TAIPEI, Taiwan, July 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

Second Quarter 2015 Overview[1]:


    --  Revenue: NT$38.01 billion (US$1.23 billion)
    --  Gross margin: 22.9%; operating margin: 10.2%
    --  Foundry revenue from advanced nodes: 11% from 28nm, 22% from 40nm
    --  Foundry capacity utilization rate: 94%
    --  Net income attributable to the stockholders of the parent: NT$4.60
        billion (US$149 million)
    --  Earnings per share: NT$0.37; earnings per ADS: US$0.060

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 2015.

Revenue was NT$38.01 billion, with gross margin at 22.9% and operating margin at 10.2%. Net income attributable to the stockholders of the parent was NT$4.60 billion, with earnings per ordinary share of NT$0.37.

Po-Wen Yen, CEO of UMC, said "In the second quarter of 2015, our foundry business performed within expectations, posting NT$36.52 billion in revenues and gross margin of 25.1%. Wafer shipments reached an all-time high of 1.54 million 8-inch equivalent wafers, leading to an overall capacity utilization rate of 94%. Our 28nm shipments continued to increase as 2Q15 contribution reached 11% of sales, primarily from the communication sector. The New Business segment recorded NT$1.83 billion in revenue, with a net loss of NT$170 million. Topcell Solar Inc. officially merged into Motech Industries Inc. on June 1, 2015, resulting in UMC owning approximately 9% of Motech equity shares. As such, we will no longer consolidate its operating performance into UMC's financial statements."

CEO Yen continued, "Looking into 3Q, the limited end-market visibility and inventory correction we mentioned during our 1Q conference call is expected to continue. Current weakness in overall demand, partly due to the uncertainties in economic outlook, will prolong the inventory adjustment through the second half of 2015. However, we continue to enhance our foundry services, such as our recently announced 14nm FinFET IP collaborations with Synopsys and ARM to accelerate process verification on our 14nm platform. UMC also announced the availability of a new 55nm ultra-low-power process from ARM, aimed to maximize battery life for IoT applications. For Through-Silicon-Via (TSV), we recently ramped to volume production our TSV and silicon interposer process used on AMD's flagship Radeon GPU. These engineering efforts will strengthen our advanced and mature node offering and enhance UMC's competitive edge in the foundry industry. In addition, shareholders have approved a dividend payout of NT$0.55 per share for fiscal 2014, balancing UMC's commitment to shareholders while maximizing the opportunities towards business growth. UMC strives to provide enhanced corporate profitability by delivering the highest quality manufacturing services in order to ensure long term shareholder value."


Summary of Operating Results



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

    (Amount: NT$ million)                                 2Q15         1Q15                 QoQ %   2Q14                  YoY %
                                                                                     change                        change

    Net Operating Revenues                                      38,012        37,650            1.0          35,869              6.0

    Gross Profit                                                 8,723         9,155          (4.7)          8,207              6.3

    Operating Expenses                                         (4,864)      (4,914)         (1.0)        (5,280)           (7.9)

    Net Other Operating Income and Expenses                         17         (142)             -           (10)               -

    Operating Income                                             3,876         4,099          (5.4)          2,917             32.9

    Net Non-Operating Income and Expenses                        1,304           255          411.4             937             39.2

    Net Income Attributable to Stockholders of the Parent        4,600         3,980           15.6           3,482             32.1

    EPS   (NT$ per share)                                         0.37          0.32                          0.28

              (US$ per ADS)                                      0.060         0.052                         0.045
              ------------                                       -----         -----                         -----

During 2Q15, higher wafers shipments led to NT$36.52 billion in revenue from the foundry segment. New Business recorded NT$1.83 billion in sales, resulting in a consolidated revenue of NT$38.01 billion, up 1.0% from 1Q15. Net income from the foundry business reached NT$4.67 billion, while New Business segment posted NT$170 million in net loss. On a consolidated basis, gross profit reached NT$8.72 billion, or 22.9% of revenue, while operating income was NT$3.88 billion or 10.2% of revenue. Net income attributable to the stockholders of the parent was NT$4.60 billion, compared to NT$3.98 billion in 1Q15.

Earnings per ordinary share for the quarter were NT$0.37. Earnings per ADS were US$0.060. The basic weighted average number of outstanding shares in 2Q15 was 12,572,497,200, compared with 12,526,260,458 shares in 1Q15 and 12,489,095,718 shares in 2Q14. The diluted weighted average number of outstanding shares was 13,222,544,584 in 2Q15, compared with 12,660,046,525 shares in 1Q15 and 12,607,860,758 shares in 2Q14. The fully diluted share count on June 30, 2015 was approximately 13,810,979,000. On June 30, 2015, UMC held 134 million treasury shares acquired from the 15th share buy-back program.

