UMC Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results
Q3 operating income increased 24.7% QoQ as capacity utilization hit 92% 22nm contribution reached a record high,
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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 2026.
Third quarter consolidated revenue was NT$74.24 billion, increasing 8.0% from NT$68.73 billion in 2Q26. Compared to a year ago, 3Q26 revenue increased 25.6%. Consolidated gross margin for 3Q26 was 34.0%. Net income attributable to the shareholders of the parent was NT$16.43 billion, with earnings per ordinary share of NT$1.32.
Jason Wang, CEO of UMC, said, “In the third quarter, we saw healthy demand across all market segments, driving a 7.3% growth in wafer shipments to more than 1.2 million 12-inch equivalent wafers, a record high. Our overall fab utilization rate reached 92%, with several 12-inch fabs operating at full capacity while 8-inch operations also saw a strong recovery. By technology node, our 22/28nm business had another record-breaking quarter, with 22nm revenue now accounting for 18.3% of wafer sales as customers continue to tape out new products including display driver, automotive radar, and Wi-Fi ICs. In new business areas, active customer engagement for advanced packaging and silicon photonics remains robust. We expect these engagements to translate into accretive growth over the coming quarters as we ramp existing projects and support new product tape-outs.”
CEO Wang added, “Looking ahead to the fourth quarter, we expect the positive demand momentum to sustain, supporting stable shipments and utilization rate. Revenue from our specialty technologies portfolio will continue to grow sequentially, driven in part by the ramp-up of our advanced packaging and silicon photonics businesses. We have seen a significant increase in demand for these new business areas, and we are in the process of converting some existing capacity to address near-term unfulfilled demand. In the longer run, our dual track expansion plan in Singapore and Tainan will be crucial to ensure UMC’s capacity growth can keep pace with our customers’ needs. We are pleased to announce our Board of Directors today approved an additional capital expenditure budget of approximately US$3.2 billion, which will enable us to accelerate our expansion schedule as we continue to align with customers on their product roadmaps and requirements.”
CEO Wang said, “In the third quarter, UMC received the honor of being named one of Asia’s top employers of choice in the HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia Awards 2026. We are proud to win this award for the third time, recognizing the company’s ongoing effort to strengthen and expand our talent development programs, comprehensive employee benefits, and community engagement opportunities. Through these initiatives, we strive to create a more supportive workplace where our people can grow and thrive, while building a strong foundation for UMC’s long-term success.”
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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, 2026, the three-month period ending June 30, 2026, and the equivalent three-month period that ended September 30, 2025. For all 3Q26 results, the U.S. dollar amounts have been translated at the weighted-average exchange rate of NT$31.99 per U.S. dollar for the three-month period ended September 30, 2026. |
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Summary of Operating Results
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Operating Results |
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(Amount: NT$ million) |
3Q26 |
2Q26 |
QoQ % |
3Q25 |
YoY % |
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Operating Revenues |
74,239 |
68,733 |
8.0 |
59,127 |
25.6 |
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Gross Profit |
25,205 |
22,323 |
12.9 |
17,623 |
43.0 |
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Operating Expenses |
(7,272) |
(7,906) |
(8.0) |
(6,973) |
4.3 |
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Net Other Operating Income and Expenses |
710 |
533 |
33.2 |
467 |
51.8 |
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Operating Income |
18,643 |
14,950 |
24.7 |
11,118 |
67.7 |
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Net Non-Operating Income and Expenses |
1,268 |
30,236 |
(95.8) |
3,526 |
(64.0) |
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Net Income Attributable to Shareholders of the Parent |
16,434 |
42,260 |
(61.1) |
14,982 |
9.7 |
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EPS (NT$ per share) |
1.32 |
3.39 |
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1.20 |
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(US$ per ADS) |
0.206 |
0.537 |
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0.197 |
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Exchange rate (USD/NTD) |
31.99 |
31.59 |
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30.47 |
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Note: Sums may not equal totals due to rounding. |
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Third quarter operating revenues increased 8.0% sequentially to NT$74.24 billion. Revenue contribution from 40nm and below technologies represented 51% of wafer revenue. Gross profit increased 12.9% QoQ to NT$25.21 billion, or 34.0% of revenue. Operating expenses decreased 8.0% to NT$7.27 billion. Net other operating income increased 33.2% to NT$0.71 billion. Net non-operating income totaled NT$1.27 billion. Net income attributable to shareholders of the parent amounted to NT$16.43 billion.
