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GlobalFoundries and Biden-Harris Administration Announce CHIPS and Science Act Funding for Essential Chip Manufacturing February 19, 2024 $1.5 billion potential investment will support the expansion of GlobalFoundries New York facility, including construction of a new state-of-the art fab, and the modernization of its Vermont facility, adding secure capacity for essential chip manufacturing for automotive and other key markets Additional $600 million plus planned in New York State Green CHIPS and other State benefits over the 10-year term of the New York projects MALTA, N.Y. and ESSEX JUNCTION, VT, February 19, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Commerce today announced $1.5 billion in planned direct funding for GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) as part of the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act. This investment will enable GF to expand and create new manufacturing capacity and capabilities to securely produce more essential chips for automotive, IoT, aerospace, defense, and other vital markets. New York-headquartered GF, celebrating its 15th year of operations, is the only U.S.-based pure play foundry with a global manufacturing footprint including facilities in the U.S., Europe, and Singapore. GF is the first semiconductor pure play foundry to receive a major award (over $1.5 billion) from the CHIPS and Science Act, designed to strengthen American semiconductor manufacturing, supply chains and national security. The proposed funding will support three GF projects: Expansion of GF’s existing Malta, NY, fab by adding critical technologies already in production in GF’s Singapore and Germany facilities geared towards enabling the U.S. auto industry. As vehicles transition from mechanical to electronic systems, the number of semiconductor chips in each car or truck continues to soar. This expansion is key to ensuring supply chain resilience for the growing demand and to delivering for GF’s automotive customers including General Motors. This will continue to diversify GF’s flagship Malta fab into new technologies and end markets. Construction of a new state-of-art fab on the Malta campus to meet expected customer demand for U.S.-made essential chips across a broad range of markets and applications including automotive, aerospace, defense and AI. The new fab, which has already been granted some necessary permitting, will leverage the site’s existing infrastructure and ecosystem, enabling a fast and efficient path from construction to production. The semiconductor market is expected to double over the next decade, and GF’s new fab will be uniquely positioned to capture the feature-rich mature, essential chip segment which is expected to continue to represent more than 60% of the semiconductor market. Construction of this new fab combined with expansion of GF’s existing site is expected to triple the existing capacity of the Malta campus over the next 10+ years. These two projects are expected to increase wafer production to 1 million per year once all phases are complete. Modernization of GF’s longest continuously operated fab and the nation’s first and largest Trusted 200mm facility in Essex Junction, Vermont. The project will upgrade existing facilities, expand capacity as well as create the first U.S. facility capable of high-volume manufacturing of next-generation gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductors for use in electric vehicles, power grids, data centers, 5G and 6G smartphones and other critical technologies. Based on market requirements and demand, GF plans to invest more than $12 billion over the next 10 plus years across its two U.S. sites through public-private partnerships with support from the federal and state governments as well as from its ecosystem partners, including key strategic customers. In support of the two Malta, New York projects, Governor Hochul today announced $575 million in planned direct funding for New York State Green CHIPS. Also announced was $15 million in planned funding for NYS Workforce Development activities for GlobalFoundries as well as $30 million in planned funding for NYS Infrastructure upgrades and Energy incentives provided by the New York Power Authority (NYPA). Combined, these investments are expected to create over 1,500 manufacturing jobs and about 9,000 construction jobs over the life of these projects. “GF is proud to announce this proposed funding from the Department of Commerce and New York State and appreciates the collaboration of the CHIPS Office and the Empire State Development Corporation throughout this process. These proposed investments, along with the investment tax credit (ITC) for semiconductor manufacturing, are central to the next chapter of the GlobalFoundries story and our industry. They will also play an important role in making the U.S. semiconductor ecosystem more globally competitive and resilient and cements the New York Capital Region as a global semiconductor hub,” said Dr. Thomas Caulfield, president and CEO of GF. “With new onshore capacity and technology on the horizon, as an industry we now need to turn our attention to increasing the demand for U.S.-made chips, and to growing our talented U.S. semiconductor workforce.” “Semiconductors are the brain of modern technology. While they are no larger than a fingernail and no thicker than a piece of paper, they are essential to every electronic device that we currently use – from computers and televisions to cars and washing machines. Thanks to our Administration’s CHIPS and Science Act, we are announcing the Department of Commerce’s preliminary agreement with GlobalFoundries, which will award approximately $1.5 billion to expand domestic production of semiconductors, strengthen U.S. supply chains, and create thousands of good paying jobs right here in America,” said Vice President Kamala Harris. “President Biden and I continue to be fully committed to growing our economy and creating opportunity in every part of America. Today’s announcement is another way in which we are delivering on that commitment in New York, Vermont, and communities throughout the country.” “Semiconductors are in everything from our cellphones, to refrigerators, to cars, and our most advanced weapons systems, and access to them carries important economic and national security implications. It was the shortages of semiconductors during the COVID-19 pandemic that raised prices for consumers and led to the shutdown of automobile manufacturing sites across the country,” said Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo. “Thanks to the CHIPS and Science Act, we’re working to onshore these critical technologies in order to bolster the supply of domestic chips that are essential to manufacturing cars, electronics, and national defense systems in New York, Vermont, and states across the country.” “I have long said my CHIPS & Science Law would deliver big for New York, and I meant big with a capital ‘B.’ I am proud to announce GlobalFoundries has reached a preliminary agreement for the largest award thus far from the CHIPS program I created for $1.5 billion in grant funding. This will triple production capacity of GlobalFoundries’ already massive campus in Saratoga County, spur billions in public-private investment, and help bring thousands of new good-paying manufacturing and union construction jobs to the Capital Region,” said Senator Schumer. “When I wrote the CHIPS & Science Law, I made sure there was funding especially for the feature-rich, legacy chips that GlobalFoundries produces in Malta and that are essential for America’s auto industry and national defense. We all remember the days of the pandemic when chip shortages sky rocketed car prices and created supply chain issues leading to months-long wait times for cars and electronics, and investments like this are how we can help prevent that from happening again. Ever since GlobalFoundries’ first Fab 8 broke ground 15 years ago, I knew how significant the company would be for the Capital Region and Upstate NY. Today, the plans for their second chip facility and thousands of new good-paying jobs move forward thanks to the CHIPS & Science Law I fought hard to create.” “New York State is becoming the best place on earth to build a business,” said Governor Hochul. “Thanks to our pro-business policies, commitment to innovation and best-in-the-nation workforce, green jobs and high-tech manufacturers are flocking to the Empire State. This $11 billion investment from GlobalFoundries is a game changer, and with the partnership of the Biden administration, New York’s congressional delegation, and all of our local stakeholders, the best is yet to come.” To attract and cultivate a pipeline of semiconductor talent that will be needed in New York and Vermont, GF is creating and investing in numerous initiatives. The company recently announced a new student loan repayment program to help current employees and new recruits pay down student loan debt. The new benefit program is part of the company’s multi-million-dollar investment to strengthen the semiconductor talent workforce by helping to ease the financial burden of higher education and training of the company’s present and future employees. GF is also partnering with a broad range of universities and community colleges nationwide to help build a diverse workforce and semiconductor talent pipeline. As part of receiving CHIPS and Science Act funding, GF will continue to invest in and develop new workforce development efforts including curriculum development, internship and apprenticeship programs, K-12 STEM outreach as well as additional education and training programs. All of GF’s design and construction plans for its expansions and modernizations in New York and Vermont will reflect GF’s ongoing commitment to sustainable operations and comply with the company’s sustainability goals. Customers, government officials and academia celebrate the news from the U.S. Department of Commerce and GF: “We are pleased that GlobalFoundries will be receiving a $1.5 billion investment from the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act,” said Dr. Lisa Su, Chair and CEO of AMD. “GlobalFoundries is a strategic supplier and key enabler of AMD’s high-performance computing products. The planned investment demonstrates the commitment of the U.S. government to strengthen the domestic chip supply chain for economic growth and ensure the long-term competitiveness of the U.S. semiconductor ecosystem.” “Semiconductors are critical to today’s vehicles,” said General Motors President Mark Reuss. “GlobalFoundries’ investment in New York both ensures a robust supply of semiconductors in the U.S. to help GM meet demand and supports U.S. leadership in automotive innovation.” “Lockheed Martin is proud of our strategic partnership with GlobalFoundries to help increase access to domestically produced microelectronics – a true national security imperative,” said Jim Taiclet, chairman, president and CEO of Lockheed Martin. “The Department of Commerce’s announcement led by Secretary Raimondo will enable GlobalFoundries to continue providing essential technology to further strengthen Lockheed Martin’s secure and robust global supply chain. We look forward to the results of this announcement as part of our commitment to delivering cutting-edge 21st Century Security capabilities that advance deterrence and keep our customers ahead of emerging threats.” “Qualcomm welcomes today’s announcement from the U.S. Department of Commerce CHIPS office regarding funding for GlobalFoundries expansion of their U.S. chip making operations. GlobalFoundries’ commitment to providing additional chip production capacity that allows us to continue pushing the boundaries of the innovation for 5G, Automotive and IoT applications. We are pleased to partner with a company that shares our vision for a more resilient global supply chain for chip production,” said Dr. Roawen Chen, Chief Supply Chain and Operations Officer, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “GlobalFoundries has been a national leader in semiconductor and chips innovation, putting Vermont at the forefront of this emerging technology. This is a well-deserved recognition of GlobalFoundries’ commitment to bolstering the on-shore growth of U.S.-made chips,” said Sen. Peter Welch. “This investment, made possible by the CHIPS and Science Act and the White House and Secretary Raimondo’s commitment to competitiveness and security, will create jobs while making our supply chains more resilient. Even more impressive, this new site will see its commitment to sustainability through with a plan to use carbon-free neutral energy practices —leading in innovation and in action.” “This is huge news for Vermont and the region,” said Governor Phil Scott. “The CHIPS Act funding will help encourage innovation and expansion of this vital sector in our state and across the country. I’m proud of the work my team has done with GF and others to assist and I want to thank the Biden Administration and our congressional delegation for their continued partnership.” “Today’s announcement is nothing short of a gamechanger for Saratoga County and the greater Capital Region. It is proof positive that our Investing in America agenda not only bolsters national security and global economic competitiveness, it can create thousands of good paying jobs right here at home. I look forward to working closely with GlobalFoundries and local, state and federal partners to make these historic plans a reality,” said Congressman Paul Tonko. “We extend our congratulations to GlobalFoundries for achieving this important milestone that