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UMC Reports Second Quarter 2010 Results

Profit hits 5-year high; strong growth in advanced processes for Q3


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United Microelectronic Corporation

Aug 04, 2010, 01:50 ET

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    TAIPEI, Taiwan, Aug. 4 /PRNewswire-Asia/ --

    Second Quarter 2010 Highlights(1):
    -- Revenue increase: 11.3% QoQ to NT$29.75 billion (US$927 million)
    -- Gross margin: 29.6%; operating margin: 18.3%
    -- Capacity utilization: 100%
    -- Net income: NT$5.27 billion (US$164 million)
    -- Earnings per share: NT$0.42; earnings per ADS: US$0.065

    (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 June 30,
        2010, the three-month period ending March 31, 2010, and the equivalent
        three-month period that ended June 30, 2009. For all 2Q10 results, New
        Taiwan Dollar (NT$) amounts have been converted into U.S. Dollars at
        the June 30, 2010 exchange rate of NT$32.11 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 second quarter of 2010.

Revenue increased 11.3% quarter-over-quarter to NT$29.75 billion, from NT$26.72 billion in 1Q10, and increased 31.5% year-over-year, from NT$22.63 billion in 2Q09. Gross margin was 29.6%, operating margin was 18.3%, net income was NT$5.27 billion, and earnings per ordinary share were NT$0.42.

Dr. Shih-Wei Sun, CEO of UMC, said, "Capacity utilization for the second quarter of 2010 was full, with shipments growing to a record 1,156 thousand 8-inch equivalent wafers. Revenue this quarter exceeded expectations, due to UMC's accelerated ramp-up of advanced process capacity and optimization of product mix. Revenue contribution from 65nm and below products grew more than 50% compared to the previous quarter, with 40nm output reaching 3% of revenue. As such, UMC achieved a 5-year high in operating income and an annualized ROE of more than 10% this quarter. Demand is expected to remain robust for advanced processes, driven by new applications and technology migration. Therefore, we are optimistic about third-quarter growth, anticipate rising revenues and profit, and maintain a healthy outlook for mid to long-term demand."

Dr. Sun continued, "UMC's successful efforts to customize advanced technology development and optimize product mix have led to an expanded customer base, increased sales, and greater profit capability. To continue boosting competitiveness and pursuing steady growth, UMC plans its capital expenditures based on careful assessments of mid to long-term demand and capacity expansion risks, according to our "customer-driven" perspective, so as to capture the robust growth momentum in addressable foundry markets. UMC plans to raise this year's capital expenditures to US$1.8 billion to satisfy customer demand for advanced technology and capacity."

Dr. Sun emphasized, "This invested CAPEX is being used to expand advanced capacity. Currently, advanced process equipment procurement and installation are proceeding smoothly. Singapore's Fab12i has been accelerating its 65/55nm capacity expansion to better serve our foundry customers this year. Fab 12A's Phase 3 cleanroom, already completed in July ahead of schedule and moving forward briskly with equipment installation, is expected to start production by year-end and increase 40nm production output at an accelerated pace next year. This expansion will gradually build up economy of scale and usher in a new wave of growth, producing a win-win situation with customers and boosting shareholders' return on equity."


    Summary of Operating Results

    Operating Results

                                                   QoQ %               YoY %
    (Amount: NT$ million)        2Q10     1Q10    change      2Q09    change

    Revenue                    29,745   26,715      11.3    22,628      31.5
    Gross Profit                8,805    6,559      34.2     5,381      63.6
    Operating Expenses         (3,368)  (3,115)      6.8    (2,685)     25.4
    Operating Income            5,437    3,404      59.7     2,696     101.7
    Non-Operating Income
     (Expenses)                   199      197       1.0      (901)       --
    Net Income                  5,273    3,482      51.4     1,547     240.9
    EPS   (NT$ per share)        0.42     0.28                0.12
          (US$ per ADS)         0.065    0.044               0.019


Revenue increased 11.3% QoQ to NT$29.75 billion from NT$26.72 billion in 1Q10, and increased 31.5% YoY from NT$22.63 billion in 2Q09. Gross profit was NT$8.81 billion, or 29.6% of revenue, compared to NT$6.56 billion, or 24.6% of 1Q10 revenue. Operating income for the quarter was NT$5.44 billion, or 18.3% of revenue, compared to NT$3.40 billion, or 12.7% of 1Q10 revenue. The increase in revenue was mainly due to improved product mix from 65nm and below technologies, increase in wafers shipped, and the NT dollar not appreciating as expected. Net income in 2Q10 was NT$5.27 billion, compared to NT$3.48 billion in 1Q10.

