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UK Government deems Nexperia’s acquisition of Newport Wafer Fab a “risk to national security”
What happened
The UK government has issued a final order under national security laws, forcing Nexperia to divest at least 86% of its stake in Newport Wafer Fab. This follows a 2021 review of the Dutch firm's acquisition of the UK-based silicon and compound semiconductor foundry. 利空: This forced divestment introduces significant uncertainty for the future supply and capacity of Newport Wafer Fab, a specialized foundry, potentially disrupting existing contracts and production plans for its customers.
Impact and signal
Medium impactImpact score: 45/100
Affected components and suppliers
Power SemiconductorsCompound Semiconductors
NexperiaNexperia Newport Ltd (formerly Newport Wafer Fab)
sanctionsgovernment-interventionsupply-chain-riskuk
Source and time
Source: Semiconductor Today · 11/18/2022 · View original source
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