Press release

UMC Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results

0
Sponsored by Businesswire

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 2023.

Third quarter consolidated revenue was NT$57.07 billion, increasing 1.4% QoQ from NT$56.30 billion in 2Q23. Compared to a year ago, 3Q23 revenue declined 24.3% YoY from NT$75.39 billion in 3Q22. Consolidated gross margin for 3Q23 was 35.9%. Net income attributable to the shareholders of the parent was NT$15.97 billion, with earnings per ordinary share of NT$1.29.

Jason Wang, co-president of UMC, said, “During the third quarter, despite a 2.3% decrease in wafer shipments, quarterly revenue and gross margin remained firm QoQ which primarily attributed to the demand strength in computing and communication segments, continuous product mix enhancement as well as favorable currency movement. From end markets perspective, strength in computing applications were propelled by LCD controller, WiFi, codec and touch IC controllers while shipments in communication segments increased due to demand for RF front end IC and networking chips. Looking back at 2023, although foundry industry experienced a significant decline in market demand, UMC maintained solid structural profitability supported by firmness in blended ASP due to continuous product mix optimization efforts and the increasing contribution from specialty technologies. As UMC continues to introduce new specialty technologies to solidify our differentiation, we will strengthen the competitiveness of our customers and enhance their respective market position.”

Co-president Wang said, “For the fourth quarter, with the recent rush orders from PC and smartphones, we expect demand has gradually stabilized. However, customers still employ a cautious and conservative approach in maintaining lean inventory levels while automotive business conditions appear challenging. For 2024, we anticipate the production ramp of our 12A Phase 6 fab will further enhance revenue contribution from 22/28nm continuing the robust business traction for UMC. In addition, through our technology leadership, we will ramp up our offering on 22nm derivative products which will further our specialty technology product pipeline.”

Co-president Wang continued, “Talent is UMC’s most important and highly valued asset. We respect the uniqueness of every employee and are committed to creating a diverse, equal, and inclusive workplace environment. Receiving the ‘HR Asia’ award for the ‘Best Employer in Asia’ in July is a recognition of our years of effort. Our goal is to create a culture of diversity and inclusivity in our workplace that enables employees to leverage their strengths, thereby playing a pivotal role in the Company’s sustained growth and enduring success.”

Summary of Operating Results

Operating Results

(Amount: NT$ million)

3Q23

2Q23

QoQ %

change

3Q22

YoY %

change

Operating Revenues

57,069

56,296

1.4

75,392

(24.3)

Gross Profit

20,461

20,252

1.0

35,664

(42.6)

Operating Expenses

(5,722)

(5,718)

0.1

(6,794)

(15.8)

Net Other Operating Income and Expenses

573

1,141

(49.8)

1,287

(55.5)

Operating Income

15,312

15,675

(2.3)

30,157

(49.2)

Net Non-Operating Income and Expenses

3,336

2,810

18.7

2,189

52.5

Net Income Attributable to Shareholders of the Parent

15,971

15,641

2.1

26,996

(40.8)

EPS (NT$ per share)

1.29

1.27

 

2.19

 

(US$ per ADS)

0.200

0.197

 

0.339

 

Third quarter operating revenues slightly grew by 1.4% sequentially to NT$57.07 billion mainly lifted by a favorable exchange rate and a better product mix from wafer shipments. Revenue contribution from 40nm and below technologies increased to 45% of wafer revenue. Gross profit grew 1.0% QoQ to NT$20.46 billion, or 35.9% of revenue. Operating expenses remained flat QoQ to NT$5.72 billion. Net other operating income declined to NT$573 million. Net non-operating income reached NT$3.34 billion mainly reflecting the mark to market securities. Net income attributable to shareholders of the parent amounted to NT$15.97 billion.

Earnings per ordinary share for the quarter was NT$1.29. Earnings per ADS was US$0.200. The basic weighted average number of shares outstanding in 3Q23 was 12,371,129,866, compared with 12,348,986,144 shares in 2Q23 and 12,305,516,644 shares in 3Q22. The diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding was 12,566,773,628 in 3Q23, compared with 12,526,182,161 shares in 2Q23 and 12,635,661,561 shares in 3Q22. The fully diluted shares counted on September 30, 2023 were approximately 12,609,732,000.