Earnings per ordinary share for the quarter was NT$1.32. Earnings per ADS was US$0.206. The basic weighted average number of shares outstanding in 3Q26 was 12,460,655,358, compared with 12,475,080,302 shares in 2Q26 and 12,485,162,809 shares in 3Q25. The diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding was 12,600,931,529 in 3Q26, compared with 12,541,653,000 shares in 2Q26 and 12,556,345,829 shares in 3Q25. The fully diluted shares counted on September 30, 2026 were approximately 12,600,932,000.
Detailed Financials Section
Operating revenues increased to NT$74.24 billion. COGS increased 5.7% QoQ to NT$49.04 billion. Gross profit increased 12.9% QoQ to NT$25.21 billion. Operating expenses decreased 8.0% QoQ to NT$7.27 billion, as G&A decreased 16.2% to NT$2.03 billion, R&D decreased 4.7% to NT$4.52 billion and Sales & Marketing decreased 2.5% to NT$0.71 billion. Net other operating income was NT$0.71 billion. In 3Q26, operating income increased 24.7% QoQ to NT$18.64 billion.
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COGS & Expenses |
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(Amount: NT$ million) |
3Q26 |
2Q26 |
QoQ % |
3Q25 |
YoY % |
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Operating Revenues |
74,239 |
68,733 |
8.0 |
59,127 |
25.6 |
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COGS |
(49,035) |
(46,410) |
5.7 |
(41,504) |
18.1 |
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Depreciation |
(14,695) |
(14,649) |
0.3 |
(12,635) |
16.3 |
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Other Mfg. Costs |
(34,340) |
(31,761) |
8.1 |
(28,869) |
19.0 |
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Gross Profit |
25,205 |
22,323 |
12.9 |
17,623 |
43.0 |
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Gross Margin (%) |
34.0% |
32.5% |
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29.8% |
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Operating Expenses |
(7,272) |
(7,906) |
(8.0) |
(6,973) |
4.3 |
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Sales & Marketing |
(714) |
(733) |
(2.5) |
(628) |
13.7 |
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G&A |
(2,034) |
(2,426) |
(16.2) |
(1,715) |
18.6 |
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R&D |
(4,524) |
(4,747) |
(4.7) |
(4,631) |
(2.3) |
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Expected Credit Impairment Gain (Loss) |
0 |
0 |
(86.9) |
0 |
(99.6) |
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Net Other Operating Income & Expenses |
710 |
533 |
33.2 |
467 |
51.8 |
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Operating Income |
18,643 |
14,950 |
24.7 |
11,118 |
67.7 |
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Note: Sums may not equal totals due to rounding. |
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Net non-operating income in 3Q26 was NT$1.27 billion, primarily reflecting the NT$1.16 billion in net investment gain and the NT$ 0.13 billion in net interest income.
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Non-Operating Income and Expenses |
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(Amount: NT$ million) |
3Q26 |
2Q26 |
3Q25 |
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Non-Operating Income and Expenses |
1,268 |
30,236 |
3,526 |
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Net Interest Income and Expenses |
130 |
218 |
88 |
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Net Investment Gain and Loss |
1,159 |
30,045 |
3,192 |
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Exchange Gain and Loss |
32 |
3 |
250 |
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Other Gain and Loss |
(53) |
(29) |
(3) |
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Note: Sums may not equal totals due to rounding. |
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In 3Q26, cash inflow from operating activities was NT$30.02 billion. Cash inflow from investing activities totaled NT$1.02 billion, including NT$13.55 billion decrease in financial assets measured at amortized cost. Capital expenditures were NT$11.93 billion, resulting in free cash flow of NT$18.09 billion. Cash outflow from financing activities was NT$14.54 billion, primarily due to NT$32.70 billion in dividend distribution, offset by the NT$16.91 billion issuance of bonds. Net cash inflow in 3Q26 amounted to NT$17.91 billion. Over the next 12 months, the company expects to repay NT$8.97 billion in bank loans.
