Hsinchu, Taiwan, R.O.C. -- February 14, 2005 -- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (TSMC) (TAIEX: 2330, NYSE: TSM) today announced that net sales for January 2005 totaled NT$20,843 million, an increase of 8.8 percent over the same period last year. On a sequential basis, January 2005 sales increased 4.6 percent.
Ms. Lora Ho, TSMC spokesperson, vice president and chief financial officer, noted that TSMC?fs January 2005 sales increased as a result of higher wafer shipments compared to December 2004.
Sales Report: (Unit: NT$ million) ?@
| 2005(1) | 2004 | Growth Rate (%) |
| Net Sales for January | 20,843 | 19,156 | 8.8 |
(1): Year 2005 figures have not been audited.
