TAIPEI, July 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

Second Quarter 2014 Overview[1]:


    --  Revenue: NT$35.87 billion (US$1.20 billion)
    --  Gross margin: 22.9%; operating margin: 8.1%
    --  Foundry capacity utilization rate: 90%
    --  Net income attributable to the stockholders of the parent: NT$3.48
        billion (US$117 million)
    --  Earnings per share: NT$0.28; earnings per ADS: US$0.047

United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE: UMC; TWSE: 2303) ("UMC" or "The Company"), a leading global semiconductor foundry, today announced its consolidated operating results for the second quarter of 2014.

Revenue was NT$35.87 billion, with gross margin at 22.9% and operating margin at 8.1%. Net income attributable to the stockholders of the parent was NT$3.48 billion, with earnings per ordinary share of NT$0.28.

Mr. Po-Wen Yen, CEO of UMC, said "In the second quarter of 2014, UMC recorded NT$32.57 billion in revenue from the foundry segment, with operating margin from foundry operations of 10.2%. Wafer shipments reached 1.426 million 8-inch equivalent wafers. Our 28nm business represented 1% of revenue, while 40nm accounted for 21%."

CEO Yen added, "Second quarter foundry revenue grew 13.4% sequentially, fueled by strong communication segment demand that lifted capacity utilization to 90%. Market conditions also reflected a turnaround, with rising demand for portable computing devices helping to drive our 28nm shipments. We project continued 28nm revenue contribution growth in 3Q14 as a result of the sustained demand for mobile and tablet computing. We are optimistic in the long term that our 28nm production ramp will strengthen our overall product mix and generate abundant opportunities for UMC to win additional foundry market share. For other technologies, we have strengthened the IP portfolio for our 55nm LP platform to address low power and wireless applications by offering Kilopass' Gusto and Cypress's SONOS embedded flash memories. These enhanced IP solutions will further diversify our manufacturing offerings to fulfill a broader range of specialty technology products on our proven and versatile 55LP platform. Designers in wearable and Internet of Things (IoT) applications have already realized product tape-outs using our 55LP technologies and IP."

CEO Yen continued, "We expect the semiconductor demand strength to continue into the third quarter of 2014. For 28nm momentum, our activities have increased, including IP verifications, customer tape outs on standalone products and product reliability qualifications. These 28nm customer collaborations will provide further traction heading into the second half of 2014. UMC will continue to broaden our customer base and penetrate additional high growth areas to expand customer adoption. We remain confident for the long term, as our sound business strategies, solid engineering execution and strong commitment to customer service will help ensure UMC's future business growth and deliver enhanced profitability to raise shareholder value."

[1] Unless otherwise stated, all financial figures discussed in this announcement are prepared in accordance with TIFRSs recognized by Financial Supervisory Commission in the ROC, which is different from IFRSs issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. They represent comparisons among the three-month period ending Jun 30, 2014, the three-month period ending Mar 31, 2014, and the equivalent three-month period that ended Jun 30, 2013. For all 2Q14 results, New Taiwan Dollar (NT$) amounts have been converted into U.S. Dollars at the Jun 30, 2014 exchange rate of NT$ 29.86 per U.S. Dollar.

Summary of Operating Results


    Operating Results
    -----------------

    (Amount: NT$ million)                                      2Q14         1Q14                 QoQ %  2Q13                  YoY %
                                                                                          change                       change

    Net Operating Revenues                                           35,869        31,694           13.2        31,905              12.4

    Gross Profit                                                      8,207         5,901           39.1         6,177              32.9

    Operating Expenses                                              (5,280)      (5,016)           5.3       (5,017)              5.2

    Net Other Operating Income and Expenses                            (10)           56              -         (11)            (9.1)

    Operating Income                                                  2,917           941          210.0         1,149             153.9

    Net Non-Operating Income and Expenses                               937           351          167.0           631              48.5

    Net Income Attributable to the Stockholders of the Parent         3,482         1,180          195.1         1,812              92.2

    EPS   (NT$ per share)                                              0.28          0.09                        0.15

             (US$ per ADS[2])                                         0.047         0.015                       0.025
             ---------------                                          -----         -----                       -----

    [2] One ADS represents five Taiwan-listed ordinary shares.
    ----------------------------------------------------------

Revenue increased 13.2% QoQ to NT$35.87 billion from NT$31.69 billion in 1Q14, and increased 12.4% YoY from NT$31.91 billion in 2Q13. Gross profit was NT$8.21 billion, or 22.9% of revenue, compared to NT$5.90 billion, or 18.6% of 1Q14 revenue. Operating income for the quarter was NT$2.92 billion, or 8.1% of revenue, compared to operating income of NT$0.94 billion, or 3.0% of 1Q14 revenue. Net income attributable to the stockholders of the parent in 2Q14 was NT$3.48 billion, compared to NT$1.18 billion in 1Q14.

Earnings per ordinary share for the quarter were NT$0.28. Earnings per ADS were US$0.047. The basic weighted average number of outstanding shares in 2Q14 was 12,489,095,718, compared with 12,479,924,736 shares in 1Q14 and 12,464,972,126 shares in 2Q13. The diluted weighted average number of outstanding shares was 12,607,860,758 in 2Q14, compared with 13,157,984,032 shares in 1Q14 and 13,236,433,274 shares in 2Q13. The fully diluted share count on June 30, 2014 was approximately 12,782,196,000. On June 30, 2014, UMC held 200 million treasury shares acquired from the 15th share buy-back programs.

