ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. Reports Its Unaudited Consolidated Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and the Full Year of 2022
ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. (TWSE: 3711, NYSE: ASX) reported net revenues of NT$177,417 million for 4Q22, reflecting a 3% year-over-year increase but a 6% decline sequentially. Net income attributable to shareholders fell to NT$15,730 million, down from NT$30,916 million in 4Q21. Basic and diluted earnings per share for 4Q22 were NT$3.77 and NT$3.57, respectively. For the full year, net revenues reached NT$670,873 million, an 18% increase from 2021, with net income of NT$62,090 million. The gross margin for 4Q22 decreased to 19.2% from 20.1% in 3Q22, highlighting operational challenges amidst an evolving semiconductor market.
- Net revenues for the full year of 2022 increased by 18% year-over-year.
- Gross margin improved to 20.1% for the full year of 2022, up from 19.4% in 2021.
- Net income in 4Q22 declined to NT$15,730 million from NT$30,916 million in 4Q21.
- Basic earnings per share decreased to NT$3.77 from NT$7.20 in 4Q21.
- Gross margin decreased to 19.2% in 4Q22 from 20.1% in 3Q22.
For the full year of 2022, the Company reported unaudited net revenues of
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 the historical financial statements of our
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
4Q22 Results Highlights – Consolidated
- Net revenues from packaging operations, testing operations, EMS operations and others represented approximately
43% ,8% ,48% and1% of the total net revenues for the quarter, respectively. - Cost of revenues was
NT for the quarter, down from$143,318 million NT in 3Q22.$150,654 million
- Raw material cost totaledNT for the quarter, representing$96,191 million 54% of the total net revenues.
- Labor cost totaledNT for the quarter, representing$16,947 million 10% of the total net revenues.
- Depreciation, amortization and rental expenses totaledNT for the quarter.$13,034 million - Gross margin decreased by 0.9 percentage points to
19.2% in 4Q22 from20.1% in 3Q22. - Operating margin was
11.1% in 4Q22, compared to12.6% in 3Q22. - In terms of non-operating items:
- Net interest expense wasNT .$1,093 million
- Net foreign exchange gain wasNT , primarily attributable to the depreciation of the$2,763 million U.S. dollar against the New Taiwan dollar.
- Net loss on valuation of financial assets and liabilities wasNT .$1,720 million
- Net gain on equity-method investments wasNT .$85 million
- Other net non-operating income wasNT , primarily attributable to miscellaneous income. Total non-operating income for the quarter was$403 million NT .$438 million - Income before tax was
NT in 4Q22, compared to$20,212 million NT in 3Q22. We recorded income tax expenses of$23,615 million NT for the quarter, compared to$3,596 million NT in 3Q22.$5,046 million - Net income attributable to shareholders of the parent was
NT in 4Q22, compared to$15,730 million NT in 4Q21 and$30,916 million NT in 3Q22.$17,465 million - Our total number of shares outstanding at the end of the quarter was 4,367,242,902, including treasury stock owned by our subsidiaries in 4Q22. Our 4Q22 basic earnings per share of
NT (or$3.77 US per ADS) were based on 4,172,537,568 weighted average numbers of shares outstanding in 4Q22. Our 4Q22 diluted earnings per share of$0.24 0NT (or$3.57 US per ADS) were based on 4,218,765,387 weighted average number of shares outstanding in 4Q22.$0.22 8
4Q22 Results Highlights – ATM
- Net revenues were
NT for the quarter, up by$94,322 million 3% year-over-year (or up by11% year-over-year on pro forma basis) and down by5% sequentially. - Cost of revenues was
NT for the quarter, down by$68,129 million 3% sequentially.
- Raw material cost totaledNT for the quarter, representing$27,676 million 29% of the total net revenues.
- Labor cost totaledNT for the quarter, representing$13,800 million 15% of the total net revenues.
- Depreciation, amortization and rental expenses totaledNT for the quarter.$11,730 million - Gross margin decreased by 1.4 percentage points to
27.8% in 4Q22 from29.2% in 3Q22. - Operating margin was
16.7% in 4Q22, compared to18.9% in 3Q22.
4Q22 Results Highlights – EMS
- Net revenues were
NT , down by$83,933 million 7% sequentially. - Cost of revenues for the quarter was
NT , down by$76,131 million 7% sequentially.
- Raw material cost totaledNT for the quarter, representing$68,444 million 82% of the total net revenues.
- Labor cost totaledNT for the quarter, representing$3,037 million 4% of the total net revenues.
