Last update: Tuesday 7 May 2013 [55 news items]
IC distributor WT Micro looks to moderate revenue growth in 2Q13
May 7, 13:49
Taiwan-based IC distributor WT Microelectronics expects it revenues to grow 0.9-6.4% to NT$20.2-21.3 billion (US$683.40-720.26 million) in the second quarter of 2013, buoyed by strong...
IC distributor WT Micro expects 1Q13 sales to grow slightly
Feb 5, 16:16
Taiwan-based IC distributor WT Microelectronics expects its consolidated revenues to grow slightly by 1.3%-4% sequentially to NT$20.2-21.3 billion (US$682.89-717.65 million) in the...
WT Micro lands distribution rights for Philips Lumileds LED products
Dec 22, 14:38
Taiwan-based WT Microelectronic, which distributes IC and electronic components mainly in Asia, has announced that the company has obtained rights from Philips Lumileds Lighting Company...
IC distributor WT Micro to post decline in revenues in 4Q12
Nov 1, 13:54
IC distributor WT Microelectronics expects its revenues to decline 6-10% sequentially to NT$19.5-20.5 billion (US$666.44-700.62 million) in the fourth quarter of 2012 amid unfavorable...
WPG, WT Micro 3Q12 sales hit guidance
Oct 25, 21:54
WPG Holdings and WT Microelectronics, Taiwan's major IC distributors, both saw third-quarter sales exceed their guidance.
WT Micro, Zenitron to count on smartphone market in China for growing sales in 3Q12, say sources
Aug 13, 16:10
IC distributors WT Microelectronics and Zenitron have both posted sequential revenue gains in July, but have to count on demand from the entry-level smartphone market in China to...
WT Microelectronics sees 1H12 net EPS of NT$1.48
Aug 1, 01:35
WT Microelectronics, a Taiwan-based distributor of semiconductors and electronic components, has reported net EPS of NT$1.48 for the first half of 2012.
IC distributors WT Micro, Zenitron becoming conservative about 3Q12 business outlook
Jun 18, 13:09
IC distributors WT Microelectronics and Zenitron have become more conservative about the business outlook for the third quarter, but still remain positive about demand from the smartphone...

IC distributors WPG, WT Microelectronics to see sales momentum continue in 2H12
Jun 11, 12:18
IC distributors WPG Holdings and WT Microelectronics both have reported healthy revenue gains for May. The two companies are expected to see their sales momentum continue in the second...
WPG, WT Micro look to post sales gains in May-June
May 11, 15:38
IC distributors WPG Holdings and WT Microelectronics have reported sequential revenue decreases for April 2012, but both expect sales to register on-month growth in May and June driven...
WT Microelectronics expects operations to bottom out in 1Q12
Feb 8, 01:00
WT Microelectronics expects its business operation to reach bottom in the first quarter of 2012 and then rebound, with corresponding consolidated revenues projected at NT$16.8-17.6...
WT Micro completes takeover of Techmosa
Feb 3, 01:30
IC distributor WT Microelectronics expects its acquisition of fellow firm Techmosa International, which became effective starting February 1, to drive company revenue growth in 201...
WT Micro 2012 revenues to top NT$100 million, says report
Newswatch - Jan 17, 13:56
IC distributor WT Microelectronics is expected to see its consolidated sales top NT$100 million (US$3.33 million) in 2012, up 40% on year, the Chinese-language Commercial Times...
WT Microelectronics sees largest 3Q11 revenue share from China-based clients
Nov 1, 01:15
WT Microelectronics, a Taiwan-based IC distributor, had 44.6% of its total revenues coming from China-based clients in the third quarter of 2011, followed by Taiwan-based clients...
WT Micro to acquire fellow IC distributor Techmosa
Aug 4, 01:00
WT Microelectronics has announced plans to acquire fellow IC distributor Techmosa International through a share swap. Each share of Techmosa will be swapped for 0.547 WT Micro shares,...
IC distributor WT Microelectronics has strong earnings for 2Q11
Newswatch - Aug 2, 12:24
IC distributor WT Microelectronics has reported net profits of NT$419 million (US$14.53 million) or an EPS of NT$1.68 for the second quarter of 2011. For the first half of 2011, net...
Arrow reportedly mulling acquisition of WT Microelectronics
Jun 28, 13:48
Arrow Electronics, the global largest IC distributor, reportedly has offered a proposal to acquire Taiwan-based IC distributor WT Microelectronics at NT$63 (US$2.17) per share aiming...