will ignite regional economic growth while reinforcing the vital collaboration between Hudson Valley Community College and GF. Since 2021, through a first-of-its kind U.S. Registered Apprenticeship program, HVCC has been assisting GF in expanding its technical workforce by providing top-notch education and training to apprentices. Additional funding from CHIPS will enable us to expand our role as a critical partner in developing a highly skilled workforce for the semiconductor industry through our partnership with GlobalFoundries,” said Dr. Roger Ramsammy, president of Hudson Valley Community College. “We congratulate GlobalFoundries on this crucial milestone. Federal investment in GF’s New York manufacturing capabilities will spur regional economic development and build upon the company’s longstanding and highly positive impact on the Capital region, and its investments here. This funding will further strengthen the vital partnership between SUNY and GF, allowing more SUNY students to gain experiential learning through apprenticeships and internships, and making New York the national model for education and workforce development in the semiconductor industry,”said State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. “The first and largest 200mm semiconductor manufacturing facility of its kind in the U.S., GF’s Vermont fab is a cornerstone of the state’s economy and a key partner for the University of Vermont’s work as a national research university. Through collaborative programs with UVM and other institutions in Vermont, it is a place where so many young people in our region find their future. CHIPS funding will help ensure the commercial viability of this site for years to come and enable GF and UVM to build upon our recent EDA Tech Hub designation to create internships, apprenticeships, workforce development programs, and advanced research initiatives in the Green Mountain State. We applaud this federal investment in GF and the entire Vermont community,” said Kirk Dombrowski, Vice President for Research and Economic Development at UVM. About GlobalFoundries GlobalFoundries (GF) is one of the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturers. GF is redefining innovation and semiconductor manufacturing by developing and delivering feature-rich process technology solutions that provide leadership performance in pervasive high growth markets. GF offers a unique mix of design, development, and fabrication services. 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GlobalFoundries Reports Fourth Quarter 2023 and Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Results February 13, 2024 MALTA, N.Y., Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GlobalFoundries Inc. (GF) (Nasdaq: GFS) today announced preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. Key Fourth Quarter Financial Highlights Revenue of $1.854 billion. Gross margin of 28.3% and adjusted gross margin(1) of 29.0%. Operating margin of 16.3% and adjusted operating margin(1) of 20.7%. Net income of $278 million and adjusted net income(1) of $356 million. Adjusted EBITDA(1) of $773 million. Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of $3.9 billion. Key Full Year 2023 Financial Highlights Revenue of $7.4 billion. Gross margin of 28.4% and adjusted gross margin(1) of 29.1%. Net income of $1.0 billion and adjusted EBITDA(1) of $2.8 billion “In the fourth quarter, GF’s dedicated teams across the world delivered financial results that exceeded the mid-point of the guidance ranges we provided in our November earnings release,” said Dr. Thomas Caulfield, president and CEO of GF. “We continue to position GF to drive foundry innovation and differentiation across essential end-markets and we are especially proud of our Automotive end market revenue growth, with over $1 billion of revenue in 2023. It also gives me great pleasure to welcome John Hollister to GF, as our new CFO. I look forward to partnering with John as we focus on our business priorities through 2024 and beyond.” Recent Business Highlights GF and Infineon announced a new multi-year agreement on the supply of Infineon’s leading 40nm automotive safety controller as well as power management and connectivity solutions through 2030. GF was awarded $35 million in federal funding to accelerate the manufacturing of GF’s differentiated gallium nitride (GaN) on silicon semiconductors at its facility in Essex Junction, Vermont. This funding brings GF closer to large-scale production of GaN chips, which are unique in their ability to handle high voltages and temperatures. For the second year in a row, GF has earned a place on Newsweek’s esteemed list of “America’s Most Responsible Companies,” underscoring the company’s longstanding commitment to ESG and environmentally sustainable manufacturing practices. (1)Adjusted gross profit, adjusted operating profit, adjusted net income, adjusted EBITDA and any related margins are all Non-IFRS measures. See “Unaudited Reconciliation of IFRS to Non-IFRS” for a detailed reconciliation of Non-IFRS measures to the most directly comparable IFRS measure. See “Financial Measures (Non-IFRS)” for a discussion of why we believe these Non-IFRS measures are useful. Unaudited Summary Quarterly Results (in millions USD, except per share amounts and wafer shipments) Year-over-year Sequential Q4’23 Q3’23 Q4’22 Q4’23 vs Q4’22 Q4’23 vs Q3’23 Net revenue $ 1,854 $ 1,852 $ 2,101 $ (247 ) (12 )% $ 2 — % Gross profit 525 529 622 $ (97 ) (16 )% $ (4 ) (1 )% Gross margin 28.3 % 28.6 % 29.6 % (130)bps (30)bps Adjusted gross profit(1) $ 537 $ 541 $ 633 $ (96 ) (15 )% $ (4 ) (1 )% Adjusted gross margin(1) 29.0 % 29.2 % 30.1 % (110)bps (20)bps Operating profit $ 303 $ 261 $ 288 $ 15 5 % $ 42 16 % Operating margin 16.3 % 14.1 % 13.7 % +260bps +220bps Adjusted operating profit(1) $ 383 $ 322 $ 425 $ (42 ) (10 )% $ 61 19 % Adjusted operating margin(1) 20.7 % 17.4 % 20.2 % +50bps +330bps Net income $ 278 $ 249 $ 668 $ (390 ) (58 )% $ 29 12 % Net income margin 15.0 % 13.4 % 31.8 % (1,680)bps +160bps Adjusted net income(1)(2) $ 356 $ 308 $ 800 $ (444 ) (56 )% $ 48 16 % Adjusted net income margin(1) 19.2 % 16.6 % 38.1 % (1,890)bps +260bps Diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) $ 0.50 $ 0.45 $ 1.21 $ (0.71 ) (59 )% $ 0.05 11 % Adjusted diluted EPS(1) $ 0.64 $ 0.55 $ 1.44 $ (0.80 ) (56 )% $ 0.09 16 % Adjusted EBITDA(1) $ 773 $ 667 $ 821 $ (48 ) (6 )% $ 106 16 % Adjusted EBITDA margin(1) 41.7 % 36.0 % 39.1 % +260bps +570bps Cash from operations $ 684 $ 416 $ 491 $ 193 39 % $ 268 64 % Wafer shipments (300mm equivalent) (in thousands) 552 575 580 (28 ) (5 )% (23 ) (4 )% (1) Adjusted gross profit, adjusted operating profit, adjusted net income, adjusted diluted EPS, adjusted EBITDA, and any related margins are all Non-IFRS measures. See “Unaudited Reconciliation of IFRS to Non-IFRS” section for a detailed