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TSMC flags 10% fall in 2023 sales, spending at low end of forecast
Reuters
July 20, 20239:00 AM GMT+2Updated an hour ago
TAIPEI, July 20 (Reuters) - Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC (2330.TW) forecast a 10% drop in 2023 sales on Thursday after reporting a 23% fall in second-quarter earnings as global economic woes dented demand for chips used in applications as varied as cars, cellphones and servers.
The world's largest contract chipmaker estimated investment spending for this year at the lower end of a previous estimate of $32-$36 billion amid challenges from rising inflationary costs and an uncertain global economic outlook.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd said, however, it expects third-quarter revenue to pick up to around $16.7 billion-$17.5 billion, from $15.68 billion in the previous quarter, and flagged robust demand for its 3nm technology.
The chipmaker said it was grappling with a shortage of specialist workers at its Arizona fabrication plant and N4 production would be delayed to 2025.
TSMC late last year began construction of a second chip factory in Arizona which will start production in 2026, using advanced 3 nm technology, supporting Washington's plans for more chip-making at home. Its total investment in the U.S. project amounts to $40 billion.