- Depreciation, amortization and rental expenses totaledNT for the quarter.$1,028 million - Gross margin decreased by 0.8 percentage points to
9.3% in 4Q22 from10.1% in 3Q22. - Operating margin was
4.7% in 4Q22, compared to5.7% in 3Q22.
2022 Full-Year Results Highlights – Consolidated
- Net revenues for the full year of 2022 amounted to
NT , up by$670,873 million 18% from the full year of 2021. Net revenues from packaging operations, testing operations, EMS operations and others represented approximately45% ,9% ,45% and1% of total net revenues for the year, respectively. - Cost of revenue for the year of 2022 was
NT , compared to$535,943 million NT in 2021.$459,628 million
- Raw material cost totaledNT for the year, representing$349,814 million 52% of total net revenues.
- Labor cost totaledNT for the year, representing$68,024 million 10% of total net revenues.
- Depreciation, amortization and rental expenses totaledNT for the year.$50,767 million - Gross margin increased by 0.7 percentage points to
20.1% in 2022 from19.4% in 2021. - Operating margin increased to
12.0% in 2022 from10.9% in 2021. - Total non-operating income for the year was
NT , compared to$1,450 million NT in 2021.$18,211 million - Income before tax was
NT in 2022. We recognized an income tax expense of$81,626 million NT for the year.$16,399 million - Net income attributable to shareholders of the parent amounted to
NT in 2022, compared to$62,090 million NT in 2021.$63,908 million - Our total number of shares outstanding at the end of the year was 4,367,242,902, including treasury stock owned by our subsidiaries in 4Q22. Our 2022 basic earnings per share of
NT (or$14.53 US per ADS) were based on 4,274,686,776 weighted average numbers of shares outstanding in 2022. Our 2022 diluted earnings per share of$0.98 0NT (or$13.94 US per ADS) were based on 4,323,422,198 weighted average number of shares outstanding in 2022.$0.94 1
2022 Full-Year Results Highlights – ATM
- Cost of revenues for the full year of 2022 was
NT , compared to$266,283 million NT in 2021.$246,133 million
- Raw material cost totaledNT for the year, representing$105,276 million 28% of total net revenues.
- Labor cost totaledNT for the year, representing$56,314 million 15% of total net revenues.
- Depreciation, amortization and rental expenses totaledNT for the year.$45,833 million - Gross margin increased to
28.5% in 2022 from26.5% in 2021. - Operating margin increased to
17.9% in 2022 from16.0% in 2021.
2022 Full-Year Results Highlights – EMS
- Cost of revenues was
NT in 2022, up by$272,951 million 25% from 2021.
- Raw material cost totaledNT for the year, representing$244,177 million 81% of total net revenues.
- Labor cost totaledNT for the year, representing$11,270 million 4% of total net revenues.
- Depreciation, amortization and rental expenses totaledNT for the year.$3,848 million - Gross margin increased to
9.6% in 2022 from9.0% in 2021. - Operating margin increased to
4.6% in 2022 from3.6% in 2021.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
- Capital expenditures in 4Q22 totaled
US , of which$339 million US was used in packaging operations,$121 million US in testing operations,$183 million US in EMS operations and$25 million US in interconnect materials operations and others.$10 million - Capital expenditures in 2022 totaled
US , of which$1,697 million US was used in packaging operations,$918 million US in testing operations,$574 million US in EMS operations and$154 million US in interconnect materials operations and others.$51 million - Total unused credit lines amounted to
NT as of$345,951 million December 31, 2022 . - Current ratio was 1.35 and net debt to equity ratio was 0.43 as of
December 31, 2022 . - Total number of employees was 97,198 as of
December 31, 2022 , compared to 99,104 as ofSeptember 30, 2022 .
BUSINESS REVIEW
Customers
ATM BASIS
- Our five largest customers together accounted for approximately
44% of our total net revenues in 4Q22, compared to45% in 3Q22. One customer accounted for more than10% of our total net revenues in 4Q22. - Our top 10 customers contributed
58% of our total net revenues in 4Q22, compared to59% in 3Q22. - Our customers that are integrated device manufacturers or IDMs accounted for
34% of our total net revenues in 4Q22, compared to33% in 3Q22.
EMS BASIS
- Our five largest customers together accounted for approximately
73% of our total net revenues in 4Q22, compared to74% in 3Q22. One customer accounted for more than10% of our total net revenues in 4Q22. - Our top 10 customers contributed
80% of our total net revenues in 4Q22, compared to81% in 3Q22.
