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     141  0 Kommentare UMC Reports Fourth Quarter 2022 Results

    United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE: UMC; TWSE: 2303) (“UMC” or “The Company”), a leading global semiconductor foundry, today announced its consolidated operating results for the fourth quarter of 2022.

    Fourth quarter consolidated revenue was NT$67.84 billion, decreasing 10.0% QoQ from NT$75.39 billion in 3Q22. Compared to a year ago, 4Q22 revenue grew 14.8% YoY from NT$59.10 billion in 4Q21. Consolidated gross margin for 4Q22 was 42.9%. Net income attributable to the shareholders of the parent was NT$19.1 billion, with earnings per ordinary share of NT$1.54.

    Jason Wang, co-president of UMC, said, “In the fourth quarter, due to a significant slowdown across most of our end markets and inventory correction in the semiconductor industry, our wafer shipments fell 14.8% QoQ while overall fab utilization rate dropped to 90%. Average selling price increased slightly during the quarter as a result of our ongoing product mix optimization efforts, moderating the decline in revenue.”

    “For the full year 2022, UMC’s revenue hit a record high of NT$278.7 billion while operating income exceeded NT$100 billion. Gross margin reached 45%, driven by a more favorable foreign exchange rate, expanding 22/28nm portfolio, and newly added capacity. We had taken advantage of the industry upturn over the past two years to enhance our differentiation in specialty technology offering, improve profitability, and deepen relationships with key customers. Revenue from 22/28nm technologies increased more than 56% YoY, driven by our industry-leading 28nm process for OLED display drivers and image signal processors. Our automotive segment also delivered impressive growth in 2022, increasing 82% YoY to account for approximately 9% of total sales. We expect this segment will continue to be a key growth catalyst in 2023 and beyond, driven by the long-term trend of vehicle electrification and automation. UMC is well positioned to serve the market with our comprehensive portfolio of auto-grade process technologies and facilities certified according to rigorous quality standards, while we continue to build strong partnerships with world-class automotive leaders.”

    Co-president Wang commented, “Given the soft global economic outlook for 2023, we expect the current challenging environment to persist through the first quarter as customers’ days of inventory are still higher than normal while order visibility remains low. To manage this period of weakness, the Company is implementing strict cost control measures and deferring certain capital expenditures where possible. In the longer term, we remain positive that UMC’s differentiated specialty technology leadership, geographically diversified capacity offering, and quality and operational excellence will enable the Company to capture demand fueled by continuous digital transformation across industries and be the foundry of choice for leading customers.”

    Co-president Wang added, “In 2022, we took solid steps in executing our net zero by 2050 roadmap. As part of our efforts to reduce emissions across the entire value chain, UMC recently introduced a program to empower our suppliers with resources to measure and manage their emissions output. To round out the important progress we made towards our ESG goals this year, we were honored to receive recognition from domestic and international institutions. In the 2022 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI), UMC was ranked first in terms of overall sustainability performance among semiconductor foundry peers in the 2022 DJSI, while we were the only semiconductor firm globally to achieve double-A scoring for climate change and water security in CDP’s annual evaluation of corporate environmental action. Sustainability and a company’s long-term success are inextricably linked, and UMC will continue to strive to meet expectations of all of our stakeholders while acting as responsible social and environment stewards.”

    Summary of Operating Results

    Operating Results

    (Amount: NT$ million)

    4Q22

    3Q22

    QoQ %
    change

    4Q21

    YoY %
    change

    Operating Revenues

    67,836

    75,392

    (10.0)

    59,100

    14.8

    Gross Profit

    29,124

    35,664

    (18.3)

    23,103

    26.1

    Operating Expenses

    (6,798)

    (6,794)

    0.1

    (6,821)

    (0.3)

    Net Other Operating Income and Expenses

    1,311

    1,287

    1.9

    1,334

    (1.7)

    Operating Income

    23,637

    30,157

    (21.6)

    17,616

    34.2

    Net Non-Operating Income and Expenses

    889

    2,189

    (59.4)

    558

    59.4

    Net Income Attributable to Shareholders of the Parent

    19,068

    26,996

    (29.4)

    15,949

    19.6

    EPS (NT$ per share)