Detailed Financials Section

Revenue increase was mainly driven by foundry wafer shipment growth. Depreciation increased 6.3% QoQ to NT$8.66 billion, mainly due to the deployment of new 28nm tools at Fab 12A. Other manufacturing costs rose 7.7% sequentially from the increase in wafer shipments. Gross margin increased to 22.9% sequentially, to NT$8.21 billion. Sales & Marketing expenses rose to NT$1.10 billion, including the increase in mask and IP expenses. Research and development expenses was NT$3.33 billion, 9.3% of operating revenues.



    COGS & Expenses
    ---------------

    (Amount: NT$ million)  2Q14          1Q14                  QoQ %   2Q13                   YoY %
                                                        change                         change
    ---                                                 ------                         ------

    Net Operating Revenues        35,869         31,694           13.2          31,905              12.4

    COGS                        (27,662)      (25,793)           7.2        (25,728)              7.5

      Depreciation               (8,662)       (8,145)           6.3         (8,546)              1.4

      Other Mfg. Costs          (19,000)      (17,648)           7.7        (17,182)             10.6

    Gross Profit                   8,207          5,901           39.1           6,177              32.9

    Gross Margin (%)              22.9%         18.6%                        19.4%

    Operating Expenses           (5,280)       (5,016)           5.3         (5,017)              5.2

      G&A                          (857)         (848)           1.1           (966)           (11.3)

      Sales & Marketing          (1,097)         (833)          31.7           (800)             37.1

      R&D                        (3,326)       (3,335)         (0.3)        (3,251)              2.3

    Net Other Operating             (10)            56              -           (11)            (9.1)

    Income & Expenses

    Operating Income               2,917            941          210.0           1,149             153.9
    ----------------               -----            ---          -----           -----             -----

Net non-operating income in 2Q14 was NT$937 million. Net interest expenses was NT$149 million, primarily from the redemption of bonds during 2Q14. The investment disposal gains were NT$792 million, including a NT$416 million gain from the sale of Epistar shares.



    Non-Operating Income and Expenses
    ---------------------------------

    (Amount: NT$ million)                   2Q14       1Q14       2Q13
    --------------------                    ----       ----       ----

    Non-Operating Income and Expenses              937        351         631

    Net Interest Income and Expenses             (149)      (23)       (83)

    Net Investment Gain and Loss                   188      (110)       (33)

    Gain and Loss on Disposal of Investment        792        367         671

    Exchange Gain and Loss                         (4)        22        (11)

    Other Gain and Loss                            110         95          87
    -------------------                            ---        ---         ---

Cash flow from operations generated NT$7.68 billion. CAPEX spending was NT$7.89 billion, including NT$7.75 billion from the foundry segment, resulting in free cash outflow of NT$204 million during 2Q14. Cash outflow from financing activities was NT$4.42 billion mainly due to the net redemption effect of NT$10.25 billion in bonds and issuance of NT$5.00 billion in new domestic bonds. Total cash outflow was NT$4.30 billion in 2Q14. Over the next 12 months, the company expects to repay NT$4.15 billion in bank loans.



    Cash Flow Summary
    -----------------

    (Amount: NT$ million)                                                                    For the 3-Month Period         For the 3-Month Period

                                                                                              Ended Jun. 30, 2014             Ended Mar. 31, 2014
    ---

    Cash Flow from Operating Activities                                                                               7,681                           6,232

      Net Income before tax                                                                                           3,854                           1,292

      Depreciation & Amortization                                                                                     9,949                           9,850

    Share of profit or loss of associates and joint ventures                                                          (132)                             35

    Gain on disposal of investments                                                                                   (792)                          (367)

      Changes in Working Capital                                                                                    (5,002)                        (4,746)

      Other                                                                                                           (196)                            168

    Cash Flow from Investing Activities                                                                             (7,032)                        (6,100)

      Capital Expenditures                                                                                          (7,885)                        (6,277)

    Proceeds from disposal of available-for-sale financial assets                                                     1,102                             529

    Acquisition of intangible assets                                                                                  (428)                          (175)

      Other                                                                                                             179                           (177)

    Cash Flow from Financing Activities                                                                             (4,423)                          2,395

      Bank Loans                                                                                                        755                           2,325

    Bonds Issued                                                                                                      5,000                               -

    Redemption of Bonds                                                                                            (10,249)                           (57)

      Other                                                                                                              71                             127

    Effect of Exchange Rate Changes                                                                                   (523)                            573

     on Cash and Cash Equivalents

    Net Increase(Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents                                                             (4,297)                          3,100

    Cash and Cash Equivalents of Disposal Group included in Non-Current Assets Held for Sale                              -                           (16)

    Total Increase(Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents                                                           (4,297)                          3,084
    -----------------------------------------------------                                                            ------                           -----

Cash and cash equivalents decreased to NT$49.63 billion, reflecting CAPEX and bond redemption in 2Q14. Days of inventory decreased by three days to 47 days in 2Q14.



