Hsinchu, Taiwan, December 27, 2006 - United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE: UMC, TSE: 2303) today announced that the 6.7 magnitude earthquake recorded off Southern Taiwan yesterday at 8:26 PM and resulting aftershocks did not impact the company's production. UMC's Hsinchu fabs and Fab 12A in Tainan sustained only a very negligible impact to their operations from the earthquake, with no interruption in power or water service. Normal operations resumed shortly after the incident. |
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