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UMC Reports 2010 First Quarter Results

UMC experiences robust customer demand while optimizing product mix to boost ROE


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United Microelectronics Corporation

Apr 28, 2010, 02:18 ET

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    TAIPEI, Taiwan, April 28 /PRNewswire-Asia/ --

    First Quarter 2010 Overview(1):
    -- Revenue decreased 3.7% QoQ to NT$26.72 billion (US$842 million)
    -- Gross margin of 24.6%, operating margin of 12.7%
    -- Utilization rate was 88%
    -- Net income of NT$3.48 billion (US$110 million)
    -- Earnings per share of NT$0.28, earnings per ADS of US$0.044

    (1) Unless otherwise stated, all financial figures discussed in this
        announcement are prepared in accordance with ROC GAAP, which differ in
        some material respects from generally accepted accounting principles
        in the United States. They are un-audited, unconsolidated, and
        represent comparisons among the three-month period ending March 31,
        2010, the three-month period ending December 31, 2009, and the
        equivalent three-month period that ended March 31, 2009. For all 1Q10
        results, New Taiwan Dollar (NT$) amounts have been converted into U.S.
        Dollars at the March 31, 2010 exchange rate of NT$31.74 per U.S.
        Dollar.

United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE: UMC; TSE:2303) ("UMC" or "The Company"), a leading global semiconductor foundry, today announced its unconsolidated operating results for the first quarter of 2010.

Revenue decreased 3.7% QoQ to NT$26.72 billion, from NT$27.75 billion in 4Q09, but increased 147% YoY, from NT$10.84 billion in 1Q09. Gross margin was 24.6%, operating margin was 12.7%, net income was NT$3.48 billion, and earnings per ordinary share were NT$0.28.

Dr. Shih-Wei Sun, CEO of UMC, said, "Shipment volume for the first quarter of 2010 achieved a record high of 1,033 thousand 8-inch equivalent wafers, and capacity utilization rose to 88%. We continued to experience robust demand, with average selling price falling slightly compared to the previous quarter only because we focused more on supporting our customers' short-term product mix to strengthen our long-term partnerships. At the same time, UMC continued to work with customers to migrate products and technologies in alignment with the high-end process capacity that is slated to become more readily available from the second quarter onwards. As UMC continues to optimize sales, capacity mix, and business composition, we anticipate revenues and profits to continue on an upward trajectory, with the share of revenue contributed by 65nm and below technologies to grow significantly. UMC optimistically anticipates continued growth momentum; meanwhile, we will closely monitor the strength of that momentum within the overall economic context, especially in the second half of the year, to ensure that we respond prudently."

Dr. Sun continued, ''UMC's internally developed high-performance 40nm logic process has demonstrated steadily higher yields for customers' products, and our 45nm low-power process has also smoothly ramped up to mass production. Many of our high-performance and low-power 40nm customers have achieved product verification with us, and we will continue to support more customers' design tape-outs. Our development of 28nm gate-last high-k/metal-gate (HK/MG) technology has been progressing well, with plans to achieve IP pilot capabilities at the end of 2010. Since early this year, we also began to work with customers on planning and initial development of advanced 20nm technology.''

''As technologies advance, UMC will continue to invest CAPEX in augmenting high-end and specialty technology capacities each quarter to serve our customers. Our 65/55nm capacity at Fab12i in Singapore will increase substantially beginning in Q2. At Fab12A in the Tainan Science Park, we plan to pull in the timeframe of Phase 3 readiness, so that cleanroom related facilities and equipment installation will be completed by Q3, with production lines running in Q4. We have fully devoted our efforts to satisfying our customers' needs and creating win-win scenarios while pursuing long-term ROE growth.''

Dr. Sun emphasized, ''Soon to be celebrating our 30th anniversary, UMC has always committed itself to investing in Taiwan as its base in establishing a global presence. In preparation for future expansion, we began the Tainan Science Park project to not only invest aggressively in broadening our capacity offerings, but also to establish a new training center devoted to attracting and training the industry's top talents, further demonstrating our company's commitment to sustainable growth.''