    Current Assets
    --------------

    (Amount: NT$ billion)       2Q14       1Q14        2Q13
    --------------------        ----       ----       ----

    Cash and Cash Equivalents        49.63      53.92       50.65

    Notes & Accounts Receivable      21.62      18.89       19.38

      Days Sales Outstanding            52         51          53

    Inventories, net                 13.84      14.42       14.33

      Days of Inventory                 47         50          51

    Total Current Assets             98.37      96.75       92.90
    --------------------             -----      -----       -----

Current liabilities increased to NT$49.68 billion mainly due to the increase in payables on equipment acquisition and other current liabilities including increased accrual for dividend distribution of 2013. Debt to equity ratio increased to 41%.



    Liabilities
    -----------

    (Amount: NT$ billion)       2Q14       1Q14       2Q13
    --------------------        ----       ----       ----

    Total Current Liabilities        49.68      49.24      57.62

      Notes & Accounts Payable        6.85       7.15       7.17

      Short-Term Credit / Bonds      15.75      24.42      23.51

      Payables on Equipment           7.19       4.82       7.59

      Other                          19.89      12.85      19.35

    Long-Term Credit / Bonds         31.92      27.66      28.54

    Total Liabilities                88.69      83.85      93.19

    Debt to Equity                     41%       39%       44%
    --------------                     ---        ---        ---

Analysis of Revenue[3] for Foundry Segment

Revenue from Asia Pacific and Japan increased from 48% to 52% of sales, mainly due to stronger demand from Asia Pacific and Japan based communication and computer customers.



    Revenue Breakdown by Region
    ---------------------------

    Region                      2Q14     1Q14      4Q13       3Q13       2Q13
    ------                      ----     ----      ----       ----       ----

    North America                    43%      45%       47%        43%        47%
    -------------                    ---       ---        ---         ---         ---

    Asia Pacific                     46%      45%       41%        44%        42%
    ------------                     ---       ---        ---         ---         ---

    Europe                            5%       7%        8%         7%         8%
    ------                           ---       ---        ---         ---         ---

    Japan                             6%       3%        4%         6%         3%
    -----                            ---       ---        ---         ---         ---

28nm node represented 1% of revenue. 40nm revenue continued to grow and contributed 21% of foundry sales. 40nm and below technologies accounted for 22% of sales in 2Q14.



    Revenue Breakdown by Geometry
    -----------------------------

    Geometry                      2Q14     1Q14      4Q13       3Q13       2Q13
    --------                      ----     ----      ----       ----       ----

    28nm and below                      1%       0%        0%         0%         0%
    --------------                     ---       ---        ---         ---         ---

    40nm 

The percentage of revenue from IDM customers increased to 10%.



    Revenue Breakdown by Customer Type
    ----------------------------------

    Customer Type                      2Q14     1Q14      4Q13       3Q13       2Q13
    -------------                      ----     ----      ----       ----       ----

    Fabless                                 90%      92%       89%        86%        90%
    -------                                 ---       ---        ---         ---         ---

    IDM                                     10%       8%       11%        14%        10%
    ---                                     ---       ---        ---         ---         ---

Communication segment accounted for 49%, reflecting strong demand in mobile applications.



    Revenue Breakdown by Application (1)
    -----------------------------------

    Application                                   2Q14                 1Q14                 4Q13                 3Q13            2Q13
    -----------                                   ----                 ----                 ----                 ----            ----

    Computer                                                     18%                  18%                  15%             16%        18%
    --------                                                     ---                   ---                   ---              ---         ---

    Communication                                                49%                  46%                  49%             52%        51%
    -------------                                                ---                   ---                   ---              ---         ---

    Consumer                                                     29%                  31%                  31%             28%        28%
    --------                                                     ---                   ---                   ---              ---         ---

    Others                                                        4%                   5%                   5%              4%         3%
    ------                                                       ---                   ---                   ---              ---         ---

    (1) Computer consists of ICs such as CPU, GPU, HDD controllers, DVD/CD-RW control ICs, PC chipset, audio codec,
     keyboard controller, monitor scaler, USB, I/O chipset. Communication consists of handset components, broadband, WLAN,
     bluetooth, Ethernet, LAN, DSP, etc. Consumer consists of ICs used for DVD players, DTV, STB, MP3/MP4, flash
     controller, game consoles, DSC, smart cards, toys, etc.

[3] Revenue in this section represents wafer sales

Blended ASP Trend for Foundry Segment

Blended average selling price (ASP) remained flat in 2Q14.

(To view ASP trend, visit http://www.umc.com/english/investors/2Q14_ASP_trend.asp )

Shipment and Utilization Rate[4] for Foundry Segment

Wafer shipments increased 13.4% QoQ to 1,426K in 2Q14, compared to 1,258K 8-inch equivalent wafers shipped in 1Q14. Overall utilization rate for the quarter was 90%.



