Category: Semiconductors

ChipMOS RETURNS TO PROFITABILITY IN 1Q 2010; EXPECTS 17% TO 23% REVENUE GROWTH IN Q2 OVER Q1

ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (Bermuda) LTD. ("ChipMOS" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: IMOS) today reported unaudited consolidated financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010. All U.S. dollar figures in this release are based on the exchange rate of NT$31.73 against US$1.00 as of March 31, 2010.

Net revenue on a US GAAP basis for the first quarter of 2010 was NT$3,671.5 million or US$115.7 million, an increase of 2.3% from NT$3,589.8 million or US$113.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2009 and an increase of 61.0% from NT$2,280.7 million or US$71.9 million for the same period in 2009.

Net income attributable to ChipMOS on a US GAAP basis for the first quarter of 2010 was NT$268.7 million or US$8.5 million, and NT$3.33 or US$0.10 per basic common share, compared to net loss attributable to ChipMOS of NT$282.6 million or US$8.9 million, and NT$3.63 or US$0.11 per basic common share, for the fourth quarter of 2009. Net income attributable to ChipMOS under US GAAP includes non-cash loss for changes in the fair value of the embedded derivative liabilities of NT$5.6 million or US$0.2 million and amortization of discount on convertible notes of NT$5.5 million or US$0.2 million for the first quarter of 2010 and non-cash gains for changes in the fair value of the embedded derivative liabilities of NT$50.7 million or US$1.6 million and amortization of discount on convertible notes of NT$13.4 million or US$0.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2009. Excluding the above special items regarding the convertible notes, non-GAAP adjusted net income attributable to ChipMOS for the first quarter of 2010 was NT$279.8 million or US$8.9 million, and NT$3.46 or US$0.11 per basic common share, compared to non-GAAP adjusted net loss attributable to ChipMOS of NT$319.9 million or US$10.1 million, and NT$4.11 or US$0.13 per basic common share in the fourth quarter of 2009.

The unaudited consolidated financial results of ChipMOS for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010 included the financial results of ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC., ChipMOS U.S.A., Inc., ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (H.K.) Limited, MODERN MIND TECHNOLOGY LIMITED and its wholly-owned subsidiary ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (Shanghai) LTD., and ThaiLin Semiconductor Corp.

S.J. Cheng, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ChipMOS, said, "This was another impressive quarter for us with impressive revenue growth, margin improvement, a higher overall utilization level, more favorable pricing and a return to profitability. Our active customer diversification and new business programs led to a 61% increase in revenue compared to the first quarter 2009. We currently have sufficient capacity on hand to support customer forecasts and expected higher utilization levels as we move through the year - both of which we expect to help drive further improvements in our gross margin. It has been a challenging downturn but we emerged in a strong position. Our efforts last year to restructure our balance sheet now give us the ability to support our expected growth in 2010. We are also gaining increased confidence in our outlook as we continue to benefit from the broader rebound in the semiconductor sector. We remain committed to these programs and efforts that we expect to help drive a higher valuation for all of our shareholders."

S.K. Chen, Chief Financial Officer of ChipMOS, said, "We continue to lower operating costs and CapEx wherever opportunities exist, while concurrently working to enhance the efficiency of our operations and utilization levels with profitable loading programs. In the first quarter 2010, total capacity utilization improved to 72% from 66% in the fourth quarter 2009, with the most significant increase in LCD driver utilization to 79% in the first quarter 2010 from 50% in the fourth quarter 2009. Our balance of cash and cash equivalents improved to US$159.5 million as of March 31, 2010."


