United Microelectronics Corporation (Exchange: Taiwan)
Hsinchu, Taiwan Phone: +886-3-578-2258
Fax: +886-3-577-9392
Primary US Office:
Subscribers Only http://www.umc.com
Overview
United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) has found its calling in the silicon foundry business. Behind only neighbor and archrival Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, UMC is the world's #2 silicon foundry, or contract semiconductor manufacturer. Its production services include design, engineering, manufacturing, packaging, sorting, and testing. The company has alliances and joint ventures with Elpida Memory, STMicroelectronics, and Xilinx, among others. Customers based in North America, such as AMD, Broadcom, Freescale Semiconductor, LSI, Marvell Technology, and Texas Instruments, account for nearly half of UMC's sales.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for United Microelectronics Corporation (Exchange: Taiwan)
| Company Type | Public (Exchange: Taiwan; NYSE: UMC [ADR]) |
|---|---|
| 2007 Sales (mil.) | £1,749.5 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 1.7% |
| 2007 Net Income (mil.) | (£143.0) |
| 2007 Employees | 13,720 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | 3.4% |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for United Microelectronics Corporation (Exchange: Taiwan)
| CEO and Director | Shih-Wei Sun (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| CFO and Board Member | Chitung Liu Connect to this executive |
| Chairman | Stan Hung Connect to this executive |
Top Competitors from Hoover's UK
Top competitors of United Microelectronics Corporation (Exchange: Taiwan)
There are 17 competitors for UMC; see more.Significant Developments
View company events at United Microelectronics Corporation (Exchange: Taiwan) such as IPOs, bankruptcies, or executive changes
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