Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC. (NASDAQ: IMOS; TSE: 8150)
Filing Type: Form 6-K (Report of Foreign Private Issuer)
Date: July 21, 2021
Business: Industry-leading provider of outsourced semiconductor assembly and test services (OSAT) with facilities in Taiwan.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing is a corporate announcement regarding a dividend distribution and does not contain operational financial statements (revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics) for the reporting period.
- Dividend Approved: NT$2.20 per common share (approx. US$1.58 per ADS).
- Source of Funds: Distributed from earnings.
Material Changes
The filing reports the shareholder approval of a cash dividend at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on July 12, 2021. This action formalizes the proposal originally made by the Board on March 16, 2021. No other material changes to operations or financial position are detailed in this document.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Dividend Schedule:
- Declaration Date: July 20, 2021
- Ex-Dividend Date: August 6, 2021
- Record Date: August 9, 2021
- Distribution Date: September 8, 2021
- Books Closed: August 5, 2021 to August 13, 2021
Forward-Looking Statements & Risks: The document includes standard forward-looking statements regarding strategy and future performance. It explicitly notes that actual results may differ due to various factors, including the ongoing impact of COVID-19. Further risk details are referenced in the most recent Form 20-F.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the final USD dividend amount per ADS, as it depends on the exchange rate conversion by Citibank N.A. on August 31, 2021, and applicable tax deductions.
- Confirm share ownership status prior to the August 6, 2021 ex-dividend date to ensure eligibility.
- Review the most recent Form 20-F for detailed financial performance and comprehensive risk factors not included in this 6-K.