Earnings per ordinary share for the quarter were NT$0.42. Earnings per ADS(2) were US$0.065. The basic weighted average number of outstanding shares in 2Q10 was 12,449,924,578, compared with 12,638,040,544 shares in 1Q10 and 12,671,692,578 shares in 2Q09. The diluted weighted average number of outstanding shares was 12,581,805,800 in 2Q10, compared with 12,834,956,316 shares in 1Q10 and 12,677,712,645 shares in 2Q09. The fully diluted share count on June 30, 2010 was approximately 13,760,680,000. On June 30, 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)        2Q10     1Q10     change     2Q09     change

    Revenue                    29,745   26,715       11.3   22,628       31.5
    COGS                      (20,940) (20,156)       3.9  (17,247)      21.4
      Depreciation             (6,832)  (6,907)      (1.1)  (8,861)     (22.9)
      Other Mfg. Costs        (14,108) (13,249)       6.5   (8,386)      68.2
    Gross Profit                8,805    6,559       34.2    5,381       63.6
    Gross Margin (%)            29.6%    24.6%               23.8%
    Total Operating Exp.       (3,368)  (3,155)       6.8   (2,685)      25.4
      G&A                        (679)    (603)      12.6     (454)      49.6
      Sales & Marketing          (553)    (545)       1.5     (376)      47.1
      R&D                      (2,136)  (2,007)       6.4   (1,855)      15.1
    Operating Income            5,437    3,404       59.7    2,696      101.7


Depreciation within COGS decreased to NT$6.83 billion. Other manufacturing costs increased to NT$14.11 billion due to ship-out quantity increase. Total operating expenses increased 6.8% to NT$3.37 billion. General and Administration expenses increased to NT$679 million mainly due to capital reserved for employee bonus. Sales & marketing expenses increased to NT$553 million, owing to an increase in IP royalty fees. R&D expenses increased to NT$2.14 billion mainly due to 300mm R&D activities. The total R&D expense was 7.2% of revenue in 2Q10.


    Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

    (Amount: NT$ million)                         2Q10      1Q10      2Q09

    Net Non-Operating Income (Exp.)                199       197      (901)
    Net Interest Income                             26        23        17
    Net Investment Income (Loss)                  (203)        8    (1,586)
    Gain on Disposal of Investment                 157        77       788
    Exchange Gain (Loss)                            50       (30)     (141)
    Other Gain                                     169       119        21


Net non-operating income during 2Q10 was NT$199 million, which was relatively unchanged from the previous quarter.


    Cash Flow Summary

                                       For the 3-Month     For the 3-Month
                                          Period Ended        Period Ended
    (Amount: NT$ million)                Jun. 30, 2010       Mar. 31, 2010

    Cash Flow from Operating                    12,089              12,008
      Net Income                                 5,273               3,482
      Depreciation & Amortization                7,725               8,081
      Changes in Working Capital                (1,271)                588
      Other                                        362                (143)
    Cash Flow from Investing                    (8,529)            (11,555)
      Capital Expenditures                      (8,873)            (10,000)
      Other                                        344              (1,555)
    Cash Flow from Financing                    (6,583)             (4,732)
      Short-Term Loans                             721                  --
      Long-Term Loans                              200                 100
      Redemption of Long-Term Loans                (11)                 --
      Redemption of bonds                       (7,500)                 --
      Purchase of treasury stock                    --              (4,844)
      Other                                          7                  12
    Effect of Exchange Rate                         (7)                 23
    Net Cash Flow                               (3,030)             (4,256)


Net cash outflow was NT$3.03 billion in 2Q10. Operating cash inflow was NT$12.09 billion. The investing cash outflow primarily reflects the CAPEX in 2Q10 of NT$8.87 billion. The NT$6.58 billion of financing cash outflow was primarily from the redemption of bonds. Free cash flow(3) for 2Q10 was NT$3.22 billion.

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



    Current Assets

    (Amount: NT$ billion)                         2Q10       1Q10       2Q09

    Cash & Cash Equivalents                      45.51      48.54      37.90
    Notes & Accounts Receivable                  18.53      16.95      13.78
      Days Sales Outstanding                        54         57         40
    Inventories                                  10.30       9.48       8.53
      Avg. Inventory Turnover                       44         42         42
    Total Current Assets                         83.84      84.26      63.90


Cash and cash equivalents decreased to NT$45.51 billion due to increased investment and financing cash outflow. During 2Q10, days sales outstanding decreased to 54 days. Inventory turnover increased to 44 days due to an increase in raw materials and work-in-process as a result of better business outlook.

