Faraday Reports First Quarter 2025 Results

Advanced Packaging Business Drives 1Q25 Revenue to Hit Record-Breaking High of NT$7.44 billion, up 152% QoQ and up 188% YoY
First Half of 2025 Revenue Set to Surpass Full-Year of 2024

Hsinchu,  Taiwan -- April 22, 2025 -- Faraday Technology Corporation (“Faraday” or the “Company”) (TWSE: 3035), a leading fabless ASIC service and silicon IP provider, today announced its consolidated financial results for the first quarter of 2025. First quarter consolidated revenue was NT$7,438 million, up by 152% QoQ and up by 188% YoY, with gross margin of 20.3%. Net income attributed to stockholders of the parent was NT$346 million, with a basic EPS of NT$1.33.

 First Quarter 2025 Highlights [1]:

• Revenue of NT$7,438 million (US$226.6 million)
• Gross margin was 20.3%
• Net income attributed to stockholders of the parent was NT$346 million (US$10.6 million)
• Earnings per share of NT$1.33

Looking back at the first quarter, consolidated revenue experienced strong growth, driven by mass production of advanced packaging, increasing by 152% QoQ and 188% YoY, reaching NT$7,438 million. This not only sets a new record for the highest quarterly revenue in the company’s history but also significantly surpassed the total consolidated revenue in the first half of 2024. By product category, both mass production and NRE revenue increased compared to the previous quarter. While IP revenue declined slightly from the previous quarter, its overall annual growth trend remains intact. IP revenue for this quarter decreased 8% QoQ but increased 23% YoY, reaching NT$403 million. NRE revenue increased 38% QoQ and declined 28% YoY, totaling NT$454 million. Mass production revenue saw a substantial increase of 201% QoQ and 306% YoY, reaching NT$6,581 million. This surge, largely driven by advanced packaging, sets a new quarterly record with several fold growth from the previous quarter.

First quarter was a milestone quarter for Faraday, marked by several breakthroughs. In addition to a leap of over 2.5 times on revenue, the Company also achieved a record-high number of new projects for both advanced process and advanced packaging. Furthermore, Faraday made significant progress in packaging services by launching a new “Fabless OSAT Service” to address the growing demand in heterogeneous integration packaging market. This service features a long value chain and high barriers to entry, requiring strong management capabilities to coordinate multiple aspects including chip design, quality control, and advanced packaging technologies. Strategic partnerships are also a key factor for success. As one of the few ASIC providers capable of offering comprehensive packaging and testing services, Faraday works closely with foundries, memory providers, and OSAT companies to deliver a one-stop solution for advanced packaging. Notably, in the area of 3D packaging, Faraday is also able to help clients access proprietary technologies that are typically available only through foundries, significantly enhancing its uniqueness and competitive advantage in securing new projects.

Looking ahead to the second quarter, NRE revenue is expected to rise further due to the recognition of advanced process design wins, potentially setting a new single-quarter record. Consolidated revenue for the first half of the year is on track to surpass the total revenue of last year, indicating a significant step forward in the Company’s operational scale. Looking further into the future, the Company’s packaging business continues to flourish with an expanding customer base. It is not only becoming a major revenue driver but also expected to generate additional opportunities in ASIC and IP related services. In response to the dynamic external environment, Faraday will maintain its diversified business model, actively pursue new business opportunities and partnerships, and ensure high adaptability within its internal management systems. This strategic flexibility and operational resilience aim to strike a balance amid changes, ensuring long-term competitive advantage.