2025
INTERIM REPORTContents
Comments on the condensed consolidated interim financial statements 04
Summary of most important developments 04
Risk factors 05
Board of Directors 06
Condensed consolidated interim financial statements 07
Condensed consolidated statement of profit and loss and other comprehensive income 07
Condensed consolidated statement of financial position 09
Condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity 10
Condensed consolidated statement of cash flows 11
Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements 12
Company information 12
Acquisition of a subsidiary 12
Basis of preparation 13
Summary of material accounting policies 14
New accounting pronouncements 14
Notes 15
Revenue 15
Other income and other expenses 16
Finance income 17
Finance costs 17
Income taxes 17
Earnings per share 18
Property, plant, and equipment 19
Inventories 20
Contract assets 20
Other assets 20
Cash and cash equivalents 21
Equity 21
Loans and borrowings 22
Provisions 23
Other liabilities 24
Notes to the statement of cash flows 24
Segment reporting 25
Financial instruments - fair values and risk management 26
Transactions with related parties 27
Commitments 28
Events after the reporting period 29
Shareholder information 30
Statement of the Board of Directors 30
Statutory auditor's review conclusion on the condensed consolidated interim financial statements 31
List of abbreviations/definitions
CMOS Complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor IC Integrated circuit M-MOS M-MOS Semiconductor Sdn. Bhd. MEMS Micro-electro-mechanical systems MFI X-FAB MEMS Foundry Itzehoe GmbH NRE Non-recurring engineering PCM Process control monitor SiC Silicon carbide X-FAB SE or the Company X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE X-FAB SE Group or the Group X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE together with its subsidiaries X-FAB GmbH X-FAB Semiconductor Foundries GmbH X-FAB GmbH Group X-FAB Semiconductor Foundries GmbH together with its subsidiaries X-FAB Dresden X-FAB Dresden GmbH & Co. KG and X-FAB Dresden Verwaltungs-GmbH X-FAB France X-FAB France SAS X-FAB Texas X-FAB Texas Inc. X-FAB Sarawak X-FAB Sarawak Sdn. Bhd.Comments on the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
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Summary of most important developments
The following discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the Group's consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Highlights
In the first half of 2025, total revenue amounted to USD 419,396 thousand (first half of 2024: USD 421,254 thousand), a slight decrease of 0.44% compared to the same period in the previous year.
Revenue in X-FAB's core business, namely automotive, industrial, and medical, came in at USD 394,275 thousand (first half of 2024: USD 392,675 thousand), an increase of 0.4% compared to the same period in the previous year. X-FAB's core business generated 93.7% of total revenue (first half of 2024: 93.1%).
Business in the first half of 2025 progressed more favorably than anticipated with strong sequential growth in bookings in the first and second quarter of 2025, pointing to a gradual recovery across all end markets and technologies.
Among the growth drivers were EV-related automotive applications, power management applications for data centers, and medical-grade contactless temperature sensors. X-FAB's industrial business benefited from
increased demand following the last-time-buy announcement for some of X-FAB's 150mm CMOS technologies, as well as from revenue generated by prototyping new customer projects.
The end of the second quarter also marks the completion of X-FAB's three-year program to expand manufacturing capacities across the Group. The main focus in the first half of the year was on equipping the new clean room in Kuching, Malaysia. The expansion of capacity for X-FAB's popular 180nm CMOS processes provides sufficient capacity to serve current and future customer demand, which is key to supporting X-FAB's CMOS and microsystems business going forward.
