UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
July, 2025
Commission File Number 001-16125
ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
26, Chin 3rd Road
Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Republic of China
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐ |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
ASE TECHNOLOGY HOLDING CO., LTD. | ||
Date: July 31, 2025 | By: | /s/ Joseph Tung |
Name: Joseph Tung | ||
Title: Chief Financial Officer |
Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Release 31 July, 2025 ASE Technology Holding
Safe Harbor Notice This presentation contains "forward - looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Although these forward - looking statements, which may include statements regarding our future results of operations, financial condition or business prospects, are based on our own information and information from other sources we believe to be reliable, you should not place undue reliance on these forward - looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this presentation. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan” and similar expressions, as they relate to us, are intended to identify these forward - looking statements in this presentation. These forward - looking statements are necessarily estimates reflecting the best judgment of our senior management and our actual results of operations, financial condition or business prospects may differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward - looking statements for reasons including, among others, risks associated with cyclicality and market conditions in the semiconductor or electronic industry; changes in our regulatory environment, including our ability to comply with new or stricter environmental regulations and to resolve environmental liabilities; demand for the outsourced semiconductor packaging, testing and electronic manufacturing services we offer and for such outsourced services generally; the highly competitive semiconductor or manufacturing industry we are involved in; our ability to introduce new technologies in order to remain competitive; international business activities; our business strategy; our future expansion plans and capital expenditures; the strained relationship between the Republic of China and the People’s Republic of China; general economic and political conditions; the recent shift in United States trade policies; possible disruptions in commercial activities caused by natural or human - induced disasters; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; and other factors. For a discussion of these risks and other factors, please see the documents we file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the 2024 Annual Report on Form 20 - F filed on March 27, 2025. 2
1H2025 Recap (in US dollar terms) Consolidated revenues grew 9% YoY in 1H2025, with ATM revenues up 18% YoY. Leading - edge advanced packaging and overall testing outpaced growth while the general segment saw some recovery. Leading - edge advanced packaging and testing revenues were over 10% of ATM revenues in 1H2025 versus 6% for full year 2024. Our testing business grew 31% YoY in 1H2025. Continuing momentum into 2H2025 on increased turnkey and expanding leading edge test. Machinery capex was US$1.9 billion; building, facility and automation was US$0.9 billion in 1H2025, mainly driven by advanced packaging and testing. 3
2H2025 Outlook (in US dollar terms) For ATM business, expect momentum to carry into 3Q25, with quarter - to - quarter growth in 4Q25. Leading - edge advanced packaging and testing revenues target to increase by US$1 billion versus 2024, contributing 10% of growth, while general segments to grow by mid - to - high single digit YoY in 2025. Expect revenues uptrend continuing into 2026 and beyond driven by leading - edge solutions and broad - based semiconductor demand related to AI proliferation and general recovery. Investment in R&D, human capital, advanced capacity, and smart factory infrastructure are key to support the multi - year growth. 4
Business Update Market Dynamics Mega Trend & Future Opportunities Technology & Focus ASE Position Operations Leading - edge and Taiwan Capacity Tightness Expansion on Schedule Resource Optimization Challenges Forex & Tariff Uncertainties 5
Financial Section 6 Link to Earnings Conference Materials
