Brad Lin

Charlie Chan

Gokul Hariharan

Laura Chen

Sunny Lin

Jason Zhang

Alex Chang

Bruce Lu

Chia Yi Chen

Felix Pan (Junhong Pan)

Jason Tsang

Randy Abrams

Ted Lin

Timm Schulze-Melander

Tim Schultz

Zheng Lu

- UMC reported consolidated operating revenues of **NT$59.13 billion (US$1.94 billion)** for the third quarter of 2025, representing a **0.6% increase** quarter-over-quarter.  **[1033767_d72d22d79d1b4acb839f995072e92e30_0]** 
- Net income attributable to shareholders of the parent was **NT$14.98 billion (US$492 million)**, with earnings per ordinary share of **NT$1.20** and earnings per ADS of **US$0.197**.  **[1033767_d72d22d79d1b4acb839f995072e92e30_0]** 
- The company achieved a **gross margin of 29.8%** and an **operating margin of 18.8%** in 3Q25.  **[1033767_d72d22d79d1b4acb839f995072e92e30_0]** 
- Wafer shipments increased **3.4%** sequentially to **1,000K**, leading to an improved capacity utilization rate of **78%**.  **[1033767_d72d22d79d1b4acb839f995072e92e30_0]** **[1033767_d72d22d79d1b4acb839f995072e92e30_4]** 
- Revenue from 22/28nm technologies accounted for **35%** of wafer revenue, with 22nm alone contributing over 10% of total sales and projected to continue increasing in 2026.  **[1033767_d72d22d79d1b4acb839f995072e92e30_0]**

UMC Announces Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results

- For the three-month period ended September 30, 2025, **operating revenues** were **$59,127,040** (Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars)  **[1033767_0001193125-25-254523_umc-ex99_1.htm:6]** , a slight decrease from **$60,485,085** (Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars) in the same period of 2024.  **[1033767_0001193125-25-254523_umc-ex99_1.htm:6]**  However, **net income attributable to the parent company** for Q3 2025 increased to **$14,982,060** (Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars) from **$14,472,042** (Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars) in Q3 2024.  **[1033767_0001193125-25-254523_umc-ex99_1.htm:43]** 
- **Basic earnings per share** for the three-month period ended September 30, 2025, was **NT$1.20**, up from **NT$1.16** in the prior year's comparable period.  **[1033767_0001193125-25-254523_umc-ex99_1.htm:43]**  For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2025, basic EPS was **NT$2.54**, a decrease from **NT$3.12** in the same period of 2024.  **[1033767_0001193125-25-254523_umc-ex99_1.htm:43]** 
- **Net cash provided by operating activities** for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2025, increased to **$66,861,300** (Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars) from **$60,894,868** (Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars) in the corresponding period of 2024.  **[1033767_0001193125-25-254523_umc-ex99_1.htm:11]**  Concurrently, **net cash used in investing activities** significantly decreased to **$(36,095,342)** (Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars) in 9M 2025 from **$(68,973,358)** (Thousands of New Taiwan Dollars) in 9M 2024.  **[1033767_0001193125-25-254523_umc-ex99_1.htm:12]** 
- The company's **debt to capital ratio** improved to **19.94%** as of September 30, 2025, compared to **21.75%** as of September 30, 2024.  **[1033767_0001193125-25-254523_umc-ex99_1.htm:58]**

UMC Reports Q3 2025 Financial Results

- **United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC)** reported **Q3 2025 consolidated revenue of NT$59.13 billion** (US$1.94 billion), with a **gross margin of 29.8%** and **earnings per share of NT$1.20**.  **[1033767_0001193125-25-254520_umc-ex99.htm:1]** 
- **Net income attributable to shareholders of the parent for Q3 2025 was NT$14.98 billion** (US$492 million), and the **capacity utilization rate reached 78%**.  **[1033767_0001193125-25-254520_umc-ex99.htm:1]** 
- For **Q4 2025, UMC expects wafer shipments to remain flat**, ASP to remain firm, and **gross profit margin to be in the high-20% range**.  **[1033767_0001193125-25-254520_umc-ex99.htm:1]**  The **2025 CAPEX is projected at US$1.8 billion**.  **[1033767_0001193125-25-254520_umc-ex99.htm:1]** 
- The board approved a **capital budget of NT$1,551 million** for capacity deployment and the **cancellation of 1,049,075 restricted shares** due to non-fulfillment of vesting conditions.  **[1033767_0001193125-25-254520_umc-ex99.htm:0]**

