SMIC REPORTS UNAUDITED RESULTS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

•   Revenue was $850.7 million in 3Q18, compared to $890.7 million ($837.9 million, excluding technology licensing revenue) in 2Q18 and $769.7 million in 3Q17.

•   Gross profit was $174.5 million in 3Q18, compared to $217.8 million ($165.0 million, excluding technology licensing revenue) in 2Q18 and $177.3 million in 3Q17.

•   Gross margin was 20.5% in 3Q18, compared to 24.5% (19.7%, excluding technology licensing revenue) in 2Q18 and 23.0% in 3Q17. 

Set out below is a copy of the full text of the press release by the Company and its subsidiaries (the “Group”) on November 7, 2018, in relation to its unaudited results for the three months ended September 30, 2018.

All currency figures stated in this report are in US Dollars unless stated otherwise.

The consolidated financial information is prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) and is presented in accordance with IFRS unless otherwise stated below.

Shanghai, China – November 7, 2018. Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (NYSE: SMI; SEHK: 981) (“SMIC”, the “Company” or “our”), one of the leading semiconductor foundries in the world, today announced its consolidated results of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2018.

Fourth Quarter 2018 Guidance:

The following statements are forward looking statements based on current expectations and involved risks and uncertainties, some of which are set forth under “Safe Harbor Statements” below.The Company expects:

• Revenue todecreaseby 7%to 9% QoQ.
• Gross margin to range from 15% to 17%.
• Non-GAAP operating expenses, excluding the effect of employee bonus accrual, government funding, impairment loss of machinery and equipment, gain or loss on the disposal of machinery and equipment and gain from the disposal of living quarters, to range from $226 million to $230 million.
• Non-controlling interests of our majority-owned subsidiaries to range from positive $20 million to positive $22 million (losses to be borne by non-controlling interests).

Dr. Zhao Haijun and Dr. Liang Mong Song, SMIC’s Co-Chief Executive Officers commented, “With the support of our customers and the efforts of our colleagues, our third quarter performance was in line with guidance. When excluding revenue from technology licensing, revenue from our China region continued to grow 40% year over year, and 5% quarter over quarter. Wireless communications, power management and fingerprint IC applications were the major growth drivers. Looking at the full year, our annual revenue target remains unchanged. 

Looking at the fourth quarter, although the industry has entered a period of seasonal adjustment, we continue to carry out customer engagement and verification on our advanced technology platforms, so as to gather strength for future growth.

Throughout this year, many changes have taken place both in the industry and market. At present, the most important task for SMIC is to seize the opportunities in the market and in new applications, and actively enhance the quality of products and customer service. In terms of technology research and development, we will continue to put in our utmost effort to focus on the planning and development of mainstream and advanced technology platforms, and maintain long-term and stable partnership with our customers. As China’s preferred foundry partner, we believe that together with our customers, employees and shareholders, we will benefit from the growth opportunities of China’s IC market.”

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