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UMC Statement regarding
Recent Taiwan Earthquake
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 P.M 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.
Contacts:
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UMC
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KJ Communications
Eileen Elam
(650) 917-1488
eileen@kjcompr.com
In Taiwan:
UMC
Alex Hinnawi
(886) 2-2700-6999 ext. 6958
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