Hsinchu, Taiwan, November 9, 2004 - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (TSMC) (TAIEX: 2330, NYSE: TSM) today said that net sales for October 2004 totaled NT$22,970 million. Revenues for January through October 2004 reached NT$215,087 million.
Net sales for October 2004 decreased by 0.9 percent from September 2004. On a year-over-year basis, net sales for October 2004 grew 13.1 percent.
Sales Report: (Unit: NT$ million)
| Net Sales | 2004(1) | 2003 | Growth Rate |
| October | 22,970 | 20,304 | 13.1% |
| January through October | 215,087 | 164,429 | 30.8% |
(1): Year 2004 figures have not been audited.
