Hsinchu, Taiwan, R.O.C. – September 10, 2008 - TSMC today announced its net sales for August 2008: on an unconsolidated basis, sales were NT$30,995 million, an increase of 0.4 percent over July 2008 and an increase of 6.2 percent over August 2007. Revenues for January through August 2008 totaled NT$232,689 million, an increase of 19.8 percent compared to the same period in 2007.
On a consolidated basis, net sales for August 2008 were NT$31,850 million, an increase of 0.1 percent over July 2008 and an increase of 6.1 percent over August 2007. Revenues for January through August 2008 totaled NT$239,281 million, an increase of 20.1 percent compared to the same period in 2007.
TSMC Sales Report (Unconsolidated):
(Unit: NT$ million)
| Net Sales | 2008* | 2007 | Increase (Decrease) % |
| August | 30,995 | 29,199 | 6.2 |
| January through August | 232,689 | 194,163 | 19.8 |
* Year 2008 figures have not been audited.
TSMC Sales Report (Consolidated):
(Unit: NT$ million)
| Net Sales | 2008* | 2007 | Increase (Decrease) % |
| August | 31,850 | 30,019 | 6.1 |
| January through August | 239,281 | 199,317 | 20.1 |
* Year 2008 figures have not been audited.