晶圆大厂发9000万奖金

Core Insights - The company World Advanced has reported growth in revenue and profit for the first half of the year despite challenges posed by the Trump 2.0 policies, and plans to distribute bonuses to employees ranging from NT$10,000 to NT$35,000, totaling approximately NT$90 million [1][2] Group 1: Employee Initiatives - The company is implementing a "Family Care Enhancement Plan" which includes extending maternity leave to 14 weeks, increasing childbirth subsidies to NT$10,000 per child, and introducing paid childcare leave for employees with children under three years old [1][2] - The recent family day event attracted over 1,500 employees and their families, emphasizing the company's commitment to a supportive work-life balance [2] Group 2: Financial Performance - The company has seen healthy growth in USD revenue due to customers preparing for tariff uncertainties, with expectations for moderate growth in the second half of the year [2] - The appreciation of the New Taiwan Dollar (approximately 12% this year) has been a significant factor, but effective hedging strategies have minimized the impact on the company's financials [2] Group 3: Expansion Plans - Construction of the new factory in Singapore is progressing well, with expectations to begin operations in Q4 2023 and start customer sampling in H2 2026 [3] - The potential bankruptcy of Wolfspeed could positively impact World Advanced if customers seek alternative sources, although revenue contributions from silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) remain limited [3]