Detailed Financials Section



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

    (Amount: NT$ million)  2Q15          1Q15                   QoQ %  2Q14                  YoY %
                                                        change                        change
    ---                                                 ------                        ------

    Net Operating Revenues        38,012         37,650             1.0         35,869              6.0

    COGS                        (29,289)      (28,495)            2.8       (27,662)             5.9

      Depreciation               (9,404)       (9,115)            3.2        (8,662)             8.6

      Other Mfg. Costs          (19,885)      (19,380)            2.6       (19,000)             4.7

    Gross Profit                   8,723          9,155           (4.7)         8,207              6.3

    Gross Margin (%)              22.9%         24.3%                        22.9%

    Operating Expenses           (4,864)       (4,914)          (1.0)       (5,280)           (7.9)

      G&A                          (919)         (953)          (3.6)         (857)             7.2

      Sales & Marketing            (930)       (1,045)         (11.0)       (1,097)          (15.2)

      R&D                        (3,015)       (2,916)            3.4        (3,326)           (9.4)

    Net Other Operating               17          (142)              -          (10)               -

    Income & Expenses

    Operating Income               3,876          4,099           (5.4)         2,917             32.9
    ----------------               -----          -----            ----          -----             ----

Foundry revenue grew 1.5% to NT$36.52 billion and New Business segment recorded NT$1.83 billion, leading to a consolidated revenue of NT$38.01 billion. Depreciation increased 3.2% from 1Q15 to NT$9.40 billion, mainly from 28nm capacity deployment. Other manufacturing costs was up 2.6% QoQ to NT$19.89 billion, mostly due to higher wafer shipments in 2Q15. Operating expenses stayed almost flat at NT$4.86 billion. Net operating income was NT$3.88 billion.



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

    (Amount: NT$ million)                   2Q15       1Q15       2Q14
    --------------------                    ----       ----       ----

    Non-Operating Income and Expenses            1,304        255          937

    Net Interest Income and Expenses              (46)      (27)       (149)

    Net Investment Gain and Loss                 (247)       126          188

    Gain and Loss on Disposal of Investment      1,319        190          792

    Exchange Gain and Loss                          11       (77)         (4)

    Other Gain and Loss                            267         43          110
    -------------------                            ---        ---          ---

Net non-operating income in 2Q15 was NT$1.30 billion, primarily from the gains recognized in the reclassification of available for sale financial assets into investments accounted for under the equity method and the merger of UMC's solar subsidiary Topcell into Motech.




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

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

                                                                         Jun. 30, 2015                         Mar. 31, 2015
    ---

    Cash Flow from Operating Activities                                                                 11,459                                 16,870

      Net income before tax                                                                              5,180                                  4,354

      Depreciation & Amortization                                                                       11,194                                 10,748

    Bad debt reversal                                                                                    (173)                                   (9)

    Gain on disposal of investments                                                                    (1,319)                                 (190)

    Impairment loss on financial assets                                                                    416                                     63

      Exchange gain on financial assets and liabilities                                                  (204)                                  (13)

      Changes in working capital                                                                       (2,066)                                 2,315

    Income tax paid                                                                                    (1,305)                                 (366)

      Other                                                                                              (264)                                  (32)

    Cash Flow from Investing Activities                                                               (14,757)                              (16,498)

      Capital expenditures                                                                            (12,034)                              (14,893)

      Acquisition of available-for-sale financial assets                                                 (665)                               (1,897)

       Disposal of subsidiaries                                                                          (835)

         Proceeds from disposal of non-current      assets held for sale                                     -                                   642

         Changes in refundable deposits                                                                (1,286)                                   (1)

      Changes in other assets-others                                                                      (54)                                 (517)

      Other                                                                                                117                                    168

    Cash Flow from Financing Activities                                                                 13,824                                  8,155

      Bank loans                                                                                       (5,253)                                 1,716

    Bonds Issued                                                                                        18,425                                      -

         Increase in other financial liabilities                                                             -                                 6,108

      Treasury stock sold to employees                                                                     677

       Other                                                                                              (25)                                   331

    Effect of Exchange Rate                                                                              (443)                                 (776)

    Net Cash Flow                                                                                       10,083                                  7,751

        Beginning balance                                                                               53,632                                 45,701

        Changes in non-current assets held for     sale                                                    331                                    180

    Ending Balance                                                                                      64,046                                 53,632
    --------------                                                                                      ------                                 ------

Cash inflow from operations was NT$11.46 billion. In 2Q15, CAPEX spending was NT$12.03 billion, including NT$11.94 billion for the foundry segment, resulting in a free cash outflow of NT$575 million. Cash inflow from financing was NT$13.82 billion, primarily from NT$18.43 billion in the issuance of convertible bonds. Over the next 12 months, the company expects to repay NT$3.94 billion in bank loans.



