TAIPEI, Taiwan, March 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced
Semiconductor Engineering, Inc. (TAIEX: 2311, NYSE: ASX)
("ASE" or "we" ) noted today that the Taiwan Fair
Trade Commission ("TFTC") has decided to suspend its review
of the proposed combination between ASE and Siliconware Precision
Industries Co., Ltd. ("SPIL"). We deeply regret and
are extremely baffled by the TFTC's decision, which is completely
without legal basis and violates the TFTC's own administrative
precedents.
In order to respond to the intense and constant changes in the
global semiconductor industry, as well as to ensure the sustained
development of the Taiwanese semiconductor packaging and testing
supply chain, we will continue with our plan to acquire 100% equity
interest in SPIL through all legally permissible means and
avenues.
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the meaning of Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of
1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the United States Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements regarding
our future results of operations and business prospects. Although
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Our actual results of operations, financial condition or business
prospects may differ materially from those expressed or implied in
these forward-looking statements for a variety of reasons,
including risks associated with cyclicality and market conditions
in the semiconductor or electronic industry; changes in our
regulatory environment, including our ability to comply with new or
stricter environmental regulations and to resolve environmental
liabilities; demand for the outsourced semiconductor packaging,
testing and electronic manufacturing services we offer and for such
outsourced services generally; the highly competitive semiconductor
or manufacturing industry we are involved in; our ability to
introduce new technologies in order to remain competitive;
international business activities; our business strategy; our
future expansion plans and capital expenditures; the strained
relationship between the Republic of
China and the People's Republic of
China; general economic and political conditions; the recent
global economic crisis; possible disruptions in commercial
activities caused by natural or human-induced disasters;
fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; and other factors.
For a discussion of these risks and other factors, please see the
documents we file from time to time with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, including our 2014 Annual Report on Form 20-F
filed on March 18, 2015.
Investor Relations Contact:
Iris Wu, Manager
irissh_wu@aseglobal.com
Tel: +886.2.6636.5678
http://www.aseglobal.com
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SOURCE Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.