Chipmaker IQE Planning to Sell Taiwan Subsidiary

2025-09-09

Recently, IQE, a global leader in compound semiconductor wafer products and advanced material solutions, has announced that it is considering the sale of its Taiwan subsidiary, IQE Taiwan. This decision comes amid market challenges and financial pressures faced by the company. IQE expects its full-year revenue for 2025 to be between £90 million and £100 million, with an adjusted EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) forecast to range from a loss of £5 million to a profit of £2 million. Compared to 2024, when the company reported revenues of £118 million and an adjusted EBITDA of £8.1 million, both revenue and profit are projected to decline.

Financial Challenges and Sale Plans

Chipmaker IQE Planning to Sell Taiwan Subsidiary

The decline in IQE's performance is primarily attributed to the weak wireless market, particularly the poor sales of mobile phones. IQE has pointed out that macroeconomic uncertainties have led to some end-customer demands being met by existing inventories. Additionally, delays in the federal funding cycle for the US military and defense sectors have pushed orders back to 2026. Moreover, IQE is also grappling with the challenge of high tariffs, which have not only suppressed the demand for electronic products but also adversely affected the interests of chip manufacturers.

To address these challenges, IQE is expanding its strategic review to include the potential sale of the company. IQE has stated that an undisclosed company has approached it, although no further details have been provided. In addition, IQE is advancing with plans to sell its Taiwan business and has already initiated negotiations with potential buyers. If the sale of the Taiwan business is completed, the proceeds are expected to be used to repay the group's revolving credit facility with HSBC and the convertible loan notes issued in March 2025, as well as to fund IQE's core operations.

Future Outlook

IQE's sale plans are part of its strategic adjustments aimed at optimizing the company's asset structure, reducing debt, and shifting some production to the US to counter tariff issues. The company's management has expressed optimism about the progress of the strategic review and believes it can create value for all stakeholders. However, IQE's future remains uncertain, including the specific terms of the sale plans and the identity of potential buyers.

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