Macronix International Company (MXIC) saw its revenues increase 6.5% sequentially to NT$2.45 billion (US$75 million) in May 2010, the company's highest total this year. The figure also showed 34% growth from the same period in 2009.
Sales of Macronix's NOR flash business were NT$1.69 billion in May, compared to NT$1.61 billion in the previous month and NT$966 million in May 2009, according to the company.
Macronix was quoted in previous reports as saying revenues generated from its NOR flash products surpassed those from ROM for the first time in 2009. According to the company's most recent quarterly report, sales of its NOR flash business soared 108% on year and accounted for 63% of its total revenues in the first quarter of 2010.
In related news, Macronix is scheduled to hold a shareholder meeting on June 9. Company chairman and CEO Miin Wu is expected to share his outlook for the NOR flash market and also the outlook for Macronix's business operation in the latter half of 2010.