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TSMC Reports First Quarter EPS of NT$1.32

    HSIN-CHU, Taiwan, April 27 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TSMC today
announced, on an unconsolidated basis, revenue of NT$77.29 billion, net
income of NT$32.61 billion, and fully diluted earnings per share of NT$1.32
(US$0.20 per ADS unit) for the first quarter ended March 31, 2006. On a
consolidated basis, net sales were NT$77.85 billion while net income and
EPS remained at NT$32.61 billion and NT$1.32, respectively.
    Year-over-year, first quarter unconsolidated revenue increased 38.9%
while net income and fully diluted EPS increased 93.9% and 93.6%,
respectively. On a sequential basis, unconsolidated first quarter results
represent a 4.8% decrease in revenue, a 3.8% decrease in net income and a
3.9% decrease in fully diluted EPS. All figures were prepared in accordance
with R.O.C. GAAP.
    As a result of stronger than expected demand in certain product
segments, first quarter revenue surpassed guidance. Advanced process
technologies (0.13-micron and below) accounted for 49% of wafer revenues
while revenues from 90-nanometer process technology alone was 20% of the
total wafer sales. Gross margin declined from 49.1% in the previous quarter
to 47.4% in the first quarter, with 3.3% depreciation in US dollars being
an important factor. Operating margin was 39.9% compared to 42.2% in the
previous quarter, while net margin increased slightly to 42.2% from 41.8%
quarter over quarter.
    ''Due primarily to seasonality and a weaker US dollar, our first
quarter business had declined as we expected, although revenue surpassed
our guidance,'' said Lora Ho, VP and Chief Financial Officer of TSMC.
''Going forward, we expect the demand to increase for most of the
application segments and the currency exchange rate impact to be less
pronounced,'' said Ho. ''Based on our current business outlook,
management's expectations for second quarter 2006 performance are as
follows'':
     -- Revenue to be between NT$79 billion and NT$81billion, while
        consolidated revenue to be between NT$80 billion and NT$82 billion;
     -- Gross profit margin to be between 47% and 49%, while consolidated
        gross profit margin to be between 48% and 50%;
     -- Operating profit margin to be between 40% and 42% on both
        consolidated and unconsolidated basis.

    Conference Call & Webcast Notice:
    TSMC's quarterly review conference call will be held at 8 a.m. Eastern
Time (8 p.m. Taiwan Time) on Thursday, April 27, 2006. The conference call
will also be webcast live on the Internet. Investors wishing to access the
live webcast should visit TSMC's web site at http://www.tsmc.com at least
15 minutes prior to the broadcast. Instructions will be provided on the web
site to facilitate the download and installation of necessary audio
applications. Investors without Internet access may listen to the
conference call, in listen-only mode, by dialing 1-617-213-8052 in the
U.S., 852-3002-1672 in Hong Kong, 65-6823-2164 in Singapore, and
44-800-2800-2002 in the U.K. (Password: TSMC). An archived version of the
webcast will be available on TSMC's web site for six months following the
Company's quarterly review conference call and webcast.
    Profile
    TSMC (TAIEX: 2330; NYSE: TSM) is the world's largest dedicated
semiconductor foundry, providing the industry's leading manufacturing
capacity, process technology, library and IP options, and other
leading-edge foundry services. TSMC currently operates two twelve-inch
wafer fabs, five eight-inch wafer fabs and one six-inch fab. The Company
also has substantial capacity commitments at two wholly owned subsidiaries,
WaferTech in the U.S. and TSMC (Shanghai) Company, Ltd. in China, and at a
joint-venture fab, SSMC, in Singapore. TSMC is the first foundry to run
65-nanometer customer design prototype wafers. TSMC's corporate
headquarters are in Hsin-Chu, Taiwan. More information about TSMC is
available through the World Wide Web at http://www.tsmc.com .
    1Q06 Quarterly Management Report
    April 27, 2006

    Topics in This Report

     -- Revenue Analysis
     -- Capacity
     -- Profit & Expense Analysis
     -- SFAS No. 34
     -- Financial Condition Review
     -- Cash Flow & CapEx
     -- Analysis of Consolidated Results
     -- Recap of Recent Important Events & Announcements

    Operating Results Review


    Summary:

    (Amount in NT$ billion except noted
    otherwise)                            1Q06   4Q05   1Q05     QoQ      YoY

    EPS (NT$ per com. shr.)               1.32   1.37   0.68   (3.9%)   93.6%
         (US$ per ADR unit)               0.20   0.21   0.11

    Net Sales                            77.29  81.16  55.65   (4.8%)   38.9%
    Gross Profit                         36.64  39.86  21.65   (8.1%)   69.3%
    Gross Margin                         47.4%  49.1%  38.9%
    Operating Expense                    (5.77) (5.64) (5.57)   2.4%     3.6%
    Non-Operating Items                   3.79   1.18   0.19  221.8%  1906.7%
    Net Income                           32.61  33.90  16.82   (3.8%)   93.9%
    Net Profit Margin                    42.2%  41.8%  30.2%

    Wafer Shipment (kpcs 8 inch-equiv.)  1,738  1,707  1,113    1.8%    56.2%


    Remarks:
    The first quarter EPS of NT$1.32 represents a year-over-year increase
of 93.6% compared to 1Q05 and a sequential decline of 3.9% compared to
4Q05. The unconsolidated operating results of 1Q06 are summarized below:
    Net sales were NT$77.29 billion, a 38.9% increase compared to NT$55.65
billion reported in 1Q05 and a 4.8% decline compared to NT$81.16 billion
reported in the previous quarter. Net sales for the quarter surpassed the
top end of our guidance by NT$1.29 billion, primarily driven by stronger
than expected demand from our customers in computer segment.
    Gross profit was NT$36.64 billion, representing an 8.1% decrease from
the previous quarter. Gross margin declined by 1.7 percentage points
sequentially to 47.4%, with 3.3% depreciation in US dollars being an
important factor.
    Operating expenses were NT$5.77 billion or 7.5% of net sales. The
combined result from non-operating income and long-term investments was a
gain of NT$3.79 billion, which includes a one-time gain of $1.8 billion
from adopting Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (''SFAS'') No.
34.
    Net income was NT$32.61 billion, down 3.8% sequentially. Net margin was
42.2%.
    I.  Revenue Analysis


    I - 1.  Wafer Sales Analysis

     By Application                         1Q06        4Q05        1Q05
     Computer                                37%         32%         34%
     Communication                           39%         41%         41%
     Consumer                                18%         21%         17%
     Industrial/Others                        5%          5%          6%
     Memory                                   1%          1%          2%

     By Technology                          1Q06        4Q05        1Q05
     N90-                                    20%         17%          4%
     0.11/0.13um                             29%         32%         41%
     0.15/0.18um                             32%         32%         31%
     0.25/0.35um                             14%         14%         18%
     0.50um+                                  5%          5%          6%

     By Customer Type                       1Q06        4Q05        1Q05
     Fabless/System                          74%         72%         69%
     IDM                                     26%         28%         31%

     By Geography                           1Q06        4Q05        1Q05
     North America                           78%         77%         79%
     Asia Pacific                            11%         11%          8%
     Europe                                   7%          8%          6%
     Japan                                    4%          4%          7%


