2019/12/13
December 13th, 2019 – Nanya Technology Corporation, (“NTC”), Nan Ya Printed Circuit Board Corporation (“N.P.C”) and Formosa Taffeta Corporation (“FTC”) jointly announced a share purchase and disposal transaction of Formosa Advanced Technology Corporation (“FATC”)’s shares. NTC plans to acquire Formosa Advanced Technology Corporation (“FATC”) shares, up to 57,489 thousand shares, approximately 13% of its issued shares, through block trading in Taiwan Stock Exchange market with the price of NT$ 35.65 per share for up to NT$ 2.05 billion (2,049,482,850), thereby becoming the largest shareholder of FATC. N.P.C plans to acquire Formosa Advanced Technology Corporation (“FATC”) shares, up to 13,267 thousand shares, approximately 3% of its issued shares, through block trading in Taiwan Stock Exchange market with the price of NT$ 35.65 per share for up to NT$ 473 million (472,968,550). Simultaneously, FTC plans to dispose of up to 70,756 thousand FATC shares at the same price.
“FATC has been a major partner in the DRAM packaging and testing of NTC over the years. NTC plans to increase the shareholding of FATC from the original 19% to 32%, to further strengthen the strategic partnership between the two parties in future advanced product engineering, packaging and testing, and improve the overall operating performance and enhance market competitiveness. We believe this cooperation will further strengthen NTC's operations and shareholders' value in the long run”, said Nanya Technology Corporation’s President, Dr. Pei-Ing Lee.
“N.P.C’s acquisition of FATC’s shares will be able to strengthen the cooperation in the continued development of IC substrates and circuit boards, and improve operating performance in the future, on top of the financial investment plan”, said Nan Ya PCB President,” Mr. Ann-De Tang.
“With the new applications such as 5G, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things and Internet of Vehicles, FATC will need the development and introduction of advanced packaging technology. NTC and N.P.C’s participating in investment will bring the closer cooperation among parties. This will accelerate FATC’s technology development capabilities to meet the further needs of the future smart trend. We believe this strategic partnership will further enhance overall efficiency through vertical integration; and this transaction will not affect the shareholders' equity of FTC”, said Formosa Taffeta Corporation’s President, Mr. Ming-chang Lee.
About Nanya Technology Corporation
Nanya Technology Corporation (“NTC”), a member of the Formosa Plastics Group, provides key components DRAM to electronic industry, focusing on research and development, design, manufacturing, and sales of consumer and Low Power DRAM products. In addition, NTC continues to enlarge its share of high value-added DRAM market, increases manufacturing efficiency, and strengthens product quality and customer services in respond to market demand. NTC’s common stock is traded on the Taiwan Stock Exchange Corporation (TWSE) under the symbol 2408. For more information, please visit www.nanya.com.
About Nan Ya PCB Corporation
Nan Ya PCB Corporation used to be one of the business divisions of Nan Ya Plastics Corporation, which is a part of Formosa Plastics Group, and turned into an independent company by 1997 as the manufacturer of printed circuit boards(PCBs) and IC substrates. For business management, we are devoted to deliver the products and services with superior quality to our customers through continuous investment in research and development of technology. Moreover, by vertical integration, business operations could be more efficient and cost effective. In the meanwhile, not only does Nan Ya PCB keep creating the reasonable profit but also focuses on making contributions to the whole society by supporting disadvantage groups and participating in social activities. Nan Ya PCB’s common stock is traded on the Taiwan Stock Exchange Corporation (TWSE) under the symbol 8046. For more information, please visit http://www.nanyapcb.com.tw
About Formosa Taffeta CO., Ltd.
Formosa Taffeta Co., Ltd. (FTC) was registered and jointly founded by Formosa Chemical & Fiber Corporation, a member of Formosa Plastics Group (FPG), and several industrialists. FTC diversified its operation and its main products include polyamine fabric, polyester fabric, cotton fabric, blended fabric, fabrics interwoven with filament/staple fiber, kinds of processing functional cloth, stun yarn, special processing fabric, tyre cord fabrics, plastic bags, bullet-proof clothes, flame retardant home & comfort fabrics, carbon fiber fabrics and composite materials, 106 gas stations, etc. Furthermore, it is a worldwide manufacturer of filament nylon/polyester taffeta that is of both high capacity and quality. What is worth mentioning is that its complex function fabrics, applied to sports and leisure wear, are on a par with trends and the progress of international brands. FTC lists on the Taiwan Stock Exchange with stock code 1434. Welcome to visit FTC’s website—http://www.ftc.com.tw—for more information about FTC.
Spokesman of NTC:
President, Dr. Pei-Ing Lee, TEL: 886-2-29045858 x1001, pilee@ntc.com.tw
Deputy Spokesman of NTC:
Vice President, Joseph Wu, TEL: 886-2-29045858 x 1009, josephwu@ntc.com.tw
Spokesman of N.P.C:
Vice President, Mr. Jack Lu, TEL: 886-3-322-3751 x 1004, jack8888@nanyapcb.com.tw
Deputy Spokesman of N.P.C:
Director, Mr. Jerry Chiang, TEL: 886-3-322-3751 x 3100, jerry_chiang@nanyapcb.com.tw
Spokesperson of FTC
President, Ming-chang Lee, Tel: 02-8770-1688, u000686@ftc.com.tw
Deputy Spokesman of FTC
Deputy Vice President, Hung-Ning Cheng, 02-8770-1688, u133232@ftc.com.tw