Silvaco Group plans workforce cuts and site closures in 2025–2026

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Silvaco Group, Inc. is undertaking a targeted Restructuring program started in October 2025 to streamline its organizational structure, improve execution, and enhance stockholder value. As part of this effort, the company announced an initial involuntary reduction in force in the United States on November 24, 2025, alongside a voluntary early retirement program, a voluntary exit program, further planned involuntary reductions, and certain site closures.

Silvaco currently estimates it will record pre-tax GAAP charges ranging from $2 million to $5 million, primarily for severance, one-time termination benefits, and costs related to site closures under its global site strategy. The majority of affected employees are expected to be terminated by December 31, 2025, with the Restructuring expected to be substantially completed in fiscal year 2026, subject to various execution risks and uncertainties.

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Equity Analyst – Corporate Restructurings

Silvaco plans a restructuring with $2–$5 million in pre-tax charges through fiscal 2026.

Silvaco Group, Inc. is executing a Restructuring program that includes an initial involuntary reduction in force in the United States, voluntary early retirement and exit programs, and certain planned site closures. The company estimates pre-tax GAAP charges of $2 million to $5 million, mainly from severance, one-time termination benefits, and site-related costs tied to its global site strategy.

The disclosure emphasizes that these figures are estimates and forward-looking, with outcomes dependent on the company’s ability to implement the Restructuring in various jurisdictions and on potential changes in its scope and timing. The majority of impacted employees are expected to leave by December 31, 2025, and the company expects to substantially complete the Restructuring in fiscal year 2026, though actual costs and realized benefits could differ from current expectations.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 24, 2025

Silvaco Group, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-42043

27-1503712

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification Number)

Silvaco Group Inc.

4701 Patrick Henry Drive, Building #23

Santa Clara, CA 95054

(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (408) 567-1000

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol

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Common stock, $0.0001 par value per share

SVCO

The Nasdaq Global Select Market

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Item 2.05 Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities.

In October 2025, Silvaco Group, Inc. (the “Company”) began implementing targeted cost-savings initiatives intended to streamline the Company’s organizational structure, improve execution, and enhance stockholder value (the “Restructuring”). In connection with the Restructuring, on November 24, 2025, the Company announced an initial involuntary reduction in force in the United States.

When taken together with other Restructuring activities underway, including a voluntary early retirement program, a voluntary exit program, further involuntary reductions in force, and certain planned site closures, the Company currently estimates that it will recognize pre-tax charges to its GAAP financial results ranging from $2 million to $5 million consisting of severance and other one-time termination benefits, and other costs such as the site closures as part of its global site strategy.

The Company expects the majority of the impacted employees to be terminated by December 31, 2025, and to substantially complete the Restructuring in fiscal year 2026.

This Item 2.05 disclosure contains forward-looking statements regarding the scope and timing of the Restructuring and the estimated charges expected to be incurred. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that may cause actual results to differ materially from those described herein. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things, the Company’s ability to implement the Restructuring in various jurisdictions; changes in the expected size, timing, or components of the Restructuring; the final amount and timing of the related costs and charges; and the Company’s ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the Restructuring. Additional risks are described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the “Risk Factors” sections of its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The information contained in this Item 2.05 is provided as of November 26, 2025, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements except as required by law..

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

SILVACO GROUP, INC.

Date: November 26, 2025

By:

/s/ Christopher Zegarelli

Christopher Zegarelli

Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What restructuring actions did Silvaco Group, Inc. (SVCO) announce?

Silvaco Group, Inc. announced a targeted Restructuring that includes an initial involuntary reduction in force in the United States, a voluntary early retirement program, a voluntary exit program, further involuntary reductions in force, and certain planned site closures aligned with its global site strategy.

How much will Silvaco SVCO record in restructuring charges?

Silvaco currently estimates it will recognize pre-tax GAAP charges ranging from $2 million to $5 million, consisting of severance and other one-time termination benefits and costs associated with planned site closures.

When does Silvaco expect to complete its restructuring program?

Silvaco expects the majority of impacted employees to be terminated by December 31, 2025 and to substantially complete the overall Restructuring during fiscal year 2026.

What is the goal of Silvaco’s restructuring initiative?

The Restructuring is intended to streamline Silvaco’s organizational structure, improve execution, and enhance stockholder value, while aligning its operations with a global site strategy.

What risks does Silvaco highlight regarding the restructuring costs and timing?

Silvaco notes that its estimates are forward-looking and subject to risks, including its ability to implement the Restructuring in different jurisdictions, potential changes in the size, timing, or components of the program, the final amount and timing of related costs and charges, and whether it can realize the anticipated benefits.

Does the Silvaco restructuring disclosure include forward-looking statements?

Yes. The company states that the Restructuring disclosure contains forward-looking statements about scope, timing, and estimated charges, which may differ materially from actual results due to various risks and uncertainties described in its Annual and Quarterly Reports.