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NEWS & VIEWS |
Taipei,
Sunday, November 22, 2009
12:28 (GMT+8)
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IC distributor Supreme enjoying outstanding performance in 4Q09 Nov 20, 17:00 Supreme Electronics has estimated its consolidated revenues will top NT$3 billion (US$92.68 million) in November and hit a 2009 year-high in the fourth quarter driven by demand for memory products. The company expects a bright outlook for memory products in the first quarter of 2010. Read more |
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Chipbond likely to miss revenue guidance for 4Q09, say watchers Nov 20, 16:38 LCD driver IC packaging and testing house Chipbond Technology may see fourth-quarter 2009 revenues decline by up to 30% sequentially, as customers' inventory levels are still high, according to market watchers. Gross margin for the quarter will accordingly slide to 14-16% for the quarter, compared to 23.5% in the third quarter. Read more |
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Inductor makers to see flat revenues in November; slight drop in 4Q09 Nov 20, 16:19 Taiwan-based inductor makers Chilisin Electronics, King Core Electronics and Mag.Layers Scientific-Technics are expected to see revenues stay flat in November and drop 1-2% sequentially in the fourth quarter of 2009, according to market sources. Chilisin and King Core are optimistic about the 2010 outlook as they roll out new product lines. Read more |
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KYEC sees 4Q09 sales grow on quarter; aborts plans to spin off memory testing unit Nov 20, 15:03 King Yuan Electronics Company (KYEC) has estimated revenues to grow by up to 5% sequentially in the fourth quarter of 2009, while maintaining a 60-65% utilization rate. The IC testing firm attributed the slight growth to a continued pickup in demand for graphics chips and niche memory. Read more |
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Solder material maker Shenmao expects revenues in 2010 to grow 20% on year Nov 19, 16:41 Taiwan-based solder material maker Shenmao Technology expects its revenues in 2010 to grow 20% and reach a record high compared to 2009. Read more |
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Global TV shipments reach 54.9 million in 3Q09, says DisplaySearch Nov 19, 16:13 Global TV shipments increased 1% on year for the first time since the third quarter of 2008 to 54.9 million units in the third quarter of 2009, according to DisplaySearch. Read more |
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IC distributor Yosun to set up more offices in China Nov 19, 15:57 Taiwan-based IC distributor Yosun Industrial plans to invest an additional NT$120 million (US$3.73 million) to set up more branch offices in second- and third-class cities in China and expects revenues generated from the China market to increase at least 50% in 2010. Read more |
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Sitronix to see revenues increase in November 2009 Nov 19, 15:11 Driver IC designer Sitronix Technology expects its November 2009 revenues to be higher than the NT$412 million (US$12.8 million) it recorded in October due to increasing shipments of mono-STN and color-STN driver ICs, according to the company. Other driver IC vendors such as Novatek Microelectronics and Orise Technology are expected to suffer revenue declines in November. Read more |
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ALi revenues expected to grow 5-10% in 4Q09 Nov 18, 15:11 Consumer IC design house ALi is likely to see fourth-quarter revenues increase 5-10% sequentially to NT$1.5-1.6 billion (US$46.69-49.81 million) buoyed by demand for set-top box (STB) ICs from China and Europe, according to market watchers. Read more |
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Taiwan-based passive device makers Polytronics, Thinking Electronic see prospects for new products Nov 18, 14:26 Passive device maker Polytronics Technology has received verification from clients on its new LED heat dissipation plate product line and expects to see demand from Taiwan- and South Korea-based panel makers, according to the company. Thinking Electronic Industrial, another passive device maker, also said it has obtained orders for its new variable resistors used in 3G base stations, from China, Ireland and other markets. Read more |
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MTI looks to double-digit revenue growth in 4Q09, says CEO Nov 18, 11:41 Taiwan-based network equipment maker Microelectronics Technology (MTI) expects its revenues to grow by a double-digit rate sequentially in the fourth quarter of 2009 buoyed by increasing shipments of low noise block (LNB) devices and remote radio heads (RRHs) for CDMA networks, according to CEO and president Allen Yen. Read more |
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Consumer-IC backend supplier Greatek to move into new plant in 1Q10 Nov 17, 17:08 Chip packaging and testing firm Greatek Electronics, which focuses on the consumer electronics market, has said its new plant in Chunan, in the northern Taiwan county of Miaoli is expected to start operations in mid-December. The company plans to move into the larger production base in the first quarter of 2010, and will sell its existing Kungyi plant. Read more |
