Hsinchu, Taiwan, R.O.C. – November 10, 2008 - TSMC (TAIEX: 2330, NYSE: TSM) today announced its net sales for October 2008: on an unconsolidated basis, sales were NT$28,371 million, an increase of 0.4 percent over September 2008 and a decrease of 10.6 percent from October 2007. Revenues for January through October 2008 totaled NT$289,312 million, an increase of 13.7 percent compared to the same period in 2007.
On a consolidated basis, net sales for October 2008 were NT$29,490 million, an increase of 0.6 percent over September 2008 and a decrease of 9.6 percent from October 2007. Revenues for January through October 2008 totaled NT$298,085 million, an increase of 14.0 percent compared to the same period in 2007.
TSMC Sales Report (Unconsolidated):
(Unit: NT$ million)
| Net Sales | 2008* | 2007 | Increase (Decrease) % |
| October | 28,371 | 31,725 | (10.6) |
| January through October | 289,312 | 254,384 | 13.7 |
* Year 2008 figures have not been audited.
TSMC Sales Report (Consolidated):
(Unit: NT$ million)
| Net Sales | 2008* | 2007 | Increase (Decrease) % |
| October | 29,490 | 32,606 | (9.6) |
| January through October | 298,085 | 261,377 | 14.0 |
* Year 2008 figures have not been audited.