    Selected Operation Data

                                       1Q10              4Q09
    Revenue by segment
     Testing                            38%               40%
     Assembly                           39%               40%
     LCD Driver                         23%               20%

    Utilization by segment
     Testing                            56%               58%
     Assembly                           86%               83%
     LCD Driver                         79%               50%
     Overall                            72%               66%

    CapEx                   US$27.0 million   US$85.1 million
     Testing                             9%               96%
     Assembly                            4%                3%
     LCD Driver                         87%                1%

    Depreciation and
     amortization expenses
     (US GAAP)              US$52.4 million   US$51.0 million


Second Quarter 2010 Outlook

Mr. Cheng continued, "Looking into the second quarter, we currently expect revenue to increase 17% to 23% compared to the first quarter 2010, with revenue growth in all of our product segments. We currently expect gross margin on a consolidated basis for the second quarter of 2010 to be in the range between -3% to +3%. The improvement in gross margin compared to the first quarter is primarily due to the significant growth in revenue. Our outlook is based on customer forecasts and the overall market environment. We continue to gain momentum in our business led by our new customer and business diversification efforts, and a previously major customer coming online again. We expect further improvements in our balance sheet as we focus on sustained profitability and when we receive the second tranche of cash consideration related to the sale of our Spansion claim. Overall, we are optimistic in our outlook for the second half of the year. We expect our business is capable of maintaining quarter on quarter growth throughout 2010 as we bring on additional LCD driver capacity from our previously announced transaction with Siliconware Precision Industries Co., Ltd, and as we benefit from forecast higher demand levels in our testing business."

Investor Conference Call / Webcast Details

ChipMOS will review detailed first quarter 2010 results on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at 7:00PM ET (7:00AM, May 19, Taiwan time). The conference call-in number is 1-201-689-8562. A live webcast of the conference call will be available at ChipMOS' website at http://www.chipmos.com . The playback will be available in 2 hours after the conclusion of the conference call and will be accessible by dialing 1-201-612-7415. The account number to access the replay is 3055 and the confirmation ID number is 350229.

About ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (Bermuda) LTD.:

ChipMOS (http://www.chipmos.com ) is a leading independent provider of semiconductor testing and assembly services to customers in Taiwan, Japan, and the U.S. With advanced facilities in Hsinchu and Southern Taiwan Science Parks in Taiwan and Shanghai, ChipMOS and its subsidiaries provide testing and assembly services to a broad range of customers, including leading fabless semiconductor companies, integrated device manufacturers and independent semiconductor foundries.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this announcement may be viewed as "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the actual performance, financial condition or results of operations of the Company to be materially different from any future performance, financial condition or results of operations implied by such forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these risks, uncertainties and other factors is included in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and in the Company's other filings with the SEC.

Use of Non-GAAP Information

Readers are reminded that non-GAAP numbers contained in this announcement are merely a supplement to, and not a replacement for, the GAAP financial measures. These non-GAAP numbers should be read in conjunction with the US GAAP financial measures. It should be noted as well that the non-GAAP information provided in this announcement may be different from the non-GAAP information provided by other companies.

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                     ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (Bermuda) LTD.
                        CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
     For the Three Months Ended Mar. 31, 2010, Dec. 31, and Mar. 31, 2009
                 Figures in Million of U.S. dollars (USD) (1)
             Except for Per Share Amounts and Shares Outstanding

                                 ROC GAAP                   US GAAP
                              3 months ended            3 months ended
                        Mar. 31, Dec. 31, Mar. 31, Mar. 31, Dec. 31, Mar. 31,
                           2010     2009     2009     2010     2009     2009
                      (Unaudit-(Unaudit-(Unaudit-(Unaudit-(Unaudit-(Unaudit-
                            ed)       ed)      ed)      ed)      ed)      ed)
                            USD      USD      USD      USD      USD      USD
    Net Revenue           115.7    113.1     71.9    115.7    113.1     71.9
    Cost of Revenue       126.5    128.4    109.2    126.9    128.1    109.6
    Gross Profit (Loss)   (10.8)   (15.3)   (37.3)   (11.2)   (15.0)   (37.7)