IC distributors post on-year revenue gains in April
May 10, 14:34
Most Taiwan-based IC distributors saw their revenues grow by a double digit rate on year in April 2011, but the monthly figures also stood lower on an on-month basis due to seasonal...
WT Microelectronics to acquire Korea-based IC distributor NSU Semiconductor
Jan 31, 13:51
Taiwan-based IC distributor WT Microelectronics has announced that it will acquire Korea-based NSU Semiconductor for US$20 million with the deal slated to be completed on February...
Taiwan-based IC distributors bullish on 2011 growth
Jan 26, 15:06
With demand for semiconductor products remaining steady and more new applications emerging, IC distributors such as WPG Holdings, WT Microelectronics, Zenitron and Techmosa International...
WT Micro expects 1-7% sequential growth in 1Q11 revenues
Jan 26, 01:20
Taiwan-based IC distributor WT Microelectronics indicated that semiconductor supply in 2011 will be healthy, and its first-quarter revenues are projected to rise 1-7% sequentially...
WT Micro aims for US$3 billion in annual revenues within 3 years, says company chairman
Jan 18, 01:30
With strong growth in the notebook, tablet PC and smartphone markets, a booming Asian economy and new applications, IC distributor WT Microelectronics expects annual revenues to reach...
Taiwan IC distributors to be less affected by seasonality in 1Q11
Dec 23, 01:30
IC distributors including WPG Holdings, WT Microelectronics and Zenitron now expect sales for the first quarter of 2011 to outperform seasonal patterns as customers step up procurement...
IC distributor WT Micro sees 7-12% drop in 4Q10 revenues
Nov 4, 01:25
IC distributor WT Microelectronics expects revenues for the fourth quarter of 2010 to be between NT$15 billion (US$492 million) and NT$16 billion, down 7-12% on quarter. Gross margin...
WPG, WT Micro expected to hit 3Q10 revenue targets
Sep 28, 01:05
Taiwan-based IC component distributors WPG Holdings and WT Microelectronics are likely to achieve their third-quarter revenue targets, as rising sales of products for smartphones...
IC distributors WT Microelectronics and Zenitron post mixed results for August
Sep 10, 13:49
IC distributors WT Microelectronics and Zenitron have posted mixed results for August 2010. WT Micro's August consolidated revenues reached NT$5.82 billion (US$182.53 million), up...
IC distributors snap up handsome gains in 1H10
Sep 3, 10:53
Most Taiwan-based IC distributors have posted handsome gains for the first half of 2010, with WPG Holdings, WT Microelectronics, and Yosun Industrial each recording an EPS of over...
IC distributor WT Microelectronics to acquire 100% stake in BSI
Aug 25, 11:30
The board of directors of IC distributor WT Microelectronics on August 24 approved a plan to acquire a 100% stake in Korea-based IC distributor BSI Semiconductor for US$16.8 millio...
Major Taiwan IC distributors post on-month revenue gains in July
Aug 10, 13:54
WPG Holdings and WT Microelectronics have both reported sequential revenue growth of 9% for July 2010, while Zenitron generated an 11% on-month revenue gain. Sales from emerging markets...
IC distributor WT Micro July revenues to stay flat before climbing in August-September
Jul 21, 15:18
IC distributor WT Microelectronics expects its revenues to stay flat in July before moving upward in August and September, according to company chairman Wen-Tsung Cheng.
IC distributors WPG and WT Microelectronics post record high revenues in 2Q10
Jul 9, 11:09
IC distributors WPG Holdings and WT Microelectronics both saw their revenues hit an all-time high in the second quarter of 2010, reaching NT$62.79 billion (US$1.96 billion) and NT$12.61...
IC orders from PC sector to be weak in July, says WT Micro
Jun 10, 15:14
July orders for IC components from the PC sector are likely to be lower than those received for June, warned Wen-Tsung Cheng, chairman of Taiwan-based IC distributor WT Microelectr...
IC distributors to see slight setback in May revenues
Newswatch - May 28, 13:45
Taiwan-based IC distributors are expected to see revenues decline slightly in May 2010 as compared to the previous month as demand for IC parts from PC ODMs has been weakened by the...
WT Micro and Edom remain positive over 2Q10 outlook despite sequential revenue declines in April
May 10, 11:44
IC distributors WT Microelectronics and Edom Technology both remain positive about the outlook for the second quarter of 2010 despite sequential revenue declines in April, according...
