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STMicroelectronics N.V. Semi-Annual Report Summary (H1 2026)

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 6-K filing summarizes the unaudited Semi-Annual IFRS Report for STMicroelectronics N.V. for the six-month period ended June 27, 2026. The report was filed on August 19, 2026. STMicroelectronics is a global integrated device manufacturer (IDM) of semiconductor technologies, serving automotive, industrial, personal electronics, and communications markets. The period was marked by strong revenue growth driven by volume and mix, offset by significant one-time costs related to restructuring and a major acquisition.

Key Financial Metrics

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Growth: Revenues increased 24.6% year-over-year, driven by a ~20% volume increase and a ~5% increase in average selling prices due to favorable product mix. All reportable segments grew: Embedded Processing (EMP) +33.5%, RF Optical Communications (RFOC) +32.9%, Analog/MEMS/Sensors (AM&S) +24.6%, and Power & Discrete (P&D) +1.1%.
• Profitability Impact: Despite a 290 basis point improvement in gross margin (to 31.2%), the company reported a net loss of $171 million compared to a $46 million profit in H1 2025. This reversal was primarily caused by:
• Acquisition Costs: $25 million purchase price allocation (PPA) effects and $895 million cash outflow for the acquisition of NXP's MEMS sensor business.
• Restructuring: $80 million in restructuring charges related to reshaping the manufacturing footprint.
• Finance Costs: A net finance cost of $364 million (vs. $73 million gain in H1 2025), largely due to a $419 million unrealized loss on the fair value change of embedded derivatives in the 2020 Senior Unsecured Convertible Bonds.
• Cash Flow: Free Cash Flow turned significantly negative ($648 million) due to the $895 million acquisition payment, despite strong operating cash flow of $1,247 million.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

• Capital Expenditure: Management plans to invest Net Capex in the high end of the $2.0 to $2.2 billion range for 2026, accelerating investments in Cloud Optical Interconnect, Silicon Carbide (SiC) facilities in Catania and Chongqing, and 300mm wafer fab evolution in Crolles and Agrate.
• Data Center Outlook: Revenue ambition for Data Centers was raised to above $1 billion for 2026, with potential to double to well above $2 billion in 2027, driven by AI infrastructure demand.
• Debt Management: In June 2026, the company issued $1.5 billion in new dual-tranche Senior Unsecured Convertible Bonds (maturing 2031/2033) and initiated an early redemption of the 2020 Tranche B bonds ($750 million), which are expected to settle on a net-share basis in H2 2026.
• Risks: Key risks include geopolitical tensions, trade tariffs, supply chain volatility, and the execution of manufacturing ramp-ups. The company also faces ongoing litigation regarding securities laws and patent infringement (Purdue University case, $32 million judgment).

Investor Verification Checklist

• Acquisition Integration: Verify the timeline and financial impact of the NXP MEMS sensor business integration and the $895 million cash outflow.
• Convertible Bond Settlement: Monitor the settlement of the 2020 Tranche B bonds in H2 2026 to confirm the dilution impact (net-share settlement) and the final cash consideration.
• Restructuring Execution: Track the progress of the manufacturing footprint reshaping program to ensure the $129 million in charges yields the projected efficiency gains.
• Data Center Growth: Validate the trajectory of Data Center revenues against the raised guidance of >$1 billion for 2026.
• Legal Contingencies: Review updates on the Purdue University patent lawsuit and the securities class action filed in August 2024.