The 2013 foundry CAPEX budget remains at US$1.5 billion. Foundry segment spent US$235 million in the first quarter.
UMC Capital Expenditure by Year - in US$ billion | |||||
Year |
2012 |
2011 |
2010 |
2009 |
2008 |
CAPEX |
$1.7 |
$1.6 |
$1.8 |
$0.55 |
$0.35 |
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2008~2012 figures account for UMC parent company only. | |||||
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2013 Foundry CAPEX Plan | |||||
8" |
12" |
Total | |||
4% |
96% |
US$1.5 billion |
Second Quarter of 2013 Outlook & Guidance
Quarter-over-Quarter Guidance:
- Foundry Segment Wafer Shipment: 12-14% increase
- Foundry Segment ASP in US$: Will remain flat
- Foundry Segment Profitability: Low single-digit percentage operating margin
- Foundry Segment Capacity Utilization: Low 80% range
- Guidance to New Business Segment: Revenue to be approximately NT$1.5bn and operating loss to be approximately NT$800m
Recent Developments / Announcements
Apr. 26, 2013 |
UMC Files Form 20-F for 2012 with US Securities and Exchange Commission |
Apr. 12, 2013 |
UMC First Foundry to Receive ISO 22301 BCM Certification |
Mar. 13, 2013 |
UMC Board of Directors Announces Proposals for its Annual Shareholders Meeting - Shareholder cash dividend of NT$5,061 million, at approximately NT$0.4 per share - Employee cash bonus of NT$1,040 million - The renewal of a private placement issuance plan. The amount proposed is to be no more than 10% of registered capital - The 2013 AGM will be held June 11, 2013 at UMC's Fab 8S Conference Hall in Hsinchu |
Mar. 4, 2013 |
Spansion and UMC Announce Joint Technology Development and Licensing Agreement |
Mar. 1, 2013 |
UMC to Implement AEO Certification Program |
Mar. 1, 2013 |
UMC Group Japan Established as New Regional Sales Hub |
Feb. 20, 2013 |
UMC Receives 2012 Best Supplier Award from Lantiq |
Feb. 6, 2013 |
UMC 4Q 2012 Financial Results |