United Microelectronics Corporation (Taiwan: 2303)
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) found its calling in the silicon foundry business. Behind only neighbor and archrival Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, UMC is a leading silicon foundry, or contract semiconductor manufacturer. Its production services include design, engineering, manufacturing, packaging, sorting, and testing. The company has alliances with Cadence Design Systems and Synopsys, among others. Customers based in North America, such as AMD, Broadcom, Freescale Semiconductor, and Texas Instruments, account for about half of UMC's sales.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for United Microelectronics Corporation (Taiwan: 2303)
| Company Type | Public (Taiwan: 2303; NYSE: UMC [ADR]) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2010 Sales (mil.) | £2,779.7 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 51.7% |
| 2010 Net Income (mil.) | £525.4 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | 576.4% |
| 2010 Employees | 13,800 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | 8.3% |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for United Microelectronics Corporation (Taiwan: 2303)
| Chairman | Stan Hung (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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|---|---|
| CEO and Director | Shih-Wei Sun |
| CFO and Board Member | Chitung Liu |
Top Competitors from Hoover's UK
Top competitors of United Microelectronics Corporation (Taiwan: 2303)
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