Business Context and Reporting Period
Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc. (ASE) filed this Form 6-K on January 9, 2002, to report unaudited consolidated net revenues for the month of December 2001. The company operates primarily in semiconductor packaging and testing, with significant operations in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, and majority-owned subsidiaries in locations including Chung Li, Korea, and the Philippines.
Key Financial Metrics
| Metric | Dec 2001 | Nov 2001 | Dec 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Net Revenues (NT$ Million) | 3,249 | 3,653 | 4,239 |
| Kaohsiung Packaging Net Revenues (NT$ Million) | 1,943 | 2,120 | 2,188 |
The filing does not provide data regarding profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity for this period.
Material Changes
- Sequential Decline: Consolidated net revenues decreased by 11.1% from November 2001 to December 2001. Kaohsiung packaging revenues declined by 8.3% over the same period.
- Year-Over-Year Decline: Consolidated net revenues fell 23.3% compared to December 2000. Kaohsiung packaging revenues decreased by 11.2% year-over-year.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, or specific discussion of risks and contingencies beyond the presentation of historical revenue figures. No unusual items were disclosed in this report.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the cause of the 23.3% year-over-year revenue decline in the semiconductor packaging sector.
- Confirm the impact of the sequential revenue drop on full-year 2001 performance.
- Review subsequent filings for profit margins and cash flow data, as these were not included in this revenue-only announcement.