TAIPEI, Taiwan, R.O.C., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. (TAIEX: 3711, NYSE: ASX) ("We", "ASEH", or the "Company"), the leading provider of semiconductor assembly and testing services (ATM) and electronic manufacturing services (EMS), today reported its unaudited net revenues[1] of NT$160,439 million for 2Q22, up by 26% year-over-year (or up by 33% year-over-year on pro forma basis) and up by 11% sequentially.  Net income attributable to shareholders of the parent for the quarter totaled NT$15,988 million, up from a net income attributable to shareholders of the parent of NT$10,338 million in 2Q21 (or up from a net income attributable to shareholders of the parent of NT$9,539 million in 2Q21 on pro forma basis) and up from a net income attributable to shareholders of the parent of NT$12,907 million in 1Q22.  Basic earnings per share for the quarter were NT$3.69 (or US$0.253 per ADS), compared to NT$2.40 for 2Q21 (or NT$2.21 for 2Q21 on pro forma basis) and NT$3.01 for 1Q22.  Diluted earnings per share for the quarter were NT$3.61 (or US$0.247 per ADS), compared to NT$2.30 for 2Q21 (or NT$2.12 for 2Q21 on pro forma basis) and NT$2.92 for 1Q22.

We are providing you with the unaudited pro forma financial information to assist you in your analysis of the financial aspects of our disposal of the China Sites in 4Q21.  The unaudited pro forma financial information was based on our historical financial statements and historical financial statements of our China sites, given effect to the disposal as if it had occurred for the preceding three months and six months ended 2Q21.  For more details on our operations, please refer to "Supplemental Financial Information", "Summary of Consolidated Statement of Income Data", and "Summary of ATM Statement of Income Data."

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

2Q22 Results Highlights – Consolidated

• Net revenues contribution from packaging operations, testing operations, EMS operations and others, each represented approximately 49%, 9%, 41% and 1%, respectively, of the total net revenues of the quarter.
• Cost of revenues was NT$126,051 million for the quarter, up from NT$115,920 million in 1Q22.- Raw material cost totaled NT$79,348 million for the quarter, representing 50% of the total net revenues.- Labor cost totaled NT$17,637 million for the quarter, representing 11% of the total net revenues.- Depreciation, amortization and rental expenses totaled NT$12,603 million for the quarter.
• Gross margin increased by 1.7 percentage points to 21.4% in 2Q22 from 19.7% in 1Q22.
• Operating margin was 12.8% in 2Q22, compared to 11.2% in 1Q22.
• In terms of non-operating items:- Net interest expense was NT$702 million.- Net foreign exchange loss of NT$1,301 million was primarily attributable to the appreciation of U.S. dollar against New Taiwan dollar.- Net gain on valuation of financial assets and liabilities was NT$1,543 million.- Net gain on equity-method investments was NT$486 million.- Other net non-operating income of NT$504 million was primarily attributable to miscellaneous income.  Total non-operating income for the quarter was NT$530 million.
• Income before tax was NT$21,136 million for 2Q22, compared to NT$16,663 million in 1Q22.  We recorded income tax expenses of NT$4,479 million for the quarter, compared to NT$3,278 million in 1Q22.
• In 2Q22, net income attributable to shareholders of the parent was NT$15,988 million, compared to NT$10,338 million in 2Q21 and NT$12,907 million in 1Q22.
• Our total number of shares outstanding at the end of the quarter was 4,359,927,932, including treasury stock owned by our subsidiaries in 2Q22.  Our 2Q22 basic earnings per share of NT$3.69 (or US$0.253 per ADS) were based on 4,326,986,427 weighted average numbers of shares outstanding in 2Q22.  Our 2Q22 diluted earnings per share of NT$3.61 (or US$0.247 per ADS) were based on 4,375,107,331 weighted average number of shares outstanding in 2Q22.

2Q22 Results Highlights – ATM

• Net revenues were NT$94,998 million, up by 20% year-over-year (or up by 31% year-over-year on pro forma basis) and up by 13% sequentially.
• Cost of revenues was NT$67,230 million for the quarter, up by 10% sequentially.- Raw material cost totaled NT$26,615 million for the quarter, representing 28% of the total net revenues.- Labor cost totaled NT$14,575 million for the quarter, representing 15% of the total net revenues.- Depreciation, amortization and rental expenses totaled NT$11,383 million for the quarter.
• Gross margin increased by 1.7 percentage points to 29.2% in 2Q22 from 27.5% in 1Q22.
• Operating margin was 18.9% in 2Q22, compared to 16.7% in 1Q22.