    Revenue Analysis:
    Net sales were NT$77.29 billion for 1Q06, topping the high end of our
guidance by NT$1.29 billion, mainly driven by stronger than expected demand
from our customers in computer segment.
    On a quarter over quarter basis, revenues from computer applications
increased by 8%, while revenues from communications and consumer
applications decreased by 10% and 20%, respectively.
    Revenue from advanced technologies -- defined as 0.13-micron and below
-- accounted for 49% of total wafer sales, flat from the previous quarter.
Revenue from 90nm continued to increase and accounted for 20% of total
wafer sales during the quarter, compared to 17% in the fourth quarter of
2005.
    IDM accounted for 26% of total wafer sales during the quarter, down
slightly from 28% in the previous quarter.
    Geographically, North America accounted for 78% of wafer sales, up from
77% in 4Q05. Meanwhile, sales from Europe declined by one percentage point
sequentially to 7% of wafer sales.
    II. Capacity

                                             1Q06     2Q06     3Q06     4Q06
        Fab / (Wafer size)                  (Act.)   (Est.)   (Est.)   (Est.)
        Fab-2           (6")*                  244      258      260      260
        Fab-3           (8")                   246      252      259      252
        Fab-5           (8")                   135      138      143      149
        Fab-6           (8")                   215      222      227      241
        Fab-7           (8")                    33       23        4        0
        Fab-8           (8")                   231      233      228      242
        Fab-12         (12'')**                 142      150      157      162
        Fab-14         (12")**                  61       66       86      115
        TSMC - owned capacity
         8'' equivalent Kpcs                  1,455    1,499    1,554    1,653
        WaferTech       (8'')                    99      100      101      101
        SSMC            (8'')                    49       50       50       52
        TSMC (Shanghai) (8'')                    48       52       69       82
        Total TSMC - managed
         8'' equivalent Kpcs                 1,651    1,700    1,774    1,889

        Note: *  Figures represent number of 6 wafers.  Conversion to
                 8''-equivalent wafers is by dividing this number by 1.78
              ** Figures represent number of 12 wafers.  Conversion to
                 8''-equivalent wafers is by multiplying this number by 2.25


    Capacity:
    Total TSMC managed capacity in 1Q06 was 1,651K 8-inch equivalent
wafers, 1.3% higher than the 1,629K wafers in 4Q05.
    TSMC managed capacity in 2Q06 will increase to 1,700K 8-inch equivalent
wafers, representing a 3% sequential growth. Majority of the capacity
increase was dedicated to advanced technologies.
    Overall installed capacity for year 2006 is expected to be slightly
above 7 million 8-inch equivalent wafers.
    III. Profit & Expense Analysis


    III - 1. Gross Profit Analysis
    (Amount: NT$ billion)                       1Q06        4Q05        1Q05

    COGS                                        40.7        41.3        34.0
    Depreciation                                14.5        14.9        15.2
    Other MFG Cost                              26.1        26.4        18.8

    Gross Profit                                36.6        39.9        21.6

    Gross Margin                               47.4%       49.1%       38.9%


    Gross Profit Analysis:
    Gross profit for the first quarter of 2006 was NT$36.6 billion. Gross
margin declined by 1.7 percentage points sequentially to 47.4%, with 3.3%
depreciation in US dollars being an important factor.
    III - 2. Operating Expense Analysis
    (Amount: NT$ billion)                       1Q06        4Q05        1Q05

    Total Operating Exp.                        5.77        5.64        5.57
    SG&A                                        2.23        2.22        2.22
    Research & Development                      3.55        3.42        3.35


    Operating Expenses:
    Operating expenses for 1Q06 were NT$5.77 billion, slightly higher than
the previous quarter, largely due to higher R&D expenses associated with
65nm technology. Total operating expenses represented 7.5% of net sales, up
from 6.9% in the fourth quarter of 2005.
    III - 3. Non-Operating Items

    (Amount: NT$ million)                       1Q06        4Q05       1Q05

    Non-Operating Income/(Exp.)                  816         952        387
       Net Interest Income/(Exp.)                737         488        317
       Other Non-Operating                        79         464         70
    L-T Investments                            2,972         225       (198)
       WaferTech*                                856         793        195
       SSMC                                      462         348        104
       InveStar Funds                          1,797          56         (1)
       TSMC (Shanghai)                           (38)       (414)      (280)
       Others                                   (106)       (558)      (217)
    Total Non-Operating Items                  3,788       1,177        189

    *  Operation results only; does not include amortization of goodwill
       and depreciation of impaired assets.
    ** Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform with
       current period presentation.


    Non-Operating Items:
    Combined result from non-operating income and long-term investments was
a gain of NT$3.8 billion.
    During the first quarter of 2006, non-operating income was NT$816
million, compared to an income of NT$952 million in the previous quarter.
The decrease in non-operating income was mainly due to the scheduled
lawsuit settlement payment received in 4Q05 from SMIC and a decrease in
gains on sale of fixed assets, offset in part by an increase in interest
income.
    Net investment income was NT$2,972 million in this quarter, compared to
an income of NT$225 million in 4Q05. The increase was primarily due to
gains recognized under SFAS No. 34 from TSMC venture capital funds and
improved operating performance at TSMC's manufacturing affiliates. A major
portion of the gains recognized under SFAS No. 34 is non-recurring.
    III - 4. SFAS No. 34

    (Amount: NT$ million)                    Unconsolidated     Consolidated

    Change in Accounting Principle                  (246.2)          1,606.7

    Non-Operating Items                            1,860.0              60.8

    Minority Interest                                                  (53.7)

    Total SFAS No. 34 Impact                       1,613.8           1,613.8


    SFAS No. 34
    On January 1, 2006, TSMC adopted the newly released Statements of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 34 ''Accounting for Financial
Instruments'' (SFAS No. 34).
    Under SFAS No. 34, marketable securities with readily determinable
market value are measured at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses
on trading securities recognized in earnings for the current period. Total
unrealized gains and losses on trading securities as of January 1, 2006 are
included in the cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles.
    As a result of adopting SFAS No. 34, TSMC recognized a total of NT$1.6
billion gains in 1Q06 on both consolidated and unconsolidated basis,
majority of which is non-recurring.
    The adoption of SFAS No. 34 resulted in an increase of NT$0.065 in
earnings per share in 1Q06.
    IV. Financial Condition Review


    IV - 1. Liquidity Analysis
      (Amount: NT$ Billion)                    1Q06        4Q05        1Q05

     Cash & Marketable Securities             178.0       133.8       112.2
     Accounts Receivable - Trade               35.8        36.4        22.4
     Inventory                                 16.9        16.3        13.4
     Total Current Assets                     240.8       197.6       159.7
     Accounts Payable                          22.5        20.2        19.1
     Accrued Liabilities and Others            15.9        12.0        18.8
     Total Current Liabilities                 38.3        32.2        37.9
     Current Ratio (x)                          6.3         6.1         4.2
     Net Working Capital                      202.4       165.4       121.9

     * Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform with
       current period presentation.


    Liquidity Analysis:
    Cash & marketable securities increased by NT$44.2 billion in this
quarter, mainly due to strong cash flows from operating activities. As a
result, TSMC ended the quarter with total current assets of NT$240.8
billion, NT$43.2 billion higher on a sequential basis.
    Total current liabilities were NT$38.3 billion at the end of the
quarter, NT$6.2 billion higher than the previous quarter, mainly due to an
increase in payables to contractors and equipment suppliers and a
reclassification of an NT$2.5 billion corporate bond from long-term debt to
current liabilities.
    As a result, net working capital increased to NT$202.4 billion and
current ratio increased to 6.3x.
    IV - 2. Receivable/Inventory Days
                                                1Q06        4Q05     1Q05

    Days of Receivable                            44          42       42
    Days of Inventory                             44          42       42


    Receivable/Inventory Days Trend:
    Days of receivable increased to 44 days in 1Q06, compared to 42 days in
the previous quarter.
    Days of inventory increased to 44 days from 42 days in the fourth quarter
of 2005.