Detailed Financials Section

Operating revenues grew slightly to NT$57.07 billion. COGS increased 1.6% to NT$36.61 billion. Gross profit grew 1.0% QoQ to NT$20.46 billion partly due to a better product mix. Operating expenses remained flat at NT$5.72 billion, as Sales & Marketing and G&A increased 2.7% and 0.9% respectively, while R&D declined 1.9% sequentially to NT$3.26 billion, representing 5.7% of revenue. Net other operating income was NT$573 million. In 3Q23, operating income decreased 2.3% QoQ to NT$15.31 billion.

COGS & Expenses

(Amount: NT$ million)

3Q23

2Q23

QoQ %

change

3Q22

YoY %

change

Operating Revenues

57,069

56,296

1.4

75,392

(24.3)

COGS

(36,608)

(36,044)

1.6

(39,728)

(7.9)

Depreciation

(8,485)

(8,467)

0.2

(9,622)

(11.8)

Other Mfg. Costs

(28,123)

(27,577)

2.0

(30,106)

(6.6)

Gross Profit

20,461

20,252

1.0

35,664

(42.6)

Gross Margin (%)

35.9%

36.0%

 

47.3%

 

Operating Expenses

(5,722)

(5,718)

0.1

(6,794)

(15.8)

Sales & Marketing

(735)

(716)

2.7

(1,061)

(30.7)

G&A

(1,731)

(1,715)

0.9

(2,428)

(28.8)

R&D

(3,255)

(3,317)

(1.9)

(3,304)

(1.5)

Expected Credit

Impairment gain (loss)

(1)

30

(1)

129.2

Net Other Operating

Income & Expenses

573

1,141

(49.8)

1,287

(55.5)

Operating Income

15,312

15,675

(2.3)

30,157

(49.2)

Net non-operating income in 3Q23 increased to NT$3.34 billion, mainly from the NT$1.89 billion in net investment gain, the NT$0.62 billion in net interest income and the NT$0.51 billion in other gain.

Non-Operating Income and Expenses

(Amount: NT$ million)

3Q23

2Q23

3Q22

Non-Operating Income and Expenses

3,336

2,810

2,189

Net Interest Income and Expenses

617

974

139

Net Investment Gain and Loss

1,885

1,042

780

Exchange Gain and Loss

324

799

1,293

Other Gain and Loss

510

(5)

(23)

In 3Q23, cash inflow from operating activities was NT$19.06 billion. Cash outflow from investing activities amounted to NT$17.72 billion, which included NT$17.91 billion in capital expenditure, resulting in free cash inflow of NT$1.15 billion. Cash outflow from financing was NT$27.60 billion, primarily the NT$45.02 billion in cash dividend distribution and the NT$21.21 billion in other financial liabilities offset, the NT$21.37 billion in bank loans, the NT$10.00 billion in bond issuance and the NT$7.43 billion increase in deposits-in. Net cash outflow in 3Q23 totaled NT$22.46 billion. Over the next 12 months, the company expects to repay NT$2.15 billion in bank loans.

Cash Flow Summary

(Amount: NT$ million)

For the 3-Month

Period Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

For the 3-Month

Period Ended

Jun. 30, 2023

Cash Flow from Operating Activities

19,059

13,760

Net income before tax

18,648

18,485

Depreciation & Amortization

9,928

9,931

Share of profit of associates and

joint ventures

(1,022)

(726)

Income tax paid

(1,216)

(11,845)

Changes in working capital & others

(7,279)

(2,085)

Cash Flow from Investing Activities

(17,720)

(23,667)

Acquisition of PP&E

(17,245)

(24,139)

Acquisition of intangible assets

(560)

(684)

Others

85

1,156

Cash Flow from Financing Activities

(27,602)

1,061

Bank loans

21,369

939

Bonds Issued

10,000

Increase in deposits-in

7,425

287

Decrease in other financial liabilities

(21,209)

Cash dividends

(45,018)

Others

(169)

(165)

Effect of Exchange Rate

3,808

109

Net Cash Flow

(22,455)

(8,737)

Beginning balance

163,097

171,834

Ending balance

140,642

163,097

Cash and cash equivalents decreased to NT$140.64 billion. Days of inventory increased by 4 days to 89 days.

Current Assets

(Amount: NT$ billion)

3Q23

2Q23

3Q22

Cash and Cash Equivalents

140.64

163.10

180.65

Notes & Accounts Receivable

31.11

30.62

44.84

Days Sales Outstanding

49

47

53

Inventories, net

36.56

34.55

30.10

Days of Inventory

89

85

66

Total Current Assets

219.28

239.03

266.95

Current liabilities decreased to NT$92.07 billion. Long-term credit/bonds increased to NT$49.38 billion. Total liabilities declined to NT$197.26 billion, leading to a debt to equity ratio of 56%.

