Hsinchu, Taiwan, R.O.C., Oct 13, 2016 --
TSMC today announced consolidated revenue of NT$260.41 billion, net income of NT$96.76 billion, and diluted earnings per share of NT$3.73 (US$0.59 per ADR unit) for the third quarter ended September 30, 2016.

Year-over-year, third quarter revenue increased 22.5% while net income and diluted EPS both increased 28.4%. Compared to second quarter 2016, third quarter results represent a 17.4% increase in revenue, and a 33.4% increase in net income. All figures were prepared in accordance with TIFRS on a consolidated basis.

In US dollars, third quarter revenue was $8.20 billion, which increased 19.8% from the previous quarter and 23.0% year-over-year.

Gross margin for the quarter was 50.7%, operating margin was 40.8%, and net profit margin was 37.2%.

Shipments of 16/20-nanometer accounted for 31% of wafer revenues, and 28-nanometer process technology accounted for 24% of total wafer revenues. Advanced technologies, defined as 28-nanometer and more advanced technologies, accounted for 55% of total wafer revenues.

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