    1.54

    2.19

     

    1.30

     

    (US$ per ADS)

    0.251

    0.357

     

    0.212

     

    Fourth quarter operating revenues declined by 10.0% sequentially to NT$67.84 billion resulting from the inventory correction within the semi industry which lowered wafer shipments. Revenue contribution from 40nm and below technologies represented 45% of wafer revenue. Gross profit decreased 18.3% QoQ to NT$29.12 billion, or 42.9% of revenue. Operating expenses remained flat at NT$6.80 billion. Net other operating income increased to NT$1.31 billion. Net non-operating income totaled NT$0.89 billion. Net income attributable to shareholders of the parent amounted to NT$19.07 billion.

    Earnings per ordinary share for the quarter was NT$1.54. Earnings per ADS was US$0.251. The basic weighted average number of shares outstanding in 4Q22 was 12,348,880,384, compared with 12,305,516,644 shares in 3Q22 and 12,254,114,875 shares in 4Q21. The diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding was 12,684,106,050 in 4Q22, compared with 12,635,661,561 shares in 3Q22 and 12,489,949,678 shares in 4Q21. The fully diluted shares counted on December 31, 2022 were approximately 12,684,106,000.

    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 December 31, 2022, the three-month period ending September 30, 2022, and the equivalent three-month period that ended December 31, 2021. For all 4Q22 results, New Taiwan Dollar (NT$) amounts have been converted into U.S. Dollars at the December 31, 2022 exchange rate of NT$ 30.70 per U.S. Dollar.

    Detailed Financials Section

    Operating revenues decreased to NT$67.84 billion. COGS declined 2.6% to NT$38.71 billion, which included 7.5% sequential decrease in depreciation. Gross profit fell 18.3% QoQ to NT$29.12 billion. Operating expenses remained flat at NT$6.80 billion, as Sales & Marketing reduced 10.2% to NT$0.95 billion while R&D was up 3.1% QoQ to NT$3.41 billion, representing 5.0% of revenue. Net other operating income was NT$1.31 billion. In 4Q22, operating income declined 21.6% QoQ to NT$23.64 billion.

    COGS & Expenses

    (Amount: NT$ million)

    4Q22

    3Q22

    QoQ %
    change

    4Q21

    YoY %
    change

    Operating Revenues

    67,836

    75,392

    (10.0)

    59,100

    14.8

    COGS

    (38,712)

    (39,728)

    (2.6)

    (35,997)

    7.5

    Depreciation

    (8,898)

    (9,622)

    (7.5)

    (10,122)

    (12.1)

    Other Mfg. Costs

    (29,814)

    (30,106)

    (1.0)

    (25,875)

    15.2

    Gross Profit

    29,124

    35,664

    (18.3)

    23,103

    26.1

    Gross Margin (%)

    42.9%

    47.3%

     

    39.1%

     

    Operating Expenses

    (6,798)

    (6,794)

    0.1

    (6,821)

    (0.3)

    G&A

    (2,438)

    (2,428)

    0.4

    (2,164)

    12.7

    Sales & Marketing

    (953)

    (1,061)

    (10.2)

    (1,240)

    (23.1)

    R&D

    (3,407)

    (3,304)

    3.1

    (3,414)

    (0.2)

    Expected Credit Impairment Loss

    (0)

    (1)

    (48.5)

    (3)

    (88.3)

    Net Other Operating Income & Expenses

    1,311

    1,287

    1.9

    1,334

    (1.7)

    Operating Income

    23,637

    30,157

    (21.6)

    17,616

    34.2

    Net non-operating income in 4Q22 was NT$0.89 billion, primarily reflecting the NT$1.38 billion in net investment gain and the NT$0.58 billion in net interest income partially offset by the NT$1.06 billion in exchange loss.

