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WitsView MCI index reveals higher TFT-LCD market pressure

18 July 2008

Taipei, July 2, 2008---In June, the MCI index plunged by 968.7 points, dropping from 8306.2 (June 2, 2008) to 7337.4 (June 30, 2008), reaching a new low since the start of 2008. Aside from the external negative factors (inflation pressures, record high oil prices and so forth), the sharp decline reflected rising concerns on the LCD sector’s inherent market fundamentals.

WitsView sees panel price spiraling downward in July - biggest drop seen in IT sector

18 July 2008

Taipei, July 7, 2008---According to WitsView, the 1HJul price of monitor panels fell 7-8 per cent (about $10), NB panels dropped 4-5 per cent ($5) and TV panel slipped 2-3 per cent ($5-15), marking the biggest decline for 2008, especially in the IT segment.