Liabilities

(Amount: NT$ billion)

3Q23

2Q23

3Q22

Total Current Liabilities

92.07

142.98

108.01

Accounts Payable

8.37

8.83

10.04

Short-Term Credit / Bonds

30.07

11.59

12.19

Payables on Equipment

15.95

13.01

19.40

Dividends Payable

45.02

Other

37.68

64.53

66.38

Long-Term Credit / Bonds

49.38

36.06

46.15

Long-Term Investment Liabilities

4.26

Total Liabilities

197.26

226.31

204.21

Debt to Equity

56%

69%

65%

Analysis of Revenue2

Revenue from Asia-Pacific grew to 58% while business from North America remain unchanged at 27% of sales. Business from Europe stayed firm at 12% while contribution from Japan decreased to 3%.

Revenue Breakdown by Region

Region

3Q23

2Q23

1Q23

4Q22

3Q22

North America

27%

27%

31%

30%

23%

Asia Pacific

58%

56%

50%

54%

62%

Europe

12%

12%

11%

9%

9%

Japan

3%

5%

8%

7%

6%

Revenue contribution from 22/28nm grew to 32% of the wafer revenue, while 40nm contribution was 13% of sales.

Revenue Breakdown by Geometry

Geometry

3Q23

2Q23

1Q23

4Q22

3Q22

14nm and below

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

14nm<x<=28nm

32%

29%

26%

28%

25%

28nm<x<=40nm

13%

12%

15%

17%

17%

40nm<x<=65nm

19%

23%

19%

17%

18%

65nm<x<=90nm

8%

10%

10%

9%

8%

90nm<x<=0.13um

12%

10%

12%

12%

12%

0.13um<x<=0.18um

9%

9%

10%

10%

10%

0.18um<x<=0.35um

5%

5%

6%

5%

8%

0.5um and above

2%

2%

2%

2%

2%

Revenue from fabless customers accounted for 79% of revenue.

Revenue Breakdown by Customer Type

Customer Type

3Q23

2Q23

1Q23

4Q22

3Q22

Fabless

79%

79%

77%

81%

83%

IDM

21%

21%

23%

19%

17%

Revenue from the communication segment accounted for 46%, while business from consumer represented 23%. Business from computing applications grew to 13% as other segments declined to 18% of revenue.

Revenue Breakdown by Application (1)

Application

3Q23

2Q23

1Q23

4Q22

3Q22

Computer

13%

9%

9%

12%

14%

Communication

46%

44%

44%

45%

45%

Consumer

23%

26%

24%

25%

27%

Others

18%

21%

23%

18%

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.

Blended ASP Trend

Blended average selling price (ASP) grew slightly in 3Q23.

(To view blended ASP trend, please click here for 3Q23 ASP)

Shipment and Utilization Rate3

Wafer shipments declined by 2.3% QoQ to 1,788K in the third quarter, while quarterly capacity was 2,659K. Overall utilization rate in 3Q23 was 67%.

Wafer Shipments

 

3Q23

2Q23

 

1Q23

4Q22

3Q22

Wafer Shipments

(8” K equivalents)

1,788

1,831

1,826

2,213

2,597

 

Quarterly Capacity Utilization Rate

 

3Q23

2Q23

1Q23

4Q22

3Q22

Utilization Rate

67%

71%

70%

90%

100%+

Total Capacity

(8” K equivalents)

2,659

2,626

2,522

2,543

2,539

Capacity4

Total capacity in the third quarter increased to 2,659K 8-inch equivalent wafers. Capacity will grow in the fourth quarter of 2023 to 2,710K 8-inch equivalent wafers, primarily reflecting the 22/28nm capacity expansion at 12A Phase 6.

