Business Context and Reporting Period
Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc. (ASE) filed a Form 6-K on June 8, 2009, to announce its unaudited consolidated net revenues for the month of May 2009. ASE is a foreign private issuer based in Kaoshiung, Taiwan, operating in the outsourced semiconductor packaging and testing services sector.
Key Financial Metrics
| Metric | May 2009 | April 2009 | May 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Revenues (NT$ Million) | 7,037 | 6,116 | 8,640 |
| Sequential Change | +15.1% | - | - |
| Year-over-Year Change | -18.6% | - | - |
The filing does not provide data regarding profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity for this specific reporting period.
Material Changes
- Sequential Growth: Net revenues increased by 15.1% from April 2009 to May 2009.
- Year-over-Year Decline: Net revenues decreased by 18.6% compared to May 2008, reflecting broader industry conditions.
Outlook, Risks, and Management Commentary
The filing includes a Safe Harbor Notice regarding forward-looking statements. Management highlights several risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations:
- Cyclicality and market conditions in the semiconductor industry.
- Demand for outsourced packaging and testing services.
- Intense competition and the need to introduce new technologies.
- Integration risks from pending or future mergers and acquisitions.
- General economic conditions, specifically the recent global financial crisis.
- Geopolitical tensions between the Republic of China and the People's Republic of China.
- Foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the trend of sequential revenue growth to determine if the 15.1% increase in May 2009 is sustainable.
- Review the full 2007 Annual Report on Form 20-F for detailed risk factors and historical financial context.
- Monitor the impact of the global financial crisis on semiconductor demand as cited in the risk factors.
- Confirm the status of any pending mergers or acquisitions mentioned in the risk disclosure.