PDF Solutions Completes Acquisition of secureWISE, LLC
PDF Solutions (NASDAQ: PDFS) has completed the acquisition of secureWISE, from Telit IOT Solutions Inc. SecureWISE is a widely-used secure, remote connectivity solution in the semiconductor manufacturing equipment industry.
The acquisition is expected to strengthen PDF Solutions' leadership in data, analytics, and connectivity for the semiconductor industry ecosystem by expanding their manufacturing connectivity network to include most of the 300mm fabs worldwide. The company anticipates that their existing footprint in the outsourced semiconductor assembly and test market will accelerate secureWISE's penetration into that supply chain segment.
PDF Solutions (NASDAQ: PDFS) ha completato l'acquisizione di secureWISE da Telit IOT Solutions Inc. SecureWISE è una soluzione di connettività remota sicura ampiamente utilizzata nel settore delle attrezzature per la produzione di semiconduttori.
L'acquisizione dovrebbe rafforzare la leadership di PDF Solutions nei dati, nell'analisi e nella connettività per l'ecosistema dell'industria dei semiconduttori, espandendo la loro rete di connettività per la produzione per includere la maggior parte delle fabbriche da 300 mm in tutto il mondo. L'azienda prevede che la propria presenza nel mercato dell'assemblaggio e del collaudo di semiconduttori esternalizzato accelererà la penetrazione di secureWISE in quel segmento della catena di approvvigionamento.
PDF Solutions (NASDAQ: PDFS) ha completado la adquisición de secureWISE de Telit IOT Solutions Inc. SecureWISE es una solución de conectividad remota segura ampliamente utilizada en la industria de equipos de fabricación de semiconductores.
Se espera que la adquisición fortalezca el liderazgo de PDF Solutions en datos, análisis y conectividad para el ecosistema de la industria de semiconductores al expandir su red de conectividad de fabricación para incluir la mayoría de las fábricas de 300 mm en todo el mundo. La empresa anticipa que su presencia existente en el mercado de ensamblaje y prueba de semiconductores externalizados acelerará la penetración de secureWISE en ese segmento de la cadena de suministro.
PDF Solutions (NASDAQ: PDFS)는 Telit IOT Solutions Inc.로부터 secureWISE를 인수했습니다. SecureWISE는 반도체 제조 장비 산업에서 널리 사용되는 안전한 원격 연결 솔루션입니다.
이번 인수는 반도체 산업 생태계에서 데이터, 분석 및 연결성에 대한 PDF Solutions의 리더십을 강화할 것으로 예상되며, 전 세계 300mm 팹의 대부분을 포함하도록 제조 연결성 네트워크를 확장할 것입니다. 회사는 아웃소싱된 반도체 조립 및 테스트 시장에서의 기존 입지가 secureWISE의 공급망 세그먼트 침투를 가속화할 것이라고 기대하고 있습니다.
PDF Solutions (NASDAQ: PDFS) a finalisé l'acquisition de secureWISE auprès de Telit IOT Solutions Inc. SecureWISE est une solution de connectivité à distance sécurisée largement utilisée dans l'industrie des équipements de fabrication de semi-conducteurs.
Cette acquisition devrait renforcer le leadership de PDF Solutions en matière de données, d'analytique et de connectivité pour l'écosystème de l'industrie des semi-conducteurs en élargissant leur réseau de connectivité de fabrication pour inclure la plupart des usines de 300 mm dans le monde. L'entreprise anticipe que sa présence existante sur le marché de l'assemblage et des tests de semi-conducteurs externalisés accélérera la pénétration de secureWISE dans ce segment de la chaîne d'approvisionnement.
PDF Solutions (NASDAQ: PDFS) hat die Übernahme von secureWISE von Telit IOT Solutions Inc. abgeschlossen. SecureWISE ist eine weit verbreitete sichere, remote Konnektivitätslösung in der Halbleiterfertigungsindustrie.
Die Übernahme wird voraussichtlich die Führungsposition von PDF Solutions in den Bereichen Daten, Analytik und Konnektivität für das Halbleiterindustrie-Ökosystem stärken, indem das Herstellungsnetzwerk für Konnektivität auf die meisten der 300-mm-Fabs weltweit ausgeweitet wird. Das Unternehmen erwartet, dass die bestehende Präsenz im ausgelagerten Halbleiter-Assemblierungs- und Testmarkt die Penetration von secureWISE in dieses Segment der Lieferkette beschleunigen wird.
- Expands manufacturing connectivity network to most 300mm fabs globally
- Strengthens leadership position in semiconductor data analytics
- Accelerates penetration into semiconductor assembly and test market
- Integration risks and potential implementation challenges
- Undisclosed acquisition costs and financial impact
- Exposure to semiconductor industry cyclicality and macroeconomic risks
Insights
PDF Solutions' acquisition of secureWISE represents a strategic expansion of their semiconductor connectivity footprint without requiring them to build this capability internally. By acquiring this "widely used" connectivity solution, PDF instantly gains access to most 300mm semiconductor fabrication facilities worldwide - the standard for advanced chip manufacturing.