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(Amount: NT$ million) |
For the 3-Month Period Ended Sep. 30, 2026 |
For the 3-Month Period Ended Jun. 30, 2026 |
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Cash Flow from Operating Activities |
30,016 |
33,698 |
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Net income before tax |
19,911 |
45,186 |
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Depreciation & Amortization |
16,692 |
16,238 |
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Share of profit of associates and joint ventures |
(1,680) |
(23,606) |
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Income tax paid |
(3,774) |
(2,173) |
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Changes in working capital & others |
(1,133) |
(1,948) |
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Cash Flow from Investing Activities |
1,022 |
(7,427) |
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Decrease (increase) in financial assets measured at amortized cost |
13,554 |
(1,938) |
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Acquisition of PP&E |
(11,260) |
(8,823) |
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Acquisition of intangible assets |
(790) |
(658) |
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Others |
(482) |
3,991 |
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Cash Flow from Financing Activities |
(14,541) |
(10,753) |
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Bank loans |
1,986 |
(1,894) |
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Bonds issued |
16,913 |
– |
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Redemption of bonds |
(565) |
(5,500) |
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Cash dividends |
(32,697) |
– |
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Treasury stock acquired |
– |
(3,096) |
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Others |
(177) |
(263) |
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Effect of Exchange Rate |
1,414 |
171 |
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Net Cash Flow |
17,911 |
15,687 |
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Beginning balance |
124,706 |
109,019 |
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Ending balance |
142,617 |
124,706 |
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Note: Sums may not equal totals due to rounding. |
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Cash and cash equivalents increased to NT$142.62 billion. Days sales outstanding increased 1 day to 50 days, while days of inventory decreased 4 days to 71 days.
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Current Assets |
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(Amount: NT$ billion) |
3Q26 |
2Q26 |
3Q25 |
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Cash and Cash Equivalents |
142.62 |
124.71 |
104.22 |
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Accounts Receivable |
42.63 |
38.65 |
32.25 |
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Days Sales Outstanding |
50 |
49 |
50 |
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Inventories, net |
38.37 |
37.92 |
35.18 |
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Days of Inventory |
71 |
75 |
76 |
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Total Current Assets |
238.90 |
230.26 |
192.85 |
Current liabilities decreased to NT$72.97 billion. Long-term credit / bonds increased to NT$61.49 billion. Total liabilities decreased to NT$204.91 billion, while debt to equity ratio decreased to 44%.
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Liabilities |
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(Amount: NT$ billion) |
3Q26 |
2Q26 |
3Q25 |
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Total Current Liabilities |
72.97 |
106.31 |
82.28 |
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Accounts Payable |
10.02 |
9.06 |
8.04 |
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Short-Term Credit / Bonds |
11.97 |
11.97 |
30.15 |
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Payables on Equipment |
5.81 |
7.16 |
11.57 |
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Dividends Payable |
– |
32.70 |
– |
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Other |
45.17 |
45.42 |
32.52 |
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Long-Term Credit / Bonds |
61.49 |
45.57 |
53.76 |
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Total Liabilities |
204.91 |
222.05 |
194.20 |
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Debt to Equity |
44% |
50% |
54% |
Analysis of Revenue
Revenue from Asia Pacific increased to 67%, while business from North America remained at 22% of sales. Business from Europe remained at 8%, while contribution from Japan decreased to 3%.
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Revenue Breakdown by Region |
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Region |
3Q26 |
2Q26 |
1Q26 |
4Q25 |
3Q25 |
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North America |
22% |
22% |
21% |
21% |
25% |
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Asia Pacific |
67% |
66% |
65% |
64% |
63% |
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Europe |
8% |
8% |
9% |
11% |
8% |
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Japan |
3% |
4% |
5% |
4% |
4% |
Revenue contribution from 22/28nm decreased to 35% of wafer revenue, while 40nm contribution increased to 16% of sales.
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Revenue Breakdown by Geometry(1) |
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Geometry |
3Q26 |
2Q26 |
1Q26 |
4Q25 |
3Q25 |
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14nm and below |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
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14nm<x<=28nm |
35% |
37% |
34% |
36% |
35% |
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28nm<x<=40nm |
16% |
15% |
18% |
17% |
17% |
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40nm<x<=65nm |
19% |
18% |
18% |
17% |
18% |
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65nm<x<=90nm |
6% |
7% |
8% |
8% |
8% |
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90nm<x<=0.13um |
9% |
8% |
7% |
7% |
8% |
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0.13um<x<=0.18um |
10% |
10% |
10% |
10% |
9% |
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0.18um<x<=0.35um |
4% |
4% |
4% |
4% |
4% |
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0.5um and above |
1% |
1% |
1% |
1% |
1% |
Revenue from fabless customers accounted for 86% of revenue.