    Non-Operating Income and Expenses

    (Amount: NT$ million)

    4Q22

    3Q22

    4Q21

    Non-Operating Income and Expenses

    889

    2,189

    558

    Net Interest Income and Expenses

    584

    139

    (343)

    Net Investment Gain and Loss

    1,382

    780

    2,689

    Exchange Gain and Loss

    (1,057)

    1,293

    312

    Other Gain and Loss

    (20)

    (23)

    (2,100)

    In 4Q22, cash inflow from operating activities was NT$40.96 billion. Cash outflow from investing activities amounted to NT$36.05 billion, which included NT$36.32 billion in capital expenditure, resulting in free cash flow of NT$4.63 billion. Cash outflow from financing was NT$9.19 billion, primarily from a NT$8.08 billion in bank loans and a NT$2.54 billion in redemption of bonds. Net cash outflow in 4Q22 totaled NT$6.83 billion. Over the next 12 months, the company expects to repay NT$ 2.49 billion in bank loans.

    Cash Flow Summary

    (Amount: NT$ million)

    For the 3-Month Period Ended

    Dec. 31, 2022

    For the 3-Month Period Ended

    Sep.30, 2022

    Cash Flow from Operating Activities

    40,956

    39,696

    Net income before tax

    24,526

    32,346

    Depreciation & Amortization

    10,477

    11,195

    Share of profit of associates and joint ventures

    (1,705)

    (328)

    Income tax paid

    (385)

    (652)

    Changes in working capital & others

    8,043

    (2,865)

    Cash Flow from Investing Activities

    (36,045)

    (21,419)

    Decrease in financial assets measured at amortized cost

    9

    2,070

    Acquisition of PP&E

    (35,951)

    (22,466)

    Acquisition of intangible assets

    (440)

    (1,080)

    Others

    337

    57

    Cash Flow from Financing Activities

    (9,185)

    (26,688)

    Bank loans

    (8,082)

    (473)

    Redemption of bonds

    (2,542)

    (1,031)

    Increase (decrease) in deposits-in

    (389)

    14,441

    Cash distributed from additional paid- in capital

                -                          

    (37,446)

    Others

    1,828

    (2,179)

    Effect of Exchange Rate

    (2,556)

    5,337

    Net Cash Flow

    (6,830)

    (3,074)

    Beginning balance

    180,649

    183,723

    Ending balance

    173,819

    180,649

    Cash and cash equivalents slightly decreased to NT$173.82 billion. Days of inventory increased by 6 days to 72 days.

    Current Assets

    (Amount: NT$ billion)

    4Q22

    3Q22

    4Q21

    Cash and Cash Equivalents

    173.82

    180.65

    132.62

    Accounts Receivable

    36.98

    44.84

    35.19

    Days Sales Outstanding

    55

    53

    53

    Inventories, net

    31.07

    30.10

    23.01

    Days of Inventory

    72

    66

    59

    Total Current Assets

    252.37

    266.95

    233.27

    Current liabilities slightly increased to NT$108.57 billion. Long-term credit/bonds decreased to NT$39.88 billion. Total liabilities decreased to NT$197.60 billion, leading to a debt to equity ratio of 59%.

    Liabilities

    (Amount: NT$ billion)

    4Q22

    3Q22

    4Q21

    Total Current Liabilities

    108.57

    108.01

    105.45

    Accounts Payable

    8.98

    10.04

    8.36

    Short-Term Credit / Bonds

    7.59

    12.19

    39.26

    Payables on Equipment

    18.63

    19.40

    7.88

    Other

    73.37

    66.38

    49.95

    Long-Term Credit / Bonds

    39.88

    46.15

    39.83

    Long-Term Investment Liabilities

    4.22

    4.26

    8.25

    Total Liabilities

    197.60

    204.21

    183.22

    Debt to Equity

    59%

    65%

    65%

    Analysis of Revenue2

    Revenue from Asia-Pacific declined to 54% while business from North America was 30% of sales. Business from Europe was 9% while contribution from Japan increased to 7%.

