Emir BardakçıMediaTek officially distributed performance bonuses for the second half of 2025 to approximately 12,000 employees yesterday. Reports confirm that the total payout reached 11.4 billion TWD, but the average payment per employee dropped by 15.7% compared to the first half of the year. This financial adjustment reflects the ongoing pressure the company faces due to severe supply chain constraints.
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Reduced Payouts: The average bonus for employees was approximately 950,000 TWD, which is a significant decrease from the previous payout cycle.
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Memory Shortage: A global shortage of DRAM and NAND memory chips is limiting chipset shipments and affecting overall profit margins.
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Market Dependency: Smartphone chip revenue currently accounts for 59% of MediaTek’s total income, making the company highly vulnerable to component shortages in the mobile sector.
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New Flagship Chip: The company plans to launch the Dimensity 9600 later this year, which will feature a cutting-edge 2nm process to compete in the high-end market.
MediaTek is actively trying to diversify its business to reduce its heavy reliance on the smartphone industry. The launch of the new 2nm chip later this year will be a critical test for the company’s future growth and pricing strategy.