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Revenue Breakdown by Customer Type(1) |
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Customer Type |
3Q26 |
2Q26 |
1Q26 |
4Q25 |
3Q25 |
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Fabless |
86% |
85% |
86% |
80% |
81% |
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IDM |
14% |
15% |
14% |
20% |
19% |
Revenue from the communication segment accounted for 39%, while business from computer applications was 13% of sales. Business from consumer applications accounted for 32%, while other segments was 16% of revenue.
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Revenue Breakdown by Application(1) (2) |
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Application |
3Q26 |
2Q26 |
1Q26 |
4Q25 |
3Q25 |
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Computer |
13% |
13% |
12% |
12% |
12% |
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Communication |
39% |
39% |
39% |
42% |
42% |
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Consumer |
32% |
32% |
32% |
28% |
29% |
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Others |
16% |
16% |
17% |
18% |
17% |
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(1) Revenue in this section represents wafer sales. |
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(2) 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
(To view blended ASP trend, please click here for 3Q26 ASP)
Shipment and Utilization Rate2
Wafer shipments increased 7.3% QoQ to 1,212K during the third quarter, while quarterly capacity was 1,325K. Overall utilization rate in 3Q26 was 92%.
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Wafer Shipments |
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3Q26 |
2Q26 |
1Q26 |
4Q25 |
3Q25 |
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Wafer Shipments |
1,212 |
1,129 |
1,021 |
994 |
1,000 |
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Quarterly Capacity Utilization Rate |
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3Q26 |
2Q26 |
1Q26 |
4Q25 |
3Q25 |
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Utilization Rate |
92% |
85% |
79% |
78% |
78% |
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Total Capacity |
1,325 |
1,305 |
1,283 |
1,305 |
1,305 |
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2 Utilization Rate = Quarterly Wafer Out / Quarterly Capacity |
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Capacity3
Total capacity in the third quarter was 1,325K 12-inch equivalent wafers. Capacity will increase to 1,337K 12-inch equivalent wafers in the fourth quarter of 2026.
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Annual Capacity in thousands of wafers |
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Quarterly Capacity in thousands of wafers |
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FAB |
Geometry |
2025 |
2024 |
2023 |
2022 |
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FAB |
4Q26E |
3Q26 |
2Q26 |
1Q26 |
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WTK |
6″ |
5 – 0.15 |
317 |
331 |
328 |
335 |
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WTK |
6″ |
80 |
80 |
80 |
78 |
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8A |
8″ |
3 – 0.11 |
857 |
829 |
811 |
765 |
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8A |
8″ |
215 |
215 |
215 |
212 |
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8C |
8″ |
0.35 – 0.11 |
500 |
477 |
473 |
459 |
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8C |
8″ |
125 |
125 |
125 |
123 |
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8D |
8″ |
0.18 – 0.11 |
471 |
473 |
440 |
410 |
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8D |
8″ |
118 |
118 |
118 |
116 |
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8E |
8″ |
0.6 – 0.11 |
522 |
524 |
490 |
469 |
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8E |
8″ |
131 |
131 |
131 |
129 |
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8F |
8″ |
0.18 – 0.11 |
583 |
578 |
570 |
550 |
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8F |
8″ |
146 |
146 |
146 |
144 |
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8S |
8″ |
0.18 – 0.11 |
466 |
455 |
447 |
443 |
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8S |
8″ |
117 |
117 |
117 |
115 |
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8N |
8″ |
0.5 – 0.11 |
996 |
1,013 |
996 |
952 |
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8N |
8″ |
250 |
250 |
250 |
246 |
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12A |
12″ |
0.13 – 0.014 |
1,629 |
1,556 |
1,305 |
1,170 |
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12A |
12″ |
409 |
409 |
409 |
402 |
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12i |
12″ |
0.13 – 0.040 |
684 |
678 |
655 |
655 |
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12i |
12″ |
204 |
192 |
172 |
169 |
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12X |
12″ |
0.080 – 0.022 |
347 |
318 |
317 |
314 |
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12X |
12″ |
95 |
95 |
95 |
93 |
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12M |
12″ |
0.13 – 0.040 |
471 |
455 |
438 |
436 |
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12M |
12″ |
119 |
119 |
119 |
117 |
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Total(1) |
5,163 |
5,022 |
4,674 |
4,458 |
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Total |
1,337 |
1,325 |
1,305 |
1,283 |
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YoY Growth Rate |
3% |
7% |
5% |
6% |
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(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. |
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3 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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CAPEX
CAPEX spending in 3Q26 totaled US$373 million. 2026 cash-based CAPEX budget will be US$2.0 billion.