    Other Operating
    Income                   --       --       --     35.0     (0.7)     0.6
    Operating Expenses
     Research and
      Development           2.9      3.2      2.6      2.9      3.2      2.6
     Sales and Marketing    0.4     (2.5)    22.4      0.4     (2.5)    22.4
     General and
      Administrative        4.9      5.3      5.5      5.0      5.7      5.7
     Other Operating
      Expenses               --       --       --      1.2      1.2      0.2
    Total Operating
     Expenses               8.2      6.0     30.5      9.5      7.6     30.9

    Income (Loss) from
     Operations           (19.0)   (21.3)   (67.8)    14.3    (23.3)   (68.0)

    Non-Operating
     Income
    (Expenses), Net        26.4      8.6     (1.4)    (7.4)    10.2     (2.7)

    Income (Loss)
     before
     Income Tax             7.4    (12.7)   (69.2)     6.9    (13.1)   (70.7)

    Income Tax Benefit
    (Expense)               1.6      3.2      3.2      1.7      4.0      3.2

    Net Income (Loss)       9.0     (9.5)   (66.0)     8.6     (9.1)   (67.5)

    Add: Net Loss
    (Income)
     Attributable
     to Noncontrolling
     Interests             (0.1)    (0.1)     4.9     (0.1)     0.2      5.0

    Net Income (Loss)
     Attributable to
     ChipMOS                8.9     (9.6)   (61.1)     8.5     (8.9)   (62.5)
    Earnings (Loss) Per
    Share Attributable
     to ChipMOS -Basic     0.11    (0.12)   (0.74)    0.10    (0.11)   (0.76)

    Shares Outstanding
    (in thousands)-Basic 80,804   77,885   82,692   80,804   77,885   82,692

    Net Income (Loss)
     Attributable to
     ChipMOS -Diluted       0.3    (31.5)   (61.1)    (0.1)   (30.6)   (62.5)

    Earnings (Loss) Per
     Share Attributable
     to ChipMOS -Diluted   0.00    (0.33)   (0.74)   (0.00)   (0.32)   (0.76)

    Shares Outstanding
    (in thousands)-
     Diluted            108,453   94,866   82,692  108,453   94,866   82,692

    Note:
    (1) All U.S. dollar figures in this release are based on the exchange rate
        of NT$31.73 against US$1.00 as of Mar. 31, 2010. The convenience
        translation should not be construed as representations that the NT
        dollar amounts have been, or could be in the future be, converted into
        US dollars at this or any other exchange rate.



                       ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (Bermuda) LTD.
                          CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
      For the Three Months Ended Mar. 31, 2010, Dec. 31, and Mar. 31, 2009
                     Figures in Million of NT dollars (NTD)
               Except for Per Share Amounts and Shares Outstanding

                                 ROC GAAP                   US GAAP
                              3 months ended             3 months ended
                        Mar. 31, Dec. 31, Mar. 31, Mar. 31, Dec. 31, Mar. 31,
                          2010     2009     2009     2010     2009     2009
                        (Unaudit (Unaudit (Unaudit (Unaudit (Unaudit (Unaudit
                             ed)      ed)      ed)      ed)      ed)      ed)
                            NTD      NTD      NTD      NTD      NTD      NTD
    Net Revenue         3,671.5  3,589.8  2,280.7  3,671.5  3,589.8  2,280.7
    Cost of Revenue     4,012.6  4,076.1  3,464.8  4,026.2  4,065.9  3,477.8
    Gross Profit (Loss)  (341.1)  (486.3)(1,184.1)  (354.7)  (476.1)(1,197.1)

    Other Operating
     Income                  --       --       --  1,109.4    (21.0)    18.9
    Operating Expenses
    Research and
     Development           92.6    100.6     82.9     92.6    100.6     82.9
    Sales and Marketing    12.3    (78.2)   710.0     12.3    (78.2)   710.0
    General and
     Administrative       155.3    166.6    173.1    158.2    179.8    181.9
    Other Operating
     Expenses                --       --       --     39.1     40.1      5.8
    Total Operating
     Expenses             260.2    189.0    966.0    302.2    242.3    980.6

