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 25, 2018
Business Description: Industry-leading provider of outsourced semiconductor assembly and test services (OSAT) with facilities in Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu Industrial Park, and Southern Taiwan Science Park in Taiwan.
Reporting Period: This filing announces the schedule for the Second Quarter 2018 financial results, which are not yet included in this document.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document serves solely as a notice of an upcoming earnings announcement and conference call.
Material Changes
No material changes to financial performance are reported in this filing as the actual Q2 2018 results have not been released. The filing indicates the company plans to report results after the close of trading on the Taiwan Stock Exchange and before the open of the NASDAQ Stock Market on Thursday, August 9, 2018.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
- Conference Call Schedule: Management will host two conference calls on August 9, 2018, to discuss Q2 2018 results (4:00 PM Taiwan time for Mandarin; 8:00 PM Taiwan time for English).
- Forward-Looking Statements: The filing contains standard disclaimers that statements regarding strategy, goals, plans, and financial projections are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from expectations.
- Risk Reference: Detailed risk factors are referenced in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F and other SEC filings.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the actual Q2 2018 financial results when released on August 9, 2018.
- Confirm the dial-in details and webcast links for the earnings conference call on the company website (www.chipmos.com).
- Review the most recent Form 20-F for detailed risk factors and historical financial data not present in this 6-K.
- Note that this filing contains no quantitative financial data for the period ended June 30, 2018.