    Revenue Breakdown by Region

    Region

    4Q22

    3Q22

    2Q22

    1Q22

    4Q21

    North America

    30%

    23%

    22%

    22%

    21%

    Asia Pacific

    54%

    62%

    65%

    64%

    66%

    Europe

    9%

    9%

    8%

    8%

    7%

    Japan

    7%

    6%

    5%

    6%

    6%

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

    Revenue Breakdown by Geometry

    Geometry

    4Q22

    3Q22

    2Q22

    1Q22

    4Q21

    14nm and below

    0%

    0%

    0%

    0%

    0%

    14nm<x<=28nm

    28%

    25%

    22%

    20%

    20%

    28nm<x<=40nm

    17%

    17%

    18%

    18%

    18%

    40nm<x<=65nm

    17%

    18%

    19%

    19%

    19%

    65nm<x<=90nm

    9%

    8%

    7%

    8%

    8%

    90nm<x<=0.13um

    12%

    12%

    12%

    12%

    12%

    0.13um<x<=0.18um

    10%

    10%

    12%

    13%

    13%

    0.18um<x<=0.35um

    5%

    8%

    8%

    7%

    7%

    0.5um and above

    2%

    2%

    2%

    3%

    3%

    Revenue from fabless customers accounted for 81% of revenue.

    Revenue Breakdown by Customer Type

    Customer Type

    4Q22

    3Q22

    2Q22

    1Q22

    4Q21

    Fabless

    81%

    83%

    86%

    87%

    86%

    IDM

    19%

    17%

    14%

    13%

    14%

    Revenue from the communication segment represented 45%, while business from computer applications decreased to 12%. Business from consumer applications was 25% as other segments increased to 18% of revenue.

    Revenue Breakdown by Application (1)

    Application

    4Q22

    3Q22

    2Q22

    1Q22

    4Q21

    Computer

    12%

    14%

    16%

    17%

    17%

    Communication

    45%

    45%

    45%

    45%

    46%

    Consumer

    25%

    27%

    27%

    26%

    26%

    Others

    18%

    14%

    12%

    12%

    11%

    (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

    Blended average selling price (ASP) grew slightly in 4Q22.

    (To view blended ASP trend, please click here for 4Q22 ASP)

    Shipment and Utilization Rate3

    Wafer shipments decreased 14.8% QoQ to 2,213K in the fourth quarter, while quarterly capacity was 2,543K. Overall utilization rate in 4Q22 declined to 90%.

    Wafer Shipments

     

    4Q22

    3Q22

    2Q22

    1Q22

    4Q21

    Wafer Shipments (8” K equivalents)

    2,213

    2,597

    2,622

    2,513

    2,546

    Quarterly Capacity Utilization Rate

     

    4Q22

    3Q22

    2Q22

    1Q22

    4Q21

    Utilization Rate

    90%

    100%+

    100%+

    100%+

    100%+

    Total Capacity (8” K equivalents)

    2,543

    2,539

    2,528

    2,420

    2,419

    3Utilization Rate = Quarterly Wafer Out / Quarterly Capacity

    Capacity4

    Total capacity in the fourth quarter increased to 2,543K 8-inch equivalent wafers. Capacity will decline in the first quarter of 2023 to 2,522K 8-inch equivalent wafers, reflecting the annual production maintenance across 8” and 12” facilities.

    Annual Capacity in

    thousands of wafers

    FAB

    Geometry
    (um)

    2022

    2021

    2020

    2019

    WTK

    6"

    5 – 0.15

    335

    329

    371

    370

    8A

    8"

    3 – 0.11

    765

    755

    802

    825

    8C

    8"

    0.35 – 0.11

    459

    459

    452

    436

    8D

    8"

    0.18 – 0.09

    410

    380

    371

    359

    8E

    8"

    0.6 – 0.14

    469

    457

    449

    426

    8F

    8"

    0.18 – 0.11

    550

    514

    485

    434

    8S

    8"

    0.18 – 0.11

    443

    408

    373

    372

    8N

    8"

    0.5 – 0.11

    952

    917

    917

    831

    12A

    12"

    0.13 – 0.014

    1,170

    1,070

    1,044

    997

    12i

    12"

    0.13 – 0.040

    655

    641

    628

    595

    12X

    12"

    0.080 – 0.022

    314

    284

    217

    203

    12M

    12"

    0.13 – 0.040

    436

    395

    391

    98

    Total(1)

    10,031

    9,453

    9,188

    8,148

    YoY Growth Rate

    6%

    3%

    13%

    6%

    Quarterly Capacity in

    thousands of wafers

    FAB

    1Q23E

    4Q22

    3Q22

    2Q22

    WTK

    6"