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ASE, SPIL revenues expected to drop slightly in November Newswatch - Nov 17, 15:14 Chip packaging and testing house Advanced Semiconductor Engineering (ASE) is likely to see revenues slip by less than 5% on month in November 2009, while Siliconware Precision Industries (SPIL) may report slightly dropping or flat sequential revenues, according to market watchers. The estimates show improvement compared to larger declines experienced over the same month of 2008 and 2007, which the watchers attributed to demand from the PC sector. Read more |
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ECS revenues down in first three quarters of 2009, but profits still up Nov 17, 14:52 Motherboard maker Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS) saw consolidated revenues of NT$55.41 billion (US$1.69 billion) for the first three quarters of 2009, a drop of 18.8% on year; however, its net profits of NT$964 million were up by 101.3% from NT$479 million, according to the company. Read more |
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Taiwan market: Netbooks account for more than 40% of total notebook sales in 1-3Q09 Nov 16, 12:42 Taiwan's netbook sales in the first three quarters of 2009 accounted for more than 40% of total notebook sales. As a result local PC vendors' 2009 revenues and profits are expected to see an impact, according to sources from channel vendors. Read more |
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MediaTek to see December revenues return to NT$10 billion, say sources Nov 16, 12:17 MediaTek's revenues are expected to return to NT$10 billion (US$310.85 million) in December, generating revenues of NT$29-30 billion in the fourth quarter, as order volume has been recovering, according to industry sources. However, the company has reiterated that its previous forecast, saying its fourth-quarter revenues will drop 13-19% to NT$27.8-29.8 billion. Read more |
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Connector maker Simula expects further growth for notebook solutions in 2010 Nov 13, 16:28 Taiwan-based connector maker Simula Technology expects the ratio of its revenues generated by related notebook solutions will increase to 30-40% in 2010 compared to 20-30% in 2009, thanks to continued growth of the global notebook market, according to the company. Read more |
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GaAs foundry AWSC to see 50% revenue growth in 2010 Nov 13, 16:11 Advanced Wireless Semiconductor Company (AWSC) has seen order visibility extend to the first half of 2010, and the company estimates revenues next year will grow 50% from 2009, according to market sources. AWSC's major customer Skyworks is expected to increase orders to AWSC in 2010 as it has become the power amplifier (PA) supplier for Apple's new-generation iPhone. Read more |
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Elan expects touchscreen IC shipments to grow significantly in 4Q09 Nov 13, 12:40 Elan Microelectronics expects to ship 500,000-600,000 touchscreen ICs used in handsets in the fourth quarter, about three times the volume it shipped in the third quarter. However, the company estimates its fourth-quarter revenues will drop 8-16% to NT$1.1-1.2 billion (US$34.02-37.11 million) due to lower demand in the microcontroller unit (MCU) market. Read more |
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Memory IC backend firm Walton positive about 4Q09 Nov 13, 12:13 Walton Advanced Engineering has revised its fourth-quarter revenue guidance to sequential growth, compared to flat revenues that it initially estimated. The memory IC packaging and testing house also forecast revenues for the first quarter of 2010 to hold level, and average monthly revenues next year to top NT$550 million (US$17 million). Read more |
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MSI, ECS, Gigabyte see October revenues drop on month Nov 12, 17:10 While Asustek Computer reported on on-month increase in revenues in October, other first-tier motherboard makers Micro-Star International (MSI), Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS) and Gigabyte Technology all saw their revenues drop on month in October. Read more |
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Apacer eyeing non-memory products for higher margin Nov 12, 16:49 Apacer Technology has placed stronger emphasis on more profitable digital peripherals that contribute higher gross margins, according to the company. The high-margin product line, which includes digital media players, wireless presenters and mice, currently accounts for around 22% of Apacer's total revenues. Read more |
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Solar wafer maker Danen expects all-time high revenues for 4Q09 Nov 12, 16:26 Taiwan-based solar ingot and wafer supplier Danen Technology saw record revenues of NT$133 million (US$4.1 million) in October and expects its fourth-quarter revenues to also reach an all-time high, according to company president James Fang. Read more |
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Niche memory IC orders and ASP recovered, says Etron chairman Nov 12, 16:20 The niche memory IC market has bottomed out with improving order volume as well as average selling prices (ASPs), said Etron Technology chairman Nicky Lu. Read more |
