Most IC distributors see strong profit gains in 1H09
Most Taiwan-based IC distributors have reported strong profit gains for the first half of 2009, with Professional Computer Technology (PCT) and Zenitron snapping up an EPS of NT$1.02 (US$0.031) and NT$1.14 before tax, respectively. Market sources estimated WPG Holdings is likely to post an EPS of NT$1.70.
WPG is expected to maintain an over 10% revenue growth in the third quarter amid increasing demand for white-box handset, notebook, and networking products, said the sources.
Zenitron's consolidated revenues in first-half 2009 totaled NT$9.4 billion. Pre-tax profits were NT$210 million, an increase of 83% compared to the same period of 2008. Zenitron expects to maintain growth in the third quarter driven by demand on seasonality.
PCT has reported consolidated revenues of NT$1.39 billion for the second quarter, up 19% from the first, with pre-tax profits of NT$62 million
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*Figures are not consolidated
Source: TSE, compiled by Digitimes, July 2009
Zenitron =增你強
WPG=大聯大
PCT=倍微