6-K - Tower Semiconductor Ltd. | StockGist

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Tower Semiconductor Ltd. and Nuvoton Technology Corporation Japan, along with TPSCo, entered a framework agreement for strategic restructuring of TPSCo's operations, where Tower gains full ownership of the 12-inch Uozu fab and foundry business, while the 8-inch Tonami fab remains in TPSCo becoming wholly owned by NTCJ for a $25 million payment to Tower. This enhances operational focus and global competitiveness, with closing expected April 1, 2027 subject to approvals.

Key Takeaways

1Framework agreement entered by Tower Semiconductor Ltd., Nuvoton Technology Corporation Japan (NTCJ), and Tower Partners Semiconductor Co., Ltd. (TPSCo)

2Tower holds 51% equity in TPSCo; NTCJ holds 49%

3Tower to gain full ownership and control of TPSCo's 12-inch fab in Uozu, Japan

4TPSCo's 8-inch fab in Tonami, Japan to remain in TPSCo, becoming wholly owned subsidiary of NTCJ

5NTCJ to pay Tower $25 million on closing

6Transaction expected to close April 1, 2027, subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals

Current Report Details

Event Type

Securities Issuance

Disclosure

Voluntary

Variant

6-K

Items Reported

6-K

Current Report on Form 6-K

Securities Issuance

$25.0M

Transaction Details

Material Agreement

Agreement: framework agreement
Parties: Tower Semiconductor Ltd., Nuvoton Technology Corporation Japan (NTCJ), Tower Partners Semiconductor Co., Ltd. (TPSCo)

•Tower will gain full ownership and operational control of TPSCo’s 12-inch fab and foundry business
•TPSCo’s 8-inch fab and foundry business will remain within TPSCo, which will become a wholly owned subsidiary of NTCJ
•NTCJ to pay $25 million to Tower on the closing date
•Companies to collaborate on production services for continuity of customer engagements, operations, and employee stability
•Expected to close on April 1, 2027, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals

Exhibits (1)

6-K