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SiTime (NASDAQ: SITM) secures 13-year Santa Clara headquarters lease

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SiTime Corporation entered a long-term lease to establish new corporate headquarters in two adjacent buildings at 3250 and 3260 Jay Street in Santa Clara, California, totaling approximately 149,300 square feet. The 156‑month term is expected to begin on April 1, 2027, with two optional 60‑month extensions.

Annual base rent is $3,762,360 (monthly $313,530) for months 1–12 and $5,733,120 (monthly $477,760) for months 13–24, with base rent for months 1–6 abated under the lease. From month 25, base rent increases by about 3% annually. SiTime will also pay its share of operating expenses and taxes.

The landlord will provide a tenant improvement allowance up to $16,049,750 for the initial buildout and up to $1,300,000 for power upgrades, which are reflected in base rent. This lease also creates a direct long‑term financial obligation for the company.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 23, 2026
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SiTime Corporation
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
_________________________________________________________
Delaware001-3913502-0713868
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
5451 Patrick Henry Drive
Santa Clara, California
95054
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (408) 328-4400
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per shareSITMThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
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Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.


On March 23, 2026, SiTime Corporation (the "Company") entered into a lease agreement (the "Lease") with 3250 Jay Street Owner LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the "Landlord") under which the Company will lease approximately 149,300 square feet of space in two adjacent buildings located at 3250 Jay Street, Santa Clara, California, 95054 and 3260 Jay Street, Santa Clara, California 95054 (collectively, the "Buildings"). The Buildings will serve as the Company's new corporate headquarters, which the Company expects to begin occupying by April 1, 2027 (the "Lease Commencement Date"). The term of the Lease is 156 months ("Lease Term") commencing on the Lease Commencement Date (unless terminated earlier in accordance with the Lease). The Company has the option to extend the Lease for up to two consecutive terms of 60 months each, subject to the terms therein. The Lease Commencement Date is subject to extension due to delays as set forth in the Lease.


The base rent obligations for the first 24 months of the Lease Term are summarized below.

Period of Lease Term
Annual
Base Rent
Monthly Installment of Base Rent
Lease Month 1 – Lease Month 12*
$3,762,360.00
$313,530.00
Lease Month 13 – Lease Month 24
$5,733,120.00
$477,760.00
* Subject to the terms set forth in Section 3.2 of the Lease, the base rent attributable to the six month period commencing on the first day of the first full calendar month of the Lease Term and ending on the last day of the sixth full calendar month of the Lease Term shall be abated.
The base rent obligations escalate by approximately 3% annually from and after the 25th month of the Lease Term.

The Company will be required to pay its share of operating expenses, taxes and any other expenses payable under the Lease.

Under the terms of the Lease, the Landlord will provide (a) an allowance in an amount not to exceed $16,049,750 toward the cost of completing the initial buildout of the Building and (b) an allowance in an amount not to exceed $1,300,000, towards certain costs in connection with upgrading the available power for the Buildings, which allowances are reflected in the base rent.

The foregoing summary of the Lease does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Lease, a copy of which the Company intends to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission as an exhibit to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ending March 31, 2026.



Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.


The information set forth in Item 1.01 above is incorporated by reference herein.



SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
SiTime Corporation
Date:March 24, 2026By: /s/ Vincent P. Pangrazio
Vincent P. Pangrazio
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

FAQ

What material agreement did SiTime (SITM) enter into in this 8-K?

SiTime entered a long-term headquarters lease for two buildings in Santa Clara, California. The agreement covers about 149,300 square feet and creates a direct financial obligation through multi-year base rent, operating expenses, and taxes over a 156‑month lease term.

Where will SiTime’s new headquarters be located and how large is it?

The new headquarters will be in two adjacent buildings at 3250 and 3260 Jay Street, Santa Clara, California. Together they provide approximately 149,300 square feet of space, consolidating SiTime’s corporate functions into a single expanded campus footprint in the same city.

What are the initial base rent terms of SiTime’s new lease?

For months 1–12, annual base rent is $3,762,360 with monthly payments of $313,530. For months 13–24, annual base rent rises to $5,733,120 with monthly payments of $477,760. Base rent for the first six full months of the lease term is abated.

How long is SiTime’s lease term and when is it expected to start?

The lease term is 156 months, beginning on the Lease Commencement Date. SiTime expects that date to be April 1, 2027, and it has options to extend the lease for up to two additional 60‑month periods, subject to the lease’s conditions.

What improvement allowances does the landlord provide to SiTime?

The landlord will provide up to $16,049,750 to fund the initial buildout of the buildings. It will also provide up to $1,300,000 toward upgrading available power. These tenant improvement and power allowances are reflected in the agreed base rent levels.

How will SiTime’s rent change over the life of the lease?

After the first 24 months, base rent escalates by about 3% annually starting in month 25. Alongside this, SiTime remains responsible for its share of operating expenses, property taxes, and any other amounts payable under the lease during the 156‑month term.

Why is this lease described as a direct financial obligation for SiTime?

The lease commits SiTime to multi-year base rent payments and related costs, creating a long-term contractual payment obligation. This includes fixed base rent amounts, annual rent escalations, and ongoing obligations for operating expenses and taxes specified within the lease’s financial terms.

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