Winbond Electronics (2344.TW) has reported sharply higher profit this year as memory markets rebound. Chairman Chiao Yu-Chun, referred to as Arthur Chiao in the new report, confirmed widely discussed employee bonus rumors while speaking to reporters at a family day event on the 7th. The comments came as AI demand pushed the memory industry higher, with gross margins at some major manufacturers reaching 70% to 80%, although the chairman struck a cautious tone.