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

    (Amount: NT$ billion)       2Q15        1Q15         2Q14
    --------------------        ----        ----        ----

    Cash and Cash Equivalents         64.05       53.63       49.63

    Notes & Accounts Receivable       21.44       20.62       21.62

      Days Sales Outstanding             50          52          52

    Inventories, net                  16.05       15.64       13.84

      Days of Inventory                  49          49          47

    Total Current Assets             109.22      101.03       98.37
    --------------------             ------      ------       -----

Cash and cash equivalents increased to NT$64.05 billion, mainly due to NT$18.43 billion from the issuance of convertible bonds. Days of sales outstanding decreased by 2 days to 50 days. Days of inventory remained unchanged at 49 days.



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

    (Amount: NT$ billion)            2Q15        1Q15       2Q14
    --------------------             ----        ----       ----

    Total Current Liabilities              43.49      44.44      49.68

      Notes & Accounts Payable              6.47       6.38       6.85

      Short-Term Credit / Bonds             5.33      10.85      15.75

      Payables on Equipment                 9.30       7.41       7.19

    Dividends payable                       6.94          -      6.25

      Other                                15.45      19.80      13.64

    Long-Term Credit / Bonds               50.75      34.89      31.92

    Long-Term Investment Liabilities        5.98       6.03          -

    Total Liabilities                     106.87      91.80      88.69

    Debt to Equity                           48%       40%       41%
    --------------                           ---        ---        ---

Current liabilities decreased to NT$43.49 billion, mainly from a NT$5.52 billion decrease in short term credit and a NT$6.94 billion increase from the accrual for 2014 dividends. Long-term credit and bond increased to NT$50.75 billion mainly due to the issuance of convertible bond, increasing debt to equity ratio to 48%.

Analysis of Revenue[2] for Foundry Segment



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

    Region        2Q15        1Q15                4Q14       3Q14       2Q14
    ------        ----        ----                ----       ----       ----

    North America       46%                 47%        45%        45%        43%
    -------------       ---                  ---         ---         ---         ---

    Asia Pacific        42%                 40%        42%        44%        46%
    ------------        ---                  ---         ---         ---         ---

    Europe               6%                  7%         8%         6%         5%
    ------              ---                  ---         ---         ---         ---

    Japan                6%                  6%         5%         5%         6%
    -----               ---                  ---         ---         ---         ---

Revenue contribution from Asia- Pacific increased to 42% in 2Q15, partly from higher consumer demand from Asian customers.



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

    Geometry         2Q15               1Q15               4Q14       3Q14       2Q14
    --------         ----               ----               ----       ----       ----

    28nm and below                11%                  9%        7%         3%         1%
    --------------                ---                  ---        ---         ---         ---

    28nm

28nm business grew to 11% of revenue in 2Q15, while 40nm accounted for 22% of sales.



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

    Customer Type 2Q15             1Q15                4Q14       3Q14       2Q14
    ------------- ----             ----                ----       ----       ----

    Fabless                  89%                 90%        90%        91%        90%
    -------                  ---                  ---         ---         ---         ---

    IDM                      11%                 10%        10%         9%        10%
    ---                      ---                  ---         ---         ---         ---

Revenue from fabless customers decreased to 89% in 2Q15.



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

    Application   2Q15              1Q15                4Q14       3Q14       2Q14
    -----------   ----              ----                ----       ----       ----

    Computer                  12%                 13%        14%        15%        18%
    --------                  ---                  ---         ---         ---         ---

    Communication             55%                 56%        54%        54%        49%
    -------------             ---                  ---         ---         ---         ---

    Consumer                  28%                 26%        28%        28%        29%
    --------                  ---                  ---         ---         ---         ---

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

The consumer segment showed the strongest sequential growth, accounting for 28% of sales in 2Q15, while communication revenue contribution decreased by 1% to 55%.

(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.