UMC Announces Q3 2025 Results and Q4 2025 Outlook

- UMC reported **Q3 2025 consolidated revenue of NT$59.13 billion**, a **gross margin of 29.8%**, and **earnings per ordinary share of NT$1.2**, with capacity utilization at **78%**.  **[0001033767_2210626_1]** 
- For the first three quarters of 2025, revenue increased **2.2% year-over-year to NT$175.7 billion**, achieving a gross margin of **28.4%**.  **[0001033767_2210626_1]** 
- The company forecasts **Q4 2025 wafer shipments to remain flat** and gross margin to be in the **high 20% range**.  **[0001033767_2210626_3]** **[0001033767_2210626_4]**  Full-year 2025 wafer shipment growth is projected in the **low teens**.  **[0001033767_2210626_3]** 
- UMC expects **year-over-year wafer shipment growth** in 2026, driven by anticipated **double-digit year-over-year growth** in 22-nanometer and 28-nanometer revenue.  **[0001033767_2210626_3]** 
- Strategic initiatives include the **12-nanometer collaboration with Intel**, with early PDKs for customers expected in **January 2026** and customer product takeout by the **beginning of 2027**.  **[0001033767_2210626_11]**  UMC is also advancing its 2.5D interposer and wafer-to-wafer stacking for advanced packaging.  **[0001033767_2210626_7]**

UMC Reports Strong Q3 2025 Results and Provides Positive 2026 Outlook

- For the third quarter of 2025, UMC reported **consolidated revenue of NT$59.13 billion**, a **gross margin of 29.8%**, and **net income attributable to the stockholder of the parent of NT$14.98 billion**, resulting in **earnings per ordinary share of NT$1.2**.  **[0001033767_2210455_1]**  The **capacity utilization rate climbed to 78%**.  **[0001033767_2210455_1]** 
- For the first three quarters of 2025, revenue grew **2.2% year-over-year to NT$175.7 billion**.  **[0001033767_2210455_1]**  Q3 2025 revenue increased slightly compared to the previous quarter, mainly due to higher wafer shipment.  **[0001033767_2210455_1]** 
- UMC's guidance for the fourth quarter of 2025 anticipates **wafer shipment to remain flat**, **ASP in US dollar to remain firm**, **gross margin in the high 20% range**, and a **capacity utilization rate in the mid-70% range**.  **[0001033767_2210455_2]**  The **2025 cash-based CAPEX budget will remain unchanged at $1.8 billion**.  **[0001033767_2210455_2]** 
- The company projects **2025 shipment growth in the low teens**  **[0001033767_2210455_2]**  and expects **22-nanometer and 28-nanometer revenue to achieve double-digit year-over-year growth in 2026**.  **[0001033767_2210455_8]**  The **12-nanometer collaboration with Intel is progressing as scheduled**, with **early PDK ready for customers in January 2026** and **customer product takeout expected at the beginning of 2027**.  **[0001033767_2210455_13]**

UMC Reports Q3 2025 Results and Provides Q4 2025 Guidance

- United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) reported **Q3 2025 consolidated revenue of NT$59.13 billion**, a **gross margin of 29.8%**, and **earnings per ordinary share (EPS) of NT$1.2**.  **[0001033767_2210590_1]** 
- In Q3 2025, the company's **capacity utilization rate climbed to 78%**, with **wafer shipments increasing 3.4% sequentially**.  **[0001033767_2210590_1]** **[0001033767_2210590_2]** 
- For **Q4 2025, UMC guides for flat wafer shipments**, a **gross margin in the high 20% range**, and a **capacity utilization rate in the mid-70% range**.  **[0001033767_2210590_2]**  The **2025 cash-based CapEx budget remains unchanged at NT$1.8 billion**.  **[0001033767_2210590_2]** 
- UMC projects **2025 shipment growth in the low teens** and expects **wafer shipment to increase year-over-year in 2026**, with 22-nanometer and 28-nanometer revenue anticipated to achieve double-digit year-over-year growth.  **[0001033767_2210590_2]** **[0001033767_2210590_3]**  The **12-nanometer collaboration with Intel is on track**, with early PDK for customers in January 2026 and product takeout by early 2027.  **[0001033767_2210590_11]**