    Summary of Operating Results



    Operating Results
                                                 QoQ %             YoY %
    (Amount: NT$ million)      1Q10     4Q09    change     1Q09   change
    Revenue                  26,715   27,746     (3.7)   10,838    146.5
    Gross Profit (Loss)       6,559    7,179     (8.6)   (4,335)      --
    Operating Expenses       (3,155)  (3,435)    (8.2)   (2,982)     5.8
    Operating Income (Loss)   3,404    3,744     (9.1)   (7,317)      --
    Non-Operating Income
     (Expenses)                 197      700    (71.9)     (843)      --
    Net Income (Loss)         3,482    4,396    (20.8)   (8,160)      --
    EPS   (NT$ per share)      0.28     0.35       --       (0.64)    --
          (US$ per ADS)       0.044    0.055       --      (0.101)    --


Revenue decreased 3.7% QoQ to NT$26.72 billion from NT$27.75 billion in 4Q09, but increased 146.5% YoY from NT$10.84 billion in 1Q09. Gross profit was NT$6.56 billion, or 24.6% of revenue, compared to NT$7.18 billion, or 25.9% of 4Q09 revenue. Operating income for the quarter was NT$3.40 billion, or 12.7% of revenue, compared to NT$3.74 billion, or 13.5% of 4Q09 revenue. The decrease in revenue was mainly due to a decrease in blended ASP and appreciation of the NT dollar. Net income in 1Q10 was NT$3.48 billion, compared to NT$4.40 billion in 4Q09.

Earnings per ordinary share for the quarter were NT$0.28. Earnings per ADS(2) were US$0.044. The basic weighted average number of outstanding shares in 1Q10 was 12,638,040,544, compared with 12,686,971,252 shares in 4Q09 and 12,767,114,132 shares in 1Q09. The diluted weighted average number of outstanding shares was 12,834,956,316 in 1Q10, compared with 12,802,575,731 shares in 4Q09 and 12,767,114,132 shares in 1Q09. The fully diluted share count on March 31, 2010 was approximately 13,772,950,000. During the first quarter, UMC purchased 300 million treasury shares. On March 31, 2010, UMC held 522 million treasury shares acquired from the 13th and 14th share buy- back programs.

    (2) One ADS represents five Taiwan-listed ordinary shares.



    Detailed Financials Section



    COGS & Expenses
                                                 QoQ %             YoY %
    (Amount: NT$ million)     1Q10      4Q09    change     1Q09   change
    Revenue                 26,715    27,746     (3.7)   10,838    146.5
    CoGS                   (20,156)  (20,567)    (2.0)  (15,173)    32.8
      Depreciation          (6,907)   (7,155)    (3.5)   (6,973)    (0.9)
      Other Mfg. Costs     (13,249)  (13,412)    (1.2)   (8,200)    61.6
    Gross Profit             6,559     7,179     (8.6)   (4,335)      --
    Gross Margin (%)         24.6%     25.9%       --    (40.0%)      --
    Total Operating Exp.    (3,155)   (3,435)    (8.2)   (2,982)     5.8
      G&A                     (603)     (644)    (6.4)     (529)    14.0
      Sales & Marketing       (545)     (654)   (16.7)     (632)   (13.8)
      R&D                   (2,007)   (2,137)    (6.1)   (1,821)    10.2
    Operating Income         3,404     3,744     (9.1)   (7,317)      --


Depreciation within CoGS decreased to NT$6.91 billion. Other manufacturing costs decreased to NT$13.25 billion. Total operating expenses decreased 8.2% to NT$3.16 billion. General and Administration expenses decreased to NT$603 million due to a decrease in accrued bonus. Sales & marketing expenses decreased to NT$545 million, owing to a decrease in IP royalty fees. R&D expenses decreased to NT$2.01 billion mainly due to a decrease in accrued bonus as well. The total R&D expense was 7.5% of revenue in 1Q10.


    Non-Operating Income (Expenses)
    (Amount: NT$ million)                     1Q10      4Q09      1Q09
    Net Non-Operating Income (Exp.)            197       700      (843)
    Net Interest Income (Exp.)                  23        22        37
    Net Investment Income (Loss)                 8       923    (1,079)
    Gain on Disposal of Investment              77       162        --
    Exchange Gain (Loss)                       (30)       (9)      255
    Other                                      119      (398)      (56)


Net non-operating income during 1Q10 was NT$197 million. The decrease of NT$915 million in net investment income was mainly due to a decrease in investment gain from equity method investment.


