ME News reported that on May 27 (UTC+8), tensions quickly escalated. C.C. Wei explained that profit distribution must balance the interests of employees, shareholders, and social responsibility (such as ESG and green energy investments). Regarding employees’ concerns about structural salary increases, management stated there are currently no plans for such measures, but annual salary adjustments will favor frontline staff, ensuring their raises exceed those of supervisors. Wei also publicly encouraged employees at the event to reinvest their dividends into purchasing company stock, promising, “Buying TSMC stock guarantees a secure future,” and sharing in the company’s long-term growth returns. TSMC opened its dividend inquiry system on May 27, with dividend payments set to be disbursed on May 29. Currently, the company is simultaneously building approximately 12 fabs worldwide to advance its 2nm and 1.4nm processes, facing significant capital expenditure pressures—a direct conflict with frontline shift workers demanding higher dividends to share in AI-related profits. (Source: BlockBeats)
TSMC Chairman Promises a Dividend Growth Floor of 30% to Calm Employee Sentiment
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TSMC Chairman Wei Zehua announced a minimum 30% annual dividend growth to address employee concerns regarding AI-driven profits. The company opened its dividend inquiry system on May 27, with payments scheduled for May 29. Wei emphasized balancing profits among employees, shareholders, and ESG goals, with no structural salary increases but annual raises for frontline staff. TSMC is constructing 12 wafer fabs worldwide to advance its 2nm and 1.4nm processes, amid high capital expenditures. This move supports ecosystem growth and reflects ongoing developments in the semiconductor sector.
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