WPG (3702 TT) Reports Record High of It’s Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Consolidated Sales. Consolidated Sales of 2013 was NT$406.27 Billion, +12.5% YoY.

Date: 2014/01/15
Taipei, Taiwan

Benefitted from increased demand of emerging markets and increased shipments of smart phone and tablet, WPG, the largest distributor of semiconductor components in Asia, reported December 2013 consolidated sales of NT$37.91 billion, a 28.1% increase over previous year’s NT$29.59 billion, it set the group’s best monthly record; Consolidated sales of forth quarter was NT$111.31 billion, represented 22.4% increase over previous year’s figure, over the expectation of NT$95~100 billion guidance. Quarterly sales also set record high for three consecutive quarters; Annual consolidated sales of 2013 reached NT$406.27 billion, a 12.5% increase over 2012’s NT$361.03 billion.

The main reasons for the group not only grew in sales amount but also covered more applications and segments were above-mentioned growth of emerging markets and fast development of mobile communication and cloud computing.
During 2013, 177 application solutions were provided in the fields of cell phone / communication (53), Industrial (47), automotive (28), computer (including Tablet)/ peripheral (27) and consumer (22), focusing on applications of e-wallet, 4G cell phone, STB, remote medical care, smart phone, wireless communication, surveillance, smart grid, wireless power, motor controller, power supply, Infotainment, automotive electronics, automotive sensor, tablet, cloud computing, server, LED lighting, smart TV and multimedia box.

The sales breakdowns by regions are 80% from China (incl. HK), 13% from Taiwan, 6% from ASEAN and 1% from others.

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