TSMC Scrambles To Calm Furious Employees With Promises Of Bigger Bonuses After CEO’s 30% Bonus Cut Comments Triggered Samsung-Style Revolt Fears

TSMC said employee profit-sharing bonuses have not been cut and that full-year bonus growth in 2025 should outpace last year.

The clarification came after backlash from workers angered by CEO remarks that bonuses were too high and could be cut 20% to 30%.

The company is trying to steady morale as it expands major fabs and fights rivals like Samsung and Intel in advanced-node chips, including 2nm and A14.