Electronic Technology
Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.
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Company Background
ASE provides integrated circuit packaging and testing services -- the last stage of semiconductor production -- to major global chipmakers including Qualcomm and MediaTek. With its advanced system-in-package technologies, which help clients reduce production costs and time to market, ASE is a global leader in its field and a benefactor of Apple's product ecosystem.
The company was founded in 1984 by brothers Jason and Richard Chang in Kaohsiung, Taiwan's second-largest city. The Changs, guided by their mother, Chang Yao Hong-ing, first made their fortune in Taiwan real estate before venturing into the semiconductor industry.
The family, one of the richest in Taiwan, retains control of the company, with Jason Chang serving as chairman. They also have significant business interests in China, particularly in the property sector.
Business Summary
Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc. engages in the provision of independent semiconductor manufacturing services. Its business activities include the development of turnkey solutions covering IC packaging, design and production of interconnect materials, front-end engineering test, wafer probing and final test, as well as electronic manufacturing services. It also provides integrated solutions for electronics manufacturing services in relation to computers, peripherals, communications, industrial, automotive, and storage and server applications. It operates through the following segments: Packaging, Testing, Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS), and Other. The company was founded by Chien Shen Chang and Hung Pen Chang on March 23, 1984 and is headquartered in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Financial Highlights
| Dec 2017 | TWD | USD |
| Revenue | 290,441.20M | 9,546.85M |
| Gross Profit | 50,521.20M | 1,660.64M |
| Operating income | 25,340.84M | 832.95M |
| Income before tax | 30,494.88M | 1,002.37M |
| Net income | 22,987.81M | 755.61M |
| EBITDA | 54,423.79M | 1,788.92M |
| Diluted EPS | 5.24 | 0.17 |
| Dividends Per Share | -- | -- |
| Total Assets | 363,857.78M | 12,227.02M |
| Total liabilities | 160,070.32M | 5,378.97M |
| Total equity | 190,587.52M | 6,404.47M |
| Operating cash flow | 47,656.84M | 1,566.48M |
| Currency in TWD | Currency in USD |
Historical Data
| Dec 2013 | Dec 2014 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2017 | |
| Revenue | 219,862.44M | 256,591.44M | 283,302.53M | 274,884.10M | 290,441.20M |
| Gross Profit | 40,765.92M | 51,469.01M | 47,764.75M | 50,865.97M | 50,521.20M |
| Operating income | 22,044.32M | 29,645.86M | 24,884.62M | 26,708.50M | 25,340.84M |
| Income before tax | 19,330.39M | 28,656.93M | 24,885.52M | 26,512.92M | 30,494.88M |
| Net income | 15,689.07M | 23,636.52M | 19,478.87M | 21,680.33M | 22,987.81M |
| EBITDA | 47,515.23M | 55,996.64M | 54,403.28M | 56,130.80M | 54,423.79M |
| Diluted EPS | 4.04 | 5.90 | 4.86 | 4.72 | 5.24 |
| Dividends Per Share | 2.58 | 3.99 | 3.18 | 2.75 | -- |
| Total Assets | 286,813.90M | 333,984.76M | 365,287.55M | 357,943.07M | 363,857.78M |
| Total liabilities | 159,648.94M | 175,546.76M | 197,081.69M | 188,809.72M | 160,070.32M |
| Total equity | 123,020.62M | 150,218.90M | 156,701.98M | 157,141.18M | 190,587.52M |
| Operating cash flow | 41,213.01M | 45,041.43M | 53,385.78M | 51,055.75M | 47,656.84M |
| Dec 2013 | Dec 2014 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2017 | |
| Revenue | 7,407.45M | 8,467.46M | 8,921.77M | 8,523.32M | 9,546.85M |
| Gross Profit | 1,373.45M | 1,698.46M | 1,504.20M | 1,577.20M | 1,660.64M |
| Operating income | 742.70M | 978.30M | 783.66M | 828.14M | 832.95M |
| Income before tax | 651.26M | 945.67M | 783.69M | 822.08M | 1,002.37M |
| Net income | 528.58M | 780.00M | 613.42M | 672.24M | 755.61M |
| EBITDA | 1,600.85M | 1,847.87M | 1,713.26M | 1,740.44M | 1,788.92M |
| Diluted EPS | 0.13 | 0.19 | 0.15 | 0.14 | 0.17 |
| Dividends Per Share | 0.04 | 0.06 | 0.05 | 0.04 | -- |
| Total Assets | 9,623.49M | 10,568.46M | 11,120.88M | 11,106.24M | 12,227.02M |
| Total liabilities | 5,356.71M | 5,554.92M | 5,999.99M | 5,858.37M | 5,378.97M |
| Total equity | 4,127.72M | 4,753.46M | 4,770.66M | 4,875.76M | 6,404.47M |
| Operating cash flow | 1,388.52M | 1,486.35M | 1,681.22M | 1,583.08M | 1,566.48M |
Valuation Measures
| Dec 2017 | |
| PER | 13.52 |
| ROA | 6.36% |
| ROE | 13.22% |
| Operating margin | 8.72% |
| Profit margin | 7.91% |
Key executives
- Chairman & Chief Executive Officer: Chien Shen Chang
- President & Vice Chairman: Hung Pen Chang
- Chief Operating Officer, Director & Spokesman: Tien Yu Wu
- CFO, Director & Deputy Spokesman: Hung Ssu Tung
- Director & General Manager-Kaohsiung Plant Area: Jui Jung Lo
Shareholders
Contact Details
- Website:http://www.aseglobal.com
- Address: No. 26 Chingsan Road, Nantze Export Processing Zone, Kaohsiung City, 81170, Taiwan
- Phone: +886.7.361.7131
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Competitors
- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
- Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
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