Consolidated Statements of Income Quarterly Comparison (Unaudited) 7 (NT$ million) Q2 / 2025 % Q1 / 2025 % Q2 / 2024 % QoQ YoY Net Revenues: ATM 91,648 60.8% 85,606 57.8% 76,676 54.7% 7% 20% EMS 58,374 38.7% 61,860 41.7% 62,853 44.8% -6% -7% Others 728 0.5% 687 0.5% 709 0.5% 6% 3% Total Net Revenues 150,750 100.0% 148,153 100.0% 140,238 100.0% 2% 7% Gross Profit 25,687 17.0% 24,893 16.8% 23,054 16.4% 3% 11% Operating Income (Loss) 10,193 6.8% 9,671 6.5% 9,009 6.4% 5% 13% Pretax Income (Loss) 9,255 6.1% 9,810 6.6% 10,105 7.2% -6% -8% Income Tax Benefit (Expense) (1,576) -1.2% (2,022) -1.4% (1,950) -1.4% Non-controlling Interests (158) -0.1% (234) -0.2% (377) -0.3% Net Income Attributable to Shareholders of the Parent 7,521 5.0% 7,554 5.1% 7,778 5.5% 0% -3% Basic EPS(NT$) 1.74 1.75 1.80 -1% -3% Diluted EPS(NT$) 1.70 1.64 1.75 4% -3% Additional Commentary From Management: Gross Profit excl. PPA expenses 26,208 17.4% 25,450 17.2% 24,013 17.1% 3% 9% Operating Income excl. PPA expenses 10,974 7.3% 10,491 7.1% 10,230 7.3% 5% 7% Net income attributable to shareholders of the parent excl. PPA expenses 8,288 5.4% 8,352 5.6% 8,978 6.4% -1% -8% Basic EPS(NT$) excl. PPA expenses 1.91 1.93 2.08 -1% -8%
Consolidated Operations (Unaudited) 8 72,862 76,676 84,545 87,208 85,606 91,648 59,326 62,853 74,871 74,243 61,860 58,374 15.7% 16.4% 16.5% 16.4% 16.8% 17.0% 5.6% 6.4% 7.2% 6.9% 6.5% 6.8% 0% 10% 20% 30% 0 30,000 60,000 90,000 120,000 150,000 180,000 Q1/24 Q2/24 Q3/24 Q4/24 Q1/25 Q2/25 NT$ million ATM Revenue EMS Revenue Other Revenue Gross Margin Operating Margin
ATM Statements of Income Quarterly Comparison (Unaudited) 9 (NT$ million) Q2 / 2025 % Q1 / 2025 % Q2 / 2024 % QoQ YoY Net Revenues: Packaging 74,440 80.4% 69,360 80.0% 63,838 82.1% 7% 17% Testing 16,612 18.0% 16,004 18.5% 12,623 16.2% 4% 32% Direct Material 1,431 1.5% 1,219 1.4% 1,264 1.6% 17% 13% Others 82 0.1% 85 0.1% 88 0.1% -4% -7% Total Net Revenues 92,565 100.0% 86,668 100.0% 77,813 100.0% 7% 19% Gross Profit 20,248 21.9% 19,611 22.6% 17,201 22.1% 3% 18% Operating Income (Loss) 8,817 9.5% 8,335 9.6% 7,254 9.3% 6% 22% Additional Commentary From Management: Gross Profit excl. PPA expenses 20,751 22.4% 20,137 23.2% 18,117 23.3% 3% 15% Operating Income excl. PPA expenses 9,569 10.3% 9,111 10.5% 8,420 10.8% 5% 14%
ATM Operations (Unaudited) 10 15,557 17,201 19,795 20,609 19,611 20,248 73,908 77,813 85,790 88,363 86,668 92,565 21.0% 22.1% 23.1% 23.3% 22.6% 21.9% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 0 20,000 40,000 60,000 80,000 100,000 Q1/24 Q2/24 Q3/24 Q4/24 Q1/25 Q2/25 NT$ million Gross Profit Gross Margin Revenue
ATM Revenues by Application (Unaudited) 11 52% 49% 50% 53% 48% 46% 18% 19% 18% 17% 22% 24% 30% 32% 32% 30% 30% 30% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Q1/24 Q2/24 Q3/24 Q4/24 Q1/25 Q2/25 Communication Computing Automotive, Consumer & Others
ATM Revenues by Type (Unaudited) 12 43% 44% 45% 47% 46% 47% 30% 31% 29% 27% 28% 28% 9% 7% 8% 7% 6% 5% 16% 16% 16% 18% 18% 18% 2% 2% 2% 1% 2% 2% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Q1/24 Q2/24 Q3/24 Q4/24 Q1/25 Q2/25 Material Testing Others Wirebonding Bump/FC/WLP /SiP
EMS Operations Quarterly Comparison & Revenues by Application (unaudited) (NT$ million) Q2 / 2025 % Q1 / 2025 % Q2 / 2024 % QoQ YoY EMS Net Revenues 58,770 100.0% 62,295 100.0% 62,907 100.0% -6% -7% Gross Profit 5,549 9.4% 5,528 8.9% 6,025 9.6% 0% -8% Operating Income (Loss) 1,513 2.6% 1,608 2.6% 1,942 3.1% -6% -22% 13 34% 33% 34% 37% 33% 33% 12% 11% 9% 9% 11% 11% 27% 29% 36% 33% 31% 30% 12% 13% 11% 11% 13% 14% 12% 11% 9% 8% 10% 10% 3% 3% 1% 2% 2% 2% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Q1/24 Q2/24 Q3/24 Q4/24 Q1/25 Q2/25 Communication Computing Consumer Industrial Automotive Others
Key Balance Sheet Items & Indices (Unaudited) 14 (NT$ million) Jun. 30, 2025 Mar. 31, 2025 Cash and cash equivalent $72,785 $77,100 Financial assets - current 4,118 16,435 Financial assets - non current & investments - equity method 38,409 41,428 Property, plant & equipment 364,849 342,056 Total assets 765,175 774,177 Short-term loans & short-term bills payable 40,369 55,485 Current portion of bonds payable 8,499 14,999 Current portion of long-term loans 4,431 5,775 Bonds payable 16,668 21,066 Long-term loans & long-term bills payable 162,326 126,708 Total interest bearing debts 240,132 231,637 Total liabilities 450,240 439,154 Total equity (Including non-controlling interest) 314,935 335,023 Quarterly EBITDA* 27,426 27,628 Current ratio 1.02 1.04 Net debt to equity ratio 0.52 0.41 *: EBITDA stands for net income or loss before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, impairment and investment gain or lo ss as well as other items.
