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MediaTek Slashes Bonuses Amid Chip Shortages
20 Feb
Summary
- MediaTek cut H2 2025 bonuses by 15.7% for eligible employees.
- Around 12,000 employees are affected by the reduced bonus payout.
- DRAM and NAND shortages limit shipment growth across the sector.
MediaTek has reportedly decreased employee bonuses for the second half of 2025, impacting approximately 12,000 eligible staff. This reduction represents a 15.7% decline compared to payouts in the first half of the year. The decision appears linked to persistent shortages of crucial components like DRAM and NAND, which are restricting shipment growth throughout the semiconductor sector.
Smartphone chipsets, accounting for 59% of MediaTek's revenue in Q4 2025, are a key segment susceptible to supply chain volatility. While projections suggest MediaTek could maintain a leading supplier position in 2026, ongoing memory constraints and potential shipment declines may necessitate continued cost-saving measures, including adjustments to compensation structures. These pressures create tighter margins for chipset makers when shipment volumes are limited.