The deal creates clear synergistic opportunities as PDF can now potentially deploy their analytics platform across a significantly larger installed base. Their existing analytics capabilities paired with secureWISE's secure connectivity creates a more comprehensive offering for semiconductor manufacturers who increasingly rely on data-driven optimization.
The potential acceleration into the outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) market is particularly noteworthy, as it opens additional revenue streams beyond fabrication. This diversification across the semiconductor value chain strengthens PDF's market position.
However, investors should note the absence of financial details in this announcement - no acquisition price, no revenue contribution estimates, and no specific synergy targets. Without these metrics, it's difficult to assess whether PDF paid a reasonable price or how quickly this will impact their financial performance. The acquisition appears strategically sound but requires further financial disclosure to fully evaluate its impact on shareholder value.
SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PDF Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: PDFS), today announced it has closed the acquisition of secureWISE, LLC, a widely used secure, remote connectivity solution in the semiconductor manufacturing equipment industry, from Telit IOT Solutions Inc.
By acquiring secureWISE, PDF Solutions expects to extend its leadership in data, analytics, and connectivity for the semiconductor industry ecosystem by significantly expanding PDF Solutions’ manufacturing connectivity network to include most of the 300mm fabs in the world. PDF’s footprint in the outsourced semiconductor assembly and test market is expected to accelerate the rate at which secureWISE moves into that part of the supply chain as well.
“We are pleased to welcome secureWISE to the PDF Solutions team,” said Dr. John Kibarian, President, CEO, and co-founder of PDF Solutions. “We provide a leading analytics platform for the semiconductor industry, which, with secureWISE, we believe will further support the type of secure integration and collaboration needed across the industry.”
Forward-Looking Statements
The statements in this press release contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements related to the Company’s expectations regarding the expected benefits of the secureWISE LLC acquisition and other statements identified by words such as “could,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “potential,” “should,” “will,” “would,” or similar expressions and the negatives of those terms, that are subject to future events and circumstances. Risks and uncertainties that could cause results to differ materially include risks associated with: the effectiveness of the PDF Solutions’ business and technology strategies; current semiconductor industry trends and competition; rates of adoption of PDF Solutions’ solutions by new and existing customers; project milestones or delays and performance criteria achieved; cost and schedule of new product development and investments in research and development; the continuing impact of macroeconomic conditions, including inflation, changing interest rates and tariffs, the evolving trade regulatory environment and geopolitical tensions, and other trends impacting the semiconductor industry, PDF Solutions’ customers, operations, and supply and demand for its products; supply chain disruptions; the success of PDF Solutions’ strategic growth opportunities and partnerships; recent and future acquisitions, strategic alliances and relationships and PDF Solutions’ ability to successfully integrate acquired businesses and technologies, including secureWISE LLC and its business; whether PDF Solutions can successfully convert backlog into revenue; customers’ production volumes under contracts that provide Gainshare; the sufficiency of PDF Solutions’ cash resources and anticipated funds from operations; PDF Solutions’ ability to obtain additional financing if needed; PDF Solutions’ ability to use support and updates for certain open-source software; and other risks and uncertainties discussed in PDF Solutions’ periodic public filings with the SEC, including, without limitation, its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024. All forward-looking statements and information included herein is given as of the filing date of this press release and based on information available to PDF Solutions at the time of this press release and future events or circumstances could differ significantly from these forward-looking statements. Unless required by law, PDF Solutions undertakes no obligation to update publicly any such forward-looking statements.
About PDF Solutions
PDF Solutions (Nasdaq: PDFS) provides comprehensive data solutions designed to empower organizations across the semiconductor and electronics industry ecosystem to improve the yield and quality of their products and operational efficiency for increased profitability. The Company’s products and services are used by Fortune 500 companies across the semiconductor and electronics ecosystem to achieve smart manufacturing goals by connecting and controlling equipment, collecting data generated during manufacturing and test operations, and performing advanced analytics and machine learning to enable profitable, high-volume manufacturing.
Founded in 1991, PDF Solutions is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. The Company (directly or through one or more subsidiaries) is an active member of SEMI, INEMI, TPCA, IPC, the OPC Foundation, and DMDII. For the latest news and information about PDF Solutions or to find office locations, visit https://www.pdf.com.
Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, PDF Solutions also operates worldwide in Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Sweden, and Taiwan. For the Company’s latest news and information, visit https://www.pdf.com.
About secureWISE
The secureWISE platform is designed to enable secure and controlled remote connectivity, collaboration and service enablement in the semiconductor industry. The secureWISE suite of products and services is designed to give OEM suppliers role-based, real-time and on-demand access to their equipment that is installed at the production facilities of their customers, to deliver valuable operational insights, mission-critical performance, substantial time and cost savings, and new service revenue opportunities. As a remote access tool built around the ISMI guidelines, secureWISE is installed in over
PDF Solutions, secureWISE, and the PDF Solutions logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of PDF Solutions, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Telit is a trademark or registered trademark of Telit. Other trademarks used herein are the property of their owners.
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