    Liabilities

    (Amount: NT$ billion)                         2Q10       1Q10       2Q09

    Total Current Liabilities                    38.01      34.66      19.96
      Accounts Payable                            5.66       5.26       4.44
      Short-Term Credit / Bonds                   6.30      12.89       7.51
    Cash Dividends Payable                        6.23         --         --
      Payable on Equipment                        7.57       5.06       1.80
      Other                                      12.25      11.45       6.21
    Long-Term Liabilities                         0.92       0.80       0.79
    Total Liabilities                            42.42      38.94      24.24
    Debt to Equity                                 21%        19%        13%


Current liabilities increased to NT$38.01 billion, mainly due to the addition of NT$6.23 billion cash dividends payable to shareholders and payable on equipment increasing to NT$7.57 billion. These were partially offset by the reduction of short-term credit/bonds to NT$ 6.30 billion, primarily due to the NT$7.50 billion redemption of bonds. Total liabilities increased to NT$42.42 billion in 2Q10. UMC's debt to equity ratio increased to 21%.


    Analysis of Revenue(4)



                                       Revenue Breakdown by Region
    Region                      2Q10     1Q10     4Q09     3Q09     2Q09
    North America                46%      47%      51%      49%      47%
    Asia Pacific                 42%      42%      40%      41%      42%
    Europe                       11%      10%       8%       9%      10%
    Japan                         1%       1%       1%       1%       1%


The percentage of revenue from different regions remained largely unchanged quarter-over-quarter.


                                   Revenue Breakdown by Geometry
    Geometry                 2Q10     1Q10     4Q09     3Q09     2Q09
    40nm and below             3%       1%       --       --       --
    40nm < x <=65nm           21%      17%      17%      14%      12%
    65nm < x <=90nm           18%      22%      25%      26%      27%
    90nm < x <=0.13um         22%      25%      23%      21%      19%
    0.13um < x <=0.18um       18%      18%      19%      21%      21%
    0.18um < x <=0.35um       13%      11%      11%      13%      16%
    0.5um and above            5%       6%       5%       5%       5%


Revenue from 65nm and below business accounted for 24% of total revenue. 40nm and below grew to 3% of UMC's revenue contribution during the quarter.


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



    The percentage of revenue from fabless customers remains 81% in 2Q10.




                                      Revenue Breakdown by Application (1)
    Application                    2Q10    1Q10    4Q09    3Q09    2Q09
    Computer                        13%     13%     11%     17%     15%
    Communication                   54%     59%     62%     59%     62%
    Consumer                        31%     26%     25%     23%     21%
    Memory                           1%      1%      0%      0%      1%
    Others                           1%      1%      2%      1%      1%

    (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.

Demand was strong from all three segments, led by the consumer sector which accounted for 31% of total revenue in 2Q10. This improved ratio resulted from successful diversification of product mix and customer base expansion.

(4) Revenue in this section represents wafer sales.

Blended Average Selling Price Trend

The blended average selling price (ASP) increased in US dollar terms during 2Q10, mainly due to product mix shifting to more advanced technology nodes.

    (To view ASP trend, visit
http://www.umc.com/english/investors/2Q10_ASP_trend.asp )

    Shipment and Utilization Rate (5)

                                         Wafer Shipments
                               2Q10     1Q10      4Q09      3Q09      2Q09
    Wafer Shipments
    (8" K equivalents)        1,156    1,033       990     1,017       898



                                    Quarterly Capacity Utilization Rate
                               2Q10     1Q10      4Q09      3Q09      2Q09
    Utilization Rate           100%      88%       86%       89%       79%
    Total Capacity
    (8" K equivalents)        1,183    1,154     1,132     1,152     1,151


Wafer shipments increased 11.9% sequentially to 1,156K in 2Q10, compared to 1,033K 8-inch equivalent wafers shipped in 1Q10. The overall utilization rate for the quarter was 100%.

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




    Capacity(6)

Capacity during the second quarter was 1,183K 8-inch equivalent wafers. The increase of total capacity is mainly due to expansion of 65/55nm at Fab 12i. The estimated installed capacity in 3Q10 will increase to 1,220K 8-inch equivalent wafers mainly due to the continuous expansion plan at Fab12i.