    Income (Loss) from
     Operations          (601.3)  (675.3)(2,150.1)   452.5   (739.4)(2,158.8)

    Non-Operating
     Income
    (Expenses), Net       836.9    272.3    (45.5)  (233.9)   323.2    (85.4)

    Income (Loss)
     before Income
     Tax                  235.6   (403.0)(2,195.6)   218.6   (416.2)(2,244.2)

    Income Tax Benefit
     (Expense)             49.9    102.9    101.1     52.6    127.3    103.0

    Net Income (Loss)     285.5   (300.1)(2,094.5)   271.2   (288.9)(2,141.2)

    Add: Net Loss
     (Income)
     Attributable to
     Noncontrolling
     Interests             (4.5)    (3.0)   155.4     (2.5)     6.3    157.2

    Net Income (Loss)
     Attributable to
     ChipMOS              281.0   (303.1)(1,939.1)   268.7   (282.6)(1,984.0)
    Earnings (Loss) Per
     Share
    Attributable to
     ChipMOS-
     Basic                 3.48    (3.89)  (23.45)    3.33    (3.63)  (23.99)
    Shares Outstanding
     (in
     thousands)-Basic    80,804   77,885   82,692   80,804   77,885   82,692
    Net Income (Loss)
     Attributable to
     ChipMOS -
     Diluted                9.7 (1,000.4)(1,939.1)    (2.5)  (970.2) (1,984.0)
    Earnings (Loss) Per
     Share
     Attributable to
     ChipMOS-
     Diluted               0.09   (10.54)  (23.45)   (0.02)  (10.23)  (23.99)
    Shares Outstanding
     (in
     thousands)-Diluted 108,453   94,866   82,692  108,453   94,866   82,692



                     ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (Bermuda) LTD.
     RECONCILIATION OF US GAAP NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO CHIPMOS
      TO NON-GAAP NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO CHIPMOS (UNAUDITED)
     For the Three Months Ended Mar. 31, 2010, Dec. 31, and Mar. 31, 2009
                 Figures in Million of U.S. dollars (USD) (1)
                         Except for Per Share Amounts

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information

To supplement our consolidated income statement (unaudited) for the three months ended Mar. 31, 2010 on a US GAAP basis, the Company uses a non-GAAP measure of net income (loss) attributable to ChipMOS, which is US GAAP net income (loss) attributable to ChipMOS adjusted to exclude two non-cash items referred to as special items. The two non-cash items excluded are changes in the fair value of the embedded derivative liabilities and amortization of discount on convertible notes. These items are considered by the management to be outside of the Company's core operating results. For example, changes in the fair value of the embedded derivative liabilities relate heavily to the Company's stock price, interest rate and volatility, all of which are difficult to predict and outside of the control of the Company and its management.

For these reasons, management uses non-GAAP adjusted measures of net income (loss) attributable to ChipMOS and non-GAAP earnings (loss) per share attributable to ChipMOS to evaluate the performance of our core businesses and to estimate future core performance. In addition, this information facilitates our management's internal comparisons to our historical operating results as well as to the operating results of our competitors.

The Company's management finds these supplemental non-GAAP measures to be useful, and we believe these non-GAAP measures are useful to investors in enabling them to perform additional analyses of past, present and future operating performance and as a supplemental means to evaluate our core operating results. However, readers are reminded that non-GAAP numbers are merely a supplement to, and not a replacement for, US GAAP financial measures. They should be read in conjunction with the US GAAP financial measures. It should be noted as well that our non-GAAP information may be different from the non-GAAP information provided by other companies.