Blended ASP Trend for Foundry Segment

Blended average selling price (ASP) was flat in 2Q15.
(To view ASP trend, visit http://www.umc.com/english/investors/2Q15_ASP_trend.asp )

Shipment and Utilization Rate[3] for Foundry Segment



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

                       2Q15          1Q15                   4Q14       3Q14       2Q14
                       ----          ----                   ----       ----       ----

    Wafer Shipments          1,536                   1,481       1,431       1,462       1,426
    (8" K equivalents)
    -----------------


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

                       2Q15          1Q15                   4Q14       3Q14       2Q14
                       ----          ----                   ----       ----       ----

    Utilization Rate           94%                    93%        93%        93%        90%
    ----------------           ---                     ---         ---         ---         ---

    Total Capacity           1,659                   1,583       1,577       1,586       1,597
    (8" K equivalents)
    -----------------

Capacity[4]for Foundry Segment

Wafer shipments increased 3.7% quarterly to 1,536K in 2Q15. Quarterly capacity grew to 1,659K, resulting in an overall utilization rate of 94% for the quarter.

Capacity[4] for Foundry Segment

Overall capacity in the second quarter was 1,659K 8-inch equivalent wafers. Deployment of 28nm capacity at Fab12A increased quarterly capacity from 183K in 1Q15 to 198K in 2Q15. Capacity expansion for 40nm at Fab12i continued, bringing the quarterly capacity from 139K in 1Q15 to 144K in 2Q15. Projected capacity during the third quarter will grow by 1.6% to 1,685K 8-inch equivalent wafers due to ongoing 28nm capacity deployment at Fab12A and continuous 8" expansion at Fab8N.



    Annual Capacity in                                                                                                                                                           Quarterly Capacity in

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

    FAB                        Geometry                               2014        2013        2012        2011               FAB            3Q15E                    2Q15        1Q15        4Q14
                               (um)
    ---                        ---

    Fab6A                      6"              3.5 - 0.45                         448         448         481         538                   WTK*                            99          113                         -                         -
    -----                      ---             ----------                         ---         ---         ---         ---                   ---                            ---          ---                       ---                       ---

    Fab8A                      8"              0.5 - 0.25                         813         813         815         813                   Fab6A                            -           -                      111                        113
    -----                      ---             ----------                         ---         ---         ---         ---                   -----                          ---         ---                      ---                        ---

    Fab8C                      8"              0.35 - 0.11                        347         347         360         359                   Fab8A                          204          204                       201                        204
    -----                      ---             -----------                        ---         ---         ---         ---                   -----                          ---          ---                       ---                        ---

    Fab8D                      8"              0.13 - 0.09                        358         382         371         364                   Fab8C                           87           87                        86                         87
    -----                      ---             -----------                        ---         ---         ---         ---                   -----                          ---          ---                       ---                        ---

    Fab8E                      8"              0.5 - 0.18                         418         418         449         469                   Fab8D                           86           86                        84                         86
    -----                      ---             ----------                         ---         ---         ---         ---                   -----                          ---          ---                       ---                        ---

    Fab8F                      8"              0.18 - 0.11                        388         388         389         388                   Fab8E                          105          105                       103                        105
    -----                      ---             -----------                        ---         ---         ---         ---                   -----                          ---          ---                       ---                        ---

    Fab8S                      8"              0.18 - 0.11                        335         335         348         307                   Fab8F                           98           98                        96                         98
    -----                      ---             -----------                        ---         ---         ---         ---                   -----                          ---          ---                       ---                        ---

    Fab8N                      8"              0.5 - 0.13                         547         469           -          -                  Fab8S                           84           84                        83                         84
    -----                      ---             ----------                         ---         ---         ---        ---                  -----                          ---          ---                       ---                        ---

    Fab12A                     12"             0.18 - 0.028                       700         651         579         501                   Fab8N                          178          162                       144                        140
    ------                     ---             ------------                       ---         ---         ---         ---                   -----                          ---          ---                       ---                        ---

    Fab12i                     12"             0.13 - 0.040                       573         550         537         530                   Fab12A                         206          198                       183                        180
    ------                     ---             ------------                       ---         ---         ---         ---                   ------                         ---          ---                       ---                        ---

    Total(1)                                                                 6,323       6,107       5,514       5,322                   Fab12i                         144          144                       139                        135
    =======                                                                  =====       =====       =====       =====                   ======                         ===          ===                       ===                        ===

    YoY Growth Rate                                                             4%        11%         4%        11%                  Total                        1,685        1,659                     1,583                      1,577
    ===============                                                            ===         ===         ===         ===                   =====                        =====        =====                     =====                      =====


    2011~2012 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.
    =================================================================================================================================================================================================================================

    *UMC sold part of plants and equipment to WTK; WTK figures represent 6-inch CMOS capacity.
    ==========================================================================================

CAPEX for Foundry Segment



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

    Year                       2014       2013      2012       2011       2010
    ----                       ----       ----      ----       ----       ----

    CAPEX                      $1.4       $1.1      $1.7       $1.6       $1.8
    -----                      ----       ----      ----       ----       ----

    2010~2012 figures account for UMC parent company only.