reconciliation of Non-IFRS measures to the most directly comparable IFRS measure. See “Financial Measures (Non-IFRS)” for a discussion of why we believe these Non-IFRS metrics are useful. (2) Beginning in Q4 2022, the Company revised its definition of adjusted net income to include an adjustment for restructuring charges and the associated tax impact. The change was made due to a restructuring undertaken in Q4 2022. The Company believes the revised definition provides management and investors with more useful information to evaluate the operations of our business. Adjusted net income is now defined as net income adjusted for share-based compensation, restructuring charges and the associated tax impact. Unaudited Summary Annual Results (in millions USD, except per share amounts and wafer shipments) Year-over-year FY2023 FY2022 FY23 vs FY22 Net revenue $ 7,392 $ 8,108 $ (716 ) (9 )% Gross profit $ 2,101 $ 2,239 $ (138 ) (6 )% Gross margin 28.4 % 27.6 % +80bps Adjusted gross profit(1) $ 2,149 $ 2,303 $ (154 ) (7 )% Adjusted gross margin(1) 29.1 % 28.4 % +70bps Operating profit $ 1,129 $ 1,167 $ (38 ) (3 )% Operating margin 15.3 % 14.4 % +90bps Adjusted operating profit(1) $ 1,369 $ 1,443 $ (74 ) (5 )% Adjusted operating margin(1) 18.5 % 17.8 % +70bps Net income(2) $ 1,018 $ 1,446 $ (428 ) (30 )% Net income margin 13.8 % 17.8 % (400)bps Adjusted net income(1)(2)(3) $ 1,251 $ 1,717 $ (466 ) (27 )% Adjusted net income margin(1) 16.9 % 21.2 % (430)bps Diluted EPS $ 1.83 $ 2.62 $ (0.79 ) (30 )% Adjusted diluted EPS(1) $ 2.24 $ 3.11 $ (0.87 ) (28 )% Adjusted EBITDA(1)(4) $ 2,763 $ 3,088 $ (325 ) (11 )% Adjusted EBITDA margin(1) 37.4 % 38.1 % (70)bps Cash from operations $ 2,125 $ 2,624 $ (499 ) (19 )% Wafer shipments (300mm equivalent) (in thousands) 2,211 2,472 (261 ) (11 )% (1) Adjusted gross profit, adjusted operating profit, adjusted net income, adjusted diluted EPS, and adjusted EBITDA, and any related margins are all Non-IFRS measures. See “Unaudited Reconciliation of IFRS to Non-IFRS” for a detailed reconciliation of Non-IFRS measures to the most directly comparable IFRS measures. See “Financial Measures (Non-IFRS)” for a discussion of why we believe these Non-IFRS measures are useful. (2) Includes the gain on sale of our East Fishkill business in December 2022. (3) Beginning in Q4 2022, the Company revised its definition of adjusted net income to include an adjustment for restructuring charges and the associated tax impact. The change was made due to a restructuring undertaken in Q4 2022. The Company believes the revised definition provides management and investors with more useful information to evaluate the operations of our business. Adjusted net income is now defined as net income adjusted for share-based compensation, restructuring charges and the associated tax impact. (4) Beginning in Q3 2022, the Company revised its definition of adjusted EBITDA to include an adjustment for finance income. The change was made due to the Company making an investment during Q2 2022 of approximately $1.0 billion in marketable securities. The Company believes the revised definition provides management and investors more useful information to evaluate the operations of our business. Adjusted EBITDA is now defined as net income, adjusted for the impact of finance expense, finance income, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation, divestiture gains and associated expenses, restructuring charges, labor optimization initiatives and litigation settlement. Summary of First Quarter 2024 Guidance (unaudited in millions USD, except per share amounts)(1) IFRS Share-based compensation Non-IFRS Adjusted(2) Net revenue $1,500 – $1,540 — — Gross profit $329 – $371 $14 – $16 $345 – $385 Gross margin(3) (mid-point) 23.0% 24.0% Operating profit $60 – $130 $50 – $60 $120 – $180 Operating margin(3) (mid-point) 6.3% 9.9% Net income $40 – $106 $50 – $60 $100 – $156 Net income margin(3) (mid-point) 4.8% 8.4% Diluted EPS $0.07 – $0.19 $0.18 – $0.28 (1)The Guidance provided above contains forward-looking statements as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995, and is subject to the safe harbors created therein. The Guidance includes management’s beliefs and assumptions and is based on information currently available. (2)Adjusted gross profit, adjusted operating profit, adjusted net income, and adjusted diluted EPS are Non-IFRS metrics and, for purposes of the Guidance only, are defined as gross profit, operating profit, net income, and EPS before share-based compensation, respectively. Adjusted operating expense is calculated by subtracting adjusted operating profit from adjusted gross profit. (3)Adjusted margins are Non-IFRS metrics and for purposes of the Guidance only, are defined as adjusted gross profit, adjusted operating profit and adjusted net income, each divided by net revenue (using the definitions of adjusted gross profit, adjusted operating profit, and adjusted net income, in footnote (2) above, as appropriate). Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations Three Months Ended Year Ended (in millions USD, except for per share amounts) December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Net revenue $ 1,854 $ 2,101 $ 7,392 $ 8,108 Cost of revenue 1,329 1,479 5,291 5,869 Gross profit $ 525 $ 622 $ 2,101 $ 2,239 Operating expenses: Research and development 105 110 428 482 Selling, general and administrative(1) 87 130 473 496 Restructuring charges 30 94 71 94 Total operating expenses $ 222 $ 334 $ 972 $ 1,072 Operating profit $ 303 $ 288 $ 1,129 $ 1,167 Finance income (expense), net 8 (2 ) 12 (60 ) Other income (expense) (12 ) (13 ) (57 ) 22 Gain on sale of a business(2) — 403 — 403 Income tax expense (21 ) (8 ) (66 ) (86 ) Net income $ 278 $ 668 $ 1,018 $ 1,446 Attributable to: Shareholders of GlobalFoundries 277 668 1,020 1,448 Non-controlling interest 1 — (2 ) (2 ) EPS: Basic $ 0.50 $ 1.22 $ 1.85 $ 2.69 Diluted $ 0.50 $ 1.21 $ 1.83 $ 2.62 Shares used in EPS calculation: Basic 553 546 552 539 Diluted 557 554 556 552 (1) Beginning in Q3 2023, selling, general and administrative includes (gain)/loss on tool sales and certain contract cancellation fees. Prior period amounts have not been adjusted, as they are immaterial. (2) Includes the gain on sale of our East Fishkill business in December 2022. Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (in millions USD) December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,387 $ 2,352 Receivables, prepayments and other 1,420 1,487 Marketable securities 1,033 622 Inventories 1,487 1,339 Current assets $ 6,327 $ 5,800 Deferred tax assets $ 241 $ 292 Property, plant, and equipment, net 10,164 10,596 Marketable securities 468 372 Other assets 844 781 Non-current assets $ 11,717 $ 12,041 Total assets $ 18,044 $ 17,841 Liabilities and equity: Current portion of long-term debt $ 571 $ 223 Other current liabilities 2,528 3,136 Current liabilities $ 3,099 $ 3,359 Non-current portion of long-term debt $ 1,801 $ 2,288 Other liabilities 1,993 2,234 Non-current liabilities $ 3,794 $ 4,522 Shareholders’ equity: Common stock/additional paid-in capital $ 24,038 $ 23,842 Accumulated deficit (13,001 ) (14,021 ) Accumulated other comprehensive income 67 92 Non-controlling interest 47 47 Total liabilities and equity $ 18,044 $ 17,841 Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Three Months Ended Year Ended (in millions USD) December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $ 278 $ 668 $ 1,018 $ 1,446 Depreciation and amortization 402 409 1,451 1,623 Gain on the sale of a business(1) — (403 ) — (403 ) Finance (income) expense, net and other(2) (21 ) (3 ) (21 ) 1 Deferred income taxes 8 30 50 82 Other non-cash operating activities 41 16 134 50 Net change in working capital (24 ) (226 ) (507 ) (175 ) Net cash provided by operating activities $ 684 $ 491 $ 2,125 $ 2,624 Cash flows from investing activities: Purchases of property, plant, equipment, and intangible assets $ (228 ) $ (991 ) $ (1,804 ) $ (3,059 ) Other investing activities 133 (60 ) (78 ) (999 ) Net cash used in investing activities $ (95 ) $ (1,051 ) $ (1,882 ) $ (4,058 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from issuance of equity instruments and other $ 1 $ 12 $ 47 $ 168 Proceeds (repayment) of debt, net (88 ) 255 (259 ) 581 Other financing activities — 93 — 93 Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities $ (87 ) $ 360 $ (212 ) $ 842 Effect of exchange rate changes 5 11 4 5 Net change in cash and cash equivalents $ 507 $ (189 ) $ 35 $ (587 ) Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 1,880 2,541 2,352 2,939 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period $ 2,387 $ 2,352 $ 2,387 $ 2,352 (1)Includes the gain on sale of our East Fishkill business in December 2022. (2)Finance (income) expense, net and other has been adjusted to include interest and taxes paid that were previously included in “Other non-cash operating activities.” Prior period amounts have been adjusted accordingly. Unaudited Reconciliation of IFRS to Non-IFRS Three Months Ended Year Ended (in millions USD, except for per share amounts) December 31, 2023 September 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Net Revenue $ 1,854 $ 1,852 $ 2,101 $ 7,392 $ 8,108 Gross profit $ 525 $ 529 $ 622 $ 2,101 $ 2,239 Gross profit margin 28.3 % 28.6 % 29.6 % 28.4 % 27.6 % Share-based compensation $ 12 $ 12 $ 11 $ 48 $ 64 Adjusted gross profit(1) $ 537 $ 541 $ 633 $ 2,149 $ 2,303 Adjusted gross margin(1) 29.0 % 29.2 % 30.1 % 29.1 % 28.4 % Selling, general and administrative(2) $ 87 $ 143 $ 130 $ 473 $ 496 Share-based compensation $ 30 $ 25 $ 25 $ 96 $ 91 Adjusted selling, general and administrative(1) $ 57 $ 118 $ 105 $ 377 $ 405 Research and development $ 105 $ 108 $ 110 $ 428 $ 482 Share-based compensation $ 8 $ 7 $ 7 $ 25 $ 27 Adjusted research and development(1) $ 97 $ 101 $ 103 $ 403 $ 455 Operating profit $ 303 $ 261 $ 288 $ 1,129 $ 1,167 Operating profit margin 16.3 % 14.1 % 13.7 % 15.3 % 14.4 % Share-based compensation $ 50 $ 44 $ 43 $ 169 $ 182 Restructuring charges(3) $ 30 $ 17 $ 94 $ 71 $ 94 Adjusted operating profit(1) $ 383 $ 322 $ 425 $ 1,369 $ 1,443 Adjusted operating profit margin(1) 20.7 % 17.4 % 20.2 % 18.5 % 17.8 % Net income $ 278 $ 249 $ 668 $ 1,018 $ 1,446 Net income margin 15.0 % 13.4 % 31.8 % 13.8 % 17.8 % Share-based compensation $ 50 $ 44 $ 43 $ 169 $ 182 Restructuring charges(3) $ 30 $ 17 $ 94 $ 71 $ 94 Income tax effect(4) $ (2 ) $ (2 ) $ (5 ) $ (7 ) $ (5 ) Adjusted net income(1)(5) $ 356 $ 308 $ 800 $ 1,251 $ 1,717 Adjusted net income margin(1) 19.2 % 16.6 % 38.1 % 16.9 % 21.2 % Diluted EPS $ 0.50 $ 0.45 $ 1.21 $ 1.83 $ 2.62 Share-based compensation $ 0.09 $ 0.08 $ 0.07 $ 0.30 $ 0.33 Restructuring charges(3) $ 0.05 $ 0.03 $ 0.17 $ 0.13 $ 0.17 Income tax effect(4) $ — $ (0.01 ) $ (0.01 ) $ (0.02 ) $ (0.01 ) Diluted shares outstanding 557 556 554 556 552 Adjusted diluted EPS(1) $ 0.64 $ 0.55 $ 1.44 $ 2.24 $ 3.11 Net cash provided by operating activities $ 684 $ 416 $ 2,125 Less: Purchase of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets $ 228 $ 323 $ 1,804 Free cash flow(1) $ 456 $ 93 $ 321 (1)Adjusted gross profit, adjusted selling, general and administrative, adjusted research and development, adjusted operating profit, adjusted operating expense (calculated by subtracting adjusted operating profit from adjusted gross profit), adjusted net income, adjusted diluted EPS, free cash flow and any related margins are all Non-IFRS measures. See “Financial Measures (Non-IFRS)” for a discussion of why we believe these Non-IFRS measures are useful. (2) Beginning in Q3 2023, selling, general and administrative includes (gain)/loss on tool sales and certain contract cancellation fees. Prior period amounts have not been adjusted, as they are immaterial. (3) Includes $3.1 million of share-based compensation in Q4 2022. (4) Relates to restructuring charges. (5) Reflects change to adjusted net income definition discussed in more detail elsewhere in this release. Unaudited Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA Three Months Ended Year Ended (in millions USD) December 31, 2023 September 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Net income for the period $ 278 $ 249 $ 668 $ 1,018 $ 1,446 Depreciation and amortization 402 366 409 1,451 1,623 Finance expense 35 37 28 137 111 Finance income (43 ) (40 ) (26 ) (149 ) (51 ) Income tax expense (benefit) 21 (6 ) 8 66 86 Share-based compensation 50 44 43 169 182 Restructuring charges(1) 30 17 94 71 94 Divestiture gains and associated expenses, legal settlements and transaction expenses (2) — — (403 ) — (403 ) Adjusted EBITDA(1)(3)(4)(5)(6) $ 773 $ 667 $ 821 $ 2,763 $ 3,088 Adjusted EBITDA margin(1)(3)(4)(5)(6) 41.7 % 36.0 % 39.1 % 37.4 % 38.1 % (1) Includes $3.1 million of share-based compensation in Q4 2022. (2) Activity for the year ended December 31, 2022, relates to the gain on the sale of our East Fishkill business. (3)Reflects change to adjusted EBITDA definition discussed in more detail elsewhere in this release (4)Includes interest income of $1.0 million in Q1 2022 and $7.0 million in Q2 2022. Had these numbers been included, our adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin would have been $697 million and 35.9% for Q1 2022 and $777 million and 39.0% for Q2 2022, respectively. (5)Adjusted EBITDA and any related margin are Non-IFRS measures. See “Financial Measures (Non-IFRS)” for a discussion of why we believe these Non-IFRS measures are useful. (6) For the periods presented above, there were no labor optimization expenses. Financial Measures (Non-IFRS) In addition to the financial information presented in accordance with IFRS, this press release includes the following Non-IFRS metrics: adjusted