About
ASEH is the leading provider of semiconductor manufacturing services in assembly and test. The Company develops and offers complete turnkey solutions covering front-end engineering test, wafer probing and final test, as well as packaging, materials and electronic manufacturing services through USI with superior technologies, breakthrough innovations, and advanced development programs. With advanced technological capabilities and a global presence spanning
For more information, please visit our website at https://www.aseglobal.com.
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Supplemental Financial Information
(Unaudited)
Consolidated Operations
Pro Forma Basis | ||||
4Q22 | 3Q22 | 4Q21 | 4Q21 | |
EBITDA (NT$ million) | 35,855 | 38,601 | 51,938 | 32,624 |
ATM Operations
Pro Forma Basis | ||||
4Q22 | 3Q22 | 4Q21 | 4Q21 | |
Net Revenues (NT$ million) | 94,322 | 98,831 | 91,958 | 85,180 |
Revenue by Application | ||||
Communication | 53 % | 53 % | 50 % | 53 % |
Computing | 16 % | 16 % | 16 % | 16 % |
Automotive, Consumer & Others | 31 % | 31 % | 34 % | 31 % |
Revenue by Type | ||||
Bumping, | 43 % | 42 % | 38 % | 40 % |
Wirebonding | 33 % | 34 % | 37 % | 36 % |
Others | 7 % | 7 % | 8 % | 7 % |
Testing | 15 % | 15 % | 15 % | 15 % |
Material | 2 % | 2 % | 2 % | 2 % |
Capacity & EBITDA | ||||
CapEx (US$ million)* | 311 | 348 | 404 | 368 |
EBITDA (NT$ million) | 29,856 | 31,657 | 47,090 | 27,776 |
Number of Wirebonders | 25,854 | 25,887 | 25,803 | 25,803 |
Number of Testers | 5,359 | 5,406 | 4,890 | 4,890 |
EMS Operations
4Q22 | 3Q22 | 4Q21 | |
Net Revenues (NT$ million) | 83,933 | 90,665 | 81,544 |
Revenue by Application | |||
Communication | 38 % | 37 % | 38 % |
Computing | 9 % | 9 % | 8 % |
Consumer | 34 % | 36 % | 38 % |
Industrial | 12 % | 11 % | 11 % |
Automotive | 6 % | 6 % | 4 % |
Others | 1 % | 1 % | 1 % |
Capacity | |||
CapEx (US$ million)* | 25 | 50 | 68 |
* Capital expenditure excludes building construction costs.
Summary of Consolidated Statement of Income Data
(In NT$ millions, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
For the three months ended | For the year ended | |||||||||||||
Pro Forma Basis | Pro Forma Basis | |||||||||||||
2022 | 2022 | 2021 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | 2021 | ||||||||
Net revenues | ||||||||||||||
Packaging | 76,630 | 80,541 | 75,366 | 69,644 | 303,948 | 272,544 | 251,193 | |||||||
Testing | 14,676 | 14,942 | 13,756 | 12,700 | 55,960 | 49,979 | 45,912 | |||||||
EMS | 83,931 | 90,660 | 81,541 | 81,541 | 301,967 | 239,488 | 239,488 | |||||||
Others | 2,180 | 2,483 | 2,273 | 2,273 | 8,998 | 7,986 | 7,986 | |||||||
Total net revenues | 177,417 | 188,626 | 172,936 | 166,158 | 670,873 | 569,997 | 544,579 | |||||||
Cost of revenues | (143,318) | (150,654) | (140,042) | (134,704) | (535,943) | (459,628) | (439,536) | |||||||
Gross profit | 34,099 | 37,972 | 32,894 | 31,454 | 134,930 | 110,369 | 105,043 | |||||||
Operating expenses | ||||||||||||||
Research and development | (6,951) | (6,262) | (5,714) | (5,475) | (24,370) | (21,053) | (20,174) | |||||||
Selling, general and administrative |
(7,374) |
(8,027) |
(7,565) |
(7,203) |
(30,384) |
(27,191) |
(25,831) | |||||||
Total operating expenses | (14,325) | (14,289) | (13,279) | (12,678) | (54,754) | (48,244) | (46,005) | |||||||
Operating income | 19,774 | 23,683 | 19,615 | 18,776 | 80,176 | 62,125 | 59,038 | |||||||
Net non-operating income and expenses | ||||||||||||||
Interest expense - net | (1,093) | (966) | (553) | (537) | (3,334) | (2,257) | (2,209) | |||||||
Foreign exchange gain (loss) | 2,763 | (2,818) | 496 | 525 | (2,460) | 1,395 | 1,396 | |||||||
Gain (loss) on valuation of financial assets and liabilities |
(1,720) |
2,878 |
(483) |
(551) |
4,108 |
(1,490) |
(1,607) | |||||||
Gain on equity-method investments |
85 |
358 |
192 |
192 |
1,128 |
974 |
974 | |||||||
Others | 403 | 480 | 18,069 | 468 | 2,008 | 19,589 | 1,776 | |||||||