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Capital Expenditure by Year – in US$ billion |
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Year |
2025 |
2024 |
2023 |
2022 |
2021 |
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CAPEX |
$ 1.6 |
$ 2.9 |
$ 3.0 |
$ 2.7 |
$ 1.8 |
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2026 CAPEX Plan |
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8″ |
12″ |
Total |
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10% |
90% |
US$2.0 billion |
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Fourth Quarter 2026 Outlook & Guidance
Quarter-over-Quarter Guidance:
- Wafer Shipments: Will increase by low-single digit
- ASP in USD: Will remain firm
- Gross Profit Margin: Comparable to the preceding quarter
- Capacity Utilization: Low-90% range
- 2026 CAPEX: US$2.0 billion
Recent Developments / Announcements
Please visit UMC’s website for further details regarding the above announcements
Conference Call / Webcast Announcement
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM (Taipei) / 5:00 AM (New York) / 09:00 AM (London)
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Taiwan Number: |
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+886 2 3396 1191 |
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A live webcast and replay of the 3Q26 results announcement will be available at www.umc.com under the “Investors / Events” section.
About UMC
UMC (NYSE: UMC, TWSE: 2303) is a leading global semiconductor foundry company. The company provides high-quality IC fabrication services, focusing on logic and various specialty technologies to serve all major sectors of the electronics industry. UMC’s comprehensive IC processing technologies and manufacturing solutions include Logic/Mixed-Signal, embedded High-Voltage, embedded Non-Volatile-Memory, RFSOI, BCD etc. Most of UMC’s 12-in and 8-in fabs with its core R&D are in Taiwan, with additional ones throughout Asia. UMC has a total of 12 fabs in production with a combined capacity of more than 400,000 wafers per month (12-in equivalent), and all of them are certified with IATF 16949 automotive quality standards. UMC is headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan, plus local offices in the United States, Europe, China, Japan, Korea, and Singapore, with a worldwide total of 20,000 employees. For more information, please visit: http://www.umc.com.
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– FINANCIAL TABLES TO FOLLOW –
| UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||
| Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet | ||||||
| As of September 30, 2026 | ||||||
| Figures in Millions of New Taiwan Dollars (NT$) and U.S. Dollars (US$) | ||||||
| September 30, 2026 | ||||||
| US$ | NT$ | % | ||||
| Assets | ||||||
| Current assets | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents |
4,482 |
142,617 |
21.1% |
|||
| Accounts receivable, net |
1,340 |
42,629 |
6.3% |
|||
| Inventories, net |
1,206 |
38,373 |
5.7% |
|||
| Other current assets |
480 |
15,279 |
2.3% |
|||
| Total current assets |
7,508 |
238,898 |
35.4% |
|||
| Non-current assets | ||||||
| Funds and investments |
4,823 |
153,475 |
22.7% |
|||
| Property, plant and equipment |
7,957 |
253,203 |
37.5% |
|||
| Right-of-use assets |
240 |
7,634 |
1.1% |
|||
| Other non-current assets |
709 |
22,576 |
3.3% |
|||
| Total non-current assets |
13,730 |
436,887 |
64.7% |
|||
| Total assets |