Annual Capacity in

thousands of wafers

 

Quarterly Capacity in

thousands of wafers

FAB

Geometry

(um)

2022

2021

2020

2019

 

FAB

4Q23E

3Q23

2Q23

1Q23

WTK

6″

5 – 0.15

335

329

371

370

 

WTK

6″

83

83

82

80

8A

8″

3 – 0.11

765

755

802

825

 

8A

8″

207

207

207

189

8C

8″

0.35 – 0.11

459

459

452

436

 

8C

8″

119

120

120

113

8D

8″

0.18 – 0.09

410

380

371

359

 

8D

8″

118

111

109

101

8E

8″

0.6 – 0.14

469

457

449

426

 

8E

8″

131

122

122

116

8F

8″

0.18 – 0.11

550

514

485

434

 

8F

8″

145

145

145

136

8S

8″

0.18 – 0.11

443

408

373

372

 

8S

8″

114

112

112

109

8N

8″

0.5 – 0.11

952

917

917

831

 

8N

8″

254

250

248

244

12A

12″

0.13 – 0.014

1,170

1,070

1,044

997

 

12A

12″

346

333

321

305

12i

12″

0.13 – 0.040

655

641

628

595

 

12i

12″

164

164

164

162

12X

12″

0.080 – 0.022

314

284

217

203

 

12X

12″

80

80

80

78

12M

12″

0.13 – 0.040

436

395

391

98

 

12M

12″

110

110

110

108

Total(1)

10,031

9,453

9,188

8,148

 

Total

2,710

2,659

2,626

2,522

YoY Growth Rate

6%

3%

13%

6%

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

CAPEX

CAPEX spending in 3Q23 totaled US$0.57 billion, as total expenditure year to date reached US$2.4 billion. 2023 cash-based CAPEX budget will be US$3.0 billion.

Capital Expenditure by Year – in US$ billion

Year

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

CAPEX

$ 2.7

$ 1.8

$ 1.0

$ 0.6

$ 0.7

2023 CAPEX Plan

8″

12″

Total

10%

90%

US$3.0 billion

Fourth Quarter 2023 Outlook & Guidance

Quarter-over-Quarter Guidance:

  • Wafer Shipments: Will decline by approximately 5%

  • ASP in USD: Will remain flat

  • Gross Profit Margin: Will be in the low-30% range

  • Capacity Utilization: low-60% range

  • 2023 CAPEX: US$3.0 billion

Recent Developments / Announcements

Aug. 17, 2023

Faraday Announces Infineon’s SONOS eFlash Qualified on UMC’s 40nm ULP Process

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

Conference Call / Webcast Announcement

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

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

Dial-in numbers and Access Codes:

Taiwan Number:

02 3396 1191

Taiwan Toll Free:

0080 185 4007

USA Toll Free:

1 866 212 5567

Other Areas:

+886 2 3396 1191

 

Access Code:

9517025#

A live webcast and replay of the 3Q23 results announcement will be available at www.umc.com under the “Investors / Events” section.

About UMC

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

Safe Harbor Statements

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

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

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

– FINANCIAL TABLES TO FOLLOW –

UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet

As of September 30, 2023
Figures in Millions of New Taiwan Dollars (NT$) and U.S. Dollars (US$)
 
 
September 30, 2023
US$ NT$ %
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents

4,360

140,642

25.7%

Notes & Accounts receivable, net

964

31,105

5.7%

Inventories, net

1,133

36,561

6.7%

Other current assets

340

10,972

2.0%

Total current assets

6,797

219,280

40.1%

 
Non-current assets
Funds and investments

2,197

70,890

13.0%

Property, plant and equipment

6,583

212,367

38.8%

Right-of-use assets

226

7,279

1.3%

Other non-current assets

1,161

37,455

6.8%

Total non-current assets

10,167

327,991

59.9%

Total assets

16,964

547,271

100.0%

 
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Short-term loans

545

17,590

3.2%

Payables

1,646

53,108

9.7%

Current portion of long-term liabilities

387

12,484

2.3%

Other current liabilities

276

8,888

1.6%

Total current liabilities

2,854

92,070

16.8%

 
Non-current liabilities
Bonds payable

867

27,977

5.1%

Long-term loans

663

21,403

3.9%

Lease liabilities, noncurrent

155

5,009

0.9%

Other non-current liabilities

1,575

50,796

9.3%

Total non-current liabilities

3,260

105,185

19.2%

Total liabilities

6,114

197,255

36.0%

 
Equity
Equity attributable to the parent company
Capital

3,876

125,031

22.9%

Additional paid-in capital

416

13,423

2.4%

Retained earnings and other components of equity

6,547

211,223

38.6%

Total equity attributable to the parent company

10,839

349,677

63.9%

Non-controlling interests

11

339

0.1%

Total equity

10,850

350,016

64.0%

Total liabilities and equity

16,964

547,271

100.0%

 
 
Note: New Taiwan Dollars have been translated into U.S. Dollars at the September 30, 2023 exchange rate of NT $32.26 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, 2023

 

September 30, 2022

 

Chg.