                                          Wafer Shipments
                                          ---------------

                       2Q14         1Q14                     4Q13       3Q13       2Q13
                       ----         ----                     ----       ----       ----

    Wafer Shipments         1,426                     1,258       1,236       1,329       1,307
    (8" K equivalents)
    -----------------


                             Quarterly Capacity Utilization Rate
                             -----------------------------------

                       2Q14         1Q14                     4Q13       3Q13       2Q13
                       ----         ----                     ----       ----       ----

    Utilization Rate          90%                      81%        79%        87%        85%
    ----------------          ---                       ---         ---         ---         ---

    Total Capacity          1,597                     1,563       1,560       1,548       1,537
    (8" K equivalents)
    -----------------

[4] Utilization Rate = Quarterly Wafer Out / Quarterly Capacity

Capacity[5] for Foundry Segment

Capacity during the second quarter was 1,597K 8-inch equivalent wafers. The incremental increase in 34K 8-inch equivalent wafers during 2Q14 was primarily due to capacity expansion at Fab 12A, Fab 12i and Fab 8N. UMC's estimated capacity in 3Q14 will be 1,586K 8-inch equivalent wafers, due to the change in capacity profile at Fab 8D and capacity upgrades at Fab 12i.



    Annual Capacity in                                                                                                                                                                            Quarterly Capacity in

    thousands of wafers                                                                                                                                                                           thousands of wafers
    -------------------                                                                                                                                                                           -------------------

    FAB                        Geometry                                2013         2012         2011         2010                FAB            3Q14E                     2Q14        1Q14        4Q13
                               (um)
    ---                        ---

    Fab6A                      6"              3.5 - 0.45                           448          481          538          588                   Fab6A                           113          113          111                      113
    -----                      ---             ----------                           ---          ---          ---          ---                   -----                           ---          ---          ---                      ---

    Fab8A                      8"              0.5 - 0.25                           813          815          813          816                   Fab8A                           204          204          201                      204
    -----                      ---             ----------                           ---          ---          ---          ---                   -----                           ---          ---          ---                      ---

    Fab8C                      8"              0.35 - 0.11                          347          360          359          366                   Fab8C                            87           87           86                       87
    -----                      ---             -----------                          ---          ---          ---          ---                   -----                           ---          ---          ---                      ---

    Fab8D                      8"              0.13 - 0.09                          382          371          364          314                   Fab8D                            86           93           94                       96
    -----                      ---             -----------                          ---          ---          ---          ---                   -----                           ---          ---          ---                      ---

    Fab8E                      8"              0.5 - 0.18                           418          449          469          410                   Fab8E                           105          105          103                      105
    -----                      ---             ----------                           ---          ---          ---          ---                   -----                           ---          ---          ---                      ---

    Fab8F                      8"              0.18 - 0.11                          388          389          388          388                   Fab8F                            98           98           96                       98
    -----                      ---             -----------                          ---          ---          ---          ---                   -----                           ---          ---          ---                      ---

    Fab8S                      8"              0.18 - 0.11                          335          348          307          304                   Fab8S                            84           84           83                       84
    -----                      ---             -----------                          ---          ---          ---          ---                   -----                           ---          ---          ---                      ---

    Fab8N                      8"              0.5 - 0.13                           469            -           -           -                  Fab8N                           140          140          126                      128
    -----                      ---             ----------                           ---          ---         ---         ---                  -----                           ---          ---          ---                      ---

    Fab12A                     12"             0.18 - 0.028                         651          579          501          374                   Fab12A                          174          174          171                      164
    ------                     ---             ------------                         ---          ---          ---          ---                   ------                          ---          ---          ---                      ---

    Fab12i                     12"             0.13 - 0.040                         550          537          530          454                   Fab12i                          145          147          145                      145
    ------                     ---             ------------                         ---          ---          ---          ---                   ------                          ---          ---          ---                      ---

    Total(1)                                                                   6,107        5,514        5,322        4,791                   Total                         1,586        1,597        1,563                    1,560
    =======                                                                    =====        =====        =====        =====                   =====                         =====        =====        =====                    =====

                                                                                 11%          4%         11%          4%
    YoY Growth Rate


    ===


    2010~2012 figures account for UMC parent company only.
     ======================================================


    (1)One 6-inch wafer is converted into 0.5625(6(2)/8(2)) 8-inch equivalent wafer; one 12-inch wafer is converted into 2.25(12(2)/8(2)) 8-inch equivalent wafers. Capacity total figures are expressed in 8-inch equivalent wafers.
    ==================================================================================================================================================================================================================================

[5] Estimated capacity numbers are based on calculated maximum output rather than designed capacity. The actual capacity numbers may differ depending upon equipment delivery schedules, pace of migration to more advanced process technologies, and other factors affecting production ramp-up.

CAPEX for Foundry Segment

The foundry capital expenditure for 2014 will be US$1.3 billion. Spending during the first half of 2014 in the foundry segment was US$462 million.



    Capital Expenditure by Year - in US$ billion
    --------------------------------------------

    Year                         2013        2012        2011 2010  2009
    ----                         ----        ----        ---- ----  ----

    CAPEX                        $1.1        $1.7        $1.6 $1.8 $0.55
    -----                        ----        ----        ---- ---- -----

    2009~2012 figures account for UMC parent company only.
    ------------------------------------------------------

    2014 CAPEX Plan
    ---------------

    8"                       12"        Total
    ---                      ---        -----

    13%                          87%    US$ 1.3
                                         billion
    ---                           ---    -------

Third Quarter of 2014 Outlook & Guidance

Quarter-over-Quarter Guidance:


