The sequential decline is mainly due to three fewer working days in February.

Due primarily to continued robust demand from our customers, our fourth quarter business exceeded our previous guidance. Meanwhile, we expect our operating performance for the coming quarter to be better than the average seasonal pattern,...

Other than seasonal weakness, the New Taiwan dollar’s recent appreciation is expected to cost TSMC 4 percent of its sales in the current quarter.

Other than seasonal weakness, the Taiwan dollar’s recent appreciation is expected to cost TSMC 4 pct of its sales in the current quarter.

The first quarter was better because of better-than-expected extra demand for personal computers.