Taipei:MediaTek Inc., Taiwan's largest integrated circuit designer, has reported strong investment returns over the past 25 years, with the company successfully diversifying its product portfolio to enhance revenue and provide dividends, According to company's CEO.

According to Focus Taiwan, MediaTek CEO Rick Tsai announced at the Taiwan Weeks 2026 event that the company has achieved cumulative shareholder returns exceeding 16,000 percent since its initial public offering on the Taiwan Stock Exchange in 2001.

The company's market capitalization has grown significantly, reaching over US$200 billion from an initial US$2 billion since its market debut in July 2001. In addition to rising share prices, MediaTek has distributed roughly US$27 billion in cash dividends to shareholders over the years, translating to a cumulative shareholder return of 16,290 percent and a compound annual growth rate of about 22 percent.

Tsai expressed confidence in the company's ongoing success, projecting a new sales record in 2026 with anticipated revenue surpassing US$21 billion. MediaTek has expanded its product offerings beyond smartphone integrated circuits into sectors like automotive electronics and data center applications to capture high-value business opportunities.

This strategic diversification positions MediaTek at the forefront of the artificial intelligence wave, with global demand for increased computing power expected to double every four to five months. MediaTek has forged strategic partnerships with global tech leaders, including Nvidia Corp., to advance AI-related technologies. Nvidia played a significant role in MediaTek's recent US$3.9 billion convertible bond offering, with Alphabet Inc., Google's parent company, also participating.

As of Tuesday, MediaTek ranked second in market capitalization among Taiwan Stock Exchange-listed companies, following Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), which had a market value of NT$59.51 trillion.