TSMC approves a capital budget of about $15.2 billion for the construction of advanced process capacity, etc.

On May 13th, TSMC held a board meeting and approved the operating report and financial statements for the first quarter of 2025. The consolidated revenue for the first quarter was approximately NT$839.25 billion, with a net profit after tax of approximately NT$361.56 billion. Earnings per share were NT$13.94, and a cash dividend of NT$5 per share for the first quarter of 2025 was approved. In order to meet the long-term production capacity requirements based on market demand forecasts and technology development blueprints, TSMC approved a capital budget of approximately US$15.247 billion, including investments in advanced process capacity, advanced packaging, mature and/or special process capacity, and construction of factory buildings and facilities. Additionally, TSMC approved the sale of company machinery and equipment to the subsidiary VSMC of an affiliated company, with a total estimated price between US$71 million and US$73 million.