Equipment Capital Expenditures vs. EBITDA (Unaudited) 15 228 406 603 640 892 992 765 811 888 895 843 879 0 200 400 600 800 1,000 Q1/24 Q2/24 Q3/24 Q4/24 Q1/25 Q2/25 US$ million Capex EBITDA
Third Quarter 2025 Outlook (1/2) Based on our current business outlook and exchange rate assumptions of 1 US dollar to 29.2 NT dollars (versus 31.2 in 2nd quarter 2025) , management projects overall performance for the third quarter of 2025 to be as follows: Consolidated • In US dollar terms, our consolidated 3rd quarter 2025 revenues should grow by 12 to 14 percent quarter over quarter; in NT dollar terms, our consolidated 3rd quarter revenues should grow by 6 to 8 percent quarter over quarter; • Our consolidated 3rd quarter 2025 gross margin should decrease by 1.0 to 1.2 percentage points quarter over quarter; • Our consolidated 3rd quarter 2025 operating margin should decrease by 0.1 to 0.3 percentage points quarter over quarter. 16
Third Quarter 2025 Outlook (2/2) ATM • In US dollar terms, our ATM 3rd quarter 2025 revenues should grow by 9 to 11 percent quarter over quarter; in NT dollar terms, our ATM 3rd quarter revenues should grow by 3 to 5 percent quarter over quarter; • Our ATM 3rd quarter gross margin should decrease by 0.9 to 1.1 percentage points quarter over quarter. EMS • In US dollar terms, our EMS 3rd quarter 2025 revenues should grow by 18 to 20 percent quarter over quarter; in NT dollar terms, our EMS 3rd quarter revenues should grow by 12 to 14 percent quarter over quarter; • Our EMS 3rd quarter 2025 operating margin should increase by 0.3 to 0.5 percentage points quarter over quarter. 17 Based on our current business outlook and exchange rate assumptions of 1 US dollar to 29.2 NT dollars (versus 31.2 in 2nd quarter 2025), management projects overall performance for the third quarter of 2025 to be as follows:
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Appendix 1 Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) 19 (NT$ thousand) Q1/ 2025 1&2 Q2/ 2025 1&2 Revenues 148,153,262 150,750,323 COGS 123,260,526 125,062,803 PPA under COGS 557,027 520,681 Gross profit 24,892,736 25,687,520 Gross profit excl. PPA 25,449,763 26,208,201 OPEX 15,221,435 15,494,438 PPA under OPEX 262,652 260,038 Operating income 9,671,301 10,193,082 Operating income excl. PPA 10,490,980 10,973,801 Non Op gain/(loss) 138,628 (938,600) PPA under Non Op gain/ (loss) 61 959 Non Op gain/ (loss) excl. PPA 138,689 (937,641) Pretax income 9,809,929 9,254,483 PPA under Pretax income 819,740 781,678 Pretax income excl. PPA 10,629,669 10,036,161 Tax expenses 2,021,624 1,575,805 PPA under Tax expense (12,964) (9,337) Tax expense excl. PPA 2,034,588 1,585,142 Non-controlling interests 234,472 157,593 PPA under Non-controlling interests 8,408 5,811 Non-controlling interests excl. PPA 242,880 163,404 Net income attributable to shareholders of the parent 7,553,833 7,521,085 PPA expenses under Net income attributable to shareholders of the parent 798,368 766,530 Net income attributable to shareholders of the parent excl. PPA 8,352,201 8,287,615 Total PPA expenses 806,776 772,341 Basic EPS (NT$) 1.75 1.74 Basic EPS (NT$) excl. PPA 1.93 1.91 Diluted EPS (NT$) 1.64 1.70 Diluted EPS (NT$) excl. PPA 1.82 1.88 1 : PPA expenses are the P&L impacts from the accounting treatment of purchase price allocation in relation to the ASE/SPIL and AS E/Infineon transaction, which resulted in increased asset values from purchase price premiums in inventory, PP&E, intangibles, right - of - use assets, other asse ts, and deferred tax liability. The PPA expenses excluded are related to depreciation, amortization, other expenses, and income tax benefit $0.77bn in 1Q25 and $0.75bn in 2Q25. 2 : PPA expenses are the P&L impacts from the accounting treatment of purchase price allocation in relation to the USI/ Asteelflash and USI/ Hirschmann transaction, which resulted in increased asset and liability values from purchase price premiums in inventory, PP&E, intangibles, right - of - us e assets and deferred tax liability. The PPA expenses excluded are related to depreciation, amortization, other expenses and income tax benefit $0.04bn in 1Q25 and $ 0.0 2bn in 2Q25.