Jerry Shao, Chairman of Chief Telecom: “With the continued strong global demand for AI computing power, we anticipate maintaining a high-growth trend over the next three to five years.”
Chief Telecom (6561) today announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2025, demonstrating continued robust operational performance. The Q3 consolidated revenue was NT$940 million. Cumulative revenue for the first three quarters reached NT$3.02 billion, marking a 9.45% increase compared to the same period last year (NT$2.76 billion). The Q3 EPS was NT$3.47, contributing to a Cumulative EPS of NT$11.7, showing a significant 20.4% year-over-year growth. Furthermore, Chief Telecom maintained strong profitability, with the gross margin and net margin for the first three quarters standing at 53.3% and 30.3%, respectively. These results underscore a new operational peak for Chief Telecom.
In terms of key product line performance for the first three quarters, IDC services revenue reached NT$1.39 billion, marking a substantial 36.3% increase compared to the same period last year. Cloud services revenue also grew by 9.3% year-over-year, totaling NT$480 million. Amidst the sweeping wave of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Chief is continually deepening its efforts in data center, cloud, and network connectivity services. This strategic focus is aimed at solidifying its leading position as the core digital convergence hub and AI computing application center in East Asia.
Mr. Jerry Shao, Chairman of Chief Telecom, stated that the sales rate for Chief’s LY2 AI Data Center has already met its anticipated targets. This success has not only fueled growth momentum in the IDC business but has also simultaneously boosted revenue performance in network and cloud services. Looking ahead to the fourth quarter, the upcoming move-in of several major clients—including global leading CSPs, FinTech companies, OTT platforms, and healthcare providers—is expected to further drive operational momentum. Given the sustained global demand for AI computing power, Chief anticipates maintaining a high-growth trajectory over the next three to five years.
Mr. Johnny Liu, President of Chief Telecom, emphasized that the strategic objective—which focuses on “AI, network, and cloud as three core pillars, combined with the layout of LY2 and global network nodes to steadily blueprint AI infrastructure and enhance Chief’s international visibility”—is already showing results. This success is fully reflected in the improved global ranking of the Taipei Internet Exchange (TPIX).
Currently, Chief’s Taipei Internet Exchange (TPIX) was ranked the 57th worldwide with 235 members. It is closely trailing the Singapore Internet Exchange (SGIX), ranked 54th globally, and is continuing its push towards the goal of becoming one of the “Top 50 globally and Top 3 in Asia.” Mr. Johnny Liu further noted that TPIX is not only interconnected with major international Internet Exchange centers but has also established international nodes in Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong, with recent expansion into the Western U.S. and Europe, cementing its role as a critical Internet hub in Asia.
Additionally, to meet the stringent power and cooling requirements of high-end AI servers, Chief has launched Taiwan’s premier AI infrastructure ready-to-use liquid-cooled solution. Given the extremely high demand for liquid-cooling environments by high-end AI servers like the GB200 and GB300, and the scarce supply of liquid-cooled data centers in the market, Chief’s LY2 data center offers three key advantages: high power capacity, high load-bearing capacity, and high cooling. Through comprehensive technical integration encompassing water, power, fire safety, seismic protection, and cybersecurity, Chief is providing the most immediate and efficient computing environment for the AI era, helping clients rapidly deploy AI application services.
It is worth noting that, based on the company’s optimistic outlook for sustained future profit growth, Chief held an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting on October 15th to approve an amendment to its Articles of Incorporation. This change will transition the dividend distribution from an annual payment to a semi-annual payment starting in 2026, with distributions planned for Q1 and Q3 of each year. Through this series of profit-sharing initiatives, Chief aims to continue creating a “triple-win” value for the company, its shareholders, and its customers.
