Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc. (ASE) is dated June 30, 2011. The filing serves as a notification that the Company has submitted its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. ASE operates as a provider of outsourced semiconductor packaging and testing services.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text does not contain specific financial data. It does not list revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity figures for the period ended December 31, 2010. Investors must refer to the attached Form 20-F or the audited financial statements available on the Company's website or via Citibank Shareholder Services for these details.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific comparative financial data or describe material changes in financial performance versus the prior comparable period. It solely announces the availability of the 2010 annual report.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing includes a Safe Harbor Notice regarding forward-looking statements. Management cautions that actual results may differ materially from expectations due to various risks, including:
- Cyclicality and market conditions in the semiconductor industry.
- Demand for outsourced packaging and testing services.
- Highly competitive industry dynamics.
- Ability to introduce new packaging and testing technologies.
- Integration of pending and future mergers and acquisitions.
- International business activities and general economic/political conditions.
- Disruptions from natural or human-induced disasters.
- Future expansion plans and capital expenditures.
- Geopolitical tensions between the Republic of China and the People's Republic of China.
- Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific financial results for the year ended December 31, 2010, by accessing the Form 20-F filed on June 17, 2011.
- Confirm the availability of hard copies of audited financial statements through Citibank Shareholder Services.
- Review the full risk factors detailed in the 2010 Annual Report on Form 20-F to understand potential impacts on future operations.
- Monitor the Company's website (www.aseglobal.com) for updates on the integration of mergers and acquisitions mentioned in the risk factors.