Revenue analysis
in millions of USD
Half-year ended Dec 31, 2023
Half-year ended Jun 30, 2024
Half-year ended Dec 31, 2024
Half-year ended Jun 30, 2025
Half-year y-o-y
growth
Automotive
287.1
277.9
274.6
278.8
0%
Industrial
108.0
87.0
67.5
86.6
-1%
Medical
33.4
27.7
28.7
28.9
4%
Subtotal core business
428.5
92.5%
392.7
93.1%
370.8
92,5%
394.3
93.7%
0.4%
1%
CCC
34.4
28.6
29.4
25.7
-10.1%
Others
0.3
0.3
0.6
0.6
121%
Total*
463.2
421.5
400.8
420.6
0%
*excluding revenues from wafer sales recognized over time
Business fundamentals are intact and X-FAB remains well positioned for long-term business success. X-FAB 's comprehensive and highly specialized technology portfolio enables innovative solutions to address the major megatrends of our time. The electrification of everything is inevitable in order to move away from fossil fuels and mitigate climate change, driving long-term growth in X-FAB's automotive and industrial businesses.
Aging and growing populations require technological innovation to make prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease more efficient, reliable and accessible to an ever-growing number of people. X-FAB's microsystems expertise with the combination of CMOS and MEMS supports the development of world-leading medical applications and fuels the long-term growth of X-FAB's medical business.
Cost of sales
Cost of sales includes material expenses such as raw materials, the costs of maintaining fixed assets, depreciation, staff costs, and costs for external services. In 2025 cost of sales decreased by USD 1,196 thousand or 0.4% compared to the first half of 2024, in line with the slight decrease in revenue.
Research and development expenses
Research and development expenses amounted to USD 24,450 thousand in the first half of 2025, representing 5.8% of revenue (first half of 2024: USD 22,494 thousand, 5.3% of revenue). The increase of 8.7% (USD 1,956 thousand) compared to the previous year's comparable six-month period is due to higher staff and mask costs. Research and development expenses are presented net of grants in the amount of USD 3,104 thousand, (first half of 2024: USD 2,503 thousand). The Group's research and development activities focus on the development of new fabrication processes, the optimization of existing processes using the Group's key process technologies, and the development of new integrated circuit features in order to meet customers' analog/mixed signal needs.
General, administrative, and selling expenses
General and administrative expenses and selling expenses remain on the same level compared to the first half of 2024.
Net finance costs
Net finance costs increased by USD 35,607 thousand in the first half of 2025 compared to the first half of previous year due to increased unrealized exchange rate losses on euro-denominated loans and borrowings (USD 30,876 thousand).
Net income
The Group recorded a profit for the period for the first half of 2025 of USD 11,810 thousand, compared to a profit of USD 42,880 thousand in the first half of 2024.
The announcement of third quarter results will take place on October 30, 2025.
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Risk factors
The following risk factors may affect X-FAB's business, financial condition, and results of operations; the list is not exhaustive:
Structural trends in the markets for the end-user products produced by X-FAB's customers, or material volatility in demand for these products, may limit X-FAB's ability to maintain or increase sales and profit levels.
A global systemic economic or financial crisis, increased political uncertainty, or increased economic protectionism could negatively affect X-FAB.
A significant portion of X-FAB's revenue comes from a relatively limited number of customers
Due to X-FAB's relatively fixed-cost structure, its ability to grow profitability is dependent on its ability to maintain appropriate utilization levels.
X-FAB faces difficulties in forecasting demand and may therefore be unable to match its production capacity to demand.
X-FAB may be unsuccessful in its attempts to increase its production capacity and capabilities.
X-FAB may not realize all the anticipated benefits from its acquisition of Altis' core business.
X-FAB's expectations of an increase in market share by foundries might not occur.
X-FAB may face increasing competition.
X-FAB may face competitive pricing pressures.
X-FAB may face price increases from its suppliers.
X-FAB may be subject to penalties if it fails to meet the terms of long-term contracts with customers and suppliers.
X-FAB's operations could be disrupted by an unreliable or insufficient power supply.
X-FAB is subject to risks associated with currency fluctuations.
X-FAB is subject to risks associated with any form of cyber criminality.
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Board of Directors
X-FAB SE's Board of Directors manages the Company in accordance with the principles laid down in the Articles of Association and makes decisions on general policy, including the assessment and approval of strategic plans and budgets, supervision of reports and internal audits, and other tasks assigned by law to the Board of Directors. In accordance with the Belgian Companies and Associations Code, the Board of Directors has appointed Sensinnovat BV, represented by Rudi De Winter, as managing director (CEO), to whom it has delegated its managerial powers with the exception of general policy and all actions that are reserved to the Board of Directors by statutory provisions.
