Silvaco Reaches Settlement Resolving Prior Litigation with Former Nangate Shareholders

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Silvaco (Nasdaq: SVCO) announced on Nov. 10, 2025 that it has reached a settlement resolving all matters related to its prior litigation with former Nangate shareholders.

The Court of Appeal reversed earlier fraud and breach of contract verdicts, and the parties have dismissed all claims. Company commentary reiterated it rejected suggestions of fraud or breach in the Nangate acquisition and said it will continue to focus on advancing its semiconductor design solutions and serving global customers.

Positive

• Court of Appeal reversed fraud and breach verdicts (Nov. 10, 2025)
• Parties have dismissed all claims related to the Nangate dispute
• Reached a settlement resolving all matters with former Nangate shareholders

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• There were earlier trial verdicts finding fraud and breach of contract (subsequently reversed)

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Silvaco Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SVCO) (“Silvaco” or the “Company”), today announced that it has reached a settlement resolving all matters related to its prior litigation with former Nangate shareholders, the Court of Appeal has reversed the fraud and breach of contract verdicts, and the parties have dismissed all claims.

A Silvaco spokesperson stated: “We have consistently rejected any suggestion of fraud or breach of contract regarding the acquisition of Nangate, and we are pleased to have reached a settlement of our dispute.” Silvaco continues to focus on advancing its semiconductor design solutions and serving its global customers. 

About Silvaco

Silvaco is a provider of TCAD, EDA software, and SIP solutions that enable semiconductor design and digital twin modeling through AI software and innovation. Silvaco’s solutions are used for semiconductor and photonics processes, devices, and systems development across display, power devices, automotive, memory, high performance compute, foundries, photonics, internet of things, and 5G/6G mobile markets for complex SoC design. Silvaco is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, and has a global presence with offices located in North America, Europe, Egypt, Brazil, China, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Vietnam, and Taiwan. Learn more at silvaco.com.

Investor Contact:
Greg McNiff

investors@silvaco.com

Media Contact:
Tiffany Behany

press@silvaco.com

FAQ

What did Silvaco (SVCO) announce about the Nangate litigation on Nov. 10, 2025?

Silvaco announced a settlement resolving all matters, the Court of Appeal reversed prior fraud and breach verdicts, and the parties dismissed all claims.

Does the Nov. 10, 2025 Silvaco settlement with Nangate shareholders include financial terms?

The company announced a settlement and dismissal of claims but did not disclose any financial terms in the announcement.

How does the Court of Appeal decision announced Nov. 10, 2025 affect SVCO legal exposure?

The Court of Appeal reversed the fraud and breach verdicts and the parties dismissed all claims, indicating the litigation matters are resolved.

Will the Nov. 10, 2025 settlement change Silvaco's business focus for shareholders?

Silvaco stated it will continue focusing on advancing its semiconductor design solutions and serving global customers.

Did Silvaco admit wrongdoing in the Nangate acquisition related to the Nov. 10, 2025 announcement?

No; Silvaco reiterated that it has consistently rejected any suggestion of fraud or breach regarding the acquisition.