    2015 CAPEX Plan
    ---------------

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

                13%               87%   US$1.8 billion
                ---                ---    --------------

In 2Q15, CAPEX spending was US$385 million. First half 2015 capital expenditures totaled US$856 million. 2015 CAPEX is expected to be approximately US$1.8 billion, with 87% of the amount used for 12" advanced capacity expansion.

Third Quarter of 2015 Outlook & Guidance

Quarter-over-Quarter Guidance:


    --  Foundry Segment Wafer Shipments: To decrease by less than 5%
    --  Foundry Segment ASP in US$: To decrease by approximately 3%
    --  Foundry Segment Profitability: Gross profit margin will be in the
        mid-teens % range
    --  Foundry Segment Capacity Utilization: Approximately high 80% range
    --  2015 CAPEX for Foundry Segment: US$1.8bn

Recent Developments / Announcements



    Jul. 20, 2015       UMC Enters Volume Production for
                        TSV Process on AMD's High-
                        Performance GPU

    Jun. 22, 2015       Synopsys and UMC Expand 14-nm
                        FinFET Collaboration

    Jun. 22, 2015       UMC Collaborates with ARM to
                        Validate UMC 14nm FinFET Process

    Jun. 9, 2015        UMC Shareholders Elect 13th Term
                        of Directors at Annual
                        Shareholders Meeting

                       -The consolidated revenue for
                        2014 was NT$140,012 million and
                        net income attributable to the
                        shareholder of the parent was
                        NT$12,141 million, with earnings
                        per share of NT$0.97
                        -Shareholders elect Dr. Wenyi
                        Chu as the independent Board of
                        Director
                        -Shareholder cash dividend of
                        NT$6,939 million, or
                        approximately NT$0.55 per share
                        -Employee cash bonus of NT$1,459
                        million

    May 26, 2015        UMC Unveils UMC AutoSM Platform
                        to Enable Automotive IC Designs

    May 18, 2015        ARM and UMC Target 55nm ULP IP
                        Solution for Energy-Efficient
                        Applications

    Apr. 29, 2015      UMC 1Q 2015 Financial Results

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

Conference Call / Webcast Announcement

Wednesday, July 29, 2015



    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 2Q15 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 IC production for applications spanning every major sector of the electronics industry. UMC's robust foundry solutions enable chip designers to leverage the company's sophisticated technology and manufacturing, which include volume production 28nm gate-last High-K/Metal Gate technology, ultra-low power platform processes specifically engineered for Internet of Things (IoT) applications and the automotive industry's highest-rated AEC-Q100 Grade-0 manufacturing capabilities for production of ICs found in cars. UMC's 10 wafer fabs are strategically located throughout Asia and are able to produce over 500,000 wafers per month. The company employs more than 17,000 people worldwide, with 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.

Contacts:

Bowen Huang / David Wong
UMC, Investor Relations
+ 886-2-2658-9168, ext. 16900
bowen_huang@umc.com
david_wong@umc.com

[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, 2015, the three-month period ending Mar 31, 2015, and the equivalent three-month period that ended Jun 30, 2014. For all 2Q15 results, New Taiwan Dollar (NT$) amounts have been converted into U.S. Dollars at the Jun 30, 2015 exchange rate of NT$ 30.85 per U.S. Dollar.

[2] Revenue in this section represents wafer sales

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

[4] 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.

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                       UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

                         Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet

     As of June 30, 2015

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



                                                                   June 30, 2015
                                                                   -------------

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

     Assets

     Current assets

      Cash and cash equivalents                                           2,076        64,046        19.3%

      Financial assets at fair value
       through profit or loss,
       current                                                               27           825         0.2%

      Notes & Accounts receivable,
       net                                                                  695        21,435         6.5%

      Inventories, net                                                      520        16,045         4.8%

      Other current assets                                                  223         6,870         2.2%

         Total current assets                                             3,541       109,221        33.0%
                                                                          -----       -------         ----


     Non-current assets

      Funds and investments                                               1,247        38,475        11.6%

      Property, plant and equipment                                       5,444       167,960        50.7%

      Other non-current assets                                              506        15,600         4.7%

         Total non-current assets                                         7,197       222,035        67.0%
                                                                          -----       -------         ----

     Total assets                                                        10,738       331,256       100.0%
                                                                         ======       =======        =====


     Liabilities

     Current liabilities

      Short-term loans                                                       45         1,397         0.4%