gross profit, adjusted operating profit, adjusted operating expense, adjusted net income, adjusted selling, general and administrative, adjusted research and development, adjusted diluted earnings per share (“EPS”), adjusted EBITDA, free cash flow and any related margins. We define each of adjusted gross profit, adjusted selling, general and administrative and adjusted research and development as each respective IFRS measure adjusted for share-based compensation. We define adjusted operating profit as operating profit adjusted for share-based compensation and restructuring charges. We define adjusted operating expense as adjusted gross profit minus adjusted operating profit. We define adjusted net income as net income adjusted for share-based compensation, restructuring charges and the associated tax impact. We define adjusted diluted EPS as adjusted net income divided by the diluted shares outstanding. We define free cash flow as cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities less purchases of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets. We define adjusted EBITDA as net income, adjusted for the impact of finance expense, finance income, income tax expense (benefit), depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation, restructuring charges, labor optimization initiatives and divestiture gains and associated expenses, legal settlements and transaction expenses. We define adjusted gross margin as adjusted gross profit divided by revenue. We define adjusted operating margin as adjusted operating profit divided by net revenue. We define adjusted EBITDA margin as adjusted EBITDA divided by net revenue. We believe that in addition to our results determined in accordance with IFRS, these Non-IFRS measures provide useful information to both management and investors in measuring our financial performance and highlight trends in our business that may not otherwise be apparent when relying solely on IFRS measures. These Non-IFRS financial measures provide supplemental information regarding our operating performance that excludes certain gains, losses and non-cash charges that occur relatively infrequently and/or that we consider to be unrelated to our core operations. Management believes that free cash flow as a Non-IFRS measure is helpful to investors as it provides insights into the nature and amount of cash the Company generates in the period. For further information regarding these Non-IFRS measures, please refer to “Unaudited Reconciliation of IFRS to Non-IFRS” table above. Non-IFRS financial information is presented for supplemental informational purposes only and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial information presented in accordance with IFRS. Our presentation of Non-IFRS measures should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or nonrecurring items. Other companies in our industry may calculate these measures differently, which may limit their usefulness as a comparative measure. Conference Call and Webcast Information GF will host a conference call with the financial community on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time (ET) to review the fourth quarter 2023 results in detail. Interested parties may join the scheduled conference call by registering at https://register.vevent.com/register/BI596916ecbc7f44b8949ef404dff8de42. The call will be webcast and can be accessed from the GF Investor Relations website https://investors.gf.com. A replay of the call will be available on the GF Investor Relations website within 24 hours of the actual call. About GlobalFoundries GlobalFoundries® (GF®) is one of the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturers. GF is redefining innovation and semiconductor manufacturing by developing and delivering feature-rich process technology solutions that provide leadership performance in pervasive high growth markets. GF offers a unique mix of design, development and fabrication services. With a talented and diverse workforce and an at-scale manufacturing footprint spanning the U.S., Europe and Asia, GF is a trusted technology source to its worldwide customers. For more information, visit www.gf.com. Forward-looking Statements This press release includes “forward-looking statements” that reflect our current expectations and views of future events. 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Analyzing Chips at the Atomic Level February 2, 2024 GF labs use the latest technologies to see what is nearly invisible by Gary Dagastine “Semiconductor manufacturing isn’t rocket science, you know – it’s much harder” is a running joke in many semiconductor fabs. While rocket scientists may disagree, there’s no question that designing and manufacturing today’s essential chips include many incredibly difficult engineering challenges. After all, we’re talking about small pieces of silicon which may contain millions or billions of transistors. They are made from 40, 60 or more layers of materials with unique electrical characteristics, and with feature sizes approaching the dimensions of DNA molecules – only a few nanometers. The transistors are interconnected in increasingly complicated ways, such that if all the wiring within a fingernail-sized chip were laid end-to-end, it would be measured in meters. But how can we know what’s actually going on in such a complex system? How can we learn if there are design issues, electrical faults, thermal effects or other surprises that will impact performance? Further, how can we ensure that the manufacturing process is as efficient as possible? The answers can be found through wide range of characterization techniques in our global analytical laboratories. GlobalFoundries (GF) boasts some of the leading technical experts in this field, along with one of the industry’s most well-equipped laboratories, outfitted with the latest electron microscopes and other tools needed to inspect and evaluate these tiny and impossibly complex devices. Julie Lee, Director of the global analytical laboratories at GF’s Malta, New York, facility GF’s very own C.S.I. unit “We’re the C.S.I. unit at GlobalFoundries,” said Julie Lee, director of the global analytical laboratories at GF’s headquarters and manufacturing facility in Malta, New York. “We collect physical evidence from a chip during the manufacturing process, look at it in exquisite detail to see how its performance can be improved, and recommend to the fab how to accommodate those improvements.” The lab Lee leads is the company’s newest facility for physical, material, electrical, optical and packaging analysis. It is part of a global analytical laboratories’ organization with branches in the U.S., Singapore and Germany, staffed by more than 250 engineers and technicians with a wide range of expertise who support the fab on a 24/7 basis. A thin lamella is prepared using a focused