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AAT expects revenues to drop over 20% sequentially in 4Q09 Nov 12, 15:36 IC design house Advanced Analog Technology (AAT) expects its revenues to decline over 20% sequentially to NT$200-240 million (US$6.17-7.40 million) in the fourth quarter due to slow demand from the flat panel sector. The company has posted revenues of NT$80.55 million for October, in line with expectations. Read more |
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Network equipment maker Netronix expanding e-book reader production lines Nov 12, 14:53 Taiwan-based network equipment maker Netronix will begin to expand its production lines for e-book readers at the end of 2009 instead of the first quarter of 2010 as originally planned due to increasing demand, according to the company. Read more |
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Ralink revenues hit high in October Nov 12, 14:23 WLAN chipmaker Ralink Technology saw its revenues hit a record high of NT$551 million (US$17 million) in October and expects revenues to climb to NT$570-590 million in November. Read more |
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LED industry total capex to grow 158% in 2010, says LEDinside Nov 12, 14:16 Total capex in the Taiwan LED industry is expected to reach NT$35 billion (US$1.08 billion) in 2010, up 158% on year from NT$13.5 billion in 2009, according to LEDinside. Read more |
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ChipMOS expects 4Q09 revenues to stay flat or drop slightly on quarter Nov 12, 12:17 Packaging and testing house ChipMOS Technologies has said revenues for the fourth quarter of 2009 may remain flat or drop by single-digits compared to the third quarter. Demand for LCD driver IC services looks weaker during the quarter, though services for DRAM and mixed-signal ICs stay strong, according to the company. Read more |
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LED chipmakers see October revenues increase Nov 11, 16:32 LED chipmakers saw their October revenues increase on the high demand for high-brightness blue LEDs, while LED packaging houses saw sequential drop for October revenues. Read more |
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Notebook related IC designers see 20% decline in October; expect rebound in December Nov 11, 15:37 Notebook related IC design houses saw sequential revenue declines of around 20% in October 2009 due to fewer working days. However, they expect revenues to rebound slightly in December and may see sequential growth in the first quarter of 2010. Read more |
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Foxconn sees second highest revenues in October Nov 11, 15:18 Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) has reported unconsolidated revenues of NT$162.13 billion (US$4.99 billion) for October 2009, up 8.49% on month and the second highest monthly figure on record, only lower than the NT$169.38 billion from the same month a year ago. The company's January-October unconsolidated revenues of NT$1.14 trillion dropped by 6.24% on year. Read more |
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PCB maker Dynamic 4Q09 revenues to drop 10% sequentially Nov 11, 14:10 PCB maker Dynamic Electronics expects revenues for the fourth quarter of 2009 to slide 10% sequentially, as demand from the notebook and TFT LCD sectors has slowed down on seasonality, according to the company. Read more |
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CPT October revenues down Nov 11, 14:08 Chunghwa Picture Tubes (CPT) has announced that its consolidated revenues for October 2009 totaled NT$5.31 billion (US$164.15 million), down 17.7% sequentially from NT$6.45 billion and down 29.4% on year from NT$7.52 billion. Read more |
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Optoelectronics PCB maker TPT to see strong 1Q10 Nov 11, 14:07 Taiwan PCB Techvest (TPT) estimates revenues for the first quarter of 2010 to remain flat sequentially, bucking seasonal trends, according to the company. TPT saw October 2009 revenues slide 5.6% sequentially to NT$1.14 billion (US$35 million), in line with Taiwan panel makers' revenues performance in October. Read more |
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LTCC device maker ACX expects revenues to hit record high in 4Q09 Nov 11, 14:06 Advanced Ceramic X (ACX), a Taiwan-based manufacturer of multilayer ceramic devices and LTCC (low-temperature co-fired ceramic) modules for wireless communications, expects its revenues to hit a new high in the fourth quarter of 2009 after reaching a record high of NT$298 million (US$9.23 million) in the third quarter, according to company president CH Chien. Read more |
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D-Link October 2009 revenues down on-month but up on-year Newswatch - Nov 11, 13:56 Network equipment maker D-Link has posted consolidated revenues of NT$3.05 billion (US$94.1 million) for October 2009, down 3.9% sequentially but up 6.6% on year, according to the company. Read more |