    (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.



    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 - 0.040       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               3Q10E           2Q10           1Q10          4Q09

    Fab6A                83             83              82           82
    Fab8A               204            204             204          204
    Fab8C                90             90              96           99
    Fab8D                81             78              71           68
    Fab8E               102            102             102          102
    Fab8F                98             96              96           96
    Fab8S                77             75              75           75
    Fab12A              210            209             209          200
    Fab12i              275            245             219          206
    Total (3)         1,220          1,183           1,154        1,132

    (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(6 square/8 square) 8-inch
        equivalent wafer; one 12-inch wafer is converted into 2.25(12 square/
        8 square) 8-inch



    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                      13%              87%      US$1.8 billion


The capital expenditure budget for 2010 is expected to increase to US$1.8 billion. By the end of the second quarter, UMC's year-to-date CAPEX totaled US$588 million.

    Recent Developments / Announcements

    Jul. 15, 2010 UMC Obtains Advanced Process Tools through Texas Instruments
    Jul. 08, 2010 Dr. I. C. Chen Joins UMC as Vice President
    Jun. 21, 2010 Elpida, PTI, and UMC Partner on 3D IC Integration
                  Development For Advanced Technologies Including 28nm
    Jun. 15, 2010 UMC Shareholders Approve NT$0.5 Cash Dividend at Annual
                  Shareholders Meeting
    May. 20, 2010 Investing in Taiwan as a Base in Establishing a Global
                  Presence
    May. 03, 2010 UMC Files Form 20-F for 2009 with US Securities and Exchange
                  Commission
    Apr. 28, 2010 UMC 1Q 2010 Financial Results

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

    Third Quarter of 2010 Outlook & Guidance

    Quarter-over-Quarter Guidance:

    -- Wafer shipment growth in the low to mid single-digit percentage range
    -- Wafer ASP increase approaching mid single-digit percentage
    -- Capacity utilization: will remain full
    -- Gross margin in the low-30% range
    -- Growth momentum from all three segments, led by the consumer segment
    -- Revenue contribution from 65nm and below: approximately 30%
    -- 2010 CAPEX budget: US$1.8 billion

    Conference Call / Webcast Announcement

    Wednesday, August 4, 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 2Q10 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 13,000 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 June 30, 2010
    Figures in Million of New Taiwan Dollars (NT$) and U.S. Dollars (US$)


                                                      June  30, 2010
                                                US$          NT$           %
    ASSETS
    Current Assets
     Cash and Cash Equivalents                1,417       45,506       18.3%
     Financial Assets at Fair Value
      through Profit or Loss, current            54        1,728        0.7%
     Available-for-Sale Financial
      Assets, current                           182        5,859        2.4%
     Notes & Accounts Receivable, net           577       18,531        7.5%
     Inventories, net                           321       10,300        4.2%
     Other Current Assets                        60        1,912        0.7%
        Total Current Assets                  2,611       83,836       33.8%

    Non-Current Assets
     Funds and Investments                    2,028       65,129       26.3%
     Property, Plant and Equipment,
      net                                     2,898       93,069       37.5%
     Other Assets                               189        6,035        2.4%
        Total Non-Current Assets              5,115      164,233       66.2%
    TOTAL ASSETS                              7,726      248,069      100.0%

    LIABILITIES
    Current Liabilities
      Short-term Loans                           23          729        0.3%
      Financial Liabilities at Fair
       Value through Profit or Loss,
       current                                   52        1,661        0.7%
      Payables                                  728       23,364        9.4%
      Dividends Payable                         194        6,233        2.5%
      Current Portion of Long-term
       Liabilities                              174        5,575        2.2%
      Other Current Liabilities                  13          445        0.2%
        Total Current Liabilities             1,184       38,007       15.3%

    Non-Current Liabilities
      Long-term Loans                            28          915        0.4%
      Other Liabilities                         109        3,496        1.4%
        Total Non-Current Liabilities           137        4,411        1.8%
    TOTAL LIABILITIES                         1,321       42,418       17.1%

    STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
    Capital Stock                             4,045      129,879       52.4%
    Additional Paid-in Capital                1,392       44,691       18.0%
    Retained Earnings, Unrealized Gain
     or Loss on Financial                     1,178       37,815       15.2%
      Instruments and Cumulative
       Translation Adjustment
    Treasury Stock                             (210)      (6,734)      (2.7%)
    TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                6,405      205,651       82.9%
       TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
        STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                  7,726      248,069      100.0%

    Note  New Taiwan Dollars have been translated into U.S. Dollars at the
          June 30, 2010 exchange rate of NT $32.11 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
                                       June 30, 2010    June 30, 2009       %
                                       US$       NT$    US$       NT$    Chg.