    80

    85

    85

    84

    8A

    8"

    189

    192

    192

    192

    8C

    8"

    113

    115

    115

    115

    8D

    8"

    101

    103

    103

    103

    8E

    8"

    116

    118

    118

    118

    8F

    8"

    136

    138

    138

    138

    8S

    8"

    109

    111

    111

    111

    8N

    8"

    244

    245

    242

    235

    12A

    12"

    305

    301

    301

    301

    12i

    12"

    162

    164

    164

    164

    12X

    12"

    78

    80

    80

    78

    12M

    12"

    108

    110

    110

    110

    Total

    2,522

    2,543

    2,539

    2,528

    (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 4Q22 totaled US$1,167 million as 2022 CAPEX amounted to US$2.7 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

    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.

    Brief Summary of Full Year 2022 Consolidated Results

    • Consolidated revenue in NTD increased 30.8% YoY to NT$278.71 billion, from NT$213.01 billion in 2021.
    • Gross profit increased 74.6%, compared to a year ago, representing 45.1% of 2022 revenue.
    • Operating income grew 101.8% year on year, accounting for 37.4% of 2022 revenue.
    • Net income attributable to shareholders of the parent increased 56.3% to NT$87.20 billion in 2022.
    • EPS was NT$7.09, or EPADS of US$1.155 for 2022.
    • 22/28nm revenue grew 56% compared to 2021, as contribution from 28nm technologies and below accounted for 24% in 2022.

    Operating Results

    (Amount: NT$ million)

    2022

    2021

    YoY % change

    Operating Revenues

    278,705

    213,011

    30.8

    Gross Profit

    125,764

    72,050

    74.6

    Operating Expenses

    (26,812)

    (25,590)

    4.8

    Net Other Operating Income and Expenses

    5,340

    5,226

    2.2

    Operating Income

    104,292

    51,686

    101.8

    Net Non-Operating Income and Expenses

    1,805

    10,117

    (82.2)

    Income Tax Expense

    (18,079)

    (6,691)

    170.2

    Net Income Attributable to Shareholders of the Parent

    87,198

    55,780

    56.3

    EPS   (NT$ per share)

    7.09

     4.57

     

    (US$ per ADS)

    1.155

    0.744

     

    Annual Sales Breakdown in Revenue for Foundry Segment

    Region

    2022

    2021

    North America

    24%

    22%

    Asia Pacific

    61%

    65%

    Europe

    9%

    7%

    Japan

    6%

    6%

    Technology

    2022

    2021

    14nm and below

    0%

    0%

    14nm<x<=28nm

    24%

    20%

    28nm<x<=40nm

    18%

    18%

    40nm<x<=65nm

    18%

    19%

    65nm<x<=90nm

    8%

    8%

    90nm<x<=0.13um

    12%

    12%

    0.13um<x<=0.18um

    11%

    13%

    0.18um<x<=0.35um

    7%

    8%

    0.5um and above

    2%

    2%

    Customer Type

    2022

    2021

    Fabless

    84%

    85%

    IDM

    16%

    15%

    Application

    2022

    2021

    Computer

    15%

    17%

    Communication

    45%

    46%

    Consumer

    26%

    27%

    Others

    14%

    10%

    First Quarter 2023 Outlook & Guidance

    Quarter-over-Quarter Guidance:

    • Wafer Shipments: To decrease in the high teens % range
    • ASP in USD: To remain flat
    • Gross Profit Margin: Will be in the mid-30% range
    • Capacity Utilization: approximately 70%
    • 2023 CAPEX: US$3.0 billion

    Recent Developments / Announcements

    Nov.  9, 2022

    UMC Drives Low-carbon Supply Chain with GHG Inventory Initiative

    Nov. 30, 2022

    Cadence and UMC Certified mmWave Reference Flow Delivers First-Pass Silicon Success

    Dec. 10, 2022

    UMC Again Leads Semiconductor Foundries in the 2022 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices

    Dec. 16, 2022

    UMC Earns Top Rating in CDP’s Climate Change and Water Security Assessments

    Dec. 30, 2022

    UMC Achieves AA Certification for Excellence in Intellectual Property Management and Protection