                                                        3 months ended

                                                   Mar.31, Dec. 31,  Mar. 31,
                                                     2010     2009      2009
    US GAAP Net Income (Loss) Attributable to
     ChipMOS-Basic                                    8.5     (8.9)    (62.5)
    US GAAP Net Income (Loss) Attributable to
     ChipMOS-Diluted                                 (0.1)   (30.6)    (62.5)

    Special Items (in Non-Operating Income
    (Expenses), Net)
     Changes in the fair value of the
      embedded derivative liabilities(2)              0.2     (1.6)       --
     Amortization of discount on convertible
      notes(3)                                        0.2      0.4       0.8
    Total Special Items                               0.4     (1.2)      0.8

    Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income (Loss)
    Attributable to ChipMOS-Basic                     8.9    (10.1)    (61.7)
    Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income (Loss)
    Attributable to ChipMOS-Diluted(4)               (0.1)   (30.6)    (61.7)

    US-GAAP Earnings (Loss) Per Share
     Attributable to ChipMOS-Basic                   0.10    (0.11)    (0.76)
         Adjustment for special items                0.01    (0.02)     0.01
    Non-GAAP Earnings (Loss) Per Share
     Attributable to ChipMOS-Basic                   0.11    (0.13)    (0.75)

    US-GAAP Earnings (Loss) Per Share
     Attributable to ChipMOS-Diluted                 0.00)   (0.32)    (0.76)
         Adjustment for special items                  --       --      0.01
    Non-GAAP Earnings (Loss) Per Share
     Attributable to ChipMOS-Diluted                (0.00)   (0.32)    (0.75)

    Notes:
    (1) All U.S. dollar figures in this release are based on the exchange
        rate of NT$31.73 against US$1.00 as of Mar. 31, 2010. The convenience
        translation should not be construed as representations that the NT
        dollar amounts have been, or could be in the future be, converted into
        US dollars at this or any other exchange rate.
    (2) The Company's management believes excluding non-cash special item
        for the changes in the fair value of the embedded derivative
        liabilities from its non-GAAP financial measure of net income (loss)
        attributable to ChipMOS is useful for itself and investors as such
        gain (expense) does not have any impact on cash available to the
        Company.
    (3) The Company's management believes excluding non-cash amortization
        expense of discount on convertible notes from its non-GAAP financial
        measure of net income (loss) attributable to ChipMOS is useful for
        itself and investors as such expense does not have any impact on cash
        available to the Company.
    (4) US GAAP Net Income (Loss) Attributable to ChipMOS-Diluted for the
        three months ended Mar. 31, 2010 and Dec. 31, 2009 already excludes
        non-cash special items for the changes in the fair value of the
        embedded derivative liabilities and non-cash amortization expense of
        discount on convertible notes.



                       ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (Bermuda) LTD.
          NON-GAAP CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT (UNAUDITED)
     (Excluding non-cash items for changes in the fair value of the embedded
                           derivative liabilities and
                 amortization of discount on convertible notes)
      For the Three Months Ended Mar. 31, 2010, Dec. 31, and Mar. 31, 2009
                  Figures in Million of U.S. dollars (USD) (1)
               Except for Per Share Amounts and Shares Outstanding

                                                  3 months ended
                                          Mar. 31,     Dec. 31,      Mar. 31,
                                             2010         2009          2009
    Net Revenue                             115.7        113.1          71.9
    Cost of Revenue                         126.9        128.1         109.6
    Gross Profit (Loss)                     (11.2)       (15.0)        (37.7)

    Other Operating Incomes                  35.0         (0.7)          0.6
    Operating Expenses
     Research and Development                 2.9          3.2           2.6
     Sales and Marketing                      0.4         (2.5)         22.4
     General and Administrative               5.0          5.7           5.7
     Other Operating Expenses                 1.2          1.2           0.2
    Total Operating Expenses                  9.5          7.6          30.9

    Income (Loss) from Operations            14.3        (23.3)        (68.0)

    Non-Operating Income (Expenses),
     Net(2)                                  (7.0)         9.0          (1.9)