ion beam, then lifted out and attached to a grid for inspection in the electronic microscope. Among other advanced instrumentation, it features state-of-the-art transmission electron microscopes (TEMs), which can magnify objects up to 2 million times. This capability enables visualization at the atomic level so that, for example, the “doping” of silicon (i.e., the impurities added to it to modify its electrical properties) can be seen and evaluated. TEMs also enable the analysis of errors that can’t be seen directly, such as electrical faults. As semiconductor dimensions have scaled to smaller sizes, the microscopes needed to look at their features have also evolved, and GF’s laboratory contains a mix of optical and electron-based technologies, said Dr. Frieder Baumann, Principal Member of the Technical Staff at GF. “Optical microscopes used to be the workhorse, but now they are mostly used with photonic devices such as GF’s Fotonix™ platform,” he said “We also have a number of scanning electron microscopes (SEMs), which offer high throughput and a resolution of a few nanometers. We use them to look at specific material layers, such as a chip’s resist layer, and to check for cracks in a chip’s interconnect, or wiring. While SEMs were the workhorse microscopy technology in past years, today their main use here at GF is for inline inspection to keep the manufacturing process flowing smoothly.” Dr. Frieder Baumann, Principal Member of the Technical Staff at GF Getting a closer look with TEMs The latest evolution of microscopy is the TEM, which provides a larger field of view and much greater resolution than SEMs, and also permits users to instantly see on a screen exactly what is going on in the chip sample under study. “TEMs have evolved from a pure imaging tool into a versatile instrument for comprehensive physical and compositional characterization, in conjunction with new techniques that we use to prepare samples for study,’ Baumann said. “It has become almost unthinkable to conduct modern semiconductor manufacturing without using a focused ion beam (FIB) tool to prepare a sample, and a TEM to understand what is going on inside it.” The analytical laboratories team in Malta, New York, and other GF sites uses a suite of TEM tools, including both older and newer models, to study several thousand samples per month company-wide around the world. Modern FINFET structure with atomically resolved silicon lattice “It’s amazing to think how far TEM technology has come in such a short time, and how versatile today’s machines are,” Baumann said. For example, automotive is a key market for GF, and a embedded memory is increasingly important for automotive applications because it is nonvolatile and stands up to the harsh real-world environments in which vehicles operate. “Thanks to our advanced TEM capabilities, we are one of only a few within the industry who can fully characterize every single element in the memory cell to determine that it is, in fact, built and operating properly.” Senior engineer Lee Gek Li analyzing a TEM sample in the analytical lab at GF’s Singapore manufacturing site Life in the Labs In addition to advanced microscopy, the labs offer a wide range of techniques and are involved in many aspects of manufacturing operations, from incoming chemical analysis through manufacturing processing and customer feedback. “Just as GF’s fabs around the globe transfer technology and capabilities to one another to establish multiple sources of production worldwide, our worldwide labs also participate and support technology transfers,” Lee said. “We as a global lab organization are staffed with materials engineers, physicists, mathematicians, and technicians. On a regular basis, we share knowledge and lessons learnt between the global teams across all verticals of physical, chemical and electrical analysis, discussing specific issues, and capitalizing on what we’ve learned to improve GF’s overall manufacturing performance.” At the end of the day, Lee said the lab also brings her and her colleagues a great deal of personal satisfaction. “I find it very rewarding to be in an environment focusing on problem-solving and innovation. It is especially satisfying when solutions are found as well as witnessing the growth of our team members.” Staff technician Enrico Vales reviews a sample on a TEM in the analytical laboratory at GF’s manufacturing facility in Dresden, Germany.
It’s No Vacation for Chips on Mars January 24, 2024 GF-made essential chips are at the forefront of space exploration, providing the capabilities, quality, security, and reliability needed to undertake critical missions in the harsh environment of space By Deniz Civay Deputy Director, Aerospace and Defense, GlobalFoundries Space tourism is a budding industry, and it’s easy to imagine that one day visitors may be welcome aboard an international space hotel. Vacation planning could take on a whole new vertical, catching a rocket to a space hotel that shares an orbit near the International Space Station (ISS). However, the thermosphere – the layer of Earth’s atmosphere where the ISS is located – is not what most of us would consider a vacation destination. Temperatures in the thermosphere fluctuate from an unfathomably cold -160°C to an oven like 80°C. A million pieces of marble-sized space debris cruise along at 17,500 mph. Not to mention ionospheric plasma, the vacuum’s complete lack of air, and the constant barrage of radiation. You get the idea: the thermosphere is no place for a picnic. An important part of my job at GlobalFoundries (GF) is helping companies that manufacture spacecraft ensure the semiconductors in their systems are able to withstand the harsh environments on Earth, in the thermosphere, and beyond. At a recent conference, I asked a deep space expert about how we could showcase the GF-made chips reliable performance on the ISS, and it prompted a laugh. “You don’t want to highlight that your chips are on the International Space Station. That environment is nothing,” he said. “GF chips have been to Mars. To the moons of Jupiter. Now those are harsh environments.” GF chips are critical to our advancement in space exploration. GF-made semiconductors aren’t just in your phones, smart speakers, and automobiles, they’re also in incredibly sophisticated space systems. Chips made in GF’s Vermont facility are on the James Webb Telescope. Chips made in GF’s Malta, New York, facility are on their way to Mars, past the moons of Jupiter, and will head even further into deep space. Images of Jupiter with enhanced color taken by the James Webb Telescope, released by NASA in 2022. [credit: NASA] This is no small feat, as the environment gets harsher and more challenging the further away from Earth you get. Chips in space systems need to be robust, reliable, power efficient, and enable very specific capabilities