Decision and Details
Taiwanese courtJudgment against our Taiwan subsidiary
For breaching the supervisory duty toward a former employee under the National Security Act and other applicable laws. The judgment states that Tokyo Electron Taiwan Ltd. had not adequately fulfilled its supervisory duty toward the former employee.
No impact on business performance from this matter
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Matter Covered | Judgment against our Taiwan subsidiary |
| Decision-Making Body | Taiwanese court |
| Decision Date | 27 April 2026 |
| Implementation Date | The fine is scheduled to be paid pursuant to the judgment. Three-year suspended sentence |
| Period Covered | Three-year suspended sentence |
| Amount | Fine of NT$150 million (NT$100 million to the customer and NT$50 million to the Taiwan government) |
| Impact on Business Performance | No impact on business performance from this matter |
| Reason | For breaching the supervisory duty toward a former employee under the National Security Act and other applicable laws. The judgment states that Tokyo Electron Taiwan Ltd. had not adequately fulfilled its supervisory duty toward the former employee. |
| Governing Rule | National Security Act and other applicable laws |
| Related previous disclosures | “Regarding the Indictment of Our Taiwan Subsidiary,” dated 3 December 2025 |
| Future plans | The Group will further strengthen its information management systems and related controls. Based on its agreement with the customer, it will strengthen the principles governing the protection and sharing of trade secrets and confidential information. |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.The judgment found that our Taiwan subsidiary had not adequately fulfilled its supervisory duty toward a former employee under the National Security Act and other applicable laws. The Company states that no organizational involvement or external leakage of confidential information has been confirmed and that the matter will have no impact on business performance.