SHANGHAI, March 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Semiconductor
Manufacturing International Corporation ("SMIC"; NYSE: SMI; SEHK:
981), China's largest and most
advanced semiconductor foundry, today announced that its CEO, Dr.
TY Chiu, has been re-elected to the Board of Directors of the
Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA), a world-leading semiconductor
industry association.
"I am honored by the confidence that both GSA and our industry
colleagues have in me," said Dr. Chiu. "With their continued
support, I remain dedicated to China's ongoing integration in the global
semiconductor ecosystem."
GSA President Jodi Shelton added,
"When Dr. Chiu joined our board almost two years ago, China already represented one-third of the
global semiconductor market. As China approaches the one-half mark, we are
grateful to retain the expertise and support of Dr. Chiu and SMIC,
at the heart of China's
semiconductor ecosystem."
GSA's mission is to accelerate the growth and increase the
return on invested capital of the global semiconductor industry by
fostering a more effective ecosystem through collaboration,
integration, and innovation. Members include fabless design firms,
integrated device manufacturers, foundries, and other firms that
comprise the semiconductor industry's worldwide supply chain.
About SMIC
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation ("SMIC";
NYSE: SMI; SEHK: 981) is one of the leading semiconductor foundries
in the world and the largest and most advanced foundry in mainland
China, providing integrated
circuit (IC) foundry and technology services at 0.35-micron to
40-nanometer. Headquartered in Shanghai,
China, SMIC has a 300mm wafer fabrication facility (fab) and
a 200mm mega-fab in Shanghai, a
300mm mega-fab in Beijing, a 200mm
fab in Tianjin, and a 200mm fab
project under development in Shenzhen. SMIC also has customer service and
marketing offices in the U.S., Europe, Japan, and Taiwan, and a representative office in
Hong Kong. In addition, SMIC
manages and operates a 300mm wafer fab in Wuhan owned by Wuhan Xinxin Semiconductor
Manufacturing Corporation.
For more information, please visit www.smics.com.
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information, "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the
"safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are
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statements, including among others risks associated with the
current global economic slowdown, orders or judgments from pending
litigation and financial stability in end markets.
Investors should consider the information contained in SMIC's
filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC),
including its Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC on
April 27, 2012, especially in the
"Risk Factors Related to Our Financial Condition and Business" and
"Operating and Financial Review and Prospects" sections, and such
other documents that SMIC may file with the SEC or the Hong Kong
Stock Exchange from time to time, including current reports on Form
6-K. Other unknown or unpredictable factors also could have
material adverse effects on SMIC's future results, performance or
achievements. In light of these risks, uncertainties,
assumptions and factors, the forward-looking events discussed in
this press release may not occur. You are cautioned not to
place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which
speak only as of the date stated, or if no date is stated, as of
the date of this press release. Except as may be required by
law, SMIC undertakes no obligation and does not intend to update
any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise.
SMIC Contact Information:
English Media
Anny Liao
Tel: +86-21-3861-0000 x16036
Email: Anny_Liao@smics.com
Chinese Media
Angela Miao
Tel: +86-21-3861-0000 x10088
Email: Angela_Miao@smics.com
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