 

September 30, 2023

 

June 30, 2023

 

Chg.

 

US$

 

NT$

 

US$

 

NT$

 

%

 

US$

 

NT$

 

US$

 

NT$

 

%

Operating revenues

1,769

 

57,069

 

2,337

 

75,392

 

(24.3%)

 

1,769

 

57,069

 

1,745

 

56,296

 

1.4%

Operating costs

(1,135)

 

(36,608)

 

(1,231)

 

(39,728)

 

(7.9%)

 

(1,135)

 

(36,608)

 

(1,117)

 

(36,044)

 

1.6%

Gross profit

634

 

20,461

 

1,106

 

35,664

 

(42.6%)

 

634

 

20,461

 

628

 

20,252

 

1.0%

 

35.9%

 

35.9%

 

47.3%

 

47.3%

 

 

 

35.9%

 

35.9%

 

36.0%

 

36.0%

 

 

Operating expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

– Sales and marketing expenses

(23)

 

(735)

 

(33)

 

(1,061)

 

(30.7%)

 

(23)

 

(735)

 

(22)

 

(716)

 

2.7%

– General and administrative expenses

(53)

 

(1,731)

 

(76)

 

(2,428)

 

(28.8%)

 

(53)

 

(1,731)

 

(53)

 

(1,715)

 

0.9%

– Research and development expenses

(101)

 

(3,255)

 

(102)

 

(3,304)

 

(1.5%)

 

(101)

 

(3,255)

 

(103)

 

(3,317)

 

(1.9%)

– Expected credit impairment gain (loss)

(0)

 

(1)

 

(0)

 

(1)

 

129.2%

 

(0)

 

(1)

 

1

 

30

 

Subtotal

(177)

 

(5,722)

 

(211)

 

(6,794)

 

(15.8%)

 

(177)

 

(5,722)

 

(177)

 

(5,718)

 

0.1%

Net other operating income and expenses

18

 

573

 

40

 

1,287

 

(55.5%)

 

18

 

573

 

35

 

1,141

 

(49.8%)

Operating income

475

 

15,312

 

935

 

30,157

 

(49.2%)

 

475

 

15,312

 

486

 

15,675

 

(2.3%)

 

26.8%

 

26.8%

 

40.0%

 

40.0%

 

 

 

26.8%

 

26.8%

 

27.8%

 

27.8%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net non-operating income and expenses

103

 

3,336

 

68

 

2,189

 

52.5%

 

103

 

3,336

 

87

 

2,810

 

18.7%

Income from continuing operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

before income tax

578

 

18,648

 

1,003

 

32,346

 

(42.3%)

 

578

 

18,648

 

573

 

18,485

 

0.9%

 

32.7%

 

32.7%

 

42.9%

 

42.9%

 

 

 

32.7%

 

32.7%

 

32.8%

 

32.8%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax expense

(83)

 

(2,682)

 

(155)

 

(5,004)

 

(46.4%)

 

(83)

 

(2,682)

 

(80)

 

(2,588)

 

3.6%

Net income

495

 

15,966

 

848

 

27,342

 

(41.6%)

 

495

 

15,966

 

493

 

15,897

 

0.4%

 

28.0%

 

28.0%

 

36.3%

 

36.3%

 

 

 

28.0%

 

28.0%

 

28.2%

 

28.2%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

221

 

7,138

 

134

 

4,336

 

64.6%

 

221

 

7,138

 

(8)

 

(238)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income (loss)

716

 

23,104

 

982

 

31,678

 

(27.1%)

 

716

 

23,104

 

485

 

15,659

 

47.5%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income attributable to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Shareholders of the parent

495

 

15,971

 

837

 

26,996

 

(40.8%)

 

495

 

15,971

 

485

 

15,641

 

2.1%

  Non-controlling interests

(0)

 

(5)

 

11

 

346

 

 

(0)

 

(5)

 

8

 

256

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Shareholders of the parent

716

 

23,109

 

971

 

31,332

 

(26.2%)

 

716

 

23,109

 

477

 

15,403

 

50.0%

  Non-controlling interests

(0)

 

(5)

 

11

 

346

 

 

(0)

 

(5)

 

8

 

256

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share-basic

0.040

 

1.29

 

0.068

 

2.19

 

 

 

0.040

 

1.29

 

0.039

 

1.27

 

 

Earnings per ADS (2)

0.200

 

6.45

 

0.339

 

10.95

 

 

 

0.200

 

6.45

 

0.197

 

6.35

 

 

Weighted average number of shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

outstanding (in millions)

 

 

12,371

 

 

 

12,306

 

 

 

 

 

12,371

 

 

 

12,349

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1) New Taiwan Dollars have been translated into U.S. Dollars at the September 30, 2023 exchange rate of NT $32.26 per U.S. Dollar.

