Soitec and the French tax authorities agree on the main terms of a settlement

Soitec and the French tax authorities agree on the main terms of a settlement

Bernin (Grenoble), France, July 28^th, 2026 - Soitec (Euronext Paris), a world leader in the design and manufacturing of innovative semiconductor materials, today announces it has agreed on the main terms of a resolution of its ongoing dispute with the French Tax authorities. This settlement is expected to result in a forfeiture of approximately €320m in tax loss carry-forward and a cash outflow which will not exceed €60m in Q3'27. The contemplated settlement, expected to be signed in the coming weeks, will close the ongoing tax dispute.

About Soitec

Soitec (Euronext - Tech Leaders - SBF 120), a world leader in innovative semiconductor materials, has been developing cutting-edge products delivering both technological performance and energy efficiency for over 30 years. From its global headquarters in France, Soitec is expanding internationally with its unique solutions, and generated sales of around 600 million euros in fiscal year 2025-2026. Soitec occupies a key position in the semiconductor value chain, serving three main strategic markets: Mobile Communications, Automotive and Industrial, and Edge and Cloud AI. The company relies on the talent and diversity of nearly 2000 employees, representing 50 different nationalities, working at its sites in Europe, the United States and Asia. Nearly 4,800 patents have been registered by Soitec.

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