Chipmaking giant Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) recently informed clients of the coming change, bringing up a 10% increase in quotes on 7-nm and smaller processes and a 20% bump for chips fabricated on 16nm and more mature technologies.

The change is slated to go into effect for orders set for fulfillment in December. TSMC has not yet responded to the news.

TSMC shares rose 4.39% yesterday in the U.S. stock market, with a market value of $606.9 billion, surpassing Tencent Holdings' market value of $584.5 billion, making it the highest market value company in Asia.