Hsinchu, Taiwan, R.O.C., July 14, 2016 --
TSMC today announced consolidated revenue of NT$221.81 billion, net income of NT$72.51 billion, and diluted earnings per share of NT$2.80 (US$0.43 per ADR unit) for the second quarter ended June 30, 2016.

Year-over-year, second quarter revenue increased 8.0% while net income and diluted EPS both decreased 8.7%. If the non-recurring gains in second quarter of 2015 were excluded, the second quarter 2016 net income and diluted EPS would have both increased by 17.2% year-over-year. Compared to first quarter 2016, second quarter results represent a 9.0% increase in revenue, and an 11.9% increase in net income. All figures were prepared in accordance with TIFRS on a consolidated basis.

In US dollars, second quarter revenue was $6.84 billion, which increased 11.4% from the previous quarter and increased 2.7% year-over-year.

Gross margin for the quarter was 51.5%, operating margin was 41.2%, and net profit margin was 32.7%.

Shipments of 16/20-nanometer accounted for 23% of wafer revenues, and 28-nanometer process technology accounted for 28% of total wafer revenues. Advanced technologies, defined as 28-nanometer and more advanced technologies, accounted for 51% of total wafer revenues.

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