      Financial liabilities at fair
       value through profit or loss,
       current                                                                0             7         0.0%

      Payables                                                              986        30,404         9.2%

      Dividends payable                                                     225         6,939         2.1%

      Current portion of long-term
       liabilities                                                          128         3,937         1.2%

      Other current liabilities                                              25           801         0.2%

         Total current liabilities                                        1,409        43,485        13.1%
                                                                          -----        ------         ----


     Non-current liabilities

      Bonds payable                                                       1,344        41,467        12.5%

      Long-term loans                                                       301         9,280         2.8%

      Other non-current liabilities                                         410        12,641         3.9%

         Total non-current liabilities                                    2,055        63,388        19.2%
                                                                          -----        ------         ----

         Total liabilities                                                3,464       106,873        32.3%
                                                                          -----       -------         ----


     Equity

      Equity attributable to the
      parent company

     Capital                                                              4,135       127,581        38.5%

     Additional paid-in capital                                           1,343        41,411        12.5%

      Retained earnings, unrealized
      gain or loss on available-
      for-sale                                                            1,728        53,310        16.1%
         financial assets and exchange
          differences on translation of
         foreign operations

     Treasury stock                                                        (53)      (1,627)      (0.5%)
                                                                                                   -----

          Total equity attributable to
           the parent company                                             7,153       220,675        66.6%

     Non-controlling interests                                              121         3,708         1.1%
                                                                            ---         -----          ---

          Total equity                                                    7,274       224,383        67.7%
                                                                          -----       -------         ----

     Total liabilities and equity                                        10,738       331,256       100.0%
                                                                         ======       =======        =====








      Note?New Taiwan Dollars have been translated into U.S.
      Dollars at the June 30, 2015 exchange rate of NT $30.85
      per U.S. Dollar.


                                                                                                                                                                               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, 2015                          June 30, 2014                       %                                         June 30, 2015                           March 31, 2015                  %
                                                -------------                          -------------                                                                 -------------                           --------------

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

    Net operating
     revenues                                              1,232                                     38,012                                1,163                                     35,869                                   6.0%                     1,232             38,012            1,220               37,650                  1.0%

    Operating costs                                        (949)                                  (29,289)                               (897)                                  (27,662)                                  5.9%                     (949)          (29,289)           (923)            (28,495)                 2.8%

    Gross profit                                             283                                      8,723                                  266                                      8,207                                   6.3%                       283              8,723              297                9,155                (4.7%)
                                                             ---                                      -----                                  ---                                      -----                                    ---                        ---              -----              ---                -----                 -----

                                                           22.9%                                     22.9%                               22.9%                                     22.9%                                                           22.9%             22.9%           24.3%               24.3%

    Operating expenses

      -Sales and marketing
       expenses                                             (30)                                     (930)                                (35)                                   (1,097)                               (15.2%)                      (30)             (930)            (34)             (1,045)              (11.0%)

      -General and
       administrative
       expenses                                             (30)                                     (919)                                (28)                                     (857)                                  7.2%                      (30)             (919)            (31)               (953)               (3.6%)

      -Research and
       development expenses                                 (98)                                   (3,015)                               (108)                                   (3,326)                                (9.4%)                      (98)           (3,015)            (94)             (2,916)                 3.4%


          Subtotal                                         (158)                                   (4,864)                               (171)                                   (5,280)                                (7.9%)                     (158)           (4,864)           (159)             (4,914)               (1.0%)
                                                            ----                                     ------                                 ----                                     ------                                  -----                       ----             ------             ----               ------                 -----

    Net other operating
     income and expenses                                       1                                         17                                  (0)                                      (10)                                     -                         1                 17              (5)               (142)                    -
                                                             ---                                        ---                                  ---                                        ---                                    ---                       ---                ---                                 ----                   ---

    Operating income                                         126                                      3,876                                   95                                      2,917                                  32.9%                       126              3,876              133                4,099                (5.4%)

                                                           10.2%                                     10.2%                                8.1%                                      8.1%                                                           10.2%             10.2%           10.9%               10.9%


    Net non-operating
     income and expenses                                      42                                      1,304                                   30                                        937                                  39.2%                        42              1,304                8                  255                100.0%
                                                             ---                                      -----                                  ---                                        ---                                   ----                        ---              -----              ---                  ---                 -----

    Income from
     continuing
     operations before                                       168                                      5,180                                  125                                      3,854                                  34.4%                       168              5,180              141                4,354                 19.0%
       income tax

                                                           13.6%                                     13.6%                               10.7%                                     10.7%                                                           13.6%             13.6%           11.6%               11.6%