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

    Conference Call / Webcast Announcement

    Monday, January 16, 2023

    Time:  5:00 PM (Taipei) / 4:00 AM (New York) / 09:00 AM (London)

    Dial-in numbers and Access Codes:
    Hong Kong Number: +852-2112-1888
    Taiwan Number: 02-2162-6306
    Other Areas: +852-2112-1888

    Access Code: 9603516#

    A live webcast and replay of the 4Q22 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. The company provides high quality IC production with a focus on both logic and specialty technologies to serve every major sector of the electronics industry. UMC’s comprehensive technology and manufacturing solutions include logic/RF, embedded high voltage, embedded flash, RFSOI/BCD and IATF-16949 automotive manufacturing certification for all its manufacturing facilities. UMC operates 12 fabs that are strategically located throughout Asia with a maximum capacity of approximately 850,000 8-inch equivalent wafers per month. The company employs approximately 20,000 people worldwide, with offices in Taiwan, China, United States, Europe, Japan, Korea and Singapore. For more information, please visit: http://www.umc.com.

    Safe Harbor Statements

    This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding anticipated financial results for the fourth quarter of 2022; 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 2022 Outlook and Guidance.”

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                    UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES  
       Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet
    As of December 31, 2022
     Figures in Millions of New Taiwan Dollars (NT$) and U.S. Dollars (US$)
    December 31, 2022
    US$ NT$ %
    Assets
    Current assets
    Cash and cash equivalents

    5,662

    173,819

    32.6%

    Accounts receivable, net

    1,204

    36,975

    6.9%

    Inventories, net

    1,012

    31,070

    5.8%

    Other current assets

    342

    10,507

    2.0%

    Total current assets

    8,220

    252,371

    47.3%

    Non-current assets
    Funds and investments

    2,113

    64,855

    12.2%

    Property, plant and equipment

    5,569

    170,982

    32.1%

    Right-of-use assets

    248

    7,612

    1.4%

    Other non-current assets

    1,213

    37,232

    7.0%

    Total non-current assets

    9,143

    280,681

    52.7%

    Total assets

    17,363

    533,052

    100.0%

    Liabilities
    Current liabilities
    Payables

    2,420

    74,301

    13.9%

    Current portion of long-term liabilities

    247

    7,587

    1.4%

    Other current liabilities

    869

    26,677

    5.1%

    Total current liabilities

    3,536

    108,565

    20.4%

    Non-current liabilities
    Bonds payable

    752

    23,083

    4.3%

    Long-term loans

    547

    16,794

    3.2%

    Lease liabilities, noncurrent

    169

    5,200

    1.0%

    Other non-current liabilities

    1,432

    43,959

    8.2%

    Total non-current liabilities

    2,900

    89,036

    16.7%

    Total liabilities

    6,436

    197,601

    37.1%

    Equity
    Equity attributable to the parent company
    Capital

    4,073

    125,047

    23.5%

    Additional paid-in capital

    404

    12,378

    2.3%

    Retained earnings and other components of equity

    6,439

    197,682

    37.1%

    Total equity attributable to the parent company

    10,916

    335,107

    62.9%

    Non-controlling interests

    11

    344

    0.0%

    Total equity

    10,927

    335,451

    62.9%

    Total liabilities and equity

    17,363

    533,052

    100.0%

             
    Note:New Taiwan Dollars have been translated into U.S. Dollars at the December 31, 2022 exchange rate of NT $30.70 per U.S. Dollar.
    UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
    Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income
    Figures in Millions of New Taiwan Dollars (NT$) 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
    December 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 Chg. December 31, 2022 September 30, 2022 Chg.
    US$ NT$ US$ NT$ % US$ NT$ US$ NT$ %
    Operating revenues

    2,210

    67,836

    1,925

    59,100

    14.8%

    2,210

    67,836

    2,456

    75,392

    (10.0%)

    Operating costs

    (1,261)

    (38,712)

    (1,172)

    (35,997)

    7.5%

    (1,261)

    (38,712)

    (1,294)

    (39,728)

    (2.6%)

    Gross profit

    949

    29,124

    753

    23,103

    26.1%

    949

    29,124

    1,162

    35,664

    (18.3%)

