Recent events
Recent events tied to this brand in public sources.
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2022
GlobalWafers announces expansion plan
GlobalWafers announced a capacity-expansion plan, with total capital expenditure of up to NT$100 billion from 2022 through 2024, covering existing-site expansions and new plants in Asia, Europe and the United States.
2022
GlobalWafers–Siltronic acquisition deal falls through
The proposed €4.35 billion acquisition of Siltronic by GlobalWafers fell through after Germany could not complete its review by the deadline. GlobalWafers said it would analyze the German government's decision and consider its impact on future investment strategy.
2021
Taiwan approves GlobalWafers’ acquisition of Siltronic
Taiwan’s Fair Trade Commission approved GlobalWafers’ acquisition of Siltronic AG. The transaction still required approval from other relevant authorities and was expected to be completed in the second half of 2021.
2021
GlobalWafers lowers minimum stake threshold for Siltronic takeover offer
GlobalWafers announced that its subsidiary GlobalWafers GmbH lowered the minimum acceptance threshold for its public offer to acquire Siltronic shares to 50%. The offer period was extended by two weeks, through February 10, 2021.
2020
GlobalWafers announces proposed Siltronic acquisition
GlobalWafers announced that it proposed to make a public offer for Siltronic's outstanding shares at €125 per share, a 48% premium. The proposed acquisition was not assured and remained subject to regulatory approval and other conditions.
2020
GlobalFoundries and GlobalWafers agree to cooperate on 12-inch SOI wafers
GlobalFoundries announced that it signed a cooperation memorandum with GlobalWafers, under which GlobalWafers will supply 12-inch SOI wafers to GlobalFoundries in the future.