FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of December, 2002
Commission File Number 001-16125
Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
26 Chin Third Road
Nantze Export Processing Zone
Kaoshiung, Taiwan
Republic of China
(Address of principal executive offices)
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ADVANCED SEMICONDUCTOR ENGINEERING, INC.
Date: December 6, 2002 By: /s/ Joseph Tung
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Name: Joseph Tung
Title: Chief Financial Officer
Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc. [GRAPHIC]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
ASE, Inc. ASE Test Limited Universal Scientific
Joseph Tung, CFO, Vice President Richard Wei, CFO Industrial Corporation
Freddie Liu, Financial Controller Richard_wei@aseglobal.com Jerry Su, CFO
ir@aseglobal.com Jerry_su@aseglobal.com
Tel: +886.2.8780.5489 Tel: +886.2.8780.5489 Tel: +886.935.235.643
+886.932.205.029 +886.936.168.808
DR. LEONARD Y. LIU TO RETIRE FROM ADVANCED SEMICONDUCTOR
ENGINEERING GROUP OF COMPANIES
Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C., December 6th, 2002 - Advanced Semiconductor
Engineering, Inc. ("ASE Inc.") , ASE Test Limited ("ASE Test") and Universal
Scientific Industrial Co., Ltd. ("USI") announced today that Dr. Leonard Y. Liu
plans to retire as President of ASE Inc., CEO of ASE Test and CEO of USI
effective January 31, 2003. Richard H.P. Chang, the Vice Chairman of ASE Inc.
and the Chairman of ASE Test as well as USI, will assume Dr. Liu's
responsibilities.
Dr. Liu has elected to retire following the completion of his major missions
set out at the time he joined the ASE group of companies, of which ASE Inc, ASE
Test and USI are members, just over three years ago. "With Leonard's valuable
contributions, we have completed the rationalization of our management system,
and we are emerging from the recent difficult industry downturn with all
aspects of our businesses and operations strengthened." said Jason C.S. Chang,
Chairman of ASE Inc. "Leonard joined us three years ago on the heels of several
major business acquisitions. He was entrusted with the challenging task of
rationalizing and strengthening our businesses and operations. This became all
the more challenging during his tenure as we weathered one of the most
difficult periods in the history of the industry. We have emerged stronger and
better positioned than any of our competitors to serve the continually
increasing outsourcing needs of our customers. We thank Leonard for the great
work that he did to lay the groundwork for our future success."
Dr. Liu will continue to serve on the board of directors for ASE Inc., ASE Test
and USI. "While Leonard has handed over his day-to-day executive
responsibilities, with his continuing presence on the boards of our companies
we will continue to benefit from his business insights and experience," said
Mr. Chang.
"We have all worked very hard together to come this far. I would like to thank
Jason and all the team members for giving me the opportunity to participate
during this critical period of ASE's march to be a great company in the world.
I am confident that, under Jason's leadership, the ASE group will not only
maintain its leadership position, but also achieve ever higher goals."
Commenting on his future plans, the 61-year-old Liu said, "After many years of
traveling across continents, it is my desire to spend less time on the road and
more time with my family. I would also like to step back from a day-to-day
executive management role and leverage my experience by serving as an advisor,
consultant and/or board member to a number of select ventures."
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