TAIPEI, Taiwan, R.O.C.,
Feb. 24, 2016 /PRNewswire/
-- Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc. (TWSE Code: 2311,
NYSE Code: ASX) ("ASE") received today the decision made by
the Taiwan Fair Trade Commission ("FTC") to extend the
review period of the proposed acquisition of shares of Siliconware
Precision Industries Co., Ltd. ("SPIL") by ASE ("the
Tender Offer").
To accommodate the FTC review period for the Tender Offer, ASE
previously filed and publicly announced on February 4, 2016 that in accordance with laws,
the expiration date of the Tender Offer has been extended from
February 16, 2016 to March 17, 2016. ASE trusts that the FTC will
review the Tender Offer and make its final decision before
March 17, 2016, in order to protect
the interests of investors and all SPIL shareholders participating
in the Tender Offer.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING
STATEMENTS
Statements included in this communication that are not
historical facts are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking
statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties and are
subject to change at any time. In the event such risks or
uncertainties materialize, results could be materially adversely
affected. The risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited
to: the risk that the recently announced tender offer to acquire
Common Shares or ADSs of SPIL may not be consummated, or may not be
consummated in a timely manner; uncertainties as to how many
holders of common shares and ADSs will tender their common shares
and ADSs and whether the purchase of common shares and ADSs could
adversely affect the liquidity and market value of the remaining
common shares and ADSs held by the public; the possibility that
competing offers will be made; the risk that shareholder litigation
in connection with the tender offer may result in significant costs
of defense, indemnification and liability; the possible effects of
disruption on ASE's business, including increased costs and
diversion of management time and resources, making it more
difficult to maintain relationships with employees, customers,
vendors and other business partners; and other risks and
uncertainties detailed from time to time in ASE's filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including
its most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND WHERE TO FIND IT
This communication is for informational purposes only and does
not constitute either an offer to purchase or a solicitation of an
offer to sell securities of SPIL. ASE filed a tender offer
statement on Schedule TO with the SEC on December 29, 2015 (as from time to time amended
and supplemented, the "Schedule TO"). The offer to purchase
common shares held by U.S. holders (within the meaning of Rule
14d-1(d) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,
which defines a U.S. holder as "any security holder resident in
the United States") and ADSs is
only being made pursuant to the offer to purchase, the ADS letter
of transmittal, the common share form of acceptance and related
materials filed with the SEC by ASE as a part of its Schedule TO.
Investors and security holders are urged to read the Schedule TO
(including the offer to purchase, the ADS letter of transmittal,
the common share form of acceptance and related materials), as it
may be amended from time to time, because it contains important
information about the tender offer, including its terms and
conditions, and should be read carefully before any decision is
made with respect to the tender offer. Investors and security
holders may obtain free copies of these statements and other
materials filed with the SEC at the website maintained by the SEC
at www.sec.gov, or by directing requests for such materials to
MacKenzie Partners, Inc., the U.S. Information Agent for the US
Offer, at +1 (800) 322-2885 (toll-free) (for holders in the U.S.
and Canada) or +1 (212) 929-5500
(call collect) (for holders in other countries). Copies of these
materials and any documentation relating to the tender offer are
not being, and must not be, directly or indirectly, mailed or
otherwise forwarded, distributed or sent in, into or from any
jurisdiction where to do so would be unlawful.
Investor Relations Contact:
Iris Wu, Manager
irissh_wu@aseglobal.com
Tel: +886.2.6636.5678
http://www.aseglobal.com
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