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The utilization rate is a critical metric that gauges the daily number of billable hours dedicated by a specific lawyer. The utilization rate provides insights into the efficiency of your billing process, indicating whether you are effectively billing for the work performed.

China-based Semiconductor Manufacturing International (SMIC) has reported its gross margin slid to 20.8% in the first quarter of 2023 from 32% in the prior quarter, due to lower wafer shipments and capacity utilization. The pure-play foundry saw its capacity utilization rate fall below 70% in the first quarter.

South Koreas major panel makers LG Display (LGD) and Samsung Display (SDC) have seen their OLED panel capacity utilization rising significantly since February on strong order momentum for TV applications.

Commenting on today's announcements, Carlalberto Guglielminotti, CEO of NHOA Group, said: "NHOA Group started 2023 with an accelerated growth momentum and posted an excellent first quarter, with double

OSAT ASE Technology (ASE) anticipates a return to 80% plant utilization in the second half of 2023, up from 60% in the first half of the year. After the third quarter, the business will be back on track.

Win Semiconductors has reported that its utilization rates dropped to about 20% in the first quarter of 2023 as a result of inventory correction in the handset supply chain and seasonal impacts, but expects sales growth in the second quarter.

Leading Taiwan-based OSATs including Powertech Technology (PTI) and ASE Group are reducing prices amid ongoing cost pressures, according to industry sources.