    Income (Loss) before Income Tax (2)       7.3        (14.3)        (69.9)

    Income Tax Benefit (Expense)              1.7          4.0           3.2

    Net Income (Loss)(2)                      9.0        (10.3)        (66.7)

    Add: Net Loss (Income)
     Attributable to
     Noncontrolling Interests                (0.1)         0.2           5.0

    Net Income (Loss) Attributable to
     ChipMOS-Basic (2)                        8.9        (10.1)        (61.7)

    Earnings (Loss) Per Share
     Attributable to
     ChipMOS-Basic(2)                        0.11        (0.13)        (0.75)
    Shares Outstanding (in
     thousands)-Basic                      80,804       77,885        82,692
    Net Income (Loss) Attributable to
     ChipMOS -
    Diluted(2)                               (0.1)       (30.6)        (61.7)
    Earnings (Loss) Per Share
     Attributable to
     ChipMOS-Diluted(2)                     (0.00)       (0.32)        (0.75)
    Shares Outstanding (in
     thousands)-Diluted                   108,453       94,866        82,692

    Note:
    (1) All U.S. dollar figures in this release are based on the exchange
        rate of NT$31.73 against US$1.00 as of Mar. 31, 2010. The convenience
        translation should not be construed as representations that the NT
        dollar amounts have been, or could be in the future be, converted into
        US dollars at this or any other exchange rate.
    (2) The amount presented is not prepared in accordance with US GAAP and
        does not include non-cash loss for changes in the fair value of the
        embedded derivative liabilities of NT$5.6 million or US$0.2 million
        and amortization of discount on convertible notes of NT$5.5 million or
        US$0.2 million for the three months ended Mar. 31, 2010, non-cash
        gains for changes in the fair value of the embedded derivative
        liabilities of NT$50.7 million or US$1.6 million and amortization of
        discount on convertible notes of NT$13.4 million or US$0.4 million for
        the three months ended Dec. 31, 2009, and amortization of discount on
        convertible notes of NT$26.3 million or US$0.8 million for the three
        months ended Mar. 31, 2009. Please see "Reconciliation of US GAAP Net
        Income (Loss) Attributable to ChipMOS to Non-GAAP Net Income (Loss)
        Attributable to ChipMOS (Unaudited)" above.



                     ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (Bermuda) LTD.
                          CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
               As of Mar. 31, 2010, Dec. 31, and Mar. 31, 2009
                 Figures in Million of U.S. dollars (USD) (1)

                                  ROC GAAP                      US GAAP
                      Mar. 31, Dec. 31, Mar. 31,    Mar. 31, Dec. 31, Mar. 31,
                        2010     2009     2009        2010     2009     2009
                     (Unaudit- (Unaudit-(Unaudit-  (Unaudit-(Unaudit-(Unaudit-
                            ed)       ed)     ed)        ed)      ed)      ed)
     ASSETS                 USD      USD     USD         USD      USD      USD
     Cash and Cash
      Equivalents         159.5   122.4    197.7       159.5    122.4    197.7
     Financial Assets at
      Fair Value Through
      Profit or Loss        4.2     3.8      3.1         4.2      3.8      3.1
     Available-for-Sale
      Financial Assets       --      --       --          --      3.2      3.2
     Held-to-Maturity
      Financial Assets       --      --      7.9          --       --      7.9
     Investments with no
      Active Market          --     3.2      3.2          --       --       --
     Accounts and Notes
      Receivable           81.4    77.8     41.1        81.4     77.8     41.1
     Inventories           27.2    27.2     26.7        27.2     27.2     25.5
     Other Current Assets  39.1    31.3     30.9        38.9     31.2     30.9
     Total Current Assets 311.4   265.7    310.6       311.2    265.6    309.4

     Long-Term
      Investments           0.6     6.9     13.8         0.6      6.9     13.8

