Taiwan-based mask ROM and NOR flash chipmaker Macronix International (MXIC) has raised the company's guidance for the third quarter of 2009 while acknowledging better-than-expected demand for flash products, according to the company.
In addition, Macronix has posted net sales of NT$2.84 billion (US$86.7 million) for August, up 35.9% on month and 14% on year. Accumulated revenues from January through August reached NT$15.62 billion, representing a 7% increase from 2008.
| Macronix: Financial guidance for 3Q09 | ||||
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| 2Q09 | 3Q09 | ||
| Guidance | Actual | Original | Revised | |
| Revenue Q/Q | - | 17% | 10-21% | 37-41% |
| Unit shipment Q/Q | 25-30% | 52% | 10-15% | 30-32% |
| ASP Q/Q | (15-20%) | (26%) | 0-5% | 5-7% |
| Gross margin | 36-38% | 40% | 40-42% | 42-44% |
| Capacity utilization rate | 85-90% | 99% | >95% | >95% |
Source: Company, compiled by Digitimes, September 2009
Article translated by Jessie Shen