    Income tax expense                                      (21)                                     (635)                                (17)                                     (528)                                 20.3%                      (21)             (635)            (14)               (442)                43.7%
                                                             ---                                       ----                                  ---                                       ----                                   ----                        ---               ----              ---                 ----                  ----

    Net income                                               147                                      4,545                                  108                                      3,326                                  36.7%                       147              4,545              127                3,912                 16.2%

                                                           12.0%                                     12.0%                                9.3%                                      9.3%                                                           12.0%             12.0%           10.4%               10.4%


    Other comprehensive
     income (loss)                                         (162)                                   (5,006)                                   3                                        103                                      -                     (162)           (5,006)             (4)               (107)               100.0%
                                                            ----                                     ------                                  ---                                        ---                                    ---                      ----             ------              ---                 ----                 -----


    Total comprehensive
     income (loss)                                          (15)                                     (461)                                 111                                      3,429                                      -                      (15)             (461)             123                3,805                     -
                                                             ===                                       ====                                  ===                                      =====                                    ===                       ===               ====              ===                =====                   ===


        Net income attributable to:

    Stockholders of the
     parent                                                  149                                      4,600                                  113                                      3,482                                  32.1%                       149              4,600              129                3,980                 15.6%

    Non-controlling
     interests                                               (2)                                      (55)                                 (5)                                     (156)                               (64.7%)                       (2)              (55)             (2)                (68)              (19.1%)


        Comprehensive income (loss) attributable
         to:

    Stockholders of the
     parent                                                 (12)                                     (369)                                 118                                      3,636                                      -                      (12)             (369)             127                3,910                     -

    Non-controlling
     interests                                               (3)                                      (92)                                 (7)                                     (207)                               (55.6%)                       (3)              (92)             (4)               (105)              (12.4%)


    Earnings per share-
     basic                                                 0.012                                       0.37                                0.009                                       0.28                                                            0.012               0.37            0.010                 0.32
                                                           -----                                       ----                                -----                                       ----                                                            -----               ----            -----                 ----

    Earnings per ADS (2)                                   0.060                                       1.85                                0.045                                       1.40                                                            0.060               1.85            0.052                 1.60
                                                           -----                                       ----                                -----                                       ----                                                            -----               ----            -----                 ----

    Weighted average number of shares

    outstanding (in millions)                                                                     12,572                                                                         12,489                                                                             12,572                               12,526
                                                                                                  ------                                                                         ------                                                                             ------                               ------



    Notes:

    (1) New Taiwan Dollars have been translated into U.S. Dollars at the June 30, 2015 exchange rate of NT $30.85 per U.S. Dollar.

    (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, 2015                                                  June 30, 2015
                                            -------------                                                  -------------

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

    Net operating
     revenues                                              1,232                                     38,012                                 100.0%                           2,453            75,661           100.0%

    Operating costs                                        (949)                                  (29,289)                               (77.1%)                         (1,873)         (57,782)         (76.4%)

    Gross profit                                             283                                      8,723                                  22.9%                             580            17,879            23.6%
                                                             ---                                      -----                                   ----                              ---            ------             ----



    Operating expenses

      -Sales and marketing
       expenses                                             (30)                                     (930)                                (2.5%)                            (64)          (1,974)          (2.6%)

      -General and
       administrative
       expenses                                             (30)                                     (919)                                (2.4%)                            (61)          (1,872)          (2.5%)

      -Research and
       development expenses                                 (98)                                   (3,015)                                (7.9%)                           (192)          (5,932)          (7.8%)

          Subtotal                                         (158)                                   (4,864)                               (12.8%)                           (317)          (9,778)         (12.9%)
                                                            ----                                     ------                                 ------                             ----            ------           ------

    Net other operating
     income and expenses                                       1                                         17                                   0.1%                             (4)            (126)          (0.2%)
                                                             ---                                                                              ---                              ---                             -----

    Operating income                                         126                                      3,876                                  10.2%                             259             7,975            10.5%


    Net non-operating
     income and expenses                                      42                                      1,304                                   3.4%                              50             1,560             2.1%
                                                             ---                                      -----                                    ---                              ---             -----              ---

    Income from
     continuing
     operations before                                       168                                      5,180                                  13.6%                             309             9,535            12.6%
       income tax



    Income tax expense                                      (21)                                     (635)                                (1.6%)                            (35)          (1,077)          (1.4%)
                                                             ---                                       ----                                  -----                              ---            ------            -----

    Net income                                               147                                      4,545                                  12.0%                             274             8,458            11.2%