    Cash Flow Summary
                                     For the 3-Month     For the 3-Month
    (Amount: NT$ million)               Period Ended        Period Ended
                                       Mar. 31, 2010       Dec. 31, 2009
    Cash Flow from Operating                  12,008              13,088
      Net Income                               3,482               4,396
      Depreciation & Amortization              8,081               8,134
      Changes in Working Capital                 588                 859
      Other                                     (143)               (301)
    Cash Flow from Investing                 (11,555)            (12,076)
      Capital Expenditures                   (10,000)            (10,193)
      Other                                   (1,555)             (1,883)
    Cash Flow from Financing                  (4,732)              7,145
    Financial Liabilities at Fair                 --               1,341
    Value through Profit or Loss
    Long-Term Loans                              100               5,279
    Redemption of Long-Term                       --                (100)
    Loans
    Treasury Stock Sold to                        --                 623
    Employees
    Treasury Stock Acquired                   (4,844)                 --
    Other                                         12                   2
    Effect of Exchange Rate                       23                  (1)
    Net Cash Flow                             (4,256)              8,156


Net cash outflow was NT$4.26 billion in 1Q10. Operating cash inflow was NT$12.01 billion. The investing cash outflow primarily reflects the CAPEX in 1Q10 of NT$10.00 billion. The NT$4.73 billion of financing cash outflow was primarily from the purchase of treasury stock in the 14th share buy-back program. Free cash flow(3) for 1Q10 was NT$2.01 billion. Over the next 12 months, UMC expects to repay NT$7.50 billion in term loans.

    (3) Free cash flow = Operating cash flow - Capital expenditures



    Current Assets
    (Amount: NT$ billion)                   1Q10       4Q09       1Q09
    Cash & Cash Equivalents                48.54      52.79      35.91
    Notes & Accounts Receivable            16.95      17.06       6.08
      Days Sales Outstanding                  57         54         58
    Inventories                             9.48       8.78       7.05
      Avg. Inventory Turnover                 42         39         45
    Total Current Assets                   84.26      88.29      51.50


Cash and cash equivalents decreased to NT$48.54 billion due to purchase of treasury shares in 1Q10. During 1Q10, days sales outstanding increased to 57 days due to a decrease in net sales. Inventories increased due to an increase in raw materials and work-in-process as a result of better business outlook.


    Liabilities
    (Amount: NT$ billion)                   1Q10       4Q09       1Q09
    (Amount: NT$ billion)
    Total Current Liabilities              34.66      34.03      10.95
      Accounts Payable                      5.26       5.05       2.58
      Short-Term Credit / Bonds            12.89      12.80       0.00
      Payable on Equipment                  5.06       5.49       1.33
      Other                                11.45      10.69       7.04
    Long-Term Liabilities                   0.80       0.77       8.20
    Total Liabilities                      38.94      38.29      22.67
    Debt to Equity                           19%        18%        12%


Current liabilities increased to NT$34.66 billion, mainly due to an increase in unpaid employee bonus. Total liabilities increased to NT$38.94 billion in 1Q10. UMC's debt to equity ratio increased to 19%.

    Analysis of Revenue(4)

    (4) Revenue in this section represents wafer sales.



                                   Revenue Breakdown by Region
    Region                 1Q10      4Q09      3Q09      2Q09      1Q09
    North America          47 %      51 %      49 %      47 %      53 %
    Asia Pacific           42 %      40 %      41 %      42 %      37 %
    Europe                 10 %       8 %       9 %      10 %       9 %
    Japan                   1 %       1 %       1 %       1 %       1 %



    The percentage of revenue from the Asia Pacific region increased to 42%
due to stronger Driver IC demand, while the percentage of revenue from the
Europe regions increased to 10% due to increasing demand for communication
chips.



                                     Revenue Breakdown by Geometry
    Geometry               1Q10      4Q09      3Q09      2Q09      1Q09
    65nm and below         18 %      17 %      14 %      12 %      11 %
    65nm < x <=90nm        22 %      25 %      26 %      27 %      27 %
    90nm < x <=0.13um      25 %      23 %      21 %      19 %      16 %
    0.13um < x <=0.18um    18 %      19 %      21 %      21 %      22 %
    0.18um < x <=0.35um    11 %      11 %      13 %      16 %      18 %
    0.5um and above         6 %       5 %       5 %       5 %       6 %


Revenue from 65nm and below business accounted for 18% of total revenue. The percentage of revenue from 0.13um business increased to 25%.