     Property, Plant &
      Equipment-Net       631.1   654.6    696.8       621.4    645.3    689.1
     Intangible Assets      3.2     3.2      3.5         3.2      3.2      3.5
     Other Assets          30.1    26.3     22.7        32.1     28.1     22.2
     Total Assets         976.4   956.7  1,047.4       968.5    949.1  1,038.0

     LIABILITIES
     Current Liabilities
      Short-Term Loans     71.4    74.5     91.9        71.4     74.5     91.9
     Current Portion of
      Long-Term Debts     109.2    49.0    205.7       109.2     49.0    203.8
     Accounts Payable and
      Payables to
      Contractors
      and Equipment
      Suppliers            29.0    29.6     15.5        29.0     29.6     15.5
     Current Portion of
      Long-Term Lease
      Payable              25.3    25.9       --        25.3     25.9       --
     Other Current
      Liabilities          52.4    39.2     31.8        52.4     39.2     31.8
     Total Current
      Liabilities         287.3   218.2    344.9       287.3    218.2    343.0
     Long-Term
      Liabilities
      Long-Term Debts     315.8   375.8    300.5       315.8    375.8    300.5
     Long-Term Lease
      Payable              40.2    45.8       --        40.2     45.8       --
     Other Liabilities      3.3     3.3      7.9        12.1     12.0     14.0
     Total Liabilities    646.6   643.1    653.3       655.4    651.8    657.5

     EQUITY
     Shareholders' Equity
      Capital Stock         0.9     0.9      0.9         0.9      0.9      0.9
     Deferred
      Compensation         (0.2)   (0.3)    (0.6)       (0.3)    (0.4)   (1.2)
     Capital Surplus      412.8   405.3    403.6       404.4    396.8    394.4
     Retained Earnings
     (Accumulated Losses)(161.8) (170.7)   (92.6)     (161.0)  (169.4)  (88.6)
     Treasury Stock        (2.8)   (2.6)    (0.5)       (2.8)    (2.6)   (0.5)
     Cumulated
      Translation
      Adjustments          12.5    12.7     15.2        12.5     12.7     15.2
     Unrecognized Pension
      Cost                   --      --       --        (7.1)    (7.1)   (6.4)
     Total Shareholders'
      Equity              261.4   245.3    326.0       246.6    230.9    313.8
     Noncontrolling
      Interests            68.4    68.3     68.1        66.5     66.4     66.7
     Total Equity         329.8   313.6    394.1       313.1    297.3    380.5
     Total Liabilities &
      Equity              976.4   956.7  1,047.4       968.5    949.1  1,038.0

    Note:
    (1) All U.S. dollar figures in this release are based on the exchange rate
        of NT$31.73 against US$1.00 as of Mar. 31, 2010. The convenience
        translation should not be construed as representations that the NT
        dollar amounts have been, or could be in the future be, converted into
        US dollars at this or any other exchange rate.



                     ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (Bermuda) LTD.
                          CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
               As of Mar. 31, 2010, Dec. 31, and Mar. 31, 2009
                    Figures in Million of NT dollars (NTD)

                                  ROC GAAP                      US GAAP
                      Mar. 31, Dec. 31, Mar. 31,    Mar. 31, Dec. 31, Mar. 31,
                         2010     2009     2009        2010     2009     2009
                    (Unaudit- (Unaudit- (Unaudit- (Unaudit-(Unaudit-(Unaudit-
                           ed)       ed)     ed)         ed)      ed)      ed)
    ASSETS                 NTD       NTD     NTD         NTD     NTD      NTD
    Cash and Cash
     Equivalents        5,059.6  3,884.8  6,273.3    5,059.6 3,884.8  6,273.3
    Financial Assets at
     Fair Value Through
     Profit or Loss       134.0    119.0     98.3      134.0   119.0     98.3
    Available-for-Sale
     Financial Assets        --       --       --         --   100.0    100.0
    Held-to-Maturity
     Financial Assets        --       --    250.0         --      --    250.0
    Investments with no
     Active Market           --    100.0    100.0         --      --       --
    Accounts and Notes
     Receivable         2,584.3  2,469.9  1,304.1    2,584.3 2,469.9  1,304.1
    Inventories           863.7    862.1    846.8      864.6   863.1    811.4
    Other Current
     Assets             1,239.4    995.4    981.3    1,233.2   989.2    979.2