    --  Foundry Segment Wafer Shipments: To increase by low single-digit
        percentage range
    --  Foundry Segment ASP in US$: To remain flat
    --  Foundry Segment Profitability: Gross profit margin will be in the mid-20
        percentage range
    --  Foundry Segment Capacity Utilization: Low-90% range
    --  2014 CAPEX for Foundry Segment: US$1.3bn
    --  Guidance to New Business Segment: Revenue to be approximately NT$1.2bn
        and net loss attributable to UMC parent company to be approximately
        NT$760mn

Recent Developments / Announcements



    Jul. 14, 2014                          Cypress Licenses 55-Nanometer
                                           Embedded Flash IP to UMC

    Jun. 11, 2014                          UMC Shareholders Approve NT$0.50
                                           Cash Dividend at Annual
                                           Shareholders' Meeting

    May 29, 2014                           UMC Holds 2014 Japan Technology
                                           Workshop

    May 13, 2014                           Kilopass' Gusto(TM) Ultra-Low
                                           Power NVM IP for Code Storage
                                           Enabled on UMC 55nm LP Process

    Apr. 30, 2014                         UMC 1Q 2014 Financial Results

Please visit UMC's website for further details regarding the above announcements

Conference Call / Webcast Announcement

Wednesday, July 30, 2014



    Time:                        5:00 PM (Taipei) /5:00
                                 AM (New York) /10:00 AM
                                 (London)


    Dial-in numbers and Access Codes:

    USA Toll Free:               1-800 871-3110, 1-888
                                 700-7397

    Taiwan Number:              02-2192-8016

    Other Areas:                +886-2-2192-8016

    Access Code:                UMC

A live webcast and replay of the 2Q14 results announcement will be available at www.umc.com under the "Investors / Events" section.

About UMC

UMC (NYSE: UMC, TWSE: 2303) is a leading global semiconductor foundry that provides advanced technology and manufacturing for applications spanning every major sector of the IC industry. UMC's robust foundry solutions allow chip designers to leverage the company's leading-edge processes, which include 28nm poly-SiON and gate-last High-K/Metal Gate technology, mixed signal/RFCMOS, and a wide range of specialty technologies. Production is supported through 10 wafer manufacturing facilities that include two advanced 300mm fabs; Fab 12A in Taiwan and Singapore-based Fab 12i. Fab 12A consists of Phases 1-4 which are in production for customer products down to 28nm. Construction has been completed for Phases 5&6, with future plans for Phases 7&8. The company employs over 15,000 people worldwide and has offices in Taiwan, mainland China, Europe, Japan, Korea, Singapore, and the United States. UMC can be found on the web at http://www.umc.com

Note from UMC Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

Some of the statements in the foregoing announcement are forward looking within the meaning of the U.S. Federal Securities laws, including statements about future outsourcing, wafer capacity, technologies, business relationships and market conditions. Investors are cautioned that actual events and results could differ materially from these statements as a result of a variety of factors, including conditions in the overall semiconductor market and economy; acceptance and demand for products from UMC; and technological and development risks. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in UMC's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its registration statements and reports on Forms F-1, F-3, F-6 and 20-F and 6-K, in each case as amended. UMC does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under applicable law

Safe Harbor Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements. These statements constitute "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify these forward-looking statements by use of words such as "strategy," "expects," "continues," "plans," "anticipates," "believes," "will," "estimates," "intends," "projects," "goals," "targets" and other words of similar meaning. You can also identify them by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts.

These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual performance, financial condition or results of operations of UMC to be materially different from what is stated or may be implied in such forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that actual events and results could differ materially from those statements as a result of a number of factors including, but not limited to: (i) our dependence upon the frequent introduction of new services and technologies based on the latest developments in our industry; (ii) the intensely competitive semiconductor, communications, consumer electronics and computer industries and markets; (iii) the risks associated with international global business activities; (iv) our dependence upon key personnel; (v) general economic and political conditions; (vi) possible disruptions in commercial activities caused by natural and human-induced events and disasters, including terrorist activity, armed conflict and highly contagious diseases; (vii) reduced end-user purchases relative to expectations and orders; and (viii) fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in UMC's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its registration statements and reports on Form F-1, F-3, F-6 and 20-F and 6-K, in each case as amended. UMC does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under applicable law.

The financial statements included in this release are prepared and published in accordance with TIFRSs recognized by Financial Supervisory Commission in the ROC, which is different from IFRSs issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. Investors are cautioned that there may be significant differences between TIFRSs and IFRSs. In addition, TIFRSs and IFRSs differ in certain significant respects from ROC GAAP and US GAAP.

This presentation is not an offer of securities for sale in the United States. Securities may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an exemption from registration. Any public offering of securities to be made in the United States will be made by means of a prospectus that may be obtained from the issuer or selling security holder and that will contain detailed information about the company and management, as well as financial statements.

