Last update: Tuesday 26 February 2013 [104 news items]
Globalfoundries reportedly shifting interest to ProMOS fab
Feb 26, 12:31
Speculation has circulated in the DRAM industry recently that Globalfoundries may be now more instereted in acquiring ProMOS Technologies' 12-inch wafer fab than taking over equipment...
ProMOS fails again to sell 12-inch fab
Dec 12, 22:09
ProMOS Technologies failed, for the second time, on December 12 to sell its 12-inch fab located in Taichung, central Taiwan, through an open bid despite offerings from Vanguard International...
Opening bids for ProMOS 12-inch fab delayed
Newswatch - Nov 29, 15:18
ProMOS Technologies was originally scheduled to determine a buyer for its 12-inch fab located in Taichung, central Taiwan, in an open bid held today (November 29). However, as bidders...
VIS likely to win bid to take up ProMOS 12-inch fab
Nov 28, 22:04
ProMOS Technologies will hold an open bid to liquidate its 12-inch fab at the Central Taiwan Science Park (CTSP) on November 29. Some industry watchers believe that Vanguard International...
VIS in bid to acquire ProMOS 12-inch fab
Nov 26, 10:39
Faced with increased competition from Powerchip Technology in the LCD driver IC foundry sector, Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) is actively pursuing a bid to acquire ProMOS...
ProMOS to sell fab by year-end, become fabless
Nov 6, 11:11
ProMOS Technologies has announced plans to sell its 12-inch wafer plant and related facilities through open bidding by the end of 2012, in a move to become a fabless memory-IC comp...
Nanya, Rexchip said to be planning workforce adjustments
Oct 4, 14:24
Following reports that ProMOS Technologies plans to cut as many as 1,300 employees at its 12-inch wafer plant in Taichung, central Taiwan, fellow DRAM companies Nanya Technology and...
ProMOS announces massive layoffs
Oct 4, 01:10
DRAM chipmaker ProMOS Technologies has announced plans to lay off as many as 1,300 employees as part of its restructuring project. The number of jobs affected is higher than the expected...
TSMC in race to buy ProMOS fab
Apr 16, 10:28
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has entered the race to buy the 12-inch wafer fab of ProMOS Technologies, which is seeking new funds and investors to restructure...
Elpida delisted from Tokyo Stock Exchange
Mar 28, 11:26
The Tokyo bourse has delisted the stock of Elpida Memory, which filed for bankruptcy protection on February 27.
Globalfoundries to acquire ProMOS for NT$20-30 billion, say sources
Feb 24, 01:45
Globalfoundries reportedly has agreed to take over financially-troubled ProMOS Technologies for NT$20-30 billion (US$0.7-1 billion), according to industry sources. By adding ProMOS'...
ProMOS facing deadline to redeem ECBs
Feb 15, 14:27
DRAM maker ProMOS Technologies, which has been under financial pressure, is now facing a deadline to redeem ECBs worth US$57.1 million by February 21, 2012, according to sources at...
ProMOS seeking to settle debts with banks
Jan 13, 01:20
ProMOS Technologies has submitted an application to Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) for debt negotiations with its creditor banks, according to the cash-strapped DRAM...
Nov 24, 01:30
DRAM chipmakers Powerchip Technology and ProMOS Technologies are reportedly considering selling fabs in order to preserve cash and strengthen their financial structures. Bidders for...
Taiwan-based DRAM makers may suffer total loss of over NT$80 billion in 2011
Nov 15, 01:15
Powerchip Technology, Nanya Technology, Inotera Memories and ProMOS Technologies, four Taiwan-based DRAM makers, may suffer a total net loss of more than NT$80 billion (US$2.67 billion)...
ProMOS October revenues hit new low
Nov 14, 13:28
ProMOS Technologies saw its monthly revenues slip below NT$500 million (US$16.6 million) to hit a new low in October 2011.
Another executive reportedly to leave ProMOS
Nov 7, 13:58
Ben Tseng, VP of sales and marketing for ProMOS Technologies, will soon resign from ProMOS following the resignation of JT Lin, company VP of the manufacturing group, industry observers...
ProMOS fails to file 3Q11 report, faces delisting
Nov 1, 11:14
Trading of ProMOS Technologies' shares has already been suspended on Taiwan's over-the-counter (OTC) stock market after failing to file its half-yearly financial report as required...
ProMOS completes sale of 8-inch fab in China
Oct 3, 13:48
ProMOS Technologies has announced that the company completed its sale of an 8-inch wafer fab in Chongqing, China for CNY100 million (US$15.7 million).
ProMOS suspended from Taiwan stock market
Sep 6, 11:16
Trading of ProMOS Technologies shares has been suspended on Taiwan's over-the-counter (OTC) securities market starting today (September 6) after the DRAM maker failed to submit its...
ProMOS likely to be suspended from trading on TSE
Sep 1, 16:12
The Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE) is expected to suspend ProMOS Technologies from trading on the exchange for failure to file its financial results for the first half of 2011.
ProMOS set to exit PC DRAM business
Aug 29, 16:07
ProMOS Technologies is set to switch its business focus away from PC DRAM with an aim of gradually phasing out the business, according to company chairman ML Chen.
