Intel Corp (INTC.O) says its manufacturing enterprise will work like a separate unit and can start to generate a margin.

But it gave no clear timeline on when it’ll begin scaling up, sending the chipmaker’s shares down about 5%.

The firm additionally didn’t title a brand new exterior buyer for the enterprise as a part of its foundry providers, a key aspect of Intel’s turnaround plans whereby it’ll supply its manufacturing providers to different firms together with its opponents.

“Intel’s internal business units will now have a customer-supplier relationship with the manufacturing business,” Chief Financial Officer David Zinsner stated on an investor name.

He stated; “Based on that model, Intel will be the second largest foundry next year with manufacturing revenue of more than $20 billion.”

However, the forecast for the enterprise pales compared to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co’s (2330.TW) gross sales, that are anticipated to be near $85 billion in 2024, stated Summit Insights Group analyst Kinngai Chan.

“The presentation essentially tells investors that its current manufacturing is sub-scale and could remain sub-scale for a while,” Chan added.

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