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ASE-SPIL merger
A proposed merger between Advanced Semiconductor Engineering (ASE) and Siliconware Precision Industries (SPIL) has yet to receive approval from the US and China.
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Wednesday 23 September 2015
SPIL dismisses rumors about merger talks with three other backend houses
Siliconware Precision Industries (SPIL) has dismissed rumors, saying it is not in talks for a share-swap merger with ChipMOS Technologies, King Yuan Electronics Company (KYEC) and...
Friday 18 September 2015
SPIL employees protest against ASE takeover bid
In Taiwan, over 200 employees of Siliconware Precision Industries (SPIL) rallied in front of the Ministry of Labor (MOL) headquarters on September 18, expressing concerns that their...
Friday 18 September 2015
ASE acquisition of SPIL shares reaches required minimum
Advanced Semiconductor Engineering (ASE) has announced that its acquisition of the Siliconware Precision Industries (SPIL) common shares and ADRs (American depositary receipts) already...
Thursday 17 September 2015
SPIL finds more reasons to partner with Foxconn, says Lin
Siliconware Precision Industries (SPIL) believes that its vertical alliance with Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) will generate better outcomes than a horizontal alliance...
Wednesday 16 September 2015
Foxconn, SPIL to complete share exchange on December 1
Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) and Siliconware Precision Industries (SPIL) are scheduled to hold a press conference on September 16 to announce that the pair has...
Thursday 3 September 2015
ASE chairman urges Taiwan companies to unite to face challenges from China supply chain
Taiwan-based companies should work together to confront the challenges posed by the rise of China's IT supply chain, according to Jason Chang, chairman for Advanced Semiconductor...
Thursday 3 September 2015
Amkor positive about consolidation within IC backend sector
The IC packaging and testing sector will continue its trend toward consolidation, and Amkor Technology is positive about such development, according to Mike Liang, president of Amkor...
Wednesday 2 September 2015
SPIL looks to effective results of SiP packaging development with Foxconn
Siliconware Precision Industries (SPIL) expects its strategic partnership with Foxconn Electronics for developing SiP (system-in-package) packaging technology to begin bearing fruit...
Monday 31 August 2015
SPIL, Foxconn to form strategic partnership to fend off ASE acquisition bid
Siliconware Precision Industries (SPIL) has announced that it has reached an agreement with Foxconn Electronics to form a strategic partnership through share swaps.
Wednesday 26 August 2015
SPIL receives tender offer from ASE
Siliconware Precision Industries (SPIL) on August 25 announced it has received notice of an unsolicited tender offer by Advanced Semiconductor Engineering (ASE) to buy a major stake...
Tuesday 25 August 2015
Commentary: ASE purchase of SPIL shares is positive
Plans by Advanced Semiconductor Engineering (ASE) to buy up to 25% of Siliconware Precision Industries (SPIL) for an amount likely exceeding NT$30 billion (US$919 million) may be...
Monday 24 August 2015
TSMC stays neutral on ASE's bid for SPIL shares
TSMC would not comment on Advanced Semiconductor Engineering's (ASE) recently-announced bid to take up a major stake in Siliconware Precision (SPIL), according to the contract chip...
Monday 24 August 2015
ASE seeking to buy up to 25% stake in SPIL
Semiconductor assembly and test company Advanced Semiconductor Engineering (ASE) is not seeking involvement in the operation of Siliconware Precision (SPIL) despite its bid to take...