Wolfspeed Inc is a leading company specializing in the development and manufacturing of wide-bandgap semiconductors, primarily based on silicon carbide and gallium nitride technologies
These advanced materials enable more efficient and powerful electronic devices, playing a crucial role in applications such as renewable energy, electric vehicles, and 5G telecommunications. The company focuses on innovation in the semiconductor industry, providing solutions that enhance performance, reduce energy consumption, and drive the transition to sustainable technologies. With a commitment to advancing semiconductor technology, Wolfspeed is positioned at the forefront of the growing demand for high-performance electronic components.
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Wolfspeed, Inc. (NYSE: WOLF) today announced that the Company has received $192.1 million in cash tax refunds from the advanced manufacturing tax credit under Section 48D. Funds include $186.5 million owed to the Company for both fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2024 taxes, as well as accrued interest. This announcement reflects a portion of the approximately $1 billion total Section 48D cash tax refunds that the Company expects to receive. As of the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2025, the Company had accrued a total of $865 million in Section 48D tax credits. The Company expects receipt of more than $600 million in cash tax refunds in fiscal year 2026. Wolfspeed intends to use the tax credit proceeds to strengthen its capital structure and for general corporate purposes. The Company expects that its cash balance at the end of its fiscal third quarter of 2025 will be approximately $1.3 billion, inclusive of these recently received 48D cash tax credits.
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Wolfspeed, Inc has appointed Robert Feurle as CEO, effective May 1, 2025. Feurle brings decades of experience in developing advanced power semiconductor solutions.
Wolfspeed, Inc. (NYSE: WOLF), the global leader in silicon carbide technology, today announced the appointment of Robert Feurle as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective May 1, 2025, following a comprehensive internal and external search by the Board of Directors. Feurle succeeds Thomas Werner, who is serving as interim Executive Chairman and will return as Chairman of the Board following the transition.