- FINANCIAL TABLES TO FOLLOW -



                                    UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

                                             Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet

                                                    As of  June 30, 2014

                            Figures in Millions of New Taiwan Dollars (NT$) and U.S. Dollars (US$)



                                                    June 30, 2014
                                                    -------------

                                                   US$                                        NT$            %
                                                   ---                                        ---           ---

    Assets

    Current assets

     Cash and cash
      equivalents                                           1,662                                    49,634    16.3%

     Financial assets
      at fair value
      through profit
      or loss, current                                         29                                       880     0.3%

    Available-for-
     sale financial
     assets, current                                           91                                     2,729     0.9%

     Notes & Accounts
      receivable, net                                         724                                    21,616     7.1%

     Inventories, net                                         464                                    13,844     4.6%

     Other current
      assets                                                  324                                     9,671     3.2%

     Total current
      assets                                                3,294                                    98,374    32.4%
                                                            -----                                    ------     ----


    Non-current assets

     Funds and
      investments                                           1,184                                    35,364    11.6%

     Property, plant
      and equipment                                         5,258                                   157,002    51.7%

                                                              438                                    13,058     4.3%

     Other non-current assets

                                                            6,880                                   205,424    67.6%

        Total non-current assets


                                                           10,174                                   303,798   100.0%

    Total assets



    Liabilities

    Current liabilities

     Short-term loans                                         266                                     7,954     2.6%

     Financial
      liabilities at
      fair value
      through profit
      or loss, current                                          0                                         4     0.0%

    Payables                                                1,100                                    32,852    10.8%

     Dividends payable                                          4                                       125     0.0%

    Current portion
     of long-term
     liabilities                                              261                                     7,798     2.6%

     Other current
      liabilities                                              33                                       946     0.4%

     Total current
      liabilities                                           1,664                                    49,679    16.4%
                                                            -----                                    ------     ----


    Non-current liabilities

     Bonds payable                                            836                                    24,976     8.2%

     Long-term loans                                          233                                     6,947     2.3%

     Other non-
      current
      liabilities                                             237                                     7,083     2.3%

     Total non-
      current
      liabilities                                           1,306                                    39,006    12.8%
                                                            -----                                    ------     ----

     Total liabilities                                      2,970                                    88,685    29.2%
                                                            -----                                    ------     ----


    Equity

    Equity attributable to the parent company

    Capital                                                 4,255                                   127,063    41.8%

    Additional paid-
     in capital                                             1,320                                    39,402    13.0%

    Retained
     earnings,
     unrealized gain
     or loss on
     available-for-
     sale                                                   1,569                                    46,872    15.4%
        financial assets and
         exchange differences on
         translation of
        foreign operations

    Treasury stock                                           (79)                                  (2,365)  (0.8%)


    Total equity
     attributable to
     the parent
     company                                                7,065                                   210,972    69.4%

    Non-controlling
     interests                                                139                                     4,141     1.4%
                                                              ---                                     -----      ---

      Total equity                                          7,204                                   215,113    70.8%
                                                            -----                                   -------     ----

    Total liabilities
     and equity                                            10,174                                   303,798   100.0%
                                                           ======                                   =======    =====


    Note?New Taiwan Dollars have been translated into U.S. Dollars at the June 30, 2014 exchange
     rate of NT $29.86 per U.S. Dollar.

    All figures are prepared in accordance with TIFRSs.


                                                                                                                                                                                     UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

                                                                                                                                                                                   Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income

                                                                                                                                                                            Figures in Millions of New Taiwan Dollars (NT$) and U.S. Dollars (US$)

                                                                                                                                                                                               Except Per Share and Per ADS Data



                                                                   Year over Year Comparison                                           Quarter over Quarter Comparison
                                                                   -------------------------                                           -------------------------------

                                                     Three-Month Period Ended                                                                                   Three-Month Period Ended

                                                     June 30, 2014                            June 30, 2013                        %                                      June 30, 2014                             March 31, 2014                 %
                                                     -------------                            -------------                                                               -------------                             --------------

                                                          US$                                      NT$                               US$                                       NT$                                       Chg.                        US$            NT$                US$              NT$                  Chg.
                                                          ---                                      ---                               ---                                       ---                                       ----                        ---            ---                ---              ---                  ----

    Net operating revenues                                       1,201                                       35,869                           1,068                                        31,905                                    12.4%                   1,201             35,869            1,061               31,694                13.2%

    Operating costs                                              (926)                                    (27,662)                          (861)                                     (25,728)                                    7.5%                   (926)          (27,662)           (863)            (25,793)                7.2%

    Gross profit                                                   275                                        8,207                             207                                         6,177                                    32.9%                     275              8,207              198                5,901                39.1%
                                                                   ---                                        -----                             ---                                         -----                                     ----                      ---              -----              ---                -----                 ----

                                                                 22.9%                                       22.9%                          19.4%                                        19.4%                                                           22.9%             22.9%           18.6%               18.6%

    Operating expenses

      -Sales and marketing
       expenses                                                   (37)                                     (1,097)                           (27)                                        (800)                                   37.1%                    (37)           (1,097)            (28)               (833)               31.7%

      -General and
       administrative expenses                                    (29)                                       (857)                           (33)                                        (966)                                 (11.3%)                    (29)             (857)            (28)               (848)                1.1%

      -Research and
       development expenses                                      (111)                                     (3,326)                          (109)                                      (3,251)                                    2.3%                   (111)           (3,326)           (112)             (3,335)              (0.3%)


          Subtotal                                               (177)                                     (5,280)                          (169)                                      (5,017)                                    5.2%                   (177)           (5,280)           (168)             (5,016)                5.3%
                                                                  ----                                       ------                            ----                                        ------                                      ---                     ----             ------             ----               ------                  ---

