GlobalWafers Reports April EPS of NT$8.85, Boosted by Siltronic Valuation Gain
Semiconductor silicon wafer manufacturer GlobalWafers announced on May 19 that due to a valuation gain recognized from the rising stock price of Siltronic, which it holds, its net profit attributable to the parent company surged to NT$4.231 billion in April. This resulted in an earnings per share (EPS) of NT$8.85. The company noted that its core operations remain stable but cautioned investors that this is an unrealized gain subject to stock price volatility and should be evaluated carefully.
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(CNA, Hsinchu, by reporter Chang Chien-chung, May 19) Semiconductor silicon wafer manufacturer GlobalWafers saw its net profit attributable to the parent company surge to NT$4.231 billion in April, with an earnings per share (EPS) of NT$8.85, due to recognizing a valuation gain from the rising stock price of Siltronic, a company in which it holds shares. GlobalWafers announced its self-assessed April profit today after its securities met the criteria for a trading notice. In April, GlobalWafers' revenue was NT$4.748 billion, a decrease of 10.13% year-over-year. The net profit attributable to the parent company was NT$4.231 billion, a significant improvement from the loss of NT$87 million in the same period last year, with an EPS of NT$8.85. GlobalWafers stated that its core business operations are stable and the higher April EPS was mainly due to the valuation gain recognized from the increased price of its Siltronic stock. GlobalWafers reminded investors that the Siltronic valuation gain is an unrealized change in the fair value of financial assets. Until the Siltronic shares are actually disposed of, this gain will fluctuate with the stock price, and investors are urged to carefully assess the associated risks.