                                 Revenue Breakdown by Customer Type
    Customer Type          1Q10      4Q09      3Q09      2Q09      1Q09
    Fabless                81 %      80 %      79 %      77 %      80 %
    IDM                    19 %      20 %      21 %      23 %      20 %



    The percentage of revenue from fabless customers increased again to 81% in
1Q10 from 80% in 4Q09.



                                Revenue Breakdown by Application (1)
    Application            1Q10      4Q09      3Q09      2Q09      1Q09
    Computer               13 %      11 %      17 %      15 %      15 %
    Communication          59 %      62 %      59 %      62 %      57 %
    Consumer               26 %      25 %      23 %      21 %      25 %
    Memory                  1 %       0 %       0 %       1 %       1 %
    Others                  1 %       2 %       1 %       1 %       2 %

    (1) Computer consists of ICs such as HDD controllers, DVD-ROM/CD-ROM
        drives ICs, LCD drivers, graphic processors, and PDAs. Communication
        consists of xDSL, DSP, WLAN, LAN controllers, handset components,
        caller ID devices, etc. Consumer consists of ICs used for DVD players,
        game consoles, digital cameras, smart cards, toys, etc. Memory
        consists of DRAM, SRAM, Flash, EPROM, ROM, and EEPROM.


Revenue from the computer segment increased to 13% of total revenue in 1Q10 due to rebounding demand for PC peripheral chips and driver ICs.

Blended Average Selling Price Trend

The blended average selling price (ASP) decreased in US dollar terms during 1Q10, mainly due to product mix shift to larger geometry.

    (To view ASP trend, visit
http://www.umc.com/english/investors/1Q10_ASP_trend.asp )

    Shipment and Utilization Rate(5)

    (5) Utilization Rate = Quarterly Wafer Out / Quarterly Capacity



                                         Wafer Shipments
                          1Q10     4Q09      3Q09      2Q09      1Q09
    Wafer Shipments
     (8" K equivalents)  1,033      990     1,017       898       384



                               Quarterly Capacity Utilization Rate
                            1Q10     4Q09      3Q09      2Q09      1Q09
    Utilization Rate        88 %     86 %      89 %      79 %      30 %
    Total Capacity
     (8" K equivalents)    1,154    1,132     1,152     1,151     1,151


Wafer shipments increased 4.3% sequentially to 1,033K in 1Q10, compared to 990K 8-inch equivalent wafers shipped in 4Q09. The overall utilization rate for the quarter was 88%.

    Capacity(6)

    (6) 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.

Capacity during the first quarter was 1,154K 8-inch equivalent wafers. The increase of total capacity is mainly due to expansion of 65nm and 40/45nm capacity in the 12-inch fabs. The estimated installed capacity in 2Q10 will increase to 1,181K 8-inch equivalent wafers due to the continuous expansion plan in Fab12i.


    Annual Capacity in thousands of 8-inch wafer equivalents
                         Geometry
    FAB                    (um)         2009      2008      2007      2006
    Fab6A       6"      3.5 - 0.45       328       328       328       328
    Fab8A       8"      0.5 - 0.25       816       816       816       816
    Fab8C       8"     0.35 - 0.11       405       417       400       400
    Fab8D       8"     0.13 - 0.09       267       257       260       252
    Fab8E       8"      0.5 - 0.18       408       408       408       406
    Fab8F       8"     0.18 - 0.11       381       372       372       372
    Fab8S(1)    8"     0.18 - 0.11       300       291       276       276
    Fab12A     12"     0.18 - 0.045      866       876       847       754
    Fab12i(2)  12"     0.13 - 0.065      815       742       601       413
    Total (3)                          4,586     4,507     4,308     4,017
    YoY Growth Rate                       2%        5%        7%        4%



    Quarterly Capacity in thousands of 8-inch wafer equivalents
    FAB             2Q10E         1Q10        4Q09         3Q09
    Fab6A              82           82          82           82
    Fab8A             204          204         204          204
    Fab8C              90           96          99           99
    Fab8D              78           71          68           68
    Fab8E             102          102         102          102
    Fab8F              96           96          96           96
    Fab8S              75           75          75           75
    Fab12A            209          209         200          222
    Fab12i            245          219         206          204
    Total(3)        1,181        1,154       1,132        1,152



    (1) Former fab of SiSMC, which was acquired from Silicon Integrated
        Systems in July 2004.
    (2) Former fab of UMCi, a UMC wholly-owned subsidiary since December 2004
        that was merged into UMC in April 2005
    (3) One 6-inch wafer is converted into 0.5625(6sq/8sq) 8-inch equivalent
        wafer; one 12-inch wafer is converted into 2.25(12sq/8sq) 8-inch
        equivalent wafers.