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PVI, TPO see October revenues decline Nov 11, 12:10 Small- to medium-size panel and electrophoretic display (EPD) maker maker Prime View International (PVI) saw October revenues decrease 11.47% sequentially to NT$1.3 billion (US$40.19 million) from NT$1.47 billion for September, but last month's sum represents an on-year increase of 128.31% from NT$569.9 million, according to data from the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE). Read more |
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Major IC distributors see revenues drop in October Nov 11, 12:01 WPG Holdings has reported consolidated revenues of NT$17.57 billion (US$543 million) for October 2009, down around 5% sequentially, while rivals Yosun and WT Microelectronics saw consolidated revenues decrease 12% and 18%, respectively, mainly because customers had stocked up ahead in September for the national holiday in China. Read more |
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Synnex October revenues decline sequentially Nov 11, 10:37 Synnex Technology International, a Taiwan-based distributor of IT and consumer electronics products, has reported unaudited consolidated revenues of NT$17.07 billion (US$525 million) for October, dropping 26.7% sequentially but rising 11.3% on year. Read more |
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Catcher Technology sees October 2009 revenues down on year Nov 10, 17:03 Catcher Technology has reported consolidated revenues of NT$1.7 billion (US$52 million) for October 2009, up slightly by 0.89% on month, but down 15.49% on year, according to the company. Read more |
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Global PC processor shipments jump 23% sequentially in 3Q09, says IDC Nov 10, 16:57 Worldwide PC processor shipments in the third quarter of 2009 rose substantially by an all-time record level for a single quarter, according to data from IDC. PC processor unit shipments in the third quarter rose 23% compared to the second quarter, approximately double the typical growth in unit shipments for the period. In terms of revenues, the PC processor market grew more than 14% on quarter to US$7.4 billion, said IDC. Read more |
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VIA, SiS see mixed growth in October 2009 revenues Nov 10, 16:36 VIA Technologies has reported revenues of NT$429 million (US$13.2 million) for October 2009 slipping by 5.3% on month and 32.98% on year, while combined revenues for the first ten months reached NT$4.1 billion, down 42.15% on year. Read more |
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TSMC October revenues up 4% Nov 10, 16:24 Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has announced net sales of NT$29.18 billion (US$902 million) for October, an increase of 4.1% over the previous month. The growth appears to buck a seasonal trend that caused United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) to see October revenues slide 2.5% sequentially in the month. Read more |
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Quartz component makers expect 10% revenue growth in 4Q09 Newswatch - Nov 10, 16:22 Taiwan-based quartz component makers expect their fourth-quarter 2009 revenues to remain at peak season levels, with a sequential increase of about 10%, mainly driven by orders from the handset and networking segments. Overall order visibility has extended to the end of December, according to the makers. Read more |
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BLU makers report mixed results for October Nov 10, 16:15 Backlight unit (BLU) and projector maker Coretronic saw its October consolidated revenues increase 5% sequentially and 28% on year to NT$8.36 billion (US$258.54 million). Read more |
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Novatek, Orise October revenues drop on seasonal effects Nov 10, 15:51 LCD driver IC designers Novatek Microelectronics and Orise Technology have posted revenues of NT$2.51 billion (US$77.7 million) and NT$399 million for October, down 10.9% and 17.5% on month, respectively. Read more |
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Asustek and Pegatron see increase in October 2009 revenues Nov 10, 15:35 First-tier motherboard maker Asustek Computer has registered sales of NT$28.66 billion (US$882 million) for October 2009, up 22% on month and 18.16% on year, but combined sales from January to October 2009 still dropped 17.83% compared to a year ago, according to the company. Read more |
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Protective component makers optimistic about future outlook despite revenue decline in October 2009 Nov 10, 14:52 Taiwan-based protective component makers Thinking Electronic and Polytronics Technology both saw revenues decline by more than 10% in October 2009. However, they are optimistic about outlook in fourth-quarter 2009 and beyond into 2010. Read more |
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Amtran October revenues up Nov 10, 14:41 Taiwan-based TV maker Amtran Technology has posted October revenues of NT$5.4 billion (US$167.05 million), up 1.62% sequentially from NT$5.31 billion and up 35.54% on year from NT$3.98 billion, according to data from the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE). Read more |
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