Business Context and Reporting Period
Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc. (ASE) filed this Form 6-K on November 10, 2005, to report unaudited consolidated net revenues for the month of October 2005. The company, headquartered in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, operates semiconductor packaging and testing facilities globally, including majority-owned subsidiaries in Malaysia, Korea, and Japan.
Key Financial Metrics
| Metric | October 2005 | September 2005 | October 2004 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Net Revenues (NT$ Million) | 8,583 | 7,951 | 7,971 |
| Sequential Change | +7.96% | - | - |
| Year-over-Year Change | +7.68% | - | - |
The filing does not provide data regarding profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity for this period.
Material Changes
- Record Revenue: October 2005 marked a historical high for the company's monthly consolidated net revenues.
- Growth Trends: Revenues increased 7.96% sequentially from September 2005 and 7.68% compared to October 2004.
- Comparability Note: October 2004 revenues included NT$ 643 million from ASE Malaysia's Camera Module operations, which may affect direct year-over-year comparisons.
Outlook and Management Commentary
Management highlighted the achievement of record monthly net revenues. The filing contains no specific forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or discussion of contingencies beyond the revenue announcement.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the impact of the NT$ 643 million Camera Module revenue in October 2004 on the year-over-year growth calculation.
- Confirm the composition of the "majority owned subsidiaries" contributing to the consolidated figures.
- Review subsequent filings for profit margins and cash flow data, as this report only covers net revenues.