Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC. (NASDAQ: IMOS) covers the month of January 2018, specifically reporting on a Board of Directors meeting held on January 26, 2018. The Company is a foreign private issuer based in Hsinchu, Taiwan.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on corporate governance and personnel changes rather than financial performance.
Material Changes
The filing details significant personnel changes effective March 1, 2018, and a subsidiary director change effective February 1, 2018:
- Resignation: Mr. Peter Ku, special assistant of the Tainan Operation Manufacturing Center, resigned due to personal career planning.
- Retirement: Mr. David Wang, vice president of Strategy and Investor Relations, retired and was removed from his duty as acting spokesperson.
- Appointment: Ms. Silvia Su, senior director of Finance and Accounting Management Center, was appointed as the new acting spokesperson.
- Subsidiary Change: Ms. Silvia Su will assume the role of director for ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (BVI) LTD., replacing Mr. Peter Ku.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for financial guidance, future outlook, management commentary on market conditions, risks, contingencies, or unusual items.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the effective dates of the personnel transitions (February 1, 2018, and March 1, 2018).
- Confirm the new chain of command for investor relations and spokesperson duties following Mr. Wang's retirement.
- Check subsequent filings for any financial impact related to the departure of key operational staff.