Total non-operating income and expenses |
438 |
(68) |
17,721 |
97 |
1,450 |
18,211 |
330 | |||||||
Income before tax | 20,212 | 23,615 | 37,336 | 18,873 | 81,626 | 80,336 | 59,368 | |||||||
Income tax expense | (3,596) | (5,046) | (5,592) | (3,586) | (16,399) | (14,322) | (12,027) | |||||||
Income from operations and before non-controlling interests | 16,616 | 18,569 | 31,744 | 15,287 | 65,227 | 66,014 | 47,341 | |||||||
Non-controlling interests | (886) | (1,104) | (828) | (828) | (3,137) | (2,106) | (2,106) | |||||||
Net income attributable to shareholders of the parent |
15,730 |
17,465 |
30,916 |
14,459 |
62,090 |
63,908 |
45,235 | |||||||
Per share data: | ||||||||||||||
Earnings per share | ||||||||||||||
– Basic | ||||||||||||||
– Diluted | ||||||||||||||
Earnings per equivalent ADS | ||||||||||||||
– Basic | ||||||||||||||
– Diluted | ||||||||||||||
Number of weighted average shares used in diluted EPS calculation (NT$ in thousands) |
4,218,765 |
4,373,878 |
4,343,537 |
4,343,537 |
4,323,422 |
4,365,668 |
4,365,668 | |||||||
FX (NTD/USD) | 31.36 | 30.10 | 27.78 | 27.78 | 29.64 | 27.98 | 27.98 |
Summary of ATM Statement of Income Data
(In NT$ millions)
(Unaudited)
For the three months ended | For the year ended | |||||||||||||
Pro Forma Basis | Pro Forma Basis | |||||||||||||
2022 | 2022 | 2021 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | 2021 | ||||||||
Net revenues | ||||||||||||||
Packaging | 78,119 | 82,090 | 76,664 | 70,942 | 310,024 | 279,365 | 258,014 | |||||||
Testing | 14,676 | 14,941 | 13,756 | 12,700 | 55,960 | 49,981 | 45,914 | |||||||
Direct Material | 1,486 | 1,765 | 1,502 | 1,502 | 6,018 | 5,346 | 5,346 | |||||||
Others | 41 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 174 | 113 | 113 | |||||||
Total net revenues | 94,322 | 98,831 | 91,958 | 85,180 | 372,176 | 334,805 | 309,387 | |||||||
Cost of revenues | (68,129) | (69,999) | (66,217) | (60,879) | (266,283) | (246,133) | (226,041) | |||||||
Gross profit | 26,193 | 28,832 | 25,741 | 24,301 | 105,893 | 88,672 | 83,346 | |||||||
Operating expenses | ||||||||||||||
Research and development | (5,263) | (4,901) | (4,479) | (4,241) | (18,754) | (16,259) | (15,380) | |||||||
Selling, general and administrative |
(5,152) |
(5,268) |
(5,206) |
(4,844) |
(20,692) |
(18,981) |
(17,621) | |||||||
Total operating expenses | (10,415) | (10,169) | (9,685) | (9,085) | (39,446) | (35,240) | (33,001) | |||||||
Operating income | 15,778 | 18,663 | 16,056 | 15,216 | 66,447 | 53,432 | 50,345 | |||||||
Summary of EMS Statement of Income Data
(In NT$ millions)
(Unaudited)
For the three months ended | For the year ended | |||||||||
2022 | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | ||||||
Net revenues | 83,933 | 90,665 | 81,544 | 301,982 | 239,519 | |||||
Cost of revenues | (76,130) | (81,467) | (74,436) | (272,951) | (218,040) | |||||
Gross profit | 7,803 | 9,198 | 7,108 | 29,031 | 21,479 | |||||
Operating expenses | ||||||||||
Research and development | (1,710) | (1,392) | (1,256) | (5,731) | (4,897) | |||||
Selling, general and administrative | (2,134) | (2,676) | (2,253) | (9,344) | (7,876) | |||||
Total operating expenses | (3,844) | (4,068) | (3,509) | (15,075) | (12,773) | |||||
Operating income | 3,959 | 5,130 | 3,599 | 13,956 | 8,706 | |||||
Summary of Consolidated Balance Sheet Data
(In NT$ millions)
(Unaudited)
As of | As of Sep. 30, 2022 | |||||
Current assets | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 58,040 | 52,358 | ||||
Financial assets – current | 7,560 | 9,667 | ||||
Notes and accounts receivable | 114,647 | 140,178 | ||||
Inventories | 92,826 | 101,287 | ||||
Others | 27,294 | 29,239 | ||||
Total current assets | 300,367 | 332,729 | ||||
Financial assets – non-current & Investments – equity method | 22,909 | 22,926 | ||||
Property, plant and equipment | 268,235 | 264,508 | ||||
