TSMC approves $44.96bn to lead artificial intelligence boom
TSMC approves $44.96bn to lead artificial intelligence boom
Publish Date: 2026-02-11 00:11:00
Source Domain: www.marketscreener.com
Taiwan
Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) (2330.TW) has approved a
$44.96bn capital expenditure programme, according to CNA.
This massive investment is part of a move to build facilities for
advanced and niche processing, expand high-end packaging
capabilities and invest in new manufacturing plants and necessary
infrastructure. This step is crucial as TSMC’s growth directly
controls the speed of the digital economy across the globe, with
their dominance in production of high-quality chips being now its
foremost gatekeeper for the entire artificial intelligence hardware
supply chain.
CNA
reports that at a recent meeting in Kumamoto, the company confirmed
these funds would ensure its long-term technical path and address
global appetite for semiconductors. CEO C.C. Wei recently told
Japan’s prime minister Sanae Takaichi that it would be preparing a
second site in Japan (to produce 3-nanometer technology) for AI’s
needs. The company also allocated TWD206.15bn ($6.54bn) for staff
incentives and profit-sharing to 2025, marking a 46.62% gain over
last year. With around 78,000 domestic workers, one individual
reward should average TWD2.64mn.
In the
year’s financial results, full time turnover amounted to TWD3.81
trillion and profits of TWD1.72 trillion. Consequently, a TWD6.0
dividend per share for the last quarter, with the ex-dividend
window opening June 11 and payouts due July 9. More than that,
these record-breaking numbers and relentless infrastructure
spending will only cement TSMC’s lead as the tech giant, cementing
TSMC’s place as the pioneering architect of the global revolution
in artificial intelligence through unrivaled financial and
technical scaling.
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