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Gigabyte Completes Signing of NT$50 Billion Sustainability-Linked Syndicated Loan

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Gigabyte, with Bank of Taiwan and three other banks as mandated lead arrangers, has completed the signing of its NT$50 billion sustainability-linked syndicated loan. Nine financial institutions participated with oversubscription. Proceeds will be used for repayments and to bolster mid-term working capital, demonstrating the financial sector's confidence in its operating outlook and momentum.

Oversubscribed by Nine Financial Institutions

Board and AI server maker Gigabyte Technology, in line with its operational planning, mandated Bank of Taiwan, Mega Bank, Hua Nan Bank and Cathay United Bank to arrange a NT$50 billion sustainability-linked United credit facility, which completed signing on November 3. Proceeds will be used to repay borrowings from financial institutions and to fund mid-term working capital. A total of 9 financial institutions participated, achieving oversubscription, and the case was successfully closed at NT$50 billion.

Bank of Taiwan Acts as Facility Agent

The signing ceremony was held on the 3rd at the head office of Bank of Taiwan, co-hosted by Gigabyte Technology Chairman Ye Peicheng, Bank of Taiwan Chairman Ling Zhongyuan, Gigabyte Technology General Manager Li Yitai, Bank of Taiwan President Wu Jiaxiao, and Gigabyte Technology General Manager Lin Yingyu. Mega International Commercial Bank Executive Vice President Chen Jianzhong, Cathay United Bank Executive Vice President Lin Yiqun, and Hua Nan Commercial Bank Assistant Vice President Xu Zhennan also co-hosted. Bank of Taiwan served as mandated lead arranger and facility agent, and the launch received an enthusiastic response, showing that financial peers recognize Gigabyte Technology's operating results, R&D strength and development prospects.

Full-Scope AI Deployment as Core Strategy

Gigabyte Technology pursues a full-scope AI deployment as its core development strategy, working in close cooperation with international chip makers including NVIDIA, Intel and AMD. The group offers a diversified product portfolio covering AI servers and data center solutions, AI PCs, motherboards and graphics cards. In recent years it has continued to invest in AI infrastructure such as direct liquid cooling, full-rack systems and high-performance computing, combined with smart terminal applications including AI PCs and customized edge computing platforms, building a complete AI ecosystem from cloud data centers to terminal devices.

Revenue and Profit Hit Record Highs for the Period

Benefiting from rapid growth in global AI computing demand and the data center build-out boom, Gigabyte Technology's AI server business has posted strong growth momentum, with consolidated revenue for the first 9 months of 2026 reaching NT$403.982 billion, up 63.17% year-on-year; after-tax net profit for the first half of 2026 reached NT$13.109 billion, up 93.92% year-on-year, with both revenue and profit hitting record highs for the same period. Bank of Taiwan said it continues to respond to national policies, supporting the government's promotion of industrial innovation and upgrading with financial strength, and has long supported the information and digital industry and various core strategic industries. As of the end of 2025, Bank of Taiwan has ranked as the champion in Taiwan's syndicated loan market as both mandated lead arranger and facility distributor for 7 consecutive years, cementing its market-leading position.

FAQ

What will the proceeds from Gigabyte's NT$50 billion syndicated loan be used for?

Proceeds will be used to repay borrowings from financial institutions and to fund mid-term working capital, to meet Gigabyte Technology's operational planning needs.

Which banks acted as mandated lead arrangers for this syndicated loan?

The loan was arranged by Bank of Taiwan, Mega Bank, Hua Nan Bank and Cathay United Bank, with Bank of Taiwan acting as facility agent, and a total of 9 financial institutions participated.

How has Gigabyte Technology performed operationally recently?

Consolidated revenue for the first 9 months of 2026 reached NT$403.982 billion, up 63.17% year-on-year; after-tax net profit for the first half of 2026 reached NT$13.109 billion, up 93.92% year-on-year, both record highs for the same period.