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United Microelectronics Corporation reports recurring developments in semiconductor foundry operations, including monthly consolidated sales, quarterly operating results, wafer shipment trends, gross margin, and demand across communications, computer, consumer, industrial, and other chip end markets. Company updates also cover technology-node traction such as 22nm revenue contribution and capacity activity across 8-inch and 12-inch wafer portfolios.
UMC news also includes manufacturing partnerships tied to advanced photonics and compound semiconductor production. Through Wavetek Microelectronics, a wholly owned subsidiary, the company supports foundry production for technologies such as thin-film lithium niobate, gallium nitride, and gallium arsenide used in optical interconnects, RF, power electronics, and AI data-center applications.
UMC (NYSE: UMC), a leading semiconductor foundry, has achieved a significant environmental milestone as the first semiconductor foundry globally to receive SBTi validation for its 1.5°C-aligned net-zero targets. The company has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, with specific targets including a 95% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050.
The company's near-term goals include reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% and Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2030. To support these objectives, UMC launched its Supply Chain GHG Inventory Initiative in 2022, which has already engaged over 400 suppliers in emissions measurement and management efforts.
United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE: UMC) has released its unaudited sales figures for July 2025. The semiconductor manufacturer reported monthly revenue of NT$20.04 billion, marking a 4.10% decrease compared to July 2024's NT$20.90 billion.
Despite the monthly decline, UMC's year-to-date performance remains positive, with revenues for January through July 2025 reaching NT$136.66 billion, representing a 3.27% increase from the same period in 2024 when revenues were NT$132.33 billion.
UMC (NYSE: UMC) reported Q2 2025 financial results with revenue of NT$58.76 billion (US$2.01 billion), up 1.6% QoQ and 3.4% YoY. The company achieved a significant milestone as its 22/28nm business reached a record high, accounting for 40% of Q2 revenue. Gross margin was 28.7%, while operating margin stood at 18.4%.
Net income attributable to shareholders was NT$8.90 billion (US$304 million), with EPS of NT$0.71. The quarter saw improved utilization rates at 76%, with wafer shipments growing 6.2% QoQ. However, unfavorable foreign exchange movements impacted gross margins by nearly 3 percentage points. The company announced that its new Phase 3 facility at Singapore Fab 12i will start production in 2026.
United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE: UMC) has released its unaudited sales figures for June 2025. The semiconductor manufacturer reported revenue of NT$18.82 billion for June 2025, marking a 7.26% increase compared to June 2024.
For the first half of 2025, UMC's consolidated revenue reached NT$116.62 billion, representing a 4.65% year-over-year growth from the same period in 2024 when revenue was NT$111.43 billion.
UMC (NYSE: UMC) has released its unaudited sales figures for April 2025, showing positive year-over-year growth. The semiconductor manufacturer reported revenues of NT$20.45 billion for April 2025, representing a 3.61% increase compared to April 2024's NT$19.74 billion. For the cumulative period from January to April 2025, UMC's revenue reached NT$78.31 billion, marking a 5.30% growth from the same period in 2024 when revenues were NT$74.37 billion.
United Microelectronics (UMC) has announced the filing of its 2024 annual report on Form 20-F with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The report can be accessed through the company's website at https://www.umc.com/en/Download/annual_reports. UMC shareholders can request a physical copy of the Form 20-F at no cost by contacting the company's investor relations department at ir@umc.com.
UMC reported Q1 2025 financial results with revenue of NT$57.86 billion (US$1.74 billion), down 4.2% QoQ but up 5.9% YoY. 22nm revenue surged 46% QoQ, driven by display drivers and networking chips, representing 37% of total sales.
Key metrics include:
- Gross margin: 26.7%
- Operating margin: 16.9%
- Net income: NT$7.78 billion (US$234 million)
- EPS: NT$0.62 (US$0.093 per ADS)
- Capacity utilization: 69%
The company inaugurated a new Singapore Phase 3 fab for 22nm production, scheduled for volume production in early 2026. For Q2 2025, UMC expects moderate demand rebound across segments but remains cautious about longer-term wafer demand due to recent tariff announcements.
United Microelectronics (UMC) has released its unaudited sales figures for March 2025, showing positive year-over-year growth. The company reported revenues of NT$19.86 billion for March 2025, representing a 9.31% increase compared to NT$18.17 billion in March 2024.
For the first quarter of 2025 (January-March), UMC's consolidated revenues reached NT$57.86 billion, marking a 5.91% growth from NT$54.63 billion in the same period of 2024.
UMC (United Microelectronics ) has officially unveiled its new semiconductor fab facility in Singapore's Pasir Ris Wafer Fab Park. The facility will commence volume production in 2026, featuring 22nm and 28nm manufacturing solutions - the most advanced foundry processes in Singapore's semiconductor sector.
The expansion represents a US$5 billion investment for the first phase, which will achieve a full capacity of 30,000 wafers per month. Combined with existing operations, UMC's total production capacity in Singapore will exceed 1 million wafers annually. The facility will manufacture semiconductors for communications, IoT, automotive, and AI applications.
The project will create approximately 700 new jobs over the next few years, including process, equipment, and R&D engineers. The facility features sustainable design elements, including 17,949 square meters of solar panels, aligning with UMC's goal of 100% renewable energy usage by 2050.