Right-of-use assets | 11,061 | 11,822 | ||||
Intangible assets | 72,835 | 73,590 | ||||
Others | 31,661 | 32,254 | ||||
Total assets | 707,068 | 737,829 | ||||
Current liabilities | ||||||
Short-term borrowings | 46,731 | 78,056 | ||||
Current portion of bonds payable & Current portion of long-term borrowings | 10,041
| 8,157
| ||||
Notes and accounts payable | 78,997 | 104,286 | ||||
Others | 86,492 | 83,248 | ||||
Total current liabilities | 222,261 | 273,747 | ||||
Bonds payable | 42,851 | 40,534 | ||||
Long-term borrowings[2] | 94,948 | 89,273 | ||||
Other liabilities | 27,083 | 28,625 | ||||
Total liabilities | 387,143 | 432,179 | ||||
Equity attributable to shareholders of the parent | 301,285 | 288,361 | ||||
Non-controlling interests | 18,640 | 17,289 | ||||
Total liabilities & shareholders' equity | 707,068 | 737,829 | ||||
Current | 1.35 | 1.22 | ||||
Net Debt to Equity Ratio | 0.43 | 0.53 |
Summary of Consolidated Statement of Cash Flow Data
(In NT$ millions)
(Unaudited)
For the three months ended |
For the year ended | ||||||||||||||||||
2022 | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | |||||||||||||||
Cash Flows from Operating Activities | |||||||||||||||||||
Profit before income tax | 20,212 | 23,615 | 37,336 | 81,626 | 80,336 | ||||||||||||||
Depreciation & amortization | 14,253 | 13,947 | 14,070 | 55,452 | 54,524 | ||||||||||||||
Other operating activities items | 15,694 | (18,944) | (18,488) | (26,094) | (53,126) | ||||||||||||||
Net cash generated from operating activities | 50,159 | 18,618 | 32,918 | 110,984 | 81,734 | ||||||||||||||
Cash Flows from Investing Activities | |||||||||||||||||||
Net payments for property, plant and equipment | (20,197) | (17,219) | (16,513) | (71,890) | (69,301) | ||||||||||||||
Other investment activities items | (1,352) | 288 | 21,812 | (2,062) | 20,209 | ||||||||||||||
Net cash generated from (used in) investing activities | (21,549) | (16,931) | 5,299 | (73,952) | (49,092) | ||||||||||||||
Cash Flows from Financing Activities | |||||||||||||||||||
Total net proceeds from (repayment of) borrowings and bonds | (17,949) | 1,111 | (5,936) | (31,128) | 22,343 | ||||||||||||||
Dividends paid | - | (29,991) | - | (29,991) | (18,083) | ||||||||||||||
Other financing activities items | 112 | (228) | (9,868) | (1,278) | (10,131) | ||||||||||||||
Net cash used in financing activities | (17,837) | (29,108) | (15,804) | (62,397) | (5,871) | ||||||||||||||
Foreign currency exchange effect | (5,091) | 6,933 | 241 | 7,332 | (2,236) | ||||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 5,682 | (20,488) | 22,654 | (18,033) | 24,535 | ||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of period | 52,358 | 72,846 | 53,419 | 76,073 | 51,538 | ||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period | 58,040 | 52,358 | 76,073 | 58,040 | 76,073 | ||||||||||||||
[1] All financial information presented in this press release is unaudited, consolidated and prepared in accordance with Taiwan-IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards as endorsed for use in the R.O.C.). Such financial information is generated internally by us and has not been subjected to the same review and scrutiny, including internal auditing procedures and audit by our independent auditors, to which we subject our year-end audited consolidated financial statements, and may vary materially from the year-end audited consolidated financial information for the same period. Any evaluation of the financial information presented in this press release should also take into account our published year-end audited consolidated financial statements and the notes to those statements. In addition, the financial information presented is not necessarily indicative of our results of operations for any future period. |
[2] Long-term borrowings include long-term loans and bills payable. |
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