HSINCHU, Taiwan, July 13, 2017 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Taiwan Stock Exchange: 8150; NASDAQ: IMOS; "ChipMOS") announced today that a US$0.655 cash dividend per ADS will be distributed on July 19, 2017. ADS holders will receive approximately US$0.596 per ADS, net of the Taiwan withholding tax and depositary fees.   

S.J. Cheng, Chairman and President of ChipMOS, said, "We are pleased to reward shareholders with our fourth annual dividend, which we have grown from an adjusted annual dividend of US$0.15 per ADS back in 2012. This is an exciting time for us and we expect our continued success will build additional value for our shareholders."

Holders of ADSs in brokerage accounts are encouraged to check with their securities brokers for receipt of dividend payments.  Questions regarding dividend payments to ADS holders may be directed to Keith Balwan at Citibank, N.A. (Tel: 1-973-461-7038; email: keith.balwan@citi.com).

About ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC.:

ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC. ("ChipMOS" or the "Company") (Taiwan Stock Exchange: 8150 and NASDAQ: IMOS) (http://www.chipmos.com) is an industry leading provider of semiconductor assembly and test services. With advanced facilities in Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu Industrial Park and Southern Taiwan Science Park in Taiwan, ChipMOS provides assembly and test services to a broad range of customers, including leading fabless semiconductor companies, integrated device manufacturers and independent semiconductor foundries.

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