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SkyWater Technology, Inc. reports news on its U.S.-based pure-play semiconductor foundry operations, including Technology as a Service development, wafer services, foundational-node manufacturing and advanced packaging. The company serves commercial customers and federal defense programs through facilities in Minnesota, Florida and Texas, with recurring updates tied to domestic foundry capacity and semiconductor platform expansion.
SkyWater news also covers operating and financial results, material agreements, capital-structure matters, shareholder voting topics, commercial leadership changes and investor conference participation. Company updates commonly frame the business around U.S. semiconductor supply-chain resilience, trusted foundry status and advanced manufacturing services for emerging technologies such as quantum computing and next-generation systems.
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQ: SKYT) announced that CEO Thomas Sonderman will deliver a keynote at the U.S. International Semiconductor Executive Summit on March 7-8, 2023. His speech will focus on revitalizing domestic semiconductor manufacturing, highlighting the opportunities arising from the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022. Sonderman will discuss the importance of reshoring chip manufacturing, workforce development, and supply chain security. He emphasized that CHIPS funding will drive innovation in specialized semiconductor technologies, particularly in critical markets such as aerospace and biomedical. The summit aims to foster collaboration within the semiconductor industry.
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQ: SKYT) reported record revenues for Q4 2022 and the fiscal year. In Q4, revenue soared 69% year-over-year to $65.1 million, and gross margins improved significantly, reaching 25.4% GAAP. Despite a net loss of $3.0 million, losses per share showed substantial improvement from the prior year. For the fiscal year 2022, revenue rose 31% to $212.9 million with a gross margin of 12.2%. The company highlighted strong growth momentum and a new revenue baseline of approximately $60 million quarterly. Key partnerships and government grants bolster prospects, particularly in the semiconductor sector.
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQ: SKYT) has announced a strategic partnership with VORAGO Technologies to implement VORAGO’s patented HARDSIL® technology. This collaboration will move VORAGO’s fabrication efforts to SkyWater’s DMEA-accredited facility, enhancing the performance of radiation-hardened devices for commercial, aerospace, and defense applications. The HARDSIL process allows for higher temperature operation and radiation resistance without altering die size or design specifications. This partnership aligns with the U.S. initiative to strengthen domestic semiconductor manufacturing amid silicon shortages.
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQ: SKYT) announced plans to report its fourth quarter fiscal 2022 financial results on February 13, 2023, after market close. A webcast will follow at 3:30 p.m. CST to discuss the results. As a U.S.-owned semiconductor manufacturer, SkyWater provides a Technology as a Service model, aiding customers in moving from development to production efficiently. Their services cover various technology sectors such as aerospace, automotive, biomedical, and IoT. Investors can access the live webcast and archived materials on the company's Investor Relations page.
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQ: SKYT) has signed a three-year $100 million senior secured revolving credit facility, enhancing its borrowing capacity. This facility features an accordion option for an additional $30 million, totaling up to $130 million. The funds will support general corporate purposes, including working capital and growth initiatives. SkyWater's CFO stated that this facility provides increased financial flexibility, reflecting the company’s improved credit profile.
The partnership with Siena Lending Group and Great Rock Capital is aimed at facilitating SkyWater's growth strategy.
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQ: SKYT) announced its participation in the 25th Annual Needham Growth Conference, set for January 10 at 3:00 PM EST, held at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel. The company will provide a live webcast of its presentation, accessible on its investor page. SkyWater specializes in semiconductor manufacturing and operates as a DMEA-accredited Trusted Foundry, offering innovative Technology as a Service solutions that cater to various sectors, including aerospace, automotive, and IoT. More details can be found on their website.
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQ: SKYT) has partnered with The MOSIS Service to enhance integrated circuit (IC) prototyping and production. This collaboration allows MOSIS to provide access to SkyWater’s CMOS technologies, supporting design verification and project milestones. MOSIS will assist in various design tasks, enabling teams to focus on quality tapeouts. The partnership aims to deliver significant services to the microelectronics community and anticipates an increase in projects, especially from the defense sector, reflecting SkyWater's commitment to U.S. technological leadership.
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQ: SKYT) announces its participation in the 11th Annual NYC Summit on December 13, 2022. This event allows investors and analysts to engage with multiple management teams, including SkyWater. Presentation materials will be available on the company's website. The Summit, by invitation only, includes management meetings and networking sessions. SkyWater specializes in semiconductor manufacturing and offers a Technology as a Service model, catering to various industries such as aerospace, automotive, and IoT.
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQ: SKYT) announced that its underwriter has fully exercised an option to purchase an additional $2.25 million of common stock at a public offering price of $9.00 per share. This brings the estimated net proceeds from the offering to approximately $15.8 million, intended for general corporate purposes, including operations and capital expenditures. The offering is set to close on or about November 17, 2022.
SkyWater Technology (NASDAQ: SKYT) has announced a $15.0 million public offering of its common stock, pricing shares at $9.00 each. The underwriter, Needham & Company, has a 30-day option to purchase an additional $2.25 million in shares. The company expects to receive approximately $13.7 million in net proceeds, which will be used for general corporate purposes, including operational funding and capital expenditures. The offering is projected to close around November 17, 2022.