    Total Current
     Assets             9,881.0  8,431.2  9,853.8  9,875.7   8,426.0  9,816.3

    Long-Term Investments  20.0    220.0    437.8     20.0     220.0    437.8


    Property, Plant &
     Equipment-Net     20,023.0 20,769.0 22,110.2 19,714.9  20,474.4 21,865.8
    Intangible Assets     101.6    102.8    110.8    101.6     102.8    110.8
    Other Assets          956.3    833.2    720.8  1,018.5     893.2    705.1


    Total Assets       30,981.9 30,356.2 33,233.4 30,730.7  30,116.4 32,935.8

    LIABILITIES
    Current Liabilities

    Short-Term Loans    2,265.0  2,363.3  2,915.0  2,265.0   2,363.3  2,915.0
    Current Portion of
     Long-Term Debts    3,466.0  1,554.0  6,528.9  3,466.0   1,554.0  6,466.6
    Accounts Payable and
     Payables to
     Contractors
     and Equipment
     Suppliers            920.7    939.2    490.9    920.7     939.2    490.9
    Current Portion of
     Long-Term Lease
     Payable              800.9    821.2       --    800.9     821.2       --
    Other Current
     Liabilities        1,663.5  1,243.8  1,010.3  1,663.5   1,243.8  1,010.4
    Total Current
     Liabilities        9,116.1  6,921.5 10,945.1  9,116.1   6,921.5 10,882.9
    Long-Term Liabilities

    Long-Term Debts    10,020.2 11,923.8  9,535.2 10,020.2  11,923.8  9,535.2
    Long-Term Lease
     Payable            1,276.6  1,453.8       --  1,276.6   1,453.8       --
    Other Liabilities     104.1    104.9    249.5    382.7     383.7    444.3


    Total Liabilities  20,517.0 20,404.0 20,729.8 20,795.6  20,862.8 20,682.4

    EQUITY
    Shareholders' Equity
    Capital Stock          29.9     27.6     27.6     29.9      27.6     27.6
    Deferred Compensation  (6.2)    (8.7)   (20.7)    (8.0)    (12.8)   (39.3)


    Capital Surplus    13,098.7 12,860.1 12,804.7 12,830.7  12,591.4 12,515.0

    Retained Earnings  (5,136.0)(5,417.0)(2,937.4)(5,108.4) (5,377.2)(2,810.8)
    (Accumulated Losses)
     Treasury Stock      (90.9)   (81.7)   (15.7)    (90.9)    (81.7)   (15.7)
    Cumulated Translation
     Adjustments          397.5    404.5    483.6    397.5     404.5    483.6
    Unrecognized Pension
     Cost                    --       --       --   (225.6)   (225.6)  (204.8)
    Total Shareholders'
     Equity             8,293.0  7,784.8 10,342.1  7,825.2   7,326.2  9,955.6
    Noncontrolling
     Interests          2,171.9  2,167.4  2,161.5  2,109.9   2,107.4  2,117.8

    Total Equity       10,464.9  9,952.2 12,503.6  9,935.1   9,433.6 12,073.4

    Total Liabilities &
     Equity            30,981.9 30,356.2 33,233.4 30,730.7  30,116.4 32,935.8



    Contacts:

    In Taiwan
     Dr. S.K. Chen
     ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (Bermuda) LTD.
     Tel:   +886-6-507-7712
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    In the U.S.
     David Pasquale
     Global IR Partners
     Tel:   +1-914-337-8801
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