04,08,2026 32 views
【instrumentOnline Enterprise NewsOn April 7th, Silex Microelectronics (300456) announced that its subsidiary Silex Microsystems AB (hereinafter referred to as "Silex Sweden") plans to conduct an initial public offering (IPO) on Nasdaq Stockholm in Sweden. This move aims to further promote Silex Sweden's business expansion, strengthen its industry competitiveness, and ensure its long-term sustainable development.
Image source: Announcement from Sai Microelectronics
According to the announcement, SAIC Microelectronics holds a total of 44.1012 million ordinary shares of Silex in Sweden through its wholly-owned subsidiaries Beijing Sailex International Technology Co., Ltd. and Yuntong Electronics Co., Ltd., accounting for 45.24% of the current total number of ordinary shares of Silex in Sweden, and is an important shareholder. It is reported that Silex was founded on March 7, 2000, with its registered address in J ä rf ä lla, Sweden, and a registered capital of SEK 5.36151 million. Its main business focuses on MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical Systems) process development and wafer manufacturing, and it is a leading pure MEMS foundry enterprise in the world. Since 2019, it has been ranked first in the global MEMS wafer foundry industry for five consecutive years, and its comprehensive strength remains at the forefront of the industry.
As a global pure MEMS foundry enterprise, Silex from Sweden has many core competitive advantages. It is not only a professional pure MEMS foundry that provides 1-10 level 200mm wafer fabs worldwide, equipped with advanced production equipment and process capabilities, but also masters multiple international advanced process technologies such as through silicon via (TSV), wafer bonding, deep reactive ion etching, etc. It has independent proprietary Silex Sil VIA ® TSV and Zero Crosstalk ™ Isolation substrate and other processes, as well as advanced silicon via insulation layer process platform (TSI). Relying on the unique Smart Block ™ modularizationstandardSilex, a Swedish company, is able to accelerate product development and achieve stable mass production while continuously promoting innovation in MEMS manufacturing capabilities. With nearly 20 years of mass production history, Silex has produced hundreds of thousands of wafers and over 100 different products, completed more than 500 customized MEMS process development projects, and served global giants in various fields. Its OEM products include micromirrors, optical switches, on-chip laboratories, microcalorimetersoscillatorVarious MEMS devices such as atomic clocks.
The promotion of Silex's overseas listing in Sweden is a strategic decision jointly made by SEMicroelectronics and other shareholders and management of Silex in Sweden, and has been officially approved by the board of directors of SEMicroelectronics. In order to ensure the smooth progress of the listing plan, Sai Microelectronics has authorized the chairman or general manager and their designated personnel to handle specific matters such as opening overseas securities accounts and signing relevant agreement documents. The authorization is valid for 12 months after the company completes the relevant review procedures. The announcement clearly states that this matter does not constitute a related party transaction, nor does it involve significant asset restructuring, and does not need to be submitted to the company's shareholders' meeting for review.
If Silex from Sweden successfully goes public overseas this time, it will have a multidimensional impact on SAIC Microelectronics and itself. For Silex in Sweden, relying on financing platforms in overseas capital markets can further expand financing channels, supplement development funds, enhance its brand influence and market competitiveness in the global MEMS field, help further develop its business, and enhance its risk resistance capabilities; For SEMicroelectronics, after Silex's listing in Sweden, its equity liquidity will significantly increase, which is expected to achieve equity appreciation. At the same time, stable investment returns can be obtained through dividends, maximizing the protection of the interests of the company and all shareholders. However, it should be noted that after the listing, the shareholding ratio of SaiMicroelectronics in Silex Sweden will significantly decrease, and the two previously appointed directors will resign from their positions. The company's decision-making influence on Silex Sweden will also be significantly weakened.
Looking back at the past, Sai Microelectronics completed the delivery of Silex's controlling stake in Sweden in July 2025. After transferring some of its equity, it still retained 45.24% of its shareholding and 2 seats on the board of directors. This promotion of Silex's listing in Sweden is an important measure for both parties to deepen cooperation and achieve win-win results. Sai Microelectronics stated that it will continue to monitor the progress of Silex's listing in Sweden and strictly fulfill its information disclosure obligations in accordance with relevant laws and regulations. Investors are advised to make cautious decisions and pay attention to investment risks.
Risk Warning: This article is based on the announcements and public information of listed companies and does not constitute investment advice. The stock market carries risks, so investment needs to be cautious.
