Staff may head for exit, followed by customers, it would 'decimate' ops, says CEO
Newport Wafer Fab may become commercially unviable if UK government insists on its sale under national security legislation, according to current owner Nexperia, which is challenging the decision in court.
Should Nexperia be forced to sell the business, it would"decimate Newport’s value proposition even in the event that a viable alternate buyer and customers could be found," says the court filing seen byThe Statement of Grounds filed by the company adds:"This scenario would have a devastating impact on Newport's financial position. Newport would be left with only a single remaining client, and no immediate pathway to return to profitability.
For its part, Nexperia said it did not accept the national security concerns raised, and pointed out the acquisition had cleared two previous security reviews.last summer
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