      IV - 3. Debt Service
      (Amount: NT$ billion)                     1Q06        4Q05        1Q05

      Cash & Marketable Securities             178.0       133.8       112.2
      Interest-Bearing Debt                     19.5        19.5        30.0
      Net Cash Reserves                        158.5       114.3        82.2

      * Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform with
        current period presentation.


    Debt Service:
    As a result of strong operating performance during the quarter, net
cash reserves -- defined as the excess of cash and marketable securities
over interest-bearing debt -- increased by NT$44.2 billion to NT$158.5
billion in 1Q06.
    Interest-bearing debt remained flat at NT$19.5 billion.


      V - 1. Cash Flow Analysis
      (Amount: NT$ billion)                     1Q06        4Q05        1Q05

      Net Income                                32.6        33.9        16.8
      Depreciation & Amortization               16.0        16.6        16.7
      Other Op Sources/(Uses)                   (0.8)       (1.6)        2.5
      Total Op Sources/(Uses)                   47.7        48.9        36.0

      Capital Expenditure                      (11.1)      (13.3)      (38.2)
      Marketable Financial Instruments         (12.8)        0.9        (0.0)
      Other Investing Sources/(Uses)             0.3         0.3        (3.2)
      Net Investing Sources/(Uses)             (23.6)      (12.1)      (41.3)

      Repayment of Corporate Bonds               0.0       (10.5)        0.0
      Other Financing Sources/(Uses)             0.4         0.6        (0.0)
      Net Financing Sources/(Uses)               0.4        (9.9)       (0.0)

      Net Cash Position Changes                 24.6        26.9        (5.3)

      Ending Cash Balance                      110.0        85.4        60.2

      * Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform with
        current period presentation.


    Summary of Cash Flow:
    During this quarter, TSMC generated NT$47.7 billion from operating
activities, mainly from net income of NT$32.6 billion and depreciation &
amortization of NT$16.0 billion.
    Net cash used in investment activities totaled NT$23.6 billion, mainly
as a result of an NT$11.1 billion in capital spending and an NT$12.8
billion net increase in marketable financial instruments.
    Net cash provided by financing activities was NT$0.4 billion during
this quarter.
    As a result, TSMC ended the quarter with a cash balance of NT$110
billion, NT$24.6 billion higher than in 4Q05.
    V - 2. Operating and Free Cash Flows

    Operating and Free Cash Flows:
    TSMC continues to generate strong free cash flows. Free cash flows
totaled NT$36.6 billion for 1Q06, NT$1 billion higher than the NT$35.6
billion generated in the previous quarter, mainly due to lower level of
capital expenditures during the quarter.
    To view V - 2. Operating and Free Cash Flows, please visit
http://www.tsmc.com/uploadfile/ir/quarterly/index_charts.pdf .
    V - 3. Capital Expenditure

    (In US$ million)                                1Q06

     TSMC                                           $344

     TSMC (Shanghai) & WaferTech                      12

     TSMC Consolidated                              $356


    Capital Spending:
    Capital expenditures for TSMC alone totaled US$344 million during the
quarter. Most of the spending was for the purchase of 12-inch production
equipment. Capital spending for TSMC subsidiaries in this quarter was US$12
million.
    For year 2006, total capital expenditure for TSMC consolidated group is
expected to be in the range of US$2.6 billion to US$2.8 billion, unchanged
from our previous guidance provided in January 2006.
    VI. Analysis of Consolidated Financial Results
    Consolidated Structure
    TSMC consolidated results include the results from its overseas sales
offices (TSMC North America, TSMC Europe and TSMC Japan), manufacturing
subsidiaries (TSMC (Shanghai) and WaferTech), strategic alliance (Global
Unichip Corp.), venture capital funds, and others. These entities are
collectively referred to as ''TSMC consolidating entities'' hereafter.
    To view VI. Analysis of Consolidated Financial Results, please visit
http://www.tsmc.com/uploadfile/ir/quarterly/index_charts.pdf .
    VI - 2. Consolidated v. Unconsolidated Income Statement


     (Amount: NT$ billion)      Consolidated  Unconsolidated    Difference

      Net Sales                         77.9            77.3          0.6
      COGS                              40.1            40.7         (0.6)
      Gross Profit                      37.7            36.6          1.1
                 Gross Margin %        48.5%           47.4%         1.1%
      Operating Expenses
         Research & Development          3.7             3.5          0.2
         SG&A                            3.1             2.2          0.9
      Total Operating Expenses           6.8             5.8          1.0

      Operating Income                  30.9            30.9          0.0
             Operating Margin %        39.7%           39.9%        -0.2%

      Non-Operating Income (Exp.)        1.4             0.8          0.6
      Investment Income (Loss)           0.6             3.0         (2.4)

      Income Tax Benefit (Expense)      (1.9)           (1.8)        (0.1)
      Change in Accounting
      Principle                          1.6            (0.2)         1.8
      Minority Interest                 (0.1)            0.0         (0.1)

      Net Income                        32.6            32.6          0.0
                   Net Margin %        41.9 %          42.2 %       -0.3 %


    Consolidated Income Statement
    On a consolidated basis, net sales for 1Q06 were NT$77.9 billion,
NT$0.6 billion higher than the unconsolidated net sales, reflecting sales
contributions from TSMC consolidating entities. Consolidated gross margin
was 48.5%, compared to 47.4% on the unconsolidated basis. The higher
consolidated gross margin reflects the true gross margins from TSMC
consolidating entities.
    Consolidated operating expenses were NT$6.8 billion for 1Q06, NT$1
billion higher than the unconsolidated operating expenses. The higher
consolidated operating expenses were mainly attributable to additional
sales & marketing expenses from TSMC overseas sales offices and additional
G&A expenses from other TSMC consolidating entities. Total consolidated
operating expenses accounted for 8.8% of consolidated net sales, compared
to 7.5% on the unconsolidated basis.
    Consolidated non-operating income was NT$1.4 billion for 1Q06, NT$0.6
billion higher than the unconsolidated non-operating income, mainly due to
gains recognized under SFAS No. 34 from TSMC venture capital funds and a
one-time gain from a TSMC subsidiary. SFAS No. 34 related gains
attributable to changes in fair value during 1Q06 are reported as
non-operating income for consolidated purpose instead of as investment
income for unconsolidated purpose.
    Investment income for 1Q06 was NT0.6 billion on the consolidated basis,
reflecting TSMC's share of income from TSMC's non-consolidating affiliates.
    Consolidated net income was NT$32.6 billion, same as that on the
unconsolidated basis. Consolidated net margin was 41.9%, 0.3% lower than
the unconsolidated net margin.
    VI - 3. Consolidated v. Unconsolidated Balance Sheet
           (Selected Balance Sheet Items)


     (Amount: NT$ billion)      Consolidated  Unconsolidated   Difference

      Cash & Marketable Securities     192.3           178.0         14.3
      Accounts Receivable -                          - Trade       38.0
35.8          2.2
      Inventory                         18.4            16.9          1.5
      Total Current Assets             259.3           240.8         18.5

      Long-Term Investments             34.7            75.4        (40.7)
      Fixed Assets, Net                241.5           212.5         29.0

      Total Assets                     555.3           543.7         11.6

      Total Current Liabilities         40.9           38.3           2.6
      L/T Interest-Bearing Debt         24.7            17.0          7.7

