1. Capital Increase for Expansion Plans in 1998
We are building the future through innovation!
With a vision for the future and the determination to surpass our present success, we will continue to innovate in all areas and thus continue to lead the IC foundry industry.


1998 Capital Investment Plans and Objectives

Item

Amount(NT$Million)

Objectives

Fab VII Project -- Planning

495           

Scheduled to produce 12'' wafers by the year 2000
Fab VI Project -- Construction

11,411            

Scheduled to produce 8" wafers by mid-1999
Fab V -- Capacity Expansion

15,966            

Increase 8" wafer output capacity to 22,000
pcs/month by the end of 1998
Fab IV -- Capacity Expansion

6,662           

Increase 8" wafer output capacity to 31,000
pcs/month by the end of 1998
Fab III -- Capacity Expansion

3,739            

Increase 8" wafer output capacity to 41,000
pcs/month by the end of 1998
Fab IIB & South-Site E-Beam - Capacity Expansion

644            

Maintain technology superiority and competitiveness
Replacement and others

3,977            

Maintain technology superiority and competitiveness
Total

$42,894            

Capital expenditures will be funded by company profits and syndicated loans.