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MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INC (MCHP): restructuring charge — Microchip to close Tempe Fab 2, affecting ~500 employees; expects $90M annual savings
MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INC
- Fab 2 (8-inch wafer facility) shutdown planned by September 2025 quarter; products move to Oregon/Colorado fabs.
- Expected annual cash savings of ~$90M post-shutdown, starting June 2026 quarter due to high inventory FIFO basis.
- Restructuring costs estimated $3M-$8M near-term, with potential additional costs up to $15M.
- Approximately 500 employees affected; inventory levels expected to moderate from March 2025 quarter.
- Possible accelerated depreciation or impairment charges; not yet determined.