      Total Liabilities                 76.7            65.8         10.9

      Total Equity                     478.6           477.9          0.7


    Consolidated Balance Sheet
    On a consolidated basis, as a result of higher cash and marketable
securities, total current assets were NT$259.3 billion, NT$18.5 billion
higher than the unconsolidated total current assets.
    Consolidated long-term investments were NT$34.7 billion for 1Q06,
compared to NT$75.4 billion on the unconsolidated basis, reflecting the
consolidation of TSMC subsidiaries.
    Consolidated net fixed assets totaled NT$241.5 billion, NT$29 billion
higher than the unconsolidated net fixed assets, mainly due to
manufacturing facilities located at TSMC's consolidating entities.
    Total consolidated liabilities were NT$76.7 billion, compared to
NT$65.8 billion on the unconsolidated basis, largely attributable to
borrowings by TSMC's consolidating entities.
    VI - 4. Consolidated v. Unconsolidated Cash Flows


    (Amount: NT$ billion)          Consolidated  Unconsolidated  Difference

     Cash Flows Provided
      by Operating Activities          48.9            47.7          1.2
        Depreciation &
         Amortization                  17.7            16.0          1.8

     Cash Flows Used in
      Investing Activities            (24.1)          (23.6)        (0.6)
        Capital Expenditures          (11.5)          (11.1)        (0.4)

     Cash Flows Provided
      by Financing Activities           0.1             0.4         (0.3)

     Net Cash Increase (Decrease)      24.9            24.6          0.3


    Consolidated Cash Flows
    Consolidated cash flows provided by operating activities were NT$48.9
billion in 1Q06, NT$1.2 billion higher than that on the unconsolidated
basis, mainly due to additional depreciation & amortization expenses from
WaferTech and TSMC (Shanghai).
    Consolidated cash flows used in investing activities totaled NT$24.1
billion in 1Q06, slightly higher than that on the unconsolidated basis,
primarily due to capital expenditures at TSMC (Shanghai).
    Consolidated cash flows provided in Financing activities were NT$0.1
billion in 1Q06.
   VII. Recap of Recent Important Events & Announcements

    -- TSMC and ARM Sign Long-term Physical IP Agreement for 65- And 45-
       nanometer Technologies (2006/04/19)
    -- TSMC invites Carly Fiorina to Join Board of Directors as Independent
       Member (2006/04/06)
    -- TSMC 65nm Wireless Devices is Sampled by QUALCOMM (2006/04/06)
    -- TSMC Appoints Dr. Fu-Chieh Hsu as Vice President of Design and
       Technology Platform (2006/03/29)
    -- TSMC Wins Intel's Preferred Quality Supplier Award (2006/03/22)
    -- TSMC Board Proposes Distribution of NT$2.5 Cash And 3% Stock Per Share
       (2006/02/14)
    -- TSMC Announces Immersion Lithography Nearly Production Ready
       (2006/02/22)

      *Please visit TSMC's Web site ( http://www.tsmc.com ) for details about
       these and other announcements.


              TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED
                  Condensed Balance Sheets (Unconsolidated)
    (Figures in Million of New Taiwan Dollars (NTD) and U.S. Dollars (USD))
(1)
                                                March 31, 2006 (Unaudited)
    ASSETS                                     USD          NTD         %
    Current Assets
      Cash and Cash Equivalents               $3,388     $109,990      20.2
      Investments in Marketable Financial
       Instruments                             2,095       67,994      12.5
      Accounts Receivable - Trade              1,102       35,780       6.6
      Inventories, Net                           521       16,901       3.1
      Other Current Assets                       312       10,123       1.9
         Total Current Assets                  7,418      240,788      44.3

    Long Term Investments                      2,324       75,439      13.9

    Properties, Plant and Equipment           18,060      586,213     107.8
    Less: Accumulated Depreciation           (11,513)    (373,691)    (68.7)
          Properties, Plant and Equipment,
           Net                                 6,547      212,522      39.1

    Other Assets                                 462       14,975       2.7
    Total Assets                             $16,751     $543,724     100.0

    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
    Current Liabilities
       Accounts Payables                        $335      $10,874       2.0
       Payables to Contractors and
        Equipment Suppliers                      358       11,621       2.1
       Accrued Expenses and Other Current
        Liabilities                              411       13,352       2.4
       Current Portion of Bonds Payable           77        2,500       0.6
          Total Current Liabilities            1,181       38,347       7.1
       Bonds Payable                             524       17,000       3.1
       Other Long Term Liabilities               322       10,444       1.9
          Total Liabilities                    2,027       65,791      12.1

    Shareholders' Equity
       Common Stock                            7,620      247,331      45.5
       Capital Surplus                         1,762       57,208      10.5
       Retained Earnings                       5,403      175,378      32.3
       Treasury Stock                            (28)        (918)     (0.2)
       Others                                    (33)      (1,066)     (0.2)
          Total Shareholders' Equity          14,724      477,933      87.9
     Total Liabilities & Shareholders'
      Equity                                 $16,751     $543,724     100.0

    Note: (1) Amounts in NTD have been translated into USD at the rate of
              NT$32.46 as of March 31, 2006.
          (2) Certain prior period balances have been reclassified to
              conform to the current period presentation.


              TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED
                  Condensed Balance Sheets (Unconsolidated)
    (Figures in Million of New Taiwan Dollars (NTD) and U.S. Dollars (USD))
(1)
                                        December 31, 2005   March 31, 2005
                                           (Audited)(2)     (Unaudited)(2)
    ASSETS                                  NTD        %      NTD       %
    Current Assets
      Cash and Cash Equivalents            $85,384   16.8   $60,219   12.5
      Investments in Marketable Financial
       Instruments                          48,436    9.5    51,941   10.8
      Accounts Receivable - Trade           36,396    7.2    22,429    4.7
      Inventories, Net                      16,258    3.2    13,429    2.8
      Other Current Assets                  11,088    2.2    11,726    2.4
         Total Current Assets              197,562   38.9   159,744   33.2

    Long Term Investments                   80,660   15.9    76,877   16.0

    Properties, Plant and Equipment        573,337  113.0   545,308  113.4
    Less: Accumulated Depreciation        (359,191) (70.8) (315,454) (65.6)
          Properties, Plant and Equipment,
           Net                             214,146   42.2   229,854   47.8

    Other Assets                            15,172    3.0    14,199    3.0
    Total Assets                          $507,540  100.0  $480,674  100.0

    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
    Current Liabilities
       Accounts Payables                   $11,294    2.2    $8,208    1.7
       Payables to Contractors and
        Equipment Suppliers                  8,859    1.7    10,920    2.3
       Accrued Expenses and Other Current
        Liabilities                         12,031    2.4     8,263    1.5
       Current Portion of Bonds Payable         --     --    10,500    2.2
          Total Current Liabilities         32,184    6.3    37,891    7.9
       Bonds Payable                        19,500    3.8    19,500    4.1
       Other Long Term Liabilities          10,225    2.1     7,929    1.6
          Total Liabilities                 61,909   12.2    65,320   13.6

    Shareholders' Equity
       Common Stock                        247,300   48.7   232,529   48.4
       Capital Surplus                      57,118   11.3    56,574   11.8
       Retained Earnings                   142,771   28.1   130,549   27.1
       Treasury Stock                         (918)  (0.2)   (1,572)  (0.3)
       Others                                 (640)  (0.1)   (2,726)  (0.6)
          Total Shareholders' Equity       445,631   87.8   415,354   86.4
     Total Liabilities & Shareholders'
      Equity                              $507,540  100.0  $480,674  100.0

    Note: (1) Amounts in NTD have been translated into USD at the rate of
              NT$32.46 as of March 31, 2006.
          (2) Certain prior period balances have been reclassified to
              conform to the current period presentation.


              TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED
                  Condensed Balance Sheets (Unconsolidated)
    (Figures in Million of New Taiwan Dollars (NTD) and U.S. Dollars (USD))
(1)
                                                 QoQ               YoY
    ASSETS                                 Amount     %      Amount     %
    Current Assets
      Cash and Cash Equivalents           $24,606    28.8   $49,771    82.6
      Investments in Marketable Financial
       Instruments                         19,558    40.4    16,053    30.9
      Accounts Receivable - Trade            (616)   (1.7)   13,351    59.5
      Inventories, Net                        643     4.0     3,472    25.9
      Other Current Assets                   (965)   (8.7)   (1,603)  (13.7)
         Total Current Assets              43,226    21.9    81,044    50.7

    Long Term Investments                  (5,221)   (6.5)   (1,438)   (1.9)

    Properties, Plant and Equipment        12,876     2.2    40,905     7.5
    Less: Accumulated Depreciation        (14,500)    4.0   (58,237)   18.5
          Properties, Plant and Equipment,
           Net                             (1,624)   (0.8)  (17,332)   (7.5)

    Other Assets                             (197)   (1.3)      776     5.5
    Total Assets                          $36,184     7.1   $63,050    13.1

    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
    Current Liabilities
       Accounts Payables                    ($420)   (3.7)   $2,666    32.5
       Payables to Contractors and
        Equipment Suppliers                 2,762    31.2       701     6.4
       Accrued Expenses and Other Current
        Liabilities                         1,321    10.2     5,089    75.4
       Current Portion of Bonds Payable     2,500     0.0    (8,000)  (76.2)
          Total Current Liabilities         6,163    19.1       456     1.2
       Bonds Payable                       (2,500)  (12.8)   (2,500)  (12.8)
       Other Long Term Liabilities            219     2.1     2,515    31.7
          Total Liabilities                 3,882     6.3       471     0.7

    Shareholders' Equity
       Common Stock                            31      --    14,802     6.4
       Capital Surplus                         90     0.2       634     1.1
       Retained Earnings                   32,607    22.8    44,829    34.3
       Treasury Stock                          --      --       654   (41.6)
       Others                                (426)   66.3     1,660   (60.9)
          Total Shareholders' Equity       32,302     7.2    62,579    15.1
     Total Liabilities & Shareholders'
      Equity                              $36,184     7.1   $63,050    13.1

    Note: (1) Amounts in NTD have been translated into USD at the rate of
                NT$32.46 as of March 31, 2006.
          (2) Certain prior period balances have been reclassified to
              conform to the current period presentation.


              TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED
            Unaudited Condensed Income Statements (Unconsolidated)
                  For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2006,
                     December 31, 2005 and March 31, 2005
    (Expressed in Million New Taiwan Dollars (NTD) and U.S. Dollars (USD)
(1)
             Except for Per Share Amounts and Shares Outstanding)

                                                       Q1 2006
                                               USD        NTD         %
      Net Sales                              $2,390     $77,293     100.0
      Cost of Sales                          (1,257)    (40,651)    (52.6)
         Gross Profit                         1,133      36,642      47.4
      Operating Expenses
        Research and Development Expenses      (110)     (3,549)     (4.6)
        General and Administrative
         Expenses                               (47)     (1,555)     (2.0)
        Sales and Marketing Expenses            (21)       (671)     (0.9)
      Total Operating Expenses                 (178)     (5,775)     (7.5)

          Income from Operations                955      30,867      39.9

      Non-Operating Incomes (Expenses),
       Net                                       25         816       1.1
      Investment Gains (Losses)                  92       2,972       3.8
      Income before Income Tax                1,072      34,655      44.8

      Income Tax Benefits (Expenses)            (56)     (1,802)     (2.3)

      Net Income Before Cumulative Effect
       of Changes in Accounting
       Principles                             1,016      32,853      42.5

      Cumulative Effect of Changes in
       Accounting Principles (Net of Tax)        (8)       (246)     (0.3)

          Net Income                         $1,008     $32,607      42.2

      Earnings per Share - Diluted             0.04        1.32
      Earnings per ADR (2)                     0.20        6.60

      Weighted Average Outstanding Shares
       ('M) (3)                                          24,721

    Note: (1) Amounts in NTD have been translated into USD at the weighted
              average rate of NTD32.337 for the first quarter of 2006.
          (2) 1 ADR equals 5 ordinary shares.
          (3) Total diluted weighted average outstanding shares were
              24,721M shares for 1Q06 and 24,684M shares for 1Q05 after the
              retroactive adjustments for stock dividends and stock bonus.


              TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED
            Unaudited Condensed Income Statements (Unconsolidated)
                  For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2006,
                     December 31, 2005 and March 31, 2005
    (Expressed in Million New Taiwan Dollars (NTD) and U.S. Dollars (USD)
(1)
             Except for Per Share Amounts and Shares Outstanding)

                                             Q4 2005           Q1 2005
                                          NTD        %       NTD       %
      Net Sales                          $81,161   100.0   $55,653   100.0
      Cost of Sales                      (41,296)  (50.9)  (34,004)  (61.1)
         Gross Profit                     39,865    49.1    21,649    38.9
      Operating Expenses
        Research and Development Expenses (3,423)   (4.2)   (3,349)   (6.0)
        General and Administrative
         Expenses                         (1,860)   (2.3)   (1,945)   (3.5)
        Sales and Marketing Expenses        (358)   (0.4)     (279)   (0.5)
      Total Operating Expenses            (5,641)   (6.9)   (5,573)  (10.0)

          Income from Operations          34,224    42.2    16,076    28.9

      Non-Operating Incomes (Expenses),
       Net                                   952     1.1       387     0.7
      Investment Gains (Losses)              225     0.3      (198)   (0.4)
      Income before Income Tax            35,401    43.6    16,265    29.2

      Income Tax Benefits (Expenses)      (1,501)   (1.8)      553     1.0

      Net Income Before Cumulative Effect
       of Changes in Accounting
       Principles                         33,900    41.8    16,818    30.2

      Cumulative Effect of Changes in
       Accounting Principles (Net of Tax)     --      --        --      --

          Net Income                     $33,900    41.8   $16,818    30.2

      Earnings per Share - Diluted          1.37              0.68
      Earnings per ADR (2)                  6.86              3.41

      Weighted Average Outstanding Shares
       ('M) (3)                           24,693            24,684

    Note: (1) Amounts in NTD have been translated into USD at the weighted
              average rate of NTD32.337 for the first quarter of 2006.
          (2) 1 ADR equals 5 ordinary shares.
          (3) Total diluted weighted average outstanding shares were
              24,721M shares for 1Q06 and 24,684M shares for 1Q05 after the
              retroactive adjustments for stock dividends and stock bonus.


              TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED
            Unaudited Condensed Income Statements (Unconsolidated)
                  For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2006,
                     December 31, 2005 and March 31, 2005
    (Expressed in Million New Taiwan Dollars (NTD) and U.S. Dollars (USD)
(1)
             Except for Per Share Amounts and Shares Outstanding)

                                                QoQ                YoY
                                          Amount      %     Amount      %
      Net Sales                          ($3,868)    (4.8) $21,640     38.9
      Cost of Sales                          645     (1.6)  (6,647)    19.5
         Gross Profit                     (3,223)    (8.1)  14,993     69.3
      Operating Expenses
        Research and Development Expenses   (126)     3.7     (200)     6.0
        General and Administrative
         Expenses                            305    (16.4)     390    (20.1)
        Sales and Marketing Expenses        (313)    87.5     (392)   140.8
      Total Operating Expenses              (134)     2.4     (202)     3.6

          Income from Operations          (3,357)    (9.8)  14,791     92.0

      Non-Operating Incomes (Expenses),
       Net                                  (136)   (14.3)     429    110.9
      Investment Gains (Losses)            2,747  1,220.1    3,170 (1,599.7)
      Income before Income Tax              (746)    (2.1)  18,390    113.1

      Income Tax Benefits (Expenses)        (301)    20.1   (2,355)  (425.9)

      Net Income Before Cumulative Effect
       of Changes in Accounting
       Principles                         (1,047)    (3.1)  16,035     95.3

      Cumulative Effect of Changes in
       Accounting Principles (Net of Tax)   (246)       --    (246)      --

          Net Income                     ($1,293)    (3.8) $15,789     93.9

      Earnings per Share - Diluted         (0.05)    (3.9)    0.64     93.6
      Earnings per ADR (2)                 (0.27)    (3.9)    3.19     93.6

      Weighted Average Outstanding Shares
       ('M) (3)

    Note: (1) Amounts in NTD have been translated into USD at the weighted
              average rate of NTD32.337 for the first quarter of 2006.
          (2) 1 ADR equals 5 ordinary shares.
          (3) Total diluted weighted average outstanding shares were
              24,721M shares for 1Q06 and 24,684M shares for 1Q05 after the
              retroactive adjustments for stock dividends and stock bonus.


              TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED
         Unaudited Condensed Statement of Cash Flows (Unconsolidated)
                  For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2006,
                     December 31, 2005 and March 31, 2005
    (Figures in Million of New Taiwan Dollars (NTD) and U.S. Dollars (USD))
(1)
                                                                     1Q 2005
                                              1Q 2006       4Q 2005     (2)
                                            USD      NTD       NTD      NTD
    Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
        Net Income                        $1,008   $32,607  $33,900  $16,818
        Depreciation & Amortization          494    15,975   16,554   16,669
        Deferred Income Tax                  (18)     (569)    (950)    (553)
        Investment Loss(Income) Recognized
         by Equity Method                    (92)   (2,972)    (225)     198
        Changes in Working Capital &
         Others                               85     2,707     (383)   2,889
        Net Cash Provided by Operating
         Activities                        1,477    47,748   48,896   36,021

    Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
        Acquistions:
           Marketable Financial
            Instruments(3)                (1,012)  (32,731) (21,333) (20,395)
           Long-term investments by equity
            method                            (1)      (19)    (167)  (2,992)
           Property, Plant and Equipment    (344)  (11,115) (13,323) (38,161)
        Proceeds from disposal or matiruty
         of:
           Marketable Financial
            Instruments(3)                   616    19,924   22,204   20,394
           Property, Plant and Equipment      14       461      585      121
        Decrease in Others                    (2)     (102)     (79)    (294)
        Net Cash Used in Investing
         Activities                         (729)  (23,582) (12,113) (41,327)

    Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
        Repayment of Long Term Bonds
         Payable                              --        --  (10,500)      --
        Increase(Decrease) in Guarantee
         Deposits                             10       322      529      (42)
        Proceeds from Exercise of Stock
         Options                               3       118      105       35
        Net Cash Provided by (Used in)
         Financing Activities                 13       440   (9,866)      (7)

    Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and
     Cash Equivalents                        761    24,606   26,917   (5,313)

    Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning
     of Period                             2,640    85,384   58,467   65,532

    Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of
     Period                               $3,401  $109,990  $85,384  $60,219

    Note: (1) Amounts in NTD have been translated into USD at the rate of
              NTD32.337, the weighted average rate for the three months
              ended March 31, 2006.
          (2) Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to
              conform to the current period presentation.
          (3) Marketable financial instruments include available-for-sale
              and held-to-maturity financial ssets, which non-current
              portions are classified as long-term investments in Balance
              Sheet.


     TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
                   Condensed Balance Sheets (Consolidated)
    (Figures in Million of New Taiwan Dollars (NTD) and U.S. Dollars (USD))
(1)
                                              March 31, 2006(Uuaudited)
    ASSETS                                     USD          NTD         %
    Current Assets
      Cash and Cash Equivalents               $3,735     $121,251      21.8
      Investments in Marketable Financial
       Instruments                             2,187       71,006      12.8
      Accounts Receivable - Trade, Net         1,171       38,012       6.8
      Inventories, Net                           567       18,409       3.3
      Other Current Assets                       327       10,572       2.0
         Total Current Assets                  7,987      259,250      46.7

    Long-Term Investment                       1,070       34,726       6.3

    Properties, Plant and Equipment           20,191      655,396     118.0
    Less: Accumulated Depreciation           (12,750)    (413,852)    (74.5)
          Properties, Plant and Equipment,
           Net                                 7,441      241,544      43.5

    Other Assets                                 609       19,772       3.5
    Total Assets                             $17,107     $555,292     100.0

    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
    Current Liabilities
    Short-term loan payable                      $--          $--       0.0
       Accounts Payables                         329       10,687       1.9
       Payables to Contractors and
        Equipment Suppliers                      360       11,680       2.1
       Accrued Expenses and Other Current
        Liabilities                              493       15,996       2.9
       Current Portion of Bonds Payable           77        2,505       0.5
          Total Current Liabilities            1,259       40,868       7.4
       Bonds Payable                             524       17,000       3.1
       Other Long Term Liabilities               579       18,813       3.3
          Total Liabilities                    2,362       76,681      13.8

    Shareholders' Equity Attributable to
     Shareholders of the Parent
       Common Stock                            7,620      247,331      44.5
       Capital Surplus                         1,762       57,208      10.3
       Retained Earnings                       5,403      175,378      31.6
       Treasury Stock                            (28)        (918)     (0.2)
       Others                                    (33)      (1,066)     (0.1)
          Total equity attributable to
           shareholders of the parent         14,724      477,933      86.1
     Minority interest                            21          678       0.1
       Total shareholders' equity             14,745      478,611      86.2
     Total Liabilities & Shareholders'
      Equity                                 $17,107     $555,292     100.0

    Note: (1) Amounts in NTD have been translated into USD at the rate of
              NT$32.46 as of March 31, 2006.
          (2) Certain prior period balances have been reclassified to
              conform to the current period presentation.


     TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
                   Condensed Balance Sheets (Consolidated)
    (Figures in Million of New Taiwan Dollars (NTD) and U.S. Dollars (USD))
(1)
                                           December 31,         March 31,
                                          2005 (Audited)    2005 (Unaudited)
                                                (2)               (2)
    ASSETS                                  NTD       %      NTD       %
    Current Assets
      Cash and Cash Equivalents            $96,484   18.6   $71,541   14.5
      Investments in Marketable Financial
       Instruments                          48,780    9.4    53,240   10.8
      Accounts Receivable - Trade, Net      38,478    7.4    23,846    4.8
      Inventories, Net                      17,728    3.4    14,688    3.0
      Other Current Assets                  10,785    2.1     9,740    2.0
         Total Current Assets              212,255   40.9   173,055   35.1

    Long-Term Investment                    42,428    8.2    39,209    7.9

    Properties, Plant and Equipment        642,948  123.7   609,807  123.5
    Less: Accumulated Depreciation        (398,125) (76.6) (347,886) (70.5)
          Properties, Plant and Equipment,
           Net                             244,823   47.1   261,921   53.0

    Other Assets                            20,003    3.8    19,522    4.0
    Total Assets                          $519,509  100.0  $493,707  100.0

    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
    Current Liabilities
    Short-term loan payable                   $328    0.1      $377    0.1
       Accounts Payables                    11,165    2.1     8,321    1.7
       Payables to Contractors and
        Equipment Suppliers                  9,066    1.7    12,293    2.5
       Accrued Expenses and Other Current
        Liabilities                         14,558    2.8     9,791    2.0
       Current Portion of Bonds Payable          5    0.1    10,505    2.1
          Total Current Liabilities         35,122    6.8    41,287    8.4
       Bonds Payable                        19,500    3.8    19,500    3.9
       Other Long Term Liabilities          18,649    3.5    16,832    3.4
          Total Liabilities                 73,271   14.1    77,619   15.7

    Shareholders' Equity Attributable to
     Shareholders of the Parent
       Common Stock                        247,300   47.6   232,529   47.1
       Capital Surplus                      57,118   11.0    56,574   11.5
       Retained Earnings                   142,771   27.5   130,549   26.4
       Treasury Stock                         (918)  (0.2)   (1,572)  (0.3)
       Others                                 (641)  (0.1)   (2,726)  (0.5)
          Total equity attributable to
           shareholders of the parent      445,630   85.8   415,354   84.2
     Minority interest                         608    0.1       734    0.1
       Total shareholders' equity          446,238   85.9   416,088   84.3
     Total Liabilities & Shareholders'
      Equity                              $519,509  100.0  $493,707  100.0

    Note: (1) Amounts in NTD have been translated into USD at the rate of
              NT$32.46 as of March 31, 2006.
          (2) Certain prior period balances have been reclassified to
              conform to the current period presentation.


     TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
                   Condensed Balance Sheets (Consolidated)
    (Figures in Million of New Taiwan Dollars (NTD) and U.S. Dollars (USD))
(1)
                                                  QoQ               YoY
    ASSETS                                  Amount      %     Amount     %
    Current Assets
      Cash and Cash Equivalents            $24,767     25.7  $49,710    69.5
      Investments in Marketable Financial
       Instruments                          22,226     45.6   17,766    33.4
      Accounts Receivable - Trade, Net        (466)    (1.2)  14,166    59.4
      Inventories, Net                         681      3.8    3,721    25.3
      Other Current Assets                    (213)    (2.0)     832     8.5
         Total Current Assets               46,995     22.1   86,195    49.8

    Long-Term Investment                    (7,702)   (18.2)  (4,483)  (11.4)

    Properties, Plant and Equipment         12,448      1.9   45,589     7.5
    Less: Accumulated Depreciation         (15,727)     4.0  (65,966)   19.0
          Properties, Plant and Equipment,
           Net                              (3,279)    (1.3) (20,377)   (7.8)

    Other Assets                              (231)    (1.2)     250     1.3
    Total Assets                           $35,783      6.9  $61,585    12.5

    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
    Current Liabilities
    Short-term loan payable                  ($328)  (100.0)   ($377) (100.0)
       Accounts Payables                      (478)    (4.3)   2,366    28.4
       Payables to Contractors and
        Equipment Suppliers                  2,614     28.8     (613)   (5.0)
       Accrued Expenses and Other Current
        Liabilities                          1,438      9.9    6,205    63.4
       Current Portion of Bonds Payable      2,500  45545.6   (8,000)  (76.2)
          Total Current Liabilities          5,746     16.4     (419)   (1.0)
       Bonds Payable                        (2,500)   (12.8)  (2,500)  (12.8)
       Other Long Term Liabilities             164      0.9    1,981    11.8
          Total Liabilities                  3,410      4.7     (938)   (1.2)

    Shareholders' Equity Attributable to
     Shareholders of the Parent
       Common Stock                             31      0.0   14,802     6.4
       Capital Surplus                          90      0.2      634     1.1
       Retained Earnings                    32,607     22.8   44,829    34.3
       Treasury Stock                            0      0.0      654   (41.6)
       Others                                 (425)    66.3    1,660   (60.9)
          Total equity attributable to
           shareholders of the parent       32,303      7.2   62,579    15.1
     Minority interest                          70     11.4      (56)   (7.7)
       Total shareholders' equity           32,373      7.3   62,523    15.0
     Total Liabilities & Shareholders'
      Equity                               $35,783      6.9  $61,585    12.5

    Note: (1) Amounts in NTD have been translated into USD at the rate of
              NT$32.46 as of March 31, 2006.
          (2) Certain prior period balances have been reclassified to
              conform to the current period presentation.


     TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
             Unaudited Condensed Income Statements (Consolidated)
                  For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2006,
                     December 31, 2005 And March 31, 2005
    (Expressed in Million New Taiwan Dollars (NTD) and U.S. Dollars (USD)
(1)
             Except for Per Share Amounts and Shares Outstanding)

                                                        Q1 2006
                                              USD          NTD          %
      Net Sales                             $2,407      $77,850      100.0
      Cost of Sales                         (1,240)     (40,123)     (51.5)
         Gross Profit                        1,167       37,727       48.5
      Operating Expenses
        Research and Development Expenses     (114)      (3,689)      (4.7)
        General and Administrative
         Expenses                              (59)      (1,919)      (2.5)
        Sales and Marketing Expenses           (38)      (1,217)      (1.6)
      Total Operating Expenses                (211)      (6,825)      (8.8)

          Income from Operations               956       30,902       39.7

      Non-Operating Incomes, Net                43        1,417        1.8
      Investment Gains                          19          600        0.8
      Income before Income Tax               1,018       32,919       42.3

      Income Tax (Expenses) Benefits           (58)      (1,855)      (2.4)

      Net Income Before Cumulative Effect
       of Changes in Accounting
       Principles                              960       31,064       39.9

      Cumulative Effect of Changes in
       Accounting Principles (Net of Tax)       50        1,607        2.1

          Net Income                        $1,010      $32,671       42.0

      Attributable to:
      Shareholders of the parent            $1,008      $32,607       41.9
      Minority Interest                          2           64        0.1
                                            $1,010      $32,671       42.0

      Earnings per Share - Diluted           $0.04        $1.32
      Earnings per ADR (2)                   $0.20        $6.60

      Weighted Average Outstanding Shares
       ('M) (3)                                          24,721

    Note: (1) Amounts in NTD have been translated into USD at the weighted
              average rate of NTD32.337 for the first quarter of 2006.
          (2) 1 ADR equals 5 ordinary shares.
          (3) Total diluted weighted average outstanding shares were
              24,721M shares for 1Q06 and 24,684M shares  for 1Q05 after
              the retroactive adjustments for stock dividends and stock
              bonus.


     TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
             Unaudited Condensed Income Statements (Consolidated)
                  For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2006,
                     December 31, 2005 And March 31, 2005
    (Expressed in Million New Taiwan Dollars (NTD) and U.S. Dollars (USD)
(1)
             Except for Per Share Amounts and Shares Outstanding)

                                               Q4 2005           Q1 2005
                                            NTD       %       NTD       %
      Net Sales                           $79,228   100.0   $56,857   100.0
      Cost of Sales                       (37,914)  (47.9)  (35,179)  (61.9)
         Gross Profit                      41,314    52.1    21,678    38.1
      Operating Expenses
        Research and Development Expenses  (3,570)   (4.5)   (3,412)   (6.0)
        General and Administrative
         Expenses                          (1,910)   (2.4)   (2,513)   (4.4)
        Sales and Marketing Expenses       (1,424)   (1.8)     (583)   (1.0)
      Total Operating Expenses             (6,904)   (8.7)   (6,508)  (11.4)

          Income from Operations           34,410    43.4    15,170    26.7

      Non-Operating Incomes, Net              639     0.8       738     1.3
      Investment Gains                        539     0.7       397     0.7
      Income before Income Tax             35,589    44.9    16,305    28.7

      Income Tax (Expenses) Benefits       (1,692)   (2.1)      513     0.9

      Net Income Before Cumulative Effect
       of Changes in Accounting Principles 33,897    42.8    16,818    29.6

      Cumulative Effect of Changes in
       Accounting Principles (Net of Tax)       0     0.0         0     0.0

          Net Income                      $33,897    42.8   $16,818    29.6

      Attributable to:
      Shareholders of the parent          $33,900    42.8   $16,818    29.6
      Minority Interest                        (3)    0.0         0     0.0
                                          $33,897    42.8   $16,818    29.6

      Earnings per Share - Diluted          $1.37             $0.68
      Earnings per ADR (2)                  $6.86             $3.41

      Weighted Average Outstanding Shares
       ('M) (3)                            24,693            24,684

    Note: (1) Amounts in NTD have been translated into USD at the weighted
              average rate of NTD32.337 for the first quarter of 2006.
          (2) 1 ADR equals 5 ordinary shares.
          (3) Total diluted weighted average outstanding shares were
              24,721M shares for 1Q06 and 24,684M shares  for 1Q05 after
              the retroactive adjustments for stock dividends and stock
              bonus.


     TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
             Unaudited Condensed Income Statements (Consolidated)
                  For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2006,
                     December 31, 2005 And March 31, 2005
    (Expressed in Million New Taiwan Dollars (NTD) and U.S. Dollars (USD)
(1)
             Except for Per Share Amounts and Shares Outstanding)

                                                 QoQ               YoY
                                            Amount        %    Amount     %
      Net Sales                           ($1,378)    (1.7) $20,993    36.9
      Cost of Sales                        (2,209)     5.8   (4,944)   14.1
         Gross Profit                      (3,587)    (8.7)  16,049    74.0
      Operating Expenses
        Research and Development Expenses    (119)     3.3     (277)    8.1
        General and Administrative
         Expenses                              (9)     0.5      594   (23.6)
        Sales and Marketing Expenses          207    (14.5)    (634)  108.7
      Total Operating Expenses                 79     (1.1)    (317)    4.9

          Income from Operations           (3,508)   (10.2)  15,732   103.7

      Non-Operating Incomes, Net              778    121.8      679    92.0
      Investment Gains                         61     11.3      203    51.1
      Income before Income Tax             (2,670)    (7.5)  16,614   101.9

      Income Tax (Expenses) Benefits         (163)     9.6   (2,368) (461.6)

      Net Income Before Cumulative Effect
       of Changes in Accounting Principles (2,833)    (8.4)  14,246    84.7

      Cumulative Effect of Changes in
       Accounting Principles (Net of Tax)   1,607       --    1,607      --

          Net Income                      ($1,226)    (3.6) $15,853    94.3

      Attributable to:
      Shareholders of the parent          ($1,293)    (3.8) $15,789    93.9
      Minority Interest                        67 (2,233.3)      64     -
                                          ($1,226)    (3.6) $15,853    94.3

      Earnings per Share - Diluted         ($0.05)    (3.9)   $0.64    93.6
      Earnings per ADR (2)                 ($0.27)    (3.9)   $3.19    93.6

      Weighted Average Outstanding Shares
       ('M) (3)

    Note: (1) Amounts in NTD have been translated into USD at the weighted
              average rate of NTD32.337 for the first quarter of 2006.
          (2) 1 ADR equals 5 ordinary shares.
          (3) Total diluted weighted average outstanding shares were
              24,721M shares for 1Q06 and 24,684M shares  for 1Q05 after
              the retroactive adjustments for stock dividends and stock
              bonus.


     TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
         Unaudited Condensed Statements of Cash Flows (Consolidated)
                  For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2006,
                     December 31, 2005 and March 31, 2005
    (Figures in Million of New Taiwan Dollars (NTD) and U.S. Dollars (USD))
(1)
                                                                    1Q 2005
                                             1Q 2006       4Q 2005    (2)
                                          USD      NTD       NTD      NTD
    Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
        Net Income                       $1,008   $32,607  $33,900  $16,818
        Net Income attributable to
         minority interest                    2        64       (3)      --
        Depreciation & Amortization         548    17,734   18,664   18,453
        Deferred Income Tax                 (19)     (609)    (953)    (546)
        Investment Loss(Income) From
         Equity Method Investees            (19)     (600)    (539)    (397)
        Changes in Working Capital &
         Others                              (7)     (282)  (1,511)   4,301
        Net Cash Provided from Operating
         Activities                       1,513    48,914   49,558   38,629

    Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
        Acquistions:
           Marketable Financial
            Instruments (3)              (1,012)  (32,731) (19,744) (20,395)
           Financial assets carried at
            cost                             (4)     (122)      --      (83)
           Property, Plant and Equipment   (356)  (11,510) (13,618) (41,530)
           Long-term investments by equity
            method                           --        --   (7,615)      --
        Proceeds from disposal or matiruty
         of:
           Marketable Financial
            Instruments (3)                 616    19,931   21,501   20,394
           Financial assets carried at
            cost                             --        --       12        8
           Property, Plant and Equipment     14       462      206      181
           Long-term investments by equity
            method                           --        --    6,504       --
        Decrease in Others                   (4)     (142)    (102)    (287)
        Net Cash Used By Investing
         Activities                        (746)  (24,112) (12,856) (41,712)

    Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
        Repurchase of treasury stock         --        --       --       26
        Cash Dividend - Common Shares        --        --       --       --
        Bonus Paid to Employees, Directors
         and Supervisors                     --        --       --       --
        Repayment of Long Term Bonds
         Payable                             --        (1)  (9,504)      --
        Increase(Decrease) in Guarantee
         Deposits                            10       322      531      (41)
        Proceeds from Exercise of Stock
         Options                              4       117      105       35
        Increase(Decrease) in Others        (10)     (322)  (1,149)      --
        Net Cash Provided From (Used By)
         Financing Activities                  4      116  (10,017)      20

    Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and
     Cash Equivalents                       771    24,918   26,684   (3,063)

    Effect of exchange rate changes on
     cash and cash equivalents and others    (5)     (151)     363      (14)

    Effect of first inclusion for
     consolidation of certain subsidiaries   --        --     (145)     315

    Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning
     of Period                            2,984    96,484   69,582   74,302

    Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of
     Period                              $3,750  $121,251  $96,484  $71,540

    Note: (1) Amounts in NTD have been translated into USD at the rate of
              NTD32.337 , the weighted average rate for the three months
              ended March 31, 2006.
          (2) Certain prior period balances have been reclassified to
              conform to the current period presentation.
          (3) Marketable financial instruments include available-for-sale
              and held-to-maturity financial assets, which non-current
              portions are classified as long-term investments in Balance
              Sheet.


    Safe Harbor Notice:
    The statements included in this press release that are not historical
in nature are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe
harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
TSMC cautions readers that forward-looking statements are subject to
significant risks and uncertainties and are based on TSMC's current
expectations. Actual results may differ materially from those contained in
such forward-looking statements for a variety of reasons including, among
others, risks associated with cyclicality and market conditions in the
semiconductor industry; demand and supply for TSMC's foundry manufacturing
capacity in particular and for foundry manufacturing capacity in general;
intense competition; the failure of one or more significant customers to
continue to place the same level of orders with us; TSMC's ability to
remain a technological leader in the semiconductor industry; TSMC's ability
to manage its capacity; TSMC's ability to obtain, preserve and defend its
intellectual property rights; natural disasters and other unexpected events
which may disrupt production; and exchange rate fluctuations. Additional
information as to these and other risk factors that may cause TSMC's actual
results to differ materially from TSMC's forward-looking statements may be
found in TSMC's Annual Report on Form 20-F, filed with the United States
Securities and Exchange Commission (the ''SEC'') on April 20, 2006, and
such other documents as TSMC may file with, or submit to, the SEC from time
to time. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update
any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information,
future events, or otherwise.
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     Elizabeth Sun / Eric Chiang / Harrison Hsueh / Julie Wei
     Investor Relations Division
     TSMC
     Email: invest@tsmc.com
     Tel:   +886-3-568-2085/ 2087/ 2088/ 2086


SOURCE Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited




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