    CAPEX



                     UMC Capital Expenditure by Year - in US$ billion
    Year         2009      2008       2007      2006      2005      2004
    CAPEX       $0.55     $0.35       $0.9      $1.0      $0.7(1)   $1.5

    (1) 2005 CAPEX contained UMC 2005 full-year CAPEX and UMCi CAPEX during
1Q05.



                                2010 CAPEX Plan
                      8"               12"            Total
    UMC              10%               90%    US$1.2 - 1.5 billion


The capital expenditure budget for 2010 remains unchanged. By the end of the first quarter, UMC's year-to-date CAPEX totaled US$315 million.

    Recent Developments / Announcements
    Apr. 20, 2010    UMC Expands Climate Change Policy and Carbon Emission
                     Reduction Goals
    Mar. 17, 2010    UMC Board of Directors Announces Proposals for its Annual
                     Shareholders Meeting
                     -- The 2009 Business Report and Financial Statements.
                     -- Shareholder cash dividend of NT$6,233 million,
                        estimated at NT$0.50 per share. No stock dividend will
                        be issued.
                     -- Employee cash bonus of NT$965 million.
                     -- Amendments to the "Financial Derivatives Transaction
                        Procedures'' and ''Acquisition or Disposal of Assets
                        Procedure''.
                     -- To release the Directors from non-competition
                        restrictions
                     -- The 2010 Annual General Meeting will be held at
                        9:00 AM, on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at the UMC
                        Recreation Center in Hsinchu Science Park.
    Mar. 05, 2010    Announcement regarding the Impact on the Company's
                     Financial and Business Status from the Earthquake
                     occurring on March 4th, 2010
    Feb. 03, 2010    UMC 4Q2009 Financial Results
    Jan. 20, 2010    Xilinx Virtex-6 FPGA Family Achieves Full Production
                     Qualification on UMC's High-Performance 40nm Process

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

    Second Quarter of 2010 Outlook & Guidance
    Quarter-over-Quarter Guidance:
    -- Wafer shipment growth in the high-single-digit percentage range
    -- Wafer ASP increase offset by currency appreciation
    -- Capacity utilization rate in the high-90% range
    -- Gross margin in the high-20% range
    -- Growth momentum from all three segments, led by strong consumer sector
    -- Revenue contribution from 65nm and below in the mid-20% range
    -- 2010 CAPEX budget : US$1.2~1.5 billion

    Conference Call / Webcast Announcement
    Wednesday, April 28, 2010
    Time: 8:00 PM (Taipei) / 8:00 AM (New York) / 1:00 PM (London)
    Dial-in numbers and Access Codes:
    USA Toll Free:             1 866 519 4004
    UK Toll Free:              0808 234 6646
    Singapore and Other Areas: +65 6723 9381
    Access Code:               UMC

A live webcast and replay of the 1Q10 results announcement will be available at http://www.umc.com under the "Investor Relations \ Investor Events'' section.

About UMC

UMC (NYSE: UMC, TSE: 2303) is a leading global semiconductor foundry that provides advanced technology and manufacturing services for applications spanning every major sector of the IC industry. UMC's customer-driven foundry solutions allow chip designers to leverage the strength of the company's leading-edge processes, which include production proven 65nm, 45/40nm, mixed signal/RFCMOS, and a wide range of specialty technologies. Production is supported through 10 wafer manufacturing facilities that include two advanced 300mm fabs; Fab12A in Taiwan and Singapore-based Fab12i are both in volume production for a variety of customer products. The company employs approximately 12,000 people worldwide and has offices in Taiwan, Japan, Singapore, Europe, and the United States. UMC can be found on the web at http://www.umc.com .

Safe Harbor Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements. These statements constitute "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify these forward- looking statements by use of words such as "strategy," "expects," "continues," "plans," "anticipates," "believes," "will," "estimates," "intends," "projects," "goals," "targets" and other words of similar meaning. You can also identify them by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts.

