Global Unichip (3443) stock slips on margin squeeze; next catalyst is Feb. 10 revenue data
Global Unichip shares dropped 2.78% to NT$2,620 Friday as gross margin slid to 19% despite fourth-quarter sales jumping 44% to NT$12.4 billion. Turnkey revenue surged 79% but NRE revenue fell 26%. Inventories rose to NT$10.15 billion by year-end. The broader Taiwan stock index closed down 1.45%.