    42.9%

    42.9%

    39.1%

    39.1%

    42.9%

    42.9%

    47.3%

    47.3%

    Operating expenses
    Sales and marketing expenses

    (31)

    (953)

    (40)

    (1,240)

    (23.1%)

    (31)

    (953)

    (35)

    (1,061)

    (10.2%)

    General and administrative expenses

    (80)

    (2,438)

    (71)

    (2,164)

    12.7%

    (80)

    (2,438)

    (79)

    (2,428)

    0.4%

    Research and development expenses

    (111)

    (3,407)

    (111)

    (3,414)

    (0.2%)

    (111)

    (3,407)

    (108)

    (3,304)

    3.1%

    Expected credit impairment loss

    (0)

                (0)

    (0)

    (3)

    (88.3%)

    (0)

                (0)

    (0)

    (1)

    (48.5%)

    Subtotal

    (222)

    (6,798)

    (222)

    (6,821)

    (0.3%)

    (222)

    (6,798)

    (222)

    (6,794)

    0.1%

    Net other operating income and expenses

    43

    1,311

    43

    1,334

    (1.7%)

    43

    1,311

    42

    1,287

    1.9%

    Operating income

    770

    23,637

    574

    17,616

    34.2%

    770

    23,637

    982

    30,157

    (21.6%)

    34.8%

    34.8%

    29.8%

    29.8%

    34.8%

    34.8%

    40.0%

    40.0%

     
    Net non-operating income and expenses

    29

    889

    18

    558

    59.4%

    29

    889

    72

    2,189

    (59.4%)

    Income from continuing operations before income tax

    799

    24,526

    592

    18,174

    35.0%

    799

    24,526

    1,054

    32,346

    (24.2%)

    36.2%

    36.2%

    30.8%

    30.8%

      

    36.2%

    36.2%

    42.9%

    42.9%

     
    Income tax expense

    (176)

    (5,406)

    (71)

    (2,169)

    149.2%

    (176)

    (5,406)

    (163)

    (5,004)

    8.1%

    Net income

    623

    19,120

    521

    16,005

    19.5%

    623

    19,120

    891

    27,342

    (30.1%)

    28.2%

    28.2%

    27.1%

    27.1%

    28.2%

    28.2%

    36.3%

    36.3%

     
    Other comprehensive income (loss)

    14

    429

    94

    2,880

    (85.1%)

    14

    429

    141

    4,336

    (90.1%)

     
    Total comprehensive income (loss)

    637

    19,549

    615

    18,885

    3.5%

    637

    19,549

    1,032

    31,678

    (38.3%)

     
    Net income attributable to:
    Shareholders of the parent

    621

    19,068

    520

    15,949

    19.6%

    621

    19,068

    879

    26,996

    (29.4%)

    Non-controlling interests

    2

    52

    1

    56

    (6.3%)

    2

    52

    12

    346

    (85.0%)

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

    635

    19,497

    613

    18,830

    3.5%

    635

    19,497

    1,021

    31,332

    (37.8%)

    Non-controlling interests

    2

    52

    2

    55

    (6.4%)

    2

    52

    11

    346

    (85.0%)

     
    Earnings per share-basic

    0.050

    1.54

    0.042

    1.30

    0.050

    1.54

    0.071

    2.19

    Earnings per ADS (2)

    0.251

    7.70

    0.212

    6.50

    0.251

    7.70

    0.357

    10.95

    Weighted average number of shares
    outstanding (in millions)   

    12,349

      

    12,254

      

    12,349

      

    12,306

                                           
    Notes:
    (1) New Taiwan Dollars have been translated into U.S. Dollars at the December 31, 2022 exchange rate of NT $30.70 per U.S. Dollar.
    (2) 1 ADS equals 5 common shares.
    UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
    Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income
    Figures in Millions of New Taiwan Dollars (NT$) and U.S. Dollars (US$)
    Except Per Share and Per ADS Data
     
    For the Three-Month Period Ended For the Twelve-Month Period Ended
    December 31, 2022 December 31, 2022
    US$ NT$ % US$  NT$  %
    Operating revenues