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) our dependence upon the frequent introduction of new services and technologies based on the latest developments in our industry; (ii) the intensely competitive semiconductor, communications, consumer electronics and computer industries and markets; (iii) the risks associated with international global business activities; (iv) our 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 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 risks is included in UMC's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its registration statements on Form F-1, F-3, F-6 and 20-F, in each case as amended. 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 unaudited and unconsolidated, and prepared and published in accordance with ROC GAAP. Investors are cautioned that there are many differences between ROC GAAP and US GAAP.

This presentation is not an offer of securities for sale in the United States. Securities may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an exemption from registration. Any public offering of securities to be made in the United States will be made by means of a prospectus that may be obtained from the issuer or selling security holder and that will contain detailed information about the company and management, as well as financial statements.

                        - FINANCIAL TABLES TO FOLLOW -



                        UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION
                  Unaudited Condensed Unconsolidated Balance Sheet
                               As of March 31, 2010
        Figures in Million of New Taiwan Dollars (NT$) and U.S. Dollars (US$)


                                                     March 31, 2010
                                                US$          NT$           %
       ASSETS
       Current Assets
        Cash and Cash Equivalents             1,529       48,536       19.7%
        Financial assets at fair value
         through profit or loss, current         65        2,054        0.8%
        Available-for-sale financial
         assets, current                        177        5,609        2.3%
        Notes & Accounts Receivable, net        534       16,945        6.9%
        Inventories, net                        299        9,479        3.8%
        Other Current Assets                     51        1,636        0.6%
           Total Current Assets               2,655       84,259       34.1%

       Non-Current Assets
        Funds and Investments                 2,124       67,404       27.3%
        Property, Plant and Equipment, net    2,797       88,791       36.0%
        Other Assets                            199        6,318        2.6%
           Total Non-Current Assets           5,120      162,513       65.9%
       TOTAL ASSETS                           7,775      246,772      100.0%

       LIABILITIES
       Current Liabilities
        Financial liabilities at fair
         value through profit or loss,
         current                                 55        1,741        0.7%
        Payables                                620       19,665        8.0%
        Current Portion of Long-term
         Liabilities                            406       12,886        5.2%
        Other Current Liabilities                11          368        0.1%
           Total Current Liabilities          1,092       34,660       14.0%

       Non-Current Liabilities
        Long-term Loans                          25          797        0.3%
        Other Liabilities                       110        3,481        1.5%
           Total Non-Current Liabilities        135        4,278        1.8%
       TOTAL LIABILITIES                      1,227       38,938       15.8%

       STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
       Capital Stock                          4,092      129,879       52.6%
       Additional Paid-in Capital             1,403       44,529       18.0%
       Retained Earnings, Unrealized Gain
        or Loss on Financial                  1,265       40,160       16.3%
        Instruments and Cumulative
        Translation Adjustment
       Treasury Stock                          (212)      (6,734)      (2.7%)
       TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY             6,548      207,834       84.2%
       TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
        STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                  7,775      246,772      100.0%


       Note: New Taiwan Dollars have been translated into U.S. Dollars at the
             March 31, 2010  exchange rate of NT $31.74 per U.S. Dollar.

             All figures are in ROC GAAP.




                       UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION
               Unaudited Condensed Unconsolidated Income Statement
      Figures in Million of New Taiwan Dollars (NT$) and U.S. Dollars (US$)
                        Except Per Share and Per ADS Data


                                            Year over Year Comparison
                                             Three-Month Period Ended
                                    March  31, 2010  March  31, 2009        %
                                       US$      NT$     US$      NT$     Chg.
    Net Sales                          842   26,715     341   10,838   146.5%
    Cost of Goods Sold                (635) (20,156)   (478) (15,173)   32.8%
    Net Gross Profit (Loss)            207    6,559    (137)  (4,335) (251.3%)
                                     24.6%    24.6%  (40.0%)  (40.0%)      --
    Operating Expenses
      - Sales & Marketing              (17)    (545)    (20)    (632)  (13.8%)
      - General & Administrative       (19)    (603)    (17)    (529)   14.0%
      - Research & Development         (64)  (2,007)    (57)  (1,821)   10.2%
                                      (100)  (3,155)    (94)  (2,982)    5.8%
    Operating Income (Loss)            107    3,404    (231)  (7,317) (146.5%)
                                     12.7%    12.7%  (67.5%)  (67.5%)      --

    Net Non-Operating Income (Expenses)  7      197     (26)    (843) (123.4%)
    Income (Loss) from continuing
     operations before income tax      114    3,601    (257)  (8,160) (144.1%)
                                      13.5%    13.5%  (75.3%)  (75.3%)     --