21,238 |
675,786 |
100.0% |
|||
| Liabilities | ||||||
| Current liabilities | ||||||
| Short-term loans |
87 |
2,769 |
0.4% |
|||
| Payables |
1,443 |
45,932 |
6.8% |
|||
| Current portion of long-term liabilities |
289 |
9,205 |
1.4% |
|||
| Other current liabilities |
473 |
15,063 |
2.2% |
|||
| Total current liabilities |
2,293 |
72,968 |
10.8% |
|||
| Non-current liabilities | ||||||
| Bonds payable |
1,526 |
48,561 |
7.2% |
|||
| Long-term loans |
406 |
12,930 |
1.9% |
|||
| Lease liabilities, noncurrent |
171 |
5,446 |
0.8% |
|||
| Other non-current liabilities |
2,043 |
65,000 |
9.6% |
|||
| Total non-current liabilities |
4,146 |
131,937 |
19.5% |
|||
| Total liabilities |
6,440 |
204,906 |
30.3% |
|||
| Equity | ||||||
| Equity attributable to the parent company | ||||||
| Capital |
3,950 |
125,701 |
18.6% |
|||
| Additional paid-in capital |
719 |
22,882 |
3.4% |
|||
| Retained earnings and other components of equity |
10,227 |
325,430 |
48.2% |
|||
| Treasury stock |
(97) |
(3,096) |
(0.5%) |
|||
| Total equity attributable to the parent company |
14,799 |
470,917 |
69.7% |
|||
| Non-controlling interests |
(1) |
(37) |
(0.0%) |
|||
| Total equity |
14,798 |
470,880 |
69.7% |
|||
| Total liabilities and equity |
21,238 |
675,786 |
100.0% |
|||
| Notes: | ||||||
| (1) The U.S. dollar amounts have been translated at an exchange rate of NT $31.82 per U.S. dollar as of September 30, 2026. | ||||||
| (2) Sums may not equal totals due to rounding. | ||||||
| UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||||||||||||
| Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income | ||||||||||||||||
| Figures in Millions of New Taiwan Dollars (NT$) and U.S. Dollars (US$) | ||||||||||||||||
| Except Per Share and Per ADS Data | ||||||||||||||||
| Year over Year Comparison | Quarter over Quarter Comparison | |||||||||||||||
| Three-Month Period Ended | Three-Month Period Ended | |||||||||||||||
| September 30, 2026 | September 30, 2025 | Chg. | September 30, 2026 | June 30, 2026 | Chg. | |||||||||||
| US$ | NT$ | NT$ | % | US$ | NT$ | NT$ | % | |||||||||
| Operating revenues |
2,320 |
74,239 |
59,127 |
25.6% |
2,320 |
74,239 |
68,733 |
8.0% |
||||||||
| Operating costs |
(1,533) |
(49,035) |
(41,504) |
18.1% |
(1,533) |
(49,035) |
(46,410) |
5.7% |
||||||||
| Gross profit |
788 |
25,205 |
17,623 |
43.0% |
788 |
25,205 |
22,323 |
12.9% |
||||||||
|
34.0% |
34.0% |
29.8% |
34.0% |
34.0% |
32.5% |
|||||||||||
| Operating expenses | ||||||||||||||||
| – Sales and marketing expenses |
(22) |
(714) |
(628) |
13.7% |
(22) |
(714) |
(733) |
(2.5%) |
||||||||
| – General and administrative expenses |
(64) |
(2,034) |
(1,715) |
18.6% |
(64) |
(2,034) |
(2,426) |
(16.2%) |
||||||||
| – Research and development expenses |
(141) |
(4,524) |
(4,631) |
(2.3%) |
(141) |
(4,524) |
(4,747) |
(4.7%) |
||||||||
| – Expected credit impairment gain |
0 |
0 |
0 |
(99.6%) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
(86.9%) |
||||||||
| Subtotal |
(227) |
(7,272) |
(6,973) |
4.3% |
(227) |
(7,272) |
(7,906) |
(8.0%) |
||||||||
| Net other operating income and expenses |
22 |
710 |
467 |
51.8% |
22 |
710 |
533 |
33.2% |
||||||||
| Operating income |
583 |
18,643 |
11,118 |
67.7% |
583 |
18,643 |
14,950 |
24.7% |
||||||||
|
25.1% |
25.1% |
18.8% |
25.1% |
25.1% |
21.8% |
|||||||||||
| Net non-operating income and expenses |
40 |
1,268 |
3,526 |
(64.0%) |
40 |
1,268 |
30,236 |
(95.8%) |
||||||||
