Global semiconductor industry outlook 2022 Financial and operational confidence surges to an all-time high despite supply chain challenges KPMG LLP Global Semiconductor Alliance kpmg/semiconductorsContents Foreword 2 3 4 8 This is the 17 annual KPMG Global Semiconductor Industry th Outlook, with key ?ndings from a survey of 152 semiconductor professionals from across the globe representing organizations large and small. The survey was conducted in the fourth quarter of 2021 by KPMG and the Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA). Key findings Financial expectations Operational expectations The publication is designed for semiconductor CEOs, COOs, CFOs, controllers, ?nance leaders, and strategic and corporate development personnel. Growth products and applications 12 This report is equally relevant for executives of companies whose products are heavily reliant on semiconductor components, including products for telecommunications infrastructure, cloud services, platform providers, devices supporting Internet of Things (IoT) applications, and products destined for automotive electronic applications. Industry issues and strategic priorities 15 18 19