TSMC Lifts Staff Profit Shares More Than 30 Percent

*Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. chief C.C. Wei told employees their average profit-sharing payouts will rise more than 30 percent this year.*

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. chief executive C.C. Wei informed staff that profit-sharing incentives will increase by more than 30 percent on average in 2026. The move follows online comments from some employees who questioned the current structure of those plans.

Wei tied the adjustment to stronger results driven by artificial-intelligence demand. The company did not release further details on how the payouts will be calculated or distributed.

The decision shows TSMC responding quickly to internal feedback while its AI-related revenue grows. For employees, the change means a direct lift in variable compensation tied to company performance.

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Sources:

• Bloomberg Technology

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