| Income from continuing operations before income tax |
622 |
19,911 |
14,644 |
36.0% |
622 |
19,911 |
45,186 |
(55.9%) |
||||||||
|
26.8% |
26.8% |
24.8% |
26.8% |
26.8% |
65.7% |
|||||||||||
| Income tax benefit (expense) |
(110) |
(3,522) |
300 |
– |
(110) |
(3,522) |
(2,962) |
18.9% |
||||||||
| Net income |
512 |
16,389 |
14,944 |
9.7% |
512 |
16,389 |
42,224 |
(61.2%) |
||||||||
|
22.1% |
22.1% |
25.3% |
22.1% |
22.1% |
61.4% |
|||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss) |
105 |
3,374 |
9,005 |
(62.5%) |
105 |
3,374 |
30,467 |
(88.9%) |
||||||||
| Total comprehensive income (loss) |
618 |
19,763 |
23,949 |
(17.5%) |
618 |
19,763 |
72,691 |
(72.8%) |
||||||||
| Net income attributable to: | ||||||||||||||||
| Shareholders of the parent |
514 |
16,434 |
14,982 |
9.7% |
514 |
16,434 |
42,260 |
(61.1%) |
||||||||
| Non-controlling interests |
(1) |
(45) |
(38) |
18.4% |
(1) |
(45) |
(36) |
24.0% |
||||||||
| Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to: | ||||||||||||||||
| Shareholders of the parent |
619 |
19,808 |
23,987 |
(17.4%) |
619 |
19,808 |
72,727 |
(72.8%) |
||||||||
| Non-controlling interests |
(1) |
(45) |
(38) |
18.7% |
(1) |
(45) |
(36) |
24.0% |
||||||||
| Earnings per share-basic |
0.041 |
1.32 |
1.20 |
0.041 |
1.32 |
3.39 |
||||||||||
| Earnings per ADS (2) |
0.206 |
6.60 |
6.00 |
0.206 |
6.60 |
16.95 |
||||||||||
| Weighted average number of shares | ||||||||||||||||
| outstanding (in millions) |
12,461 |
12,485 |
12,461 |
12,475 |
||||||||||||
| Notes: | ||||||||||||||||
| (1) The U.S. dollar amounts have been translated at the weighted-average exchange rate of NT $31.99 per U.S. dollar for the three-month period ended September 30, 2026. | ||||||||||||||||
| (2) 1 ADS equals 5 common shares. | ||||||||||||||||
| (3) Sums may not equal totals due to rounding. | ||||||||||||||||
| UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||||||||
| Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income | ||||||||||||
| Figures in Millions of New Taiwan Dollars (NT$) and U.S. Dollars (US$) | ||||||||||||
| Except Per Share and Per ADS Data | ||||||||||||
| For the Three-Month Period Ended | For the Nine-Month Period Ended | |||||||||||
| September 30, 2026 | September 30, 2026 | |||||||||||
| US$ | NT$ | % | US$ | NT$ | % | |||||||
| Operating revenues |
2,320 |
74,239 |
100.0% |
6,428 |
204,010 |
100.0% |
||||||
| Operating costs |
(1,533) |
(49,035) |
(66.1%) |
(4,369) |
(138,664) |
(68.0%) |
||||||
| Gross profit |
788 |
25,205 |
34.0% |
2,059 |
65,346 |
32.0% |
||||||
| Operating expenses | ||||||||||||
| – Sales and marketing expenses |
(22) |
(714) |
(1.0%) |
(67) |
(2,136) |
(1.1%) |
||||||
| – General and administrative expenses |
(64) |
(2,034) |
(2.7%) |
(198) |
(6,293) |
(3.1%) |
||||||
| – Research and development expenses |
(141) |
(4,524) |
(6.1%) |
(436) |
(13,846) |
(6.8%) |
||||||
| – Expected credit impairment gain |
0 |
0 |
0.0% |
0 |
0 |
0.0% |
||||||
| Subtotal |
(227) |
(7,272) |
(9.8%) |
(702) |
(22,276) |
(10.9%) |
||||||
| Net other operating income and expenses |
22 |
710 |
1.0% |
57 |
1,799 |
0.9% |
||||||
| Operating income |
583 |
18,643 |
25.1% |
1,414 |
44,869 |
22.0% |
||||||
| Net non-operating income and expenses |
40 |
1,268 |
1.7% |
1,162 |
36,872 |
18.1% |
||||||
| Income from continuing operations before income tax |
622 |
19,911 |
26.8% |
2,575 |
81,741 |
40.1% |
||||||
| Income tax expense |
(110) |
(3,522) |
(4.7%) |
(221) |
(7,011) |