    Other comprehensive
     loss                                                  (162)                                   (5,006)                               (13.2%)                           (166)          (5,114)          (6.8%)
                                                            ----                                     ------                                 ------                             ----            ------            -----


    Total comprehensive
     income (loss)                                          (15)                                     (461)                                (1.2%)                             108             3,344             4.4%
                                                             ===                                       ====                                  =====                              ===             =====              ===


        Net income attributable to:

    Stockholders of the
     parent                                                  149                                      4,600                                  12.1%                             278             8,580            11.3%

    Non-controlling
     interests                                               (2)                                      (55)                                (0.1%)                             (4)            (122)          (0.1%)


        Comprehensive income (loss) attributable
         to:

    Stockholders of the
     parent                                                 (12)                                     (369)                                (1.0%)                             115             3,541             4.7%

    Non-controlling
     interests                                               (3)                                      (92)                                (0.2%)                             (7)            (197)          (0.3%)


    Earnings per share-
     basic                                                 0.012                                       0.37                                                                  0.022              0.68
                                                           -----                                       ----                                                                  -----              ----

    Earnings per ADS (2)                                   0.060                                       1.85                                                                  0.110              3.40
                                                           -----                                       ----                                                                  -----              ----


    Weighted average number of shares                                                             12,572                                                                                  12,550
         outstanding (in millions)



    Notes:

    (1) New Taiwan Dollars have been translated into U.S. Dollars at the June 30, 2015 exchange rate of NT $30.85 per U.S. Dollar.

    (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, 2015

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


                                                USD                                 NTD
                                                ---                                 ---

    Cash flows from
     operating activities :

         Net
         income
         before
         tax                                            309                                  9,535

         Depreciation
         &
         Amortization                                   711                                 21,942

         Impairment
         loss
         on
         financial
         assets                                          16                                    479

         Impairment
         loss
         on
         non-
         financial
         assets                                           7                                    226

         Gain
         on
         disposal
         of
         investments                                   (49)                               (1,508)

         Changes
         in
         assets,
         liabilities
         and
         others                                        (22)                                 (674)

         Income
         tax
         paid                                          (54)                               (1,671)
                                                        ---                                 ------

     Net
     cash
     provided
     by
     operating
     activities                                         918                                 28,329


    Cash flows from
     investing activities :

         Acquisition
         of
         available-
         for-
         sale
         financial
         assets                                        (83)                               (2,562)

         Proceeds
         from
         disposal
         of
         available-
         for-
         sale
         financial
         assets                                          24                                    728

         Acquisition
         of
         subsidiaries
         (net
         of
         cash
         acquired)                                       13                                    415

         Disposal
         of
         subsidiaries                                  (27)                                 (835)

         Acquisition
         of
         property,
         plant
         and
         equipment                                    (873)                              (26,927)

         Proceeds
         from
         disposal
         of
         non-
         current
         assets
         held
         for
         sale                                            21                                    642

         Acquisition
         of
         intangible
         assets                                        (22)                                 (693)

         Increase
         in
         refundable
         deposits                                      (42)                               (1,286)

        Others                                         (24)                                 (737)
                                                        ---                                   ----

     Net
     cash
     used
     in
     investing
     activities                                     (1,013)                              (31,255)


    Cash flows from
     financing activities :

         Decrease
         in
         short-
         term
         loans                                        (126)                               (3,880)

         Proceeds
         from
         bonds
         issued                                         597                                 18,425

         Proceeds
         from
         long-
         term
         loans                                          124                                  3,827

         Repayments
         of
         long-
         term
         loans                                        (113)                               (3,484)

         Exercise
         of
         employee
         stock
         options                                          9                                    289

         Treasury
         stock
         sold
         to
         employees                                       22                                    677

         Increase
         in
         other
         financial
         liabilities                                    198                                  6,108

        Others                                            1                                     17
                                                        ---                                    ---

     Net
     cash
     provided
     by
     financing
     activities                                         712                                 21,979


     Effect
     of
     exchange
     rate
     changes
     on
     cash
     and
     cash
     equivalents                                       (39)                               (1,219)
                                                        ---                                 ------

     Net
     increase
     in
     cash
     and
     cash
     equivalents                                        578                                 17,834


     Cash
     and
     cash
     equivalents
     at
     beginning
     of
     period                                           1,498                                 46,212
                                                      -----                                 ------


     Cash
     and
     cash
     equivalents
     at
     end
     of
     period                                           2,076                                 64,046
                                                      =====                                 ======



    Note: New Taiwan Dollars have been translated into U.S. Dollars
     at the June 30, 2015 exchange rate of NT $30.85 per U.S.
     Dollar.

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SOURCE United Microelectronics Corporation