    2,210

    67,836

    100.0%

    9,078

    278,705

    100.0%

    Operating costs

    (1,261)

    (38,712)

    (57.1%)

    (4,981)

    (152,941)

    (54.9%)

    Gross profit

    949

    29,124

    42.9%

    4,097

    125,764

    45.1%

    Operating expenses
    Sales and marketing expenses

    (31)

    (953)

    (1.4%)

    (136)

    (4,183)

    (1.5%)

    General and administrative expenses

    (80)

    (2,438)

    (3.6%)

    (316)

    (9,672)

    (3.4%)

    Research and development expenses

    (111)

    (3,407)

    (5.0%)

    (422)

    (12,954)

    (4.7%)

    Expected credit impairment loss

    (0)

                           (0)

    (0.0%)

    (0)

    (3)

    (0.0%)

    Subtotal

    (222)

    (6,798)

    (10.0%)

    (874)

    (26,812)

    (9.6%)

    Net other operating income and expenses

    43

    1,311

    1.9%

    174

    5,340

    1.9%

    Operating income

    770

    23,637

    34.8%

    3,397

    104,292

    37.4%

    Net non-operating income and expenses

    29

    889

    1.4%

    59

    1,805

    0.7%

    Income from continuing operations before income tax

    799

    24,526

    36.2%

    3,456

    106,097

    38.1%

    Income tax expense

    (176)

    (5,406)

    (8.0%)

    (589)

    (18,079)

    (6.5%)

    Net income

    623

    19,120

    28.2%

    2,867

    88,018

    31.6%

    Other comprehensive income (loss)

    14

    429

    0.6%

    79

    2,438

    0.9%

    Total comprehensive income (loss)

    637

    19,549

    28.8%

    2,946

    90,456

    32.5%

    Net income attributable to:
    Shareholders of the parent

    621

    19,068

    28.1%

    2,840

    87,198

    31.3%

    Non-controlling interests

    2

    52

    0.1%

    27

    820

    0.3%

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

    635

    19,497

    28.7%

    2,920

    89,636

    32.2%

    Non-controlling interests

    2

    52

    0.1%

    26

    820

    0.3%

    Earnings per share-basic

    0.050

    1.54

    0.231

    7.09

    Earnings per ADS (2)

    0.251

    7.70

    1.155

    35.45

    Weighted average number of shares outstanding (in millions)

    12,349

    12,306

                 
    Notes:
    (1) New Taiwan Dollars have been translated into U.S. Dollars at the December 31, 2022 exchange rate of NT $30.70 per U.S. Dollar.
    (2) 1 ADS equals 5 common shares.
    UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
    Consolidated Condensed Statement of Cash Flows
    For The Twelve-Month Period Ended December 31, 2022
     Figures in Millions of New Taiwan Dollars (NT$) and U.S. Dollars (US$)
     
    US$ NT$
    Cash flows from operating activities :
    Net income before tax

    3,456

    106,097

    Depreciation & Amortization

    1,439

    44,170

    Share of loss of associates and joint ventures

    60

    1,852

    Income tax paid

    (154)

    (4,718)

    Changes in working capital & others

    (50)

    (1,540)

    Net cash provided by operating activities

    4,751

    145,861

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

    928

    28,497

    Acquisition of property, plant and equipment

    (2,610)

    (80,128)

    Acquisition of intangible assets

    (90)

    (2,756)

    Others

    (1)

    (40)

    Net cash used in investing activities

    (1,773)

    (54,427)

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

    (64)

    (1,966)

    Redemption of bonds

    (433)

    (13,305)

    Proceeds from long-term loans

    76

    2,319

    Repayments of long-term loans

    (688)

    (21,136)

    Increase in guarantee deposits

    488

    14,985

    Cash distributed from additional paid-in capital 

    (1,220)

    (37,446)

    Others

    (24)

    (706)

    Net cash used in financing activities

    (1,865)

    (57,255)

    Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

    229

    7,018

    Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

    1,342

    41,197

    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

    4,320

    132,622

    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

    5,662

    173,819

         
    Note: New Taiwan Dollars have been translated into U.S. Dollars at the December 31, 2022 exchange rate of NT $30.70 per U.S. Dollar.

     




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