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2) 1 ADS equals 5 common shares.

UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet

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, 2023 September 30, 2023
US$ NT$ % US$ NT$ %
Operating revenues

1,769

57,069

100.0%

5,195

167,575

100.0%

Operating costs

(1,135)

(36,608)

(64.1%)

(3,337)

(107,637)

(64.2%)

Gross profit

634

20,461

35.9%

1,858

59,938

35.8%

 
 
Operating expenses
– Sales and marketing expenses

(23)

(735)

(1.3%)

(74)

(2,402)

(1.4%)

– General and administrative expenses

(53)

(1,731)

(3.1%)

(173)

(5,547)

(3.3%)

– Research and development expenses

(101)

(3,255)

(5.7%)

(289)

(9,339)

(5.6%)

– Expected credit impairment gain (loss)

(0)

(1)

(0.0%)

2

67

0.0%

Subtotal

(177)

(5,722)

(10.1%)

(534)

(17,221)

(10.3%)

Net other operating income and expenses

18

573

1.0%

85

2,750

1.6%

Operating income

475

15,312

26.8%

1,409

45,467

27.1%

 
Net non-operating income and expenses

103

3,336

5.9%

335

10,795

6.5%

Income from continuing operations

578

18,648

32.7%

1,744

56,262

33.6%

before income tax
 
Income tax expense

(83)

(2,682)

(4.7%)

(248)

(8,015)

(4.8%)

Net income

495

15,966

28.0%

1,496

48,247

28.8%

 
Other comprehensive income (loss)

221

7,138

12.5%

317

10,225

6.1%

 
Total comprehensive income (loss)

716

23,104

40.5%

1,813

58,472

34.9%

 
Net income attributable to:
  Shareholders of the parent

495

15,971

28.0%

1,482

47,795

28.5%

  Non-controlling interests

(0)

(5)

(0.0%)

14

452

0.3%

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

716

23,109

40.5%

1,799

58,020

34.6%

  Non-controlling interests

(0)

(5)

(0.0%)

14

452

0.3%

 
Earnings per share-basic

0.040

1.29

0.120

3.87

Earnings per ADS (2)

0.200

6.45

0.600

19.35

 
Weighted average number of shares
outstanding (in millions)

12,371

12,356

 
Notes:
(1) New Taiwan Dollars have been translated into U.S. Dollars at the September 30, 2023 exchange rate of NT $32.26 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, 2023
Figures in Millions of New Taiwan Dollars (NT$) and U.S. Dollars (US$)
 
US$ NT$
Cash flows from operating activities :
Net income before tax

1,744

56,262

Depreciation & Amortization

923

29,763

Share of profit of associates and joint ventures

(155)

(4,996)

Income tax paid

(496)

(15,997)

Changes in working capital & others

(163)

(5,249)

Net cash provided by operating activities

1,853

59,783

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

(2,205)

(71,140)

Acquisition of intangible assets

(55)

(1,772)

Others

60

1,939

Net cash used in investing activities

(2,200)

(70,973)

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

545

17,590

Proceeds from bonds issued

310

10,000

Proceeds from long-term loans

477

15,382

Repayments of long-term loans

(346)

(11,149)

Increase in guarantee deposits

301

9,703

Decrease in other financial liabilities

(657)

(21,209)

Cash dividends

(1,395)

(45,018)

Others

(16)

(493)

Net cash used in financing activities

(781)

(25,194)

 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

100

3,207

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

(1,028)

(33,177)

 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

5,388

173,819

 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

4,360

140,642

 
 
 
Note: New Taiwan Dollars have been translated into U.S. Dollars at the September 30, 2023 exchange rate of NT $32.26 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, 2023, the three-month period ending June 30, 2023, and the equivalent three-month period that ended September 30, 2022. For all 3Q23 results, New Taiwan Dollar (NT$) amounts have been converted into U.S. Dollars at the September 30, 2023 exchange rate of NT$ 32.26 per U.S. Dollar.

2Revenue in this section represents wafer sales

3Utilization Rate = Quarterly Wafer Out / Quarterly Capacity

4Estimated 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.