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March 12
- Allegro MicroSystems Appoints Rick Madormo as Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales1. Allegro MicroSystems appoints Rick Madormo as Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales; 2. Rick Madormo brings over 25 years of sales experience in the semiconductor industry; 3. Madormo will lead Allegro's global sales organization and drive revenue growth across automotive and industrial end markets.
March 11
- New S32K5 microcontroller family advances zonal SDV architectures and extends the NXP CoreRide platform1. NXP introduces the S32K5 family of automotive MCUs, the industry's first 16nm FinFET MCU with embedded MRAM. 2. The family extends the NXP CoreRide platform with pre-integrated zonal and electrification solutions for SDV architectures. 3. The S32K5 offers high performance, low latency, and advanced security features.
March 10
- Applied Materials Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend by 15 Percent and Announces New $10 Billion Share Repurchase Authorization1. Applied Materials announced a 15% increase in its quarterly cash dividend, marking eight consecutive years of higher dividends. 2. The company also approved a new $10 billion share repurchase authorization. 3. The move reflects confidence in the company's business prospects and its ability to distribute excess cash to shareholders.
- Tower Semiconductor and Innolight Expand their Collaboration and Ramp Volume of Next-Generation SiPho Solutions for AI and Data Centers1. Tower Semiconductor and Innolight expand collaboration using Tower's new SiPho platform. 2. The technology reduces the number of external optical components by half, simplifying design and enhancing efficiency. 3. The solution addresses the needs of high-speed optical connectivity in AI-driven data centers.
March 6
- Allegro Confirms Receipt of Unsolicited Proposal from onsemi1. Allegro MicroSystems confirms receiving an unsolicited acquisition proposal from onsemi; 2. The proposal was deemed inadequate by the Allegro Board of Directors; 3. Allegro will not comment further unless necessary.
March 5
- Tower Semiconductor to Showcase its Next-Generation BCD Technology at APEC 20251. Tower Semiconductor will showcase its next-generation BCD technology at APEC 2025; 2. The company will highlight its advanced power management solutions for automotive, AI, mobile, and data center applications; 3. Tower's BCD platforms drive innovation in various applications including driver ICs, battery management, and high-voltage gate drivers.
February 26
- Applied Materials to Participate in the Cantor Fitzgerald Global Technology Conference1. Applied Materials, Inc. announced that Brice Hill, Senior Vice President and CFO, will participate in a fireside chat at the Cantor Fitzgerald Global Technology Conference on March 12, 2025. 2. The session will be webcast live on the Applied Materials website. 3. The replay will be available the same day.
February 24
- Allegro MicroSystems Appoints Mike Doogue as President and Chief Executive Officer1. Allegro MicroSystems appoints Mike Doogue as President and CEO; 2. Doogue has 27 years of experience at Allegro; 3. He was previously Executive Vice President and CTO.
February 18
- Allegro MicroSystems to Present at Morgan Stanley’s Technology, Media & Telecom Conference on March 4, 20251. Allegro MicroSystems will present at Morgan Stanley's Technology, Media & Telecom Conference on March 4, 2025; 2. Derek D’Antilio, EVP and CFO, will participate in a fireside chat; 3. The webcast of the fireside chat will be available on the company's website.
February 10
- Tower Semiconductor Reports 2024 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results1. Tower Semiconductor reported $387 million in revenue for the fourth quarter of 2024, a 5% QoQ and 10% YoY growth; 2. Gross profit was $87 million, and net profit was $55 million; 3. The company achieved an 18% growth in revenue from the first quarter to the fourth quarter of 2024.
February 4
- Applied Materials Awards Suppliers for Outstanding Performance1. Applied Materials announced the recipients of Supplier Excellence Awards for their contributions to the company's business over the past year. 2. The awards recognize outstanding performance in areas such as quality, service, sustainability, lead time, delivery, cost, and responsiveness. 3. Thirteen companies were recognized for their exceptional performance.
February 3
- Allegro MicroSystems Appoints Dr. Krishna Palepu to its Board of Directors1. Allegro MicroSystems appoints Dr. Krishna Palepu to its Board of Directors as an independent director. 2. Dr. Palepu brings expertise in strategy, governance, and emerging markets. 3. He has experience advising companies in the technology and semiconductor sectors.
January 30
- Allegro MicroSystems Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results1. Allegro MicroSystems reported third quarter 2025 results with sales of $178 million and non-GAAP EPS of $0.07, exceeding guidance. 2. The company introduced a record number of new magnetic sensing and power products, expanding its portfolio. 3. Total net sales for the third quarter were $177.9 million, with automotive sales accounting for $130.1 million and industrial and other sales at $47.8 million.
January 24
- Silicon Motion Confirms Quarterly Dividend1. Silicon Motion Technology Corporation confirms its quarterly cash dividend; 2. The dividend will be paid in four quarterly installments; 3. The next installment is scheduled for February 27, 2025.
January 23
- Applied Materials to Report Fiscal First Quarter 2025 Results on February 13, 20251. Applied Materials, Inc. announced its fiscal first quarter 2025 earnings conference call will be held on February 13, 2025; 2. The call will be webcast live and a replay will be available; 3. The company is a leader in materials engineering solutions for semiconductor production.
January 22
- ASM announces details of the Q4 2024 conference call and webcast1. ASM International will report its fourth quarter 2024 financial results on February 25, 2025; 2. The quarterly earnings conference call and webcast will be held on February 26, 2025; 3. Participants should pre-register for the conference call using the provided link.
