TSMC Ex-Dividend Triggers Interest Rate Meeting Again
TSMC Ex-Dividend Triggers Market Surge, ‘Interest Rate Meeting’ Play Continues
Taipei, Taiwan – Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) went ex-dividend today, December 12th, sending ripples through the market and marking another accomplished ”interest rate meeting” play. The chip giant’s second-quarter cash dividend of NT$3.99963706 per share, totaling NT$103.721 billion, will be paid out on January 9th next year.
This ex-dividend event is expected to impact the market index by approximately 32.53 points, according to stock exchange estimates. TSMC has consistently distributed quarterly dividends since 2019,successfully completing 21 ex-dividend events. Today’s event marks the 17th time the ex-dividend day has seen a rapid fill of interest, further solidifying TSMC’s reputation for strong investor returns.
The recent surge in the Nasdaq index, which crossed the 20,000-point mark for the first time, fueled by positive inflation data and expectations of further interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, also contributed to TSMC’s ex-dividend success.TSMC’s American Depository Receipts (ADRs) rose 1.39%, driving investor interest.
This ex-dividend event has notable implications for major TSMC shareholders. Former chairman Morris Chang, who retired in June 2018, would have received an estimated NT$500 million in dividends if he had retained his 125 million shares. Current chairman Mark Liu, holding 6.392834 shares, is expected to receive NT$25.56 million. The National Growth Fund Management Committee,which owns 1.6537 billion shares, stands to gain an estimated NT$6.614 billion.
This latest ex-dividend event underscores TSMC’s continued dominance in the semiconductor industry and its commitment to rewarding shareholders.
TSMC Ex-Dividend Triggers Market Surge, ‘Interest Rate meeting’ Play Continues
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) went ex-dividend today,December 12th,sparking a market surge and illustrating the ongoing success of the “interest rate meeting” play. The chip giant’s second-quarter cash dividend of NT$3.99963706 per share, amounting to NT$103.721 billion, will be paid out on January 9th.
This ex-dividend event is projected to positively impact the market index by approximately 32.53 points according to the stock exchange. TSMC has consistently issued quarterly dividends since 2019, successfully completing 21 ex-dividend events. Today’s event marks the 17th time the ex-dividend day has seen a rapid fill of interest.
The recent surge in the Nasdaq index, which crossed the 20,000-point mark for the first time, fueled by positive inflation data and anticipation of further interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, also contributed to TSMC’s ex-dividend success. TSMC’s American Depository Receipts (ADRs) rose 1.39%, driving investor interest.
This ex-dividend event holds meaningful implications for major TSMC shareholders. Former chairman morris Chang, who retired in June 2018, would have received an estimated NT$500 million in dividends if he had retained his 125 million shares. Current Chairman Mark Liu, holding 6.392834 shares, is expected to receive NT$25.56 million. The National Growth Fund management Committee, which owns 1.6537 billion shares, stands to gain an estimated NT$6.614 billion.
TSMC’s latest ex-dividend event underscores its continued dominance in the semiconductor industry and its commitment to rewarding shareholders.