from taking images, to receiving and transmitting information, to performing other tasks and functions. It is also critical these chips are securely manufactured and perform exactly as intended. GF is a manufacturing leader in both these realms: chips that are secure and uncompromised, and can withstand the rigors of space. In terms of security, GF’s U.S. facilities, people, and processes are accredited by the Department of Defense to the highest level, Trusted Supplier Category 1A, which implements proven stringent security measures to protect sensitive information and manufacture chips with the highest levels of integrity to ensure they are uncompromised. GF additionally complies with strict export controls necessary to protect the information and chips being manufactured for this important sector. To survive in the harsh environment of space, chips must be hardened to withstand the environment. There are two primary ways to harden a chip to ensure it can survive in space; radiation hardening by design (RHBD) and radiation hardening by process (RHBP). RHBD is managed by defense companies who are building the satellite, rocket or other product to be launched into space. They achieve RHBD though redundancy and charge dissipation mitigation, among other techniques and strategies. A close-up of GF-made essential semiconductors on a newly manufactured wafer. RHBP involves a change to the manufacturing process of a chip to ensure it can survive in space. RHBD and RHBP are two different methods to achieve the same goal of enabling electronics to function reliably in space. It requires no shortage of time, brain power, precision, and care to manufacture chips the size of a postage stamp that can withstand a trip to the ISS, Mars, Jupiter, and beyond. But it never ceases to amaze me both the kinds of innovations that semiconductors enable, and the countless wonders that space science and space technology are uncovering. Next time you see the latest breathtaking James Webb Telescope images, or a new scientific observation about Mars or Jupiter, or watch a video of astronauts aboard the ISS, remember that GF-made chips are deep within those systems and make it all possible. Dr. Deniz Civay leads the Harsh Environment battleground at GF with the goal of ensuring the most secure onshore advanced technologies for deep space and defense products. She’s deputy director of GF’s aerospace and defense business strategy team. When she started at GF 12 years ago, she worked in R&D inventing novel technologies resulting in 10 patents and many papers. She is PMP certified and holds a Ph.D. in polymer science and engineering from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Infineon and GlobalFoundries extend long-term agreement with focus on automotive microcontrollers January 22, 2024 Munich, Germany and Malta, NY, USA – Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) and GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) today announced a new multi-year agreement on the supply of Infineon’s AURIX™ TC3x 40 nanometer automotive microcontrollers as well as power management and connectivity solutions. The additional capacity will contribute to secure Infineon’s business growth from 2024 through 2030. Infineon and GF have been partnering since 2013 in the development of differentiated automotive, industrial and security semiconductor technology and products. At the center of this collaboration is a highly reliable embedded non-volatile memory (eNVM) technology solution that is well suited for enabling mission-critical automotive applications while meeting the stringent safety and security requirements for next-generation vehicle systems. Infineon’s flagship microcontroller family AURIX already drives the transition in the industry towards autonomous, connected, and electrified vehicles. “With this long-term agreement, Infineon further strengthens the supply of semiconductor solutions that are driving decarbonization and digitalization,” said Dr. Rutger Wijburg, Chief Operations Officer of Infineon. “As demand continues to accelerate for automotive applications, our goal is to deliver high-quality microcontrollers with enhanced connectivity and advanced safety and security. Our AURIX microcontrollers are a key ingredient for dependable electronics as we move towards a world with all-electric, all-connected, user-centric, autonomous cars.” “Today’s announcement secures Infineon as a key long-term customer across multiple geographies, and particularly in Europe where the automotive industry has been an important contributor to innovation and economic growth. This underscores the criticality of a global manufacturing footprint that enables us to partner with our customers to meet their capacity needs, where they need it,” said Niels Anderskouv, Chief Business Officer of GF. “Our collaboration with Infineon delivers differentiation and innovation in automotive spanning two continents, and this long-term agreement provides Infineon with additional manufacturing for a more resilient supply chain.” About Infineon Infineon Technologies AG is a global semiconductor leader in power systems and IoT. Infineon drives decarbonization and digitalization with its products and solutions. The company has around 58,600 employees worldwide and generated revenue of about €16.3 billion in the 2023 fiscal year (ending 30 September). Infineon is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: IFX) and in the USA on the OTCQX International over-the-counter market (ticker symbol: IFNNY). Further information is available at www.infineon.com About GlobalFoundries GlobalFoundries (GF) is one of the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturers. GF is redefining innovation and semiconductor manufacturing by developing and delivering feature-rich process technology solutions that provide leadership performance in pervasive high growth markets. GF offers a unique mix of design, development, and fabrication services. With a talented and diverse workforce and an at-scale manufacturing footprint spanning the U.S., Europe and Asia, GF is a trusted technology source to its worldwide customers. For more information, visit www.gf.com. ©GlobalFoundries Inc., GF, GlobalFoundries, the GF logos and other GF marks are trademarks of GlobalFoundries Inc. or its subsidiaries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Forward-looking Information This news release may contain forward-looking statements, which involve risks and uncertainties. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. GF undertakes no obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this news release or to reflect actual outcomes, unless required by law. Contact GF: Erica McGill+1 518 795-5240erica.mcgill Jens Drews+49 172 3552369[email protected] Contact Infineon: Andre Tauber+49 175 4077932[email protected]
