This is post from Sept. 14, 2018
http://www.semimedia.cc/?p=2739
Interesting to note that this could make UMC nearly twice its current size, if they buy GF as a whole.
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This only makes sense if UMC buys GF, then shuts it down to take over GF’s market share. Taking GF over would only drag them down. The only assets worth anything in terms of filling orders are the Burlington fab + their workforce, and the Malta fab ( for the next couple of years due to 14 nm, but the work force would need to completely overhauled and industry experts brought in).
Not new.
Problem is the price and if it would be approved.
IBM EFK and Burlington was GIVEN to GF along with USD 1.5 billion.
ATIC might have to do the same to be rid of GF.
Same source states ATIC is looking for buyers...
http://www.semimedia.cc/?p=2672
Looks like something is in the works.