Chief Telecom President Johnny Liu (left) and Chairman Jerry Shao (right).
Chief Telecom has announced impressive financial results for fiscal year 2025, reporting NT$3.94 billion in revenue and an EPS of NT$15.75, exceeding 1.5 times its share capital. Mr. Jerry Shao, Chairman of Chief Telecom, noted that the company has achieved record-breaking revenue and profits for eight consecutive years since its IPO. The high occupancy rate of the LY2 AI Data Center remains a key growth driver. Furthermore, Chief Telecom is cautiously evaluating its next IDC expansion, ensuring strategic alignment with market demand and infrastructure requirements.
The Board of Directors has approved a total cash dividend of NT$14.2 per share for 2025, representing a robust 90% payout ratio. This includes an H1 dividend of NT$6.6 and an H2 dividend of NT$7.6. Beyond record-breaking revenue and EPS, Chief Telecom achieved a “triple-margin” expansion, reflecting exceptional operational efficiency with the Gross Margin, Operating Margin and Net Margin standing at 52.61%, 40.16%, and 31.20%, respectively.
The Board has also approved a share buyback program to address the recent disconnect between our share price and the broader market. This initiative aims to bolster investor confidence, stabilize our stock price, and demonstrate our commitment to shareholder equity.
Chairman Jerry Shao stated that Chief Telecom has successfully evolved into an “Enabling Telecom Service Provider,” securing a leadership position within the next-generation AIDC ecosystem. As a carrier-neutral provider, Chief plans to leverage its “Triple Fiber Network Connectivity” infrastructure and the strategic influence of its flagship hubs—the Taipei Internet Exchange (TPIX), Taiwan’s largest, and the Chief Cloud eXchange (CCX) to bridge cloud and on-premise market opportunities. By continuously innovating value-added services and enhancing enterprise operational efficiency, Chief Telecom aims to reinforce its status as the primary digital convergence hub in East Asia.
Beyond record-breaking financial performance, Chairman Jerry Shao highlighted that Chief Telecom received the “Excellence” (Top Tier) rating in the CG6015 Corporate Governance Assessment by the Taiwan Corporate Governance Association last year. Chief Telecom is one of only three listed companies in Taiwan to achieve this prestigious distinction.
“This recognition is deeply meaningful,” stated Jerry. “Guided by our commitment to protecting shareholder rights, enhancing operational efficiency, and promoting corporate sustainability, we will continue to refine our management mechanisms—including process management, internal controls, employee discipline, and information transparency—to reach even greater levels of operational excellence.”
Mr. Johnny Liu, President of Chief Telecom, noted that Chief Telecom strategically scaled back its legacy, low-margin voice services last year to focus on high-growth AI, Cloud, and Data sectors. This shift boosted overall margins; excluding the voice business reduction, the company achieved double-digit growth in both revenue and profit.
A key driver was the ACTIoN³ Strategic Plan (AI, Cloud, Telecom Integrated on Network3), which integrates computing power, data gravity, and network connectivity. This synergy not only fueled record performance but also achieved Chief Telecom the Google VPP (Verified Peering Provider) Gold Tier Verification, establishing a premier “golden gateway” for global connectivity.
The surge in AI deployment has accelerated demand for AIDC services across diverse sectors, including finance, insurance, advertising, and e-commerce. Chief Telecom’s Taipei Internet Exchange (TPIX) has successfully capitalized on this trend:
- Global Ranking: As of early February 2026, TPIX ranks 46th globally with 267 members.
- Global Footprint: Leveraging service nodes in Taipei, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, the U.S., and Germany, TPIX has created a powerful “data magnetism” effect, attracting major international clients and strengthening regional digital resilience.
Building on eight years of R&D, Chief Telecom is expanding its “Chief i-Health” App—projected to exceed 100,000 users—with two innovative AI features:
- AI Personalized Avatars: Advanced 3D modeling allows users to instantly convert photos into a high-quality, Pixar-style 3D avatar, bridging the gap between reality and the metaverse.
- AI Health Consultant: Leveraging big data, voice synthesis, and image recognition, this tool provides real-time health advice and nutritional analysis, delivering a premium, data-driven health management experience.
Chief Telecom Revenue and EPS (Past 5 Years)
| Year | Revenue (in NT$ Billion) | EPS (in NT$) |
| 2025 | 3.94 | 15.75 |
| 2024 | 3.79 | 13.82 |
| 2023 | 3.24 | 11.84 |
| 2022 | 3.08 | 11.85 |
| 2021 | 2.80 | 9.75 |
Note: The 10% increase in share capital in 2023 was due to the issuance of new shares through capitalization of retained earnings.
Chief Telecom Earnings Distribution (Recent 5 Years)
| Year | Total Dividend (in NT$) |
| 2026 | 14.2 |
| 2025 | 12.5 |
| 2024 | 10.6 |
| 2023(*) | 10.0 |
| 2022 | 9.3 |
* Note: 2023 dividends included cash dividends of NT$9 and stock dividends of NT$1 per share.