(3.4%) |
||||||
| Net income |
512 |
16,389 |
22.1% |
2,355 |
74,730 |
36.6% |
||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss) |
105 |
3,374 |
4.5% |
1,388 |
44,046 |
21.6% |
||||||
| Total comprehensive income (loss) |
618 |
19,763 |
26.6% |
3,742 |
118,776 |
58.2% |
||||||
| Net income attributable to: | ||||||||||||
| Shareholders of the parent |
514 |
16,434 |
22.1% |
2,359 |
74,865 |
36.7% |
||||||
| Non-controlling interests |
(1) |
(45) |
(0.1%) |
(4) |
(135) |
(0.1%) |
||||||
| Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to: | ||||||||||||
| Shareholders of the parent |
619 |
19,808 |
26.7% |
3,747 |
118,911 |
58.3% |
||||||
| Non-controlling interests |
(1) |
(45) |
(0.1%) |
(4) |
(135) |
(0.1%) |
||||||
| Earnings per share-basic |
0.041 |
1.32 |
0.189 |
6.00 |
||||||||
| Earnings per ADS (2) |
0.206 |
6.60 |
0.945 |
30.00 |
||||||||
| Weighted average number of shares outstanding (in millions) |
12,461 |
12,476 |
||||||||||
| Notes: | ||||||||||||
| (1) The U.S. dollar amounts have been translated at the weighted-average exchange rate of NT $31.99 and NT $31.74 per U.S. dollar for the three-month and nine-month period ended September 30, 2026, respectively. | ||||||||||||
| (2) 1 ADS equals 5 common shares. | ||||||||||||
| (3) Sums may not equal totals due to rounding. | ||||||||||||
| UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||||
| Consolidated Condensed Statement of Cash Flows | |||||
| For The Nine-Month Period Ended September 30, 2026 | |||||
| Figures in Millions of New Taiwan Dollars (NT$) and U.S. Dollars (US$) | |||||
| US$ | NT$ | ||||
| Cash flows from operating activities : | |||||
|
Net income before tax |
2,575 |
81,741 |
|||
| Depreciation & Amortization |
1,541 |
48,917 |
|||
| Share of profit of associates and joint ventures |
(885) |
(28,101) |
|||
|
Income tax paid |
(202) |
(6,411) |
|||
|
Changes in working capital & others |
(329) |
(10,452) |
|||
| Net cash provided by operating activities |
2,700 |
85,694 |
|||
| Cash flows from investing activities : | |||||
| Decrease in financial assets measured at amortized cost |
142 |
4,515 |
|||
| Acquisition of property, plant and equipment |
(1,027) |
(32,609) |
|||
| Acquisition of intangible assets |
(67) |
(2,129) |
|||
| Others |
78 |
2,469 |
|||
| Net cash used in investing activities |
(874) |
(27,753) |
|||
| Cash flows from financing activities : | |||||
| Decrease in short-term loans |
(178) |
(5,640) |
|||
| Proceeds from bonds issued |
533 |
16,913 |
|||
| Redemption of bonds |
(191) |
(6,065) |
|||
| Proceeds from long-term loans |
548 |
17,391 |
|||
| Repayments of long-term loans |
(463) |
(14,700) |
|||
| Cash dividends |
(1,030) |
(32,697) |
|||
| Treasury stock acquired |
(98) |
(3,096) |
|||
| Others |
(34) |
(1,087) |
|||
| Net cash used in financing activities |
(913) |
(28,980) |
|||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents |
94 |
2,996 |
|||
| Net increase in cash and cash equivalents |
1,007 |
31,957 |
|||
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
3,487 |
110,660 |
|||
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
4,494 |
142,617 |
|||
| Notes: | |||||
| (1) The U.S. dollar amounts have been translated at the weighted-average exchange rate of NT $31.74 per U.S. dollar for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2026. | |||||
| (2) Sums may not equal totals due to rounding. | |||||
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