    Net other operating
     income and expenses                                           (0)                                        (10)                            (0)                                         (11)                                  (9.1%)                     (0)              (10)               2                   56                    -
                                                                   ---                                          ---                             ---                                           ---                                    -----                      ---                ---              ---                  ---                  ---

    Operating income                                                98                                        2,917                              38                                         1,149                                   100.0%                      98              2,917               32                  941               100.0%

                                                                  8.1%                                        8.1%                           3.6%                                         3.6%                                                            8.1%              8.1%            3.0%                3.0%


    Net non-operating income
     and expenses                                                   31                                          937                              22                                           631                                    48.5%                      31                937               11                  351               100.0%
                                                                   ---                                          ---                             ---                                           ---                                     ----                      ---                ---              ---                  ---                -----

    Income from continuing
     operations before                                             129                                        3,854                              60                                         1,780                                   100.0%                     129              3,854               43                1,292               100.0%
       income tax

                                                                 10.7%                                       10.7%                           5.6%                                         5.6%                                                           10.7%             10.7%            4.1%                4.1%


    Income tax expense                                            (18)                                       (528)                            (2)                                         (42)                                  100.0%                    (18)             (528)             (6)               (181)              100.0%
                                                                   ---                                         ----                             ---                                           ---                                    -----                      ---               ----              ---                 ----                -----

    Net income                                                     111                                        3,326                              58                                         1,738                                    91.4%                     111              3,326               37                1,111               100.0%

                                                                  9.3%                                        9.3%                           5.4%                                         5.4%                                                            9.3%              9.3%            3.5%                3.5%


    Other comprehensive
     income                                                          4                                          103                              12                                           350                                  (70.6%)                       4                103              139                4,130              (97.5%)
                                                                   ---                                          ---                             ---                                           ---                                   ------                      ---                ---              ---                -----               ------


    Total comprehensive
     income                                                        115                                        3,429                              70                                         2,088                                    64.2%                     115              3,429              176                5,241              (34.6%)
                                                                   ===                                        =====                             ===                                         =====                                     ====                      ===              =====              ===                =====               ======


        Net income attributable to:

    Stockholders of the
     parent                                                        117                                        3,482                              61                                         1,812                                    92.2%                     117              3,482               40                1,180               100.0%

    Non-controlling interests                                      (6)                                       (156)                            (3)                                         (74)                                  100.0%                     (6)             (156)             (3)                (69)              100.0%


        Comprehensive income attributable to:

    Stockholders of the
     parent                                                        122                                        3,636                              72                                         2,160                                    68.3%                     122              3,636              176                5,261              (30.9%)

    Non-controlling interests                                      (7)                                       (207)                            (2)                                         (72)                                  100.0%                     (7)             (207)             (0)                (20)              100.0%


    Earnings per share-basic                                     0.009                                         0.28                           0.005                                          0.15                                                            0.009               0.28            0.003                 0.09
                                                                 -----                                         ----                           -----                                          ----                                                            -----               ----            -----                 ----

    Earnings per ADS (2)                                         0.047                                         1.40                           0.025                                          0.75                                                            0.047               1.40            0.015                 0.45
                                                                 -----                                         ----                           -----                                          ----                                                            -----               ----            -----                 ----

    Weighted average number of shares

    outstanding (in millions)                                                                             12,489                                                                       12,465                                                                             12,489                               12,480
                                                                                                          ------                                                                       ------                                                                             ------                               ------



    Notes:

    (1) New Taiwan Dollars have been translated into U.S. Dollars at the June 30, 2014 exchange rate of NT $29.86 per U.S. Dollar.

         All figures are prepared in accordance with TIFRSs.

    (2) 1 ADS equals 5 common shares.


                                                                                                               UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

                                                                                                            Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income

                                                                                                      Figures in Millions of New Taiwan Dollars (NT$) and U.S. Dollars (US$)

                                                                                                                        Except Per Share and Per ADS Data


                                                For the Three-Month Period Ended                                      For the Six-Month Period Ended

                                                June 30, 2014                                                      June 30, 2014
                                                -------------                                                      -------------

                                                          US$                                      NT$                                        %                              US$             NT$               %
                                                          ---                                      ---                                       ---                             ---            ---               ---

    Net operating revenues                                       1,201                                       35,869                                   100.0%                         2,263            67,563           100.0%

    Operating costs                                              (926)                                    (27,662)                                 (77.1%)                       (1,791)         (53,455)         (79.1%)

    Gross profit                                                   275                                        8,207                                    22.9%                           472            14,108            20.9%
                                                                   ---                                        -----                                     ----                            ---            ------             ----



    Operating expenses

      -Sales and marketing
       expenses                                                   (37)                                     (1,097)                                  (3.0%)                          (65)          (1,931)          (2.9%)

      -General and
       administrative expenses                                    (29)                                       (857)                                  (2.4%)                          (57)          (1,705)          (2.5%)

      -Research and
       development expenses                                      (111)                                     (3,326)                                  (9.3%)                         (223)          (6,660)          (9.8%)

          Subtotal                                               (177)                                     (5,280)                                 (14.7%)                         (345)         (10,296)         (15.2%)
                                                                  ----                                       ------                                   ------                           ----           -------           ------

    Net other operating
     income and expenses                                           (0)                                        (10)                                  (0.1%)                             2                45             0.0%