    Net Sales                          926    29,745    705    22,628   31.5%
    Cost of Goods Sold                (652)  (20,940)  (537)  (17,247)  21.4%
    Net Gross Profit                   274     8,805    168     5,381   63.6%
                                     29.6%     29.6%  23.8%     23.8%      --
    Operating Expenses
      -- Sales & Marketing             (17)     (553)   (12)     (376)  47.1%
      -- General & Administrative      (21)     (679)   (14)     (454)  49.6%
      -- Research & Development        (67)   (2,136)   (58)   (1,855)  15.1%
                                      (105)   (3,368)   (84)   (2,685)  25.4%
    Operating Income                   169     5,437     84     2,696  101.7%
                                     18.3%     18.3%  11.9%     11.9%      --

    Net Non-Operating Income
     (Expenses)                          4       130    (28)     (901)     --
    Income from Continuing
     Operations before Income Tax      173     5,567     56     1,795  210.1%
                                     18.7%     18.7%   7.9%      7.9%      --

    Income Tax Expense                 (11)     (363)    (8)     (248)  46.4%
    Income from Continuing
     Operations                        162     5,204     48     1,547  236.4%
    Extraordinary Gain                   2        69     --        --  100.0%
    Net Income                         164     5,273     48     1,547  240.9%
                                     17.7%     17.7%   6.8%      6.8%      --

    Earnings per Share               0.013      0.42  0.004      0.12      --
    Earnings per ADS (2)             0.065      2.10  0.019      0.60      --
    Weighted Average Number of
     Shares Outstanding
     (in millions)                      --    12,450     --    12,672      --

    Notes:
    (1) New Taiwan Dollars have been translated into U.S. Dollars at the June
        30, 2010 exchange rate of NT $32.11 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
                                    June 30, 2010     March 31, 2010       %
                                    US$       NT$     US$        NT$    Chg.

    Net Sales                       926    29,745     832     26,715   11.3%
    Cost of Goods Sold             (652)  (20,940)   (628)   (20,156)   3.9%
    Net Gross Profit                274     8,805     204      6,559   34.2%
                                  29.6%     29.6%   24.6%      24.6%      --
    Operating Expenses
     -- Sales & Marketing           (17)     (553)    (17)      (545)   1.5%
     -- General & Administrative    (21)     (679)    (19)      (603)  12.6%
     -- Research & Development      (67)   (2,136)    (62)    (2,007)   6.4%
                                   (105)   (3,368)    (98)    (3,155)   6.8%
    Operating Income                169     5,437     106      3,404   59.7%
                                  18.3%     18.3%   12.7%      12.7%      --

    Net Non-Operating Income
     (Expenses)                       4       130       6        197  (34.0%)
    Income from Continuing
     Operations before Income
     Tax                            173     5,567     112      3,601   54.6%
                                  18.7%     18.7%   13.5%      13.5%      --

    Income Tax Expense              (11)     (363)     (4)      (119) 205.0%
    Income from Continuing
     Operations                     162     5,204     108      3,482   49.5%
    Extraordinary Gain                2        69      --         --  100.0%
    Net Income                      164     5,273     108      3,482   51.4%
                                  17.7%     17.7%   13.0%      13.0%      --

    Earnings per Share            0.013      0.42   0.009       0.28      --
    Earnings per ADS (2)          0.065      2.10   0.044       1.40      --
    Weighted Average Number
     of Shares Outstanding
     (in millions)                   --    12,450      --     12,638      --

    Notes:
    (1) New Taiwan Dollars have been translated into U.S. Dollars at the June
        30, 2010 exchange rate of NT $32.11 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   For the Six-Month Period
                                   Period Ended                Ended
                                  June 30, 2010            June 30, 2010
                                US$      NT$       %     US$      NT$       %
    Net Sales                   926   29,745  100.0%   1,758   56,460  100.0%
    Cost of Goods Sold         (652) (20,940) (70.4%) (1,280) (41,096) (72.8%)
    Net Gross Profit            274    8,805   29.6%     478   15,364   27.2%


