26.7%; Operating margin: 16.9% Revenue from 22/28nm: 37% Capacity utilization rate: 69% Net income attributable to shareholders of the parent: NT$7.78 billion (US$234 million) Earnings per share: NT$0.62; earnings per ADS: US$0.093 United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE:UMC, TWSE: 2303)) ("UMC" or "The Company"), a leading global semiconductor foundry, today announced its consolidated operating results for the first quarter of 2025. First quarter con

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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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