    Operating income                                                98                                        2,917                                     8.1%                           129             3,857             5.7%


    Net non-operating income
     and expenses                                                   31                                          937                                     2.6%                            43             1,289             1.9%
                                                                   ---                                          ---                                      ---                            ---             -----              ---

    Income from continuing
     operations before                                             129                                        3,854                                    10.7%                           172             5,146             7.6%
       income tax



    Income tax expense                                            (18)                                       (528)                                  (1.4%)                          (23)            (709)          (1.0%)
                                                                   ---                                         ----                                    -----                            ---              ----            -----

    Net income                                                     111                                        3,326                                     9.3%                           149             4,437             6.6%


    Other comprehensive
     income                                                          4                                          103                                     0.3%                           141             4,233             6.2%
                                                                   ---                                          ---                                      ---                            ---             -----              ---


    Total comprehensive
     income                                                        115                                        3,429                                     9.6%                           290             8,670            12.8%
                                                                   ===                                        =====                                      ===                            ===             =====             ====


        Net income attributable to:

    Stockholders of the
     parent                                                        117                                        3,482                                     9.7%                           156             4,662             6.9%

    Non-controlling interests                                      (6)                                       (156)                                  (0.4%)                           (7)            (225)          (0.3%)


        Comprehensive income attributable to:

    Stockholders of the
     parent                                                        122                                        3,636                                    10.1%                           298             8,897            13.2%

    Non-controlling interests                                      (7)                                       (207)                                  (0.5%)                           (8)            (227)          (0.4%)


    Earnings per share-basic                                     0.009                                         0.28                                                                  0.012              0.37
                                                                 -----                                         ----                                                                  -----              ----

    Earnings per ADS (2)                                         0.047                                         1.40                                                                  0.062              1.85
                                                                 -----                                         ----                                                                  -----              ----


    Weighted average number of shares                                                                     12,489                                                                                  12,485
         outstanding (in millions)



    Notes:

    (1) New Taiwan Dollars have been translated into U.S. Dollars at the June 30, 2014 exchange rate of NT $29.86 per U.S. Dollar.

         All figures are prepared in accordance with TIFRSs.

    (2) 1 ADS equals 5 common shares.


             UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

                Consolidated Condensed Statement of Cash Flows

                 For The Six-Month Period Ended June 30, 2014

     Figures in Millions of New Taiwan Dollars (NT$) and U.S. Dollars (US$)


                                                    USD                       NTD
                                                    ---                       ---

    Cash flows from operating
     activities :

        Net income
         before tax                                         172                 5,146

        Depreciation &
         Amortization                                       663                19,799

        Impairment loss
         on financial
         assets                                               5                   163

        Gain on
         disposal of
         investments                                       (39)              (1,159)

        Changes in
         notes &
         accounts
         receivable                                       (165)              (4,916)

        Changes in
         other current
         assets                                           (155)              (4,642)

        Changes in
         assets,
         liabilities
         and others                                        (15)                (478)
                                                            ---                  ----

    Net cash
     provided by
     operating
     activities                                             466                13,913


    Cash flows from investing
     activities :

        Acquisition of
         available-
         for-sales
         financial
         assets                                             (4)                (115)

        Proceeds from
         disposal of
         available-
         for-sale
         financial
         assets                                              55                 1,631

        Acquisition of
         financial
         assets
         measured at
         cost                                              (16)                (464)

        Proceed from
         sale of
         financial
         assets
         measured at
         cost                                                16                   478

        Acquisition
         ofinvestments
         accounted for
         under the
         equity method                                      (4)                (121)

        Acquisition of
         property,
         plant and
         equipment                                        (474)             (14,162)

        Proceeds from
         disposal of
         property,
         plant and
         equipment                                            8                   252

        Acquisition of
         intangible
         assets                                            (20)                (603)

        Others                                              (1)                 (28)
                                                            ---                   ---

    Net cash used
     in investing
     activities                                           (440)             (13,132)


    Cash flows from financing
     activities :

        Increase in
         short-term
         loans                                              112                 3,335

        Proceeds from
         bonds issued                                       167                 5,000

        Redemption of
         bonds                                            (345)             (10,306)

        Proceeds from
         long-term
         loans                                               33                 1,000

        Repayments of
         long-term
         loans                                             (42)              (1,256)

        Others                                                7                   199
                                                            ---                   ---

    Net cash used
     in financing
     activities                                            (68)              (2,028)


    Effect of
     exchange rate
     changes on
     cash and cash
     equivalents                                              2                    50
                                                            ---                   ---

    Net decrease in
     cash and cash
     equivalents                                           (40)              (1,197)


    Cash and cash
     equivalents at
     beginning of
     period                                               1,702                50,831
                                                          -----                ------


    Cash and cash
     equivalents at
     end of period                                        1,662                49,634
                                                          =====                ======



    Note: New Taiwan Dollars have been translated into U.S. Dollars at the
     June 30, 2014 exchange rate of NT $29.86 per U.S. Dollar.

             All figures are prepared in accordance with TIFRSs.

Contacts:

Bowen Huang / David Wong
UMC, Investor Relations
+886-2-2658-9168, ext. 16957
bowen_huang@umc.com
david_wong@umc.com

SOURCE United Microelectronics Corporation