UMC Announces Q3 2025 Results and Q4 2025 Guidance

- **Universal Vapor Jet Corporation (UVJC)**, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Universal Display Corporation (UDC), has launched its **global headquarters and R&D center** in Mapletree Hi-Tech Park @ Kallang Way, Singapore.  **[1033767_bbac8f7b59a445cbb3a6be9d526f4d59_0]** **[1033767_bbac8f7b59a445cbb3a6be9d526f4d59_2]** 
- The **8,000-square-foot facility** includes research, development, laboratory, and prototype manufacturing space to support the innovation and commercialization of its proprietary **Universal Vapor Jet Printing (UVJP) technology**.  **[1033767_bbac8f7b59a445cbb3a6be9d526f4d59_0]** 
- UVJC plans to invest **SGD 50 million (~$39 million USD)** over the next five years in tools, equipment, and talent to accelerate the research and commercialization of UVJP.  **[1033767_bbac8f7b59a445cbb3a6be9d526f4d59_0]** 
- The UVJP technology is a **dry, solvent-free printing and deposition technology** designed for applications in semiconductors, electronics, life sciences, and renewable energy.  **[1033767_bbac8f7b59a445cbb3a6be9d526f4d59_0]** **[1033767_bbac8f7b59a445cbb3a6be9d526f4d59_2]**

Universal Vapor Jet Corporation Launches Global Headquarters and R&D Center

- **United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC)** announced the release of its **55nm Bipolar-CMOS-DMOS (BCD) platform**.  **[1033767_d18933b3b1094dfbbef1ecaa61cc3dca_0]** 
- The platform is designed to elevate **power efficiency** and performance for **smartphones, consumer electronics, and automotive applications**, offering smaller chip area, lower power consumption, and superior noise reduction.  **[1033767_d18933b3b1094dfbbef1ecaa61cc3dca_0]** 
- UMC's new 55nm BCD platform provides comprehensive solutions, including **Non-Epitaxy (Non-EPI)** for mobile/consumer, **Epitaxy (EPI)** compliant with AEC-Q100 Grade 0 for automotive, and **Silicon-on-Insulator (SOI)** compliant with AEC-Q100 Grade 1 for high-grade automotive and industrial uses.  **[1033767_d18933b3b1094dfbbef1ecaa61cc3dca_0]** 
- This introduction marks a significant milestone, strengthening UMC's specialty BCD technology portfolio and **boosting its competitiveness** in the power management market.  **[1033767_d18933b3b1094dfbbef1ecaa61cc3dca_0]**

UMC Introduces 55nm BCD Platform

- SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) officially unveiled the **Quantum Shield QS7001**, which is the **first secure chip** to embed NIST-standardized Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) algorithms directly at the hardware level.  **[1033767_0bc552ff5f3041c7b42c1bbabe165963_0]** 
- The QS7001 integrates ML-KEM (CRYSTALS-Kyber) and ML-DSA (CRYSTALS-Dilithium) in silicon, offering **10x performance gains**, stronger side-channel resistance, and advanced tamper protection.  **[1033767_0bc552ff5f3041c7b42c1bbabe165963_0]** 
- Unveiled on **October 20, 2025**, the chip is scheduled for an official launch in **mid-November 2025**, with development kits becoming available to customers, and QVault TPM variants expected in the **first half of 2026**.  **[1033767_0bc552ff5f3041c7b42c1bbabe165963_0]** 
- This product addresses the growing threat of quantum computing to current encryption methods, aligning with PQC adoption mandates by **2030 in the U.S.** and **2026-2030 in the EU**.  **[1033767_0bc552ff5f3041c7b42c1bbabe165963_1]** 
- SEALSQ is positioned as a leader in post-quantum security, holding high international security certifications and having secured over **1.75 billion devices** globally.  **[1033767_0bc552ff5f3041c7b42c1bbabe165963_1]** **[1033767_0bc552ff5f3041c7b42c1bbabe165963_5]**

SEALSQ Unveils Quantum Shield QS7001 Post-Quantum Chip

- **United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC)** reported **net sales of NT$19,927,175 thousand** for **September 2025**, representing a **5.20% increase** compared to September 2024.  **[1033767_0001193125-25-232535_umc-ex99_1.htm:0]** 
- For the **year-to-date period in 2025**, UMC's net sales reached **NT$175,743,654 thousand**, an increase of **2.23%** over the same period in 2024.  **[1033767_0001193125-25-232535_umc-ex99_1.htm:0]** 
- As of the end of September 2025, the company's balance for **endorsements and guarantees** stood at **NT$3,632,040 thousand**.  **[1033767_0001193125-25-232535_umc-ex99_1.htm:0]**

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