    Income Tax Expense                  (4)    (119)     (0)      (0)  100.0%
    Net Income (Loss)                  110    3,482    (257)  (8,160) (142.7%)
                                      13.0%    13.0%  (75.3%)  (75.3%)     --

    Earnings (Losses) per Share      0.009     0.28  (0.020)   (0.64)      --
    Earnings (Losses) per ADS (2)    0.044     1.40  (0.101)   (3.20)      --

    Weighted Average Number of Shares
    Outstanding (in millions)           --   12,638      --   12,767       --


    Notes:
    (1) New Taiwan Dollars have been translated into U.S. Dollars at the March
        31, 2010 exchange rate of NT $31.74 per U.S. Dollar.
        All figures are in ROC GAAP.
    (2) 1 ADS equals 5 common shares.



                       UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION
               Unaudited Condensed Unconsolidated Income Statement (Continued)
      Figures in Million of New Taiwan Dollars (NT$) and U.S. Dollars (US$)
                        Except Per Share and Per ADS Data


                                          Quarter over Quarter Comparison
                                             Three-Month Period Ended

                                     March 31, 2010  December 31, 2009     %
                                       US$       NT$    US$      NT$     Chg.
    Net Sales                          842   26,715    874   27,746    (3.7%)
    Cost of Goods Sold                (635) (20,156)  (648) (20,567)   (2.0%)
    Net Gross Profit (Loss)            207    6,559    226    7,179    (8.6%)
                                     24.6%    24.6%  25.9%    25.9%       --
    Operating Expenses
      - Sales & Marketing              (17)    (545)   (21)    (654)  (16.7%)
      - General & Administrative       (19)    (603)   (20)    (644)   (6.4%)
      - Research & Development         (64)  (2,007)   (67)  (2,137)   (6.1%)
                                      (100)  (3,155)  (108)  (3,435)   (8.2%)
    Operating Income (Loss)            107    3,404    118    3,744    (9.1%)
                                     12.7%    12.7%  13.5%    13.5%       --

    Net Non-Operating Income (Expenses)  7      197     22      700   (71.9%)
    Income (Loss) from continuing
     operations before income tax      114    3,601    140    4,444   (19.0%)
                                     13.5%    13.5%  16.0%    16.0%       --

    Income Tax Expense                  (4)    (119)    (1)     (48)  147.9%
    Net Income (Loss)                  110    3,482    139    4,396   (20.8%)
                                     13.0%    13.0%  15.8%    15.8%       --

    Earnings (Losses) per Share      0.009     0.28  0.011     0.35       --
    Earnings (Losses) per ADS (2)    0.044     1.40  0.055     1.75       --
    Weighted Average Number of Shares
    Outstanding (in millions)           --   12,638     --   12,687       --


    Notes:
    (1) New Taiwan Dollars have been translated into U.S. Dollars at the March
        31, 2010 exchange rate of NT $31.74 per U.S. Dollar.
        All figures are in ROC GAAP.
    (2) 1 ADS equals 5 common shares.



                     UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION
             Unaudited Condensed Unconsolidated Income Statement
    Figures in Million of New Taiwan Dollars (NT$) and U.S. Dollars (US$)
                      Except Per Share and Per ADS Data

                                           For the Three-Month Period Ended
                                                    March 31, 2010
                                              US$          NT$          %
    Net Sales                                 842       26,715     100.0%
    Cost of Goods Sold                       (635)     (20,156)    (75.4%)
    Net Gross Profit                          207        6,559      24.6%

    Operating Expenses
      - Sales & Marketing                     (17)        (545)     (2.0%)
      - General & Administrative              (19)        (603)     (2.3%)
      - Research & Development                (64)      (2,007)     (7.6%)
                                             (100)      (3,155)    (11.9%)
    Operating Income                          107        3,404      12.7%

    Net Non-Operating Income (Expenses)         7           19       0.8%
    Income from continuing operations
     before income tax                        114        3,601      13.5%


    Income Tax Expense                         (4)        (119)     (0.5%)
    Net Income                                110        3,482      13.0%

    Earnings per Share                      0.009         0.28         --
    Earnings per ADS (2)                    0.044         1.40         --

    Weighted Average Number of Shares
    Outstanding (in millions)                  --       12,638         --

    Notes:
    (1) New Taiwan Dollars have been translated into U.S. Dollars at the
        March 31, 2010 exchange rate of NT $31.74 per U.S. Dollar.
        All figures are in ROC GAAP.
    (2) 1 ADS equals 5 common shares.


