TSMC open to Terafab partnership as profit hits record
In short
TSMC is talking with Elon Musk’s Terafab about a partnership. The chip maker also said it wants to run the plant itself. This came as TSMC reported record quarterly profit of NT$763.1 billion.
The move matters because it could affect how a major chip plant is built and controlled. It is still not clear whether a deal will happen or what each side would do.
What the reporting says
TSMC said it is discussing a partnership with Elon Musk’s Terafab while insisting on running the chip plant, as the Taiwanese chipmaker reported record quarterly profit of NT$763.1 billion. The publisher summary says the company is open to talks but wants operational control. The reporting does not say whether any deal has been signed, what Terafab would contribute, or when a final decision could come.
Why it matters
TSMC said it is discussing a partnership with Elon Musk’s Terafab while keeping control of the chip plant, alongside reporting record quarterly profit of NT$763.1 billion. The report points to strong current earnings, but it does not confirm a signed agreement, project location, timing, or any financial terms. The main affected parties are TSMC, Terafab, and investors watching the foundry’s expansion plans.