January 21
- Tower Semiconductor Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results and Conference Call1. Tower Semiconductor will release its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 earnings report on February 10, 2025; 2. A conference call will be held on the same day to discuss the financial results and first quarter 2025 guidance; 3. The call will be webcast and available for replay for 90 days.
January 15
- NXP Secures €1 Billion EIB Loan to Advance Semiconductor Innovation in Europe1. NXP secures a €1 billion loan from the European Investment Bank to support RDI in Austria, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Romania; 2. The loan aims to accelerate NXP's RDI efforts in various end markets including automotive, industrial, and IoT; 3. The investment supports critical EU technology and aligns with the EU Chips Act.
January 9
- Allegro MicroSystems to Announce Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Financial Results1. Allegro MicroSystems plans to release its third quarter fiscal 2025 financial results before the market opens on January 30, 2025; 2. A conference call will be held at 8:30 a.m. EST on the same day to discuss the results and business outlook; 3. Registration is required for the conference call and a live webcast will be available.
January 8
- Allegro MicroSystems Redefines Sensing with Launch of New Current Sensor ICs in Compact Packages1. Allegro MicroSystems introduces two new current sensor ICs, ACS37030MY and ACS37220MZ, offering higher isolation in a 40% smaller footprint than existing products. 2. The ACS37030MY features the fastest response time for GaN device protection and a combination of Hall-effect and inductive coil signal paths. 3. The ACS37220MZ is designed for value-line current sensing applications with a 150 kHz bandwidth and fault pin.
January 7
- NXP Accelerates the Transformation to Software-Defined Vehicles (SDV) with Agreement to Acquire TTTech Auto1. NXP announced the acquisition of TTTech Auto for $625 million to strengthen its automotive software solutions. 2. TTTech Auto's expertise in safety-critical systems complements NXP's CoreRide platform. 3. The acquisition aims to accelerate the transition to software-defined vehicles and enhance NXP's position in the automotive market.
December 30
- Tower Semiconductor to Attend the 27th Annual Needham Growth Conference in New York1. Tower Semiconductor announced its participation in the 27th Annual Needham Growth Conference; 2. The conference will be held on January 14 and 15, 2025, at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel; 3. Company representatives will be available for one-on-one meetings with investors.
December 23
- Tower Semiconductor Releases 300mm 65nm 3.3V-Based BCD Power Management Platform1. Tower Semiconductor announced its new 300mm 65nm 3.3V-based BCD Power management platform, PML; 2. The platform addresses the low-voltage requirements of mobile devices and high power efficiency demands in AI and data center applications; 3. The platform features LDMOS devices with ultra-low on-resistance and wide voltage range power devices.
December 10
- Tower Semiconductor Awarded by Semtech for Manufacturing Excellence and Partnership1. Tower Semiconductor has been recognized by Semtech for its Manufacturing Excellence and Partnership in executing wafer shipments in CY2024. 2. The award highlights Tower's ability to scale high-volume products on its advanced SiGe platform during unprecedented demand for SiGe ICs. 3. Tower and Semtech have a long-standing collaboration on advanced optical fiber solutions, holding a significant market share in SiGe products for AI and data center applications.
- ASM nominates for reappointment CFO, two Supervisory Board members, and Chair1. ASM International's Supervisory Board intends to reappoint Mr. Paul Verhagen as CFO for a second term of two years, until May 2027. 2. Pauline F.M. van der Meer Mohr is nominated for reappointment as Chair of the Supervisory Board effective from the 2025 AGM. 3. Adalio T. Sanchez and Stefanie Kahle-Galonske are nominated for reappointment as Supervisory Board members.
December 9
- ASM receives 2024 Excellent Performance Award from TSMC1. ASM International has received the 2024 'Excellent Performance Award' from TSMC; 2. The award recognizes ASM's outstanding performance in the previous year; 3. ASM's contributions to TSMC's global expansion and production capacity for advanced process technology nodes are highlighted.
December 4
- ASM announces outcome of preliminary assessment new export regulations1. ASM International announces that the new U.S. export controls are largely in line with previous assumptions; 2. ASM's revenue guidance for Q4 2024 and FY 2025 remains unchanged; 3. ASM expects a decrease in China equipment sales in the second half of 2024 and a further moderate decrease in the first half of 2025 compared to the second half of 2024.
- VSMC Celebrates Breaking Ground on 300mm Fab in Singapore1. VSMC, a joint venture between Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation and NXP Semiconductors, celebrated the groundbreaking of its new 300mm wafer manufacturing facility in Singapore. 2. The facility is expected to start production in 2027 and reach an output of 55,000 300mm wafers per month by 2029. 3. The new fab will support NXP's growth plans and contribute to the development of the semiconductor industry.
December 3
- Applied Materials Issues Statement on Latest U.S. Export Regulations1. Applied Materials issued a statement regarding the updated export regulations for semiconductor technology announced by the U.S. government. 2. The company confirmed that it is not changing its business outlook for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 due to the new regulations. 3. The statement includes forward-looking statements about the potential impact of the regulations on the company's operations and financial outlook.
November 26
- Tower Semiconductor Releases 300mm Silicon Photonics Process as a Standard Foundry Offering1. Tower Semiconductor announced the release of its new 300mm Silicon Photonics (SiPho) process as a standard foundry offering. 2. The process complements Tower's existing 200mm platform and is tailored to meet the needs of high-speed data communications for next-generation datacom applications. 3. The 300mm offering features advanced silicon waveguides and low-loss silicon nitride waveguides, enhancing compatibility with industry-standard OSAT platforms.