2Q22 Results Highlights – EMS

• Net revenues were NT$66,218 million, up by 8% sequentially.
• Cost of revenues for the quarter was NT$59,568 million, up by 7% sequentially.- Raw material cost totaled NT$52,633 million for the quarter, representing 80% of the total net revenues.- Labor cost totaled NT$2,953 million for the quarter, representing 4% of the total net revenues.- Depreciation, amortization and rental expenses totaled NT$948 million for the quarter.
• Gross margin increased by 1.2 percentage points to 10.0% in 2Q22 from 8.8% in 1Q22.
• Operating margin was 4.0% in 2Q22, compared to 3.6% in 1Q22.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

• Capital expenditures in 2Q22 totaled US$515 million, of which US$290 million were used in packaging operations, US$161 million in testing operations, US$53 million in EMS operations and US$11 million in interconnect materials operations and others.
• Total unused credit lines amounted to NT$312,365 million as of June 30, 2022.
• Current ratio was 1.18 and net debt to equity ratio was 0.50 as of June 30, 2022.
• Total number of employees was 97,800 as of June 30, 2022, compared to 94,879 as of March 31, 2022.

BUSINESS REVIEW

CustomersATM Basis

• Our five largest customers together accounted for approximately 46% of our total net revenues in 2Q22, compared to 47% in 1Q22.  Two customers each accounted for more than 10% of our total net revenues in 2Q22 individually.
• Our top 10 customers contributed 59% of our total net revenues in both 2Q22 and 1Q22.
• Our customers that are integrated device manufacturers or IDMsaccounted for 30% of our total net revenues in 2Q22, compared to 29% in 1Q22. 

EMS BASIS

• Our five largest customers together accounted for approximately 66% of our total net revenues in 2Q22, compared to 70% in 1Q22.  One customer accounted for more than 10% of our total net revenues in 2Q22.
• Our top 10 customers contributed 75% of our total net revenues in 2Q22, compared to 79% in 1Q22.

About ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd.ASEH is the leading provider of semiconductor manufacturing services in assembly and test.  The Company develops and offers complete turnkey solutions covering front-end engineering test, wafer probing and final test, as well as packaging, materials and electronic manufacturing services through USI with superior technologies, breakthrough innovations, and advanced development programs.  With advanced technological capabilities and a global presence spanning Taiwan, China, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Mexico, and Tunisia as well as the United States and Europe, ASEH has established a reputation for reliable, high quality products and services.For more information, please visit our website at https://www.aseglobal.com.

Safe Harbor NoticeThis press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Although these forward-looking statements, which may include statements regarding our future results of operations, financial condition or business prospects, are based on our own information and information from other sources we believe to be reliable, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this press release. The words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "plan" and similar expressions, as they relate to us, are intended to identify these forward-looking statements in this press release. These forward-looking statements are necessarily estimates reflecting the best judgment of our senior management and our actual results of operations, financial condition or business prospects may differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements for reasons including, among others, risks associated with cyclicality and market conditions in the semiconductor or electronic industry; changes in our regulatory environment, including our ability to comply with new or stricter environmental regulations and to resolve environmental liabilities; demand for the outsourced semiconductor packaging, testing and electronic manufacturing services we offer and for such outsourced services generally; the highly competitive semiconductor or manufacturing industry we are involved in; our ability to introduce new technologies in order to remain competitive; international business activities; our business strategy; our future expansion plans and capital expenditures; the strained relationship between the Republic of China and the People's Republic of China; general economic and political conditions; the recent shift in United States trade policies; possible disruptions in commercial activities caused by natural or human-induced disasters; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; and other factors.  For a discussion of these risks and other factors, please see the documents we file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the 2021 Annual Report on Form 20-F filed on March 29, 2022.

Supplemental Financial Information(Unaudited)

Consolidated Operations

ATM Operations

EMS Operations

ASETechnology Holding Co., Ltd.Summary of Consolidated Statement of Income Data(In NT$ millions, except per share data)(Unaudited)

ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd.Summary of ATM Statement of Income Data(In NT$ millions, except per share data)(Unaudited)

ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd.Summary of EMS Statement of Income Data(In NT$ millions, except per share data)(Unaudited)

ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd.Summary of Consolidated Balance Sheet Data(In NT$ millions)(Unaudited)

ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd.Summary of Consolidated Statement of Cash Flow Data(In NT$ millions)(Unaudited)

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