By Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc. TAIPEI, Taiwan, May 7, 2012 -- /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc. (NYSE: ASX, TAIEX: 2311, "ASE" or the "Company"), announces its unaudited consolidated net revenues for April 2012.

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By Seth Jayson, The Motley Fool Advanced Semiconductor Engineering (NYS: ASX) reported earnings on April 27. Here are the numbers you need to know.

Advanced Semiconductor Engineering Inc. (ASX) said Friday net profit fell 49% from a year earlier as the weak worldwide economy dampened demand for electronics while operating costs rose.

TAIPEI, Taiwan, April 27, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc. (taiex:2311) (NYSE:ASX) ("We", "ASE", or the "Company"), the world's largest independent provider of IC packaging and testing services, today reported ...

By Seth Jayson, The Motley Fool Here at The Motley Fool, I've long cautioned investors to keep a close eye on inventory levels.