Business Context and Reporting Period
Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc. (ASE) filed this Form 6-K on May 8, 2002, reporting unaudited consolidated net revenues for the month of April 2002. 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 | April 2002 | March 2002 | April 2001 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Net Revenues (NT$ Million) | 3,661 | 3,692 | 3,030 |
| Kaohsiung Packaging Net Revenues (NT$ Million) | 2,200 | 2,178 | 1,646 |
The filing does not provide data regarding profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity for this period.
Material Changes
- Consolidated Revenue: Decreased 0.9% sequentially from March 2002 but increased 20.8% year-over-year compared to April 2001.
- Kaohsiung Operations: Increased 1.0% sequentially and 33.7% year-over-year, indicating stronger growth in the primary packaging hub compared to the consolidated total.
Outlook and Management Commentary
The filing contains no specific guidance, forward-looking outlook, management commentary on risks, contingencies, or unusual items beyond the presentation of the monthly revenue figures.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the sequential decline in consolidated revenue despite year-over-year growth.
- Confirm the contribution of non-Kaohsiung subsidiaries to the consolidated total, as Kaohsiung revenue growth (33.7% YoY) outpaced consolidated growth (20.8% YoY).
- Note that the reported figures are unaudited and limited to net revenues; profit and cash flow data are absent.