TSMC says war not expected to impact material supply in ‘near term’

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Taiwan’s Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) said it does not expect the Middle East war to impact its supply of chipmaking materials such as helium and hydrogen in the near term, AFP reports.

“We source from multiple suppliers in different regions, and we have prepared safety stock inventory on hand,” chief financial officer Wendell Huang told an earnings call.

A smartphone with a displayed TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) logo is placed on a computer motherboard in this illustration taken March 6, 2023. —Reuters/File
A smartphone with a displayed TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) logo is placed on a computer motherboard in this illustration taken March 6, 2023. —Reuters/File

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