ProMOS will survive, says chairman
Aug 29, 11:22
DRAM maker ProMOS Technologies has received approval at a special shareholders meeting for plans to reduce its current capital, and then raise additional funds through private placement...
ProMOS debt-for-equity swap proposal hits a snag
Aug 17, 14:07
DRAM maker ProMOS Technologies' creditor banks originally planned to convert the company's debts into equity, but the plan has stalled for the time being because ProMOS's financial...
ProMOS creditors agree debt-for-equity swap
Newswatch - Jul 27, 14:02
ProMOS Technologies had been in talks with its creditor banks, and finally worked out plans to ease its financial burden. The company announced it has struck a deal with more than...
VIS reportedly offers to buy ProMOS 12-inch fab
Jul 4, 11:46
Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS), a Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) affiliate specializing in analog/mixed-signal and logic ICs, has offered to acquire...
Taiwan DRAM makers transforming equipment into liquid assets
Jun 9, 11:43
In order to increase cash on hand, Powerchip Technology has struck leaseback deals with the companies to which it previously sold 12-inch manufacturing equipment, while fellow DRAM...
ProMOS shifting focus away from PC DRAM, says chairman
May 31, 10:38
Taiwan-based DRAM maker ProMOS Technologies has been shifting its focus from the PC DRAM market while enforcing its presence in the niche-market DRAM business, according to company...
ProMOS posts huge losses for January-April period
May 26, 01:30
Taiwan's over-the-counter (OTC) Securities Exchange has requested DRAM maker ProMOS Technologies to detail its financial results for the most recent month, as the company's stock...
ProMOS sells China subsidiary with 8-inch fab
May 24, 01:10
Taiwan-based DRAM maker ProMOS Technologies on May 23 announced the sale of ProMOS (Chongqing) Technologies, its wholly owned subsidiary semiconductor maker located in Xiyoung Micro-electronics...
ProMOS says cooperation with Elpida unchanged
May 12, 16:42
Taiwan's ProMOS Technologies has stated that its cooperation with technology partner Elpida Memory of Japan remains unchanged, and both parties are looking to expand their ties.
ProMOS still unprofitable, plans fundraising
May 6, 01:10
DRAM maker ProMOS Technologies has reported net losses of NT$4.26 billion (US$149 million) on revenues of NT$4.05 billion for the first quarter of 2011. Losses remained high compared...
Most Taiwan DRAM firms to post 1Q11 losses
Apr 19, 14:06
Inotera Memories, Nanya Technology, Powerchip Technology and ProMOS Technologies are set to all remain unprofitable in the first quarter of 2011, while Rexchip Electronics will likely...
Elpida looking to team up with Taiwan counterparts, says CEO
Feb 25, 01:50
Elpida Memory president and CEO Yukio Sakamoto has admitted that the company is approaching Taiwan-based Powerchip Technology and ProMOS Technologies with a view of forming a competitive...
ProMOS dismisses reported integration with Elpida
Feb 15, 14:50
ProMOS Technologies has reiterated that it has no knowledge about reported plans by it and Elpida Memory to integrate their DRAM business operations.
Globalfoundries lands wafer start orders from China-based Rockchip
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Connector makers worried about price competition arising from Foxconn spinning off NWInG
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DRAM shortages to continue for 3 years, says Inotera executive
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Chin-Poon expanding share in global automobile board market
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Taiwan vendors, ODMs turn conservative about 2H13 notebook shipments
Before Going to Press | 11h 13min ago
Lite-On IT to start production of LED light bulbs in 3Q13
Before Going to Press | 11h 27min ago
Taiwan market: ViewSonic to launch Full HD projectors by end of 2013
Before Going to Press | 11h 33min ago
Foxconn to start production of 70-inch Ultra HD TVs in 1Q14
Before Going to Press | 11h 34min ago
China has no schedule for hiking customs duty on TV panels, says CVIA vice president
Before Going to Press | 11h 35min ago
JDI, CPT, Innolux see increased orders for large-size panels from smartphone vendors, say Taiwan makers
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ProMOS secures NT$20 billion fund for DRAM expansion
ProMOS Technologies signed a five-year syndicated loan agreement worth NT$20 billion with 21 Taiwan-based banks. The money will be used for expansion and manufacturing process technology...
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ProMOS vice president of sales and marketing group Ben Tseng
On August 3, ProMOS Technologies held an investors conference in Taipei. Last quarter, ProMOS reported revenues increased all three months, with gross margins approaching 25%. Compared...
Photo: Vyacheslav Sobolev, DigiTimes.com, Aug 4.
ProMOS chairman and president ML Chen
ProMOS chairman and president ML Chen: 'The total capacity of our 300mm fabs is expected to reach 140,000 wafer starts per month in next few years.' On Wednesday 5 July, ProMOS held...
Photo: Vyacheslav Sobolev, DigiTimes.com, Jul 6.
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- Panel supply shortage likely to affect second-tier handset shipments
- China smartphone shipments grow 117% on year in 1Q13, says IDC
- Kinsus sets 2013 capex at record NT$4.5-5 billion
- Taiwan market: Handset shipments in 1Q13 hit record, says IDC
- Asustek expects 10% sequential drop in 2Q13 notebook and tablet shipments
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