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TSMC EXITS ARM STAKE WITH 131% GAIN

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WED, APR 29, 2026

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TSMC has sold its remaining 1.11 million Arm shares at $207.65 each for approximately $231 million, completing its exit from the chip designer after more than doubling its initial investment.

The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company invested roughly $100 million in Arm's 2023 IPO at $51 per share. This week's sale at $207.65 per share represents a 307% gain on the original IPO price and a 131% return on TSMC's total investment. Arm's stock has appreciated significantly since its September 2023 public debut, reflecting investor confidence in the semiconductor IP provider's market position amid growing AI and data center demand. TSMC's decision to divest comes as the chipmaker manages its portfolio and liquidity. The sale marks a clean exit from Arm holdings for the world's largest contract chip manufacturer, which maintains deep operational relationships with Arm through its chip design partnerships. Arm remains a critical player in semiconductor architecture, powering processors across mobile, automotive, and emerging AI infrastructure markets.

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