Taiwan’s UMC Ends Merger Rumors With GlobalFoundries
Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturer United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) has denied rumors of merger discussions with GlobalFoundries, which is a U.S.-based contract chipmaker. This report puts on pause to ongoing buzz in the market about a potential deal between two companies amid ongoing geopolitical turbulence in the semiconductor industry. According to the report by Nikkei Asia on Monday, two companies had explored a merger as part of U.S. plans to strengthen its semiconductor supply chain. However, UMC refuted these claims the next day, stating via United Daily News that it would not comment on market rumors, saying, “there is no merger going […]