                     UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION
             Unaudited Condensed Unconsolidated Income Statement (Continued)
    Figures in Million of New Taiwan Dollars (NT$) and U.S. Dollars (US$)
                      Except Per Share and Per ADS Data

                                                  For the Year Ended
                                                    March 31, 2010
                                              US$          NT$          %
    Net Sales                                 842       26,715      100.0%
    Cost of Goods Sold                       (635)     (20,156)     (75.4%)
    Net Gross Profit                          207        6,559       24.6%


    Operating Expenses
      - Sales & Marketing                     (17)        (545)      (2.0%)
      - General & Administrative              (19)        (603)      (2.3%)
      - Research & Development                (64)      (2,007)      (7.6%)
                                             (100)      (3,155)     (11.9%)
    Operating Income                          107        3,404       12.7%

    Net Non-Operating Income (Expenses)         7          197        0.8%
    Income from continuing operations
     before income tax                        114        3,601       13.5%


    Income Tax Expense                         (4)        (119)      (0.5%)
    Net Income                                110        3,482       13.0%

    Earnings per Share                      0.009         0.28          --
    Earnings per ADS (2)                    0.044         1.40          --

    Weighted Average Number of Shares
    Outstanding (in millions)                  --       12,638          --

    Notes:
    (1) New Taiwan Dollars have been translated into U.S. Dollars at the
        March 31, 2010 exchange rate of NT $31.74 per U.S. Dollar.
        All figures are in ROC GAAP.
    (2) 1 ADS equals 5 common shares.




                       UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION
           Unaudited Condensed Unconsolidated Statement of Cash Flows
                        For The Year Ended March 31, 2010
      Figures in Million of New Taiwan Dollars (NT$) and U.S. Dollars (US$)

                                                      USD             NTD
    Cash flows from operating activities:
        Net Income                                    110           3,482
        Depreciation & Amortization                   255           8,081
        Gain on recovery in market value
         and obsolescence of inventories               (4)           (117)
        Cash dividends received under the
         equity method                                  2              49
        Investment loss accounted for
         under the equity method                        4             136
        Gain on valuation of financial
         assets and liabilities                        (8)           (263)
        Gain on disposal of investments                (2)            (77)
        Gain on disposal of property,
         plant and equipment                           (0)             (5)
        Exchange gain on financial assets
         and liabilities                                0               8
        Exchange gain on long-term
         liabilities                                   (1)            (40)
        Amortization of bond discounts                  2              56
        Amortization of deferred income                (2)            (50)
        Compensation cost of Share-Based
         payment                                        5             154
        Changes in assets, liabilities
         and others                                    17             594
    Net cash provided by operating activities         378          12,008


    Cash flows from investing activities:
        Proceeds from disposal of
         available-for-sales financial assets           4             116
        Acquisition of long-term
         investments accounted for under
         the equity method                            (47)         (1,500)
        Proceeds from liquidation of
         long-term investments                          0              10
        Acquisition of property, plant
         and equipment                               (315)        (10,000)
        Proceeds from disposal of
         property, plant and equipment                  0              10
        Increase in deferred charges                   (6)           (187)
        Increase in other assets - others              (0)             (4)
    Net cash used in investing activities            (364)        (11,555)

    Cash flows from financing activities:
        Proceeds from long-term Loans                   3             100
        Exercise of employee stock options              0               3
        Purchase of treasury stock                   (153)         (4,844)
        Disposal of treasury stock                      0               7
        Increase in deposits-in                         0               2
    Net cash used in financing activities            (150)         (4,732)

    Effect of exchange rate changes on
     cash and cash equivalents                          2              23
    Net increase in cash and cash equivalents        (134)         (4,256)


    Cash and cash equivalents at
     beginning of period                            1,663          52,792

    Cash and cash equivalents at end of
     period                                         1,529          48,536


    Note: New Taiwan Dollars have been translated into U.S. Dollars at the
          March 31, 2010 exchange rate of NT $31.74 per U.S. Dollar.
          All figures are in ROC GAAP.



    Contacts:

    Phil Lee / Tien Yu Tseng
    UMC, Investor Relations
    Tel:   +886-2-2700-6999 ext. 6957
    Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

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