    Operating Expenses
     -- Sales & Marketing       (17)    (553)  (1.8%)    (34)  (1,098)  (1.9%)
     -- General &
         Administrative         (21)    (679)  (2.3%)    (40)  (1,282)  (2.3%)
     -- Research &
         Development            (67)  (2,136)  (7.2%)   (129)  (4,143)  (7.3%)
                               (105)  (3,368) (11.3%)   (203)  (6,523) (11.5%)
    Operating Income            169    5,437   18.3%     275    8,841   15.7%

    Net Non-Operating Income
     (Expenses)                   4      130    0.4%      11      327    0.5%
    Income from Continuing
     Operations before
     Income Tax                 173    5,567   18.7%     286    9,168   16.2%

    Income Tax Expense          (11)    (363)  (1.2%)    (15)    (482)  (0.8%)
    Income from Continuing
     Operations                 162    5,204   17.5%     271    8,686   15.4%
    Extraordinary Gain            2       69    0.2%       2       69    0.1%
    Net Income                  164    5,273   17.7%     273    8,755   15.5%

    Earnings per Share        0.013     0.42      --   0.022     0.70      --
    Earnings per ADS (2)      0.065     2.10      --   0.109     3.50      --

    Weighted Average Number
     of Shares
     Outstanding (in millions)   --   12,450      --      --   12,543      --

    Notes:
    (1) New Taiwan Dollars have been translated into U.S. Dollars at the June
        30, 2010 exchange rate of NT $32.11 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 Six-Month Period Ended June 30, 2010
    Figures in Million of New Taiwan Dollars (NT$) and U.S. Dollars (US$)

                                                      USD                NTD
    Cash flows from operating activities:

        Net Income                                    273              8,755
        Extraordinary gain                             (3)               (83)
        Depreciation & Amortization                   492             15,806
        Gain on recovery in market value
         and obsolescence of inventories               (9)              (294)
        Cash dividends received under the
         equity method                                  9                299
        Investment loss accounted for
         under the equity method                        6                202
        Gain on valuation of financial
         assets and liabilities                        (2)               (60)
        Gain on disposal of investments                (7)              (234)
        Gain on disposal of property,
         plant and equipment                           (0)               (14)
        Exchange loss on financial assets
         and liabilities                                1                 33
        Exchange loss on long-term
         liabilities                                    1                 21
        Amortization of bond discounts                  3                113
        Amortization of deferred income                (3)               (82)
        Compensation cost of share-based
         payment                                       10                309
        Changes in assets, liabilities
         and others                                   (21)              (674)
    Net cash provided by operating
     activities                                       750             24,097

    Cash flows from investing activities:

        Proceeds from disposal of
         available-for-sales financial
         assets                                        12                389
        Proceed from sale of financial
         assets measured at cost                        3                 84
        Acquisition of long-term
         investments accounted for under
         the equity method                            (55)            (1,782)
        Proceeds from disposal of long-
         term investments accounted for
         the equity method                              1                 38
        Proceeds from liquidation of
         long-term investments                          0                 10
        Acquisition of property, plant
         and equipment                               (588)           (18,873)
        Proceeds from disposal of
         property, plant and equipment                  1                 24
        Proceeds from disposal of non-
         current assets held for sale                  12                401
        Increase in deferred charges                   (8)              (267)
        Increase in other assets - others              (3)              (108)
    Net cash used in investing activities            (625)           (20,084)

    Cash flows from financing activities:

        Proceeds from short-term loans                 23                721
        Proceeds from long-term loans                   9                300
        Repayments of long-term loans                  (0)               (11)
        Redemption of bonds                          (233)            (7,500)
        Exercise of employee stock
         options                                        0                  3
        Purchase of treasury stock                   (151)            (4,844)
        Disposal of treasury stock                      0                 15
        Increase in deposits-in                         0                  1
    Net cash used by financing activities            (352)           (11,315)

    Effect of exchange rate changes on
     cash and cash equivalents                          0                 16
    Net decrease in cash and cash
     equivalents                                     (227)            (7,286)

    Cash and cash equivalents at
     beginning of period                            1,644             52,792

    Cash and cash equivalents at end of
     period                                         1,417             45,506


    Note: New Taiwan Dollars have been translated into U.S. Dollars at the
          June 30, 2010 exchange rate of NT $32.11 per U.S. Dollar.
          All figures are in ROC GAAP.



    Contacts:

     Richard Yu
     UMC, Investor Relations
     Tel. +886-2-2700-6999, ext. 6951
     Email: [email protected]

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