Taiwan IC component distributors to see sequential revenue growth in 2Q10
Apr 27, 11:10
Taiwan-based IC distributors, including Aeco Technology, Koryo Electronics, WT Microelectronics and Zenitron, are all expected to see second-quarter revenues outperform levels in...
- Intel, MediaTek and Elan taking up 60% of global touchscreen controller market
- Wintek expects to see positive turnaround in July 2013; develops Retina display technology, says chairman
- Senao expanding retail chain in eastern China
- Foxconn able to produce carbon nanotube touch panel sizes up to 10-inch
- Buynow expects EPS of at least NT$4.50 for 2013
- HannStar to reach 95% utilization in 2Q13
- Windows 8 expected to take up 5-8% of global tablet shipments in 2013, say Taiwan makers
- China market: Online gaming revenues over CNY 12 billion in 1Q13, says Analysys
- One quarter of all notebooks to ship with touchscreens by 2016, says IHS
- Taiwan market: LG launches waterproof smartphone
- Hermes to see revenues grow higher than 10% sequentially in 2Q13
- Elan shipping touchscreen controller ICs for new Nexus 7
- Samsung showcases new displays at SID 2013
- UMC Singapore unit expands and puts focus on R&D
- E Ink launches 3 pigment electronic paper display
- Nanjing Z-Com developing 4G small cells for China market
- Digitimes Research: Global LED tube light shipments to reach 220 million units in 2013
- Solar industry capex hits 7-year low in 2013, says IHS
- Lextar expected to see 2Q13 gross margin rise to 13-14%
- Large-size TFT LCD panel shipments expected to drop 6% in 2013, says DisplaySearch
- Flat panel public display market expected to grow 23% annually through 2017, says DisplaySearch
- China Labor Day LCD TV sales surge by double-digit percentage, says IHS
- E Ink unveils low temperature matrix electronic paper display for freezers
- CSOT successfully produces 32-inch Oxide TFT LCD module
- China-based ARM-architecture IC designers to attend 2013 Computex Taipei
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- Carry Technology Highlights Thunderbolt and Wi-Fi Card Reader Series
- Imagination says third party IP becoming a key driving force for silicon vendors
- EverFocus launches ECOR960 X1 16CH with better image quality and more affordable price
- Leadtek to Show Total Cloud Solutions at Computex Taipei 2013
- Embracing the New Generation Intel Atom Family with DDR3 Memory Support
- Got The Message? Ensuring efficient and reliable delivery of content across a mission critical digital signage network
- Emb' Store On-Demand Software Service for Embedded Computing
- Efficient Network Management for Digital Signage
- Design Benefits of the MI/O Extension Solution
- ATO Solution Co., Ltd. to launch 1Gb SLC NAND Flash after 256Mb/512Mb mass production for the first time in Fab-less industry
- Chilisin's miniature power inductor in 0603/0805 sizes
- Chilisin introduces Thin-film chip inductor 0201 size
- Chilisin at 2012 electronics Munich A5/159 & 260
- Chilisin sunken-type molded power inductor for MXM Graphic application
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- Apple 'among largest tax avoiders in US' - Senate committee (May 21) - BBC News
- Weak eurozone growth hits euro (May 15) - The Financial Times
- German factory orders rise for second month (May 7) - Bloomberg
- Eurozone retail sales fall for second consecutive month (May 6) - BBC News
- China economy to stay commodity-oriented, says JPMorgan (April 16) - Bloomberg
- S Korea in US$15.3 billion stimulus bid to spur economic growth (April 16) - BBC News
- Gold hit by sharpest tumble in 30 years (April 16) - CNN
- FBI probes Boston 'terror' blasts (April 16) - BBC News

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Taiwan-based companies have a long and successful history of involvement in the supply chain for mobile devices, which for the purposes of this article consist...
- Taiwan motherboard industry overview - May 2012
The year 2011 saw the motherboard industry reverse its trend of declining shipments year-on-year, to post a slight 0.2% growth. This upturn in fortunes was expected...
- Notebook market overview - Jun 2011
The notebook industry in 2010 experienced several major events that significantly changed the industry's ecosystem for the year and the industry is also believed...
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Growth of the global LCD TV market was not as strong as expected in 2010 as the market continued to feel the aftershocks of the economic recession that had hit...
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