Chartered Clinches Investor Relations Awards

Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing Ltd. (Nasdaq:CHRT) and (SGX-ST:CHARTERED) received two major awards in the “Small or Mid-Cap” category at the recent IR Magazine Southeast Asia Investor Relations Awards 2009. The company was named the Grand Prix winner for Best Overall Investor Relations while Lim Li Chuen, director of investor relations at Chartered, was named Best Investor Relations Professional.

The ninth annual IR Magazine South East Asia Conference & Awards took place on Thursday, December 10 at Singapore Exchange in Singapore. An independent survey conducted by Thomson Reuters Extel Surveys of buy-side analysts, sell-side analysts and portfolio managers covering Asian stocks determined the awards.

“This is well-deserved recognition for our investor relations team,” said Chia Song Hwee, president & CEO of Chartered. “Under the leadership of Suresh Kumar, our vice president of investor relations, the team has been working extremely hard over the years helping shareholders and potential investors understand the changing dynamics of our business. Furthermore, they have succeeded in establishing an effective global investor relations program that forms our first line of communication with our shareholders and potential investors. Given the cyclical nature of our industry, the work has been challenging at times, and the level of commitment and professionalism they have brought to the task is truly commendable.”

About Chartered

Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing Ltd. (Nasdaq:CHRT) (SGX-ST:CHARTERED), one of the world’s top dedicated semiconductor foundries, offers leading-edge technologies down to 40/45 nanometer (nm), enabling today’s system-on-chip designs. The company further serves its customers’ needs through a collaborative, joint development approach on a technology roadmap that extends to 22nm. Chartered’s strategy is based on open and comprehensive design enablement solutions, manufacturing enhancement strategies, and a commitment to flexible sourcing. In Singapore, the company owns or has an interest in six fabrication facilities, including a 300mm fabrication facility and five 200mm facilities. Information about Chartered can be found at www.charteredsemi.com.