The CEO is appointed by the Board of Directors for an indefinite period, unless the Board of Directors decides otherwise.
The directors of the Company at June 30, 2024 were as follows:
Name Position
Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr. Hamid Bin Bugo Chairman of the Board
Sensinnovat BV Managing Director, CEO (represented by Rudi De Winter)
Roland Duchâtelet Non-executive director Dato Sri Dr. Wan Lizozman Haji Wan Omar Non-executive director Hans-Jürgen Straub Independent Director
Aurore NV Independent Director
(represented by Christine Juliam)
Christel Verschaeren Independent Director
Estelle Iacona Independent Director
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Summary of most important developments
Condensed consolidated interim financial statements
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Condensed consolidated statement of profit and loss and other comprehensive income
in thousands of U.S. dollars
Note
For the six months ended June 30
2025
2024
Revenue
2.5.6.1/2.5.6.17/
2.5.6.19
419,396
421,254
Cost of sales
(324,826)
(326,022)
Gross profit
94,570
95,232
Research and development expenses
(24,450)
(22,494)
Selling expenses
(4,655)
(4,679)
General and administrative expenses
(24,791)
(24,471)
Rental income and expenses from investment properties
1,561
1,828
Impairment loss on trade receivables
(193)
(60)
Other income and other expenses
2.5.6.2
763
4,663
Operating profit
42,805
50,019
Finance income
2.5.6.3
26,106
12,552
Finance costs
2.5.6.4
(50,679)
(15,072)
Net finance income/(costs)
(24,573)
(2,520)
Profit before tax
18,232
47,499
Income tax
2.5.6.5
(6,422)
(4,619)
Profit for the period
11,810
42,880
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
Condensed consolidated statement of profit and loss and other comprehensive income (continued)in thousands of U.S. dollars
Note
For the six months ended June 30
2025
2024
Profit for the period
11,810
42,880
Other comprehensive income
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss
Remeasurement of defined benefit obligation (asset)
318
565
Items that are or may be transferred to profit or loss as follows:
Foreign currency translation differences for foreign operations
194
(334)
Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the period, net of income tax
512
231
Total comprehensive income for the period
12,322
43,111
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, basic and diluted
130,631,921
130,631,921
Earnings per share
Basic and diluted (in U.S. dollars)
2.5.6.6
0.09
0.33
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
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Condensed consolidated statement of financial position
in thousands of U.S. dollars
Note
June 30,
2025
December 31,
2024
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant, and equipment
2.5.6.7
1,224,295
1,144,620
Investment properties
7,159
7,412
Intangible assets
6,268
6,319
Other assets
2.5.6.10
33
42
Deferred tax assets
2.5.6.5
64,380
66,725
Total non-current assets
1,302,135
1,225,118
Current assets
Inventories
2.5.6.8
288,207
281,765
Contract assets
2.5.6.9
16,880
18,092
Trade and other receivables
2.5.6.19
111,612
96,648
Income tax receivables
1,449
1,830
Other assets
2.5.6.10
72,023
67,423
Cash and cash equivalents
2.5.6.11
157,678
215,837
Total current assets
647,849
681,595
Total assets
1,949,984
1,906,713
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity
Share capital
2.5.6.12
432,745
432,745
Share premium
2.5.6.12
348,709
348,709
Retained earnings
253,776
241,648
Cumulative translation adjustment
656
462
Treasury shares
(770)
(770)
Total equity
1,035,116
1,022,794
Non-current liabilities
Loans and borrowings
2.5.6.13
418,230
369,616
Other liabilities and provisions
2.5.6.14
2,725
4,257
Total non-current liabilities
420,955
373,873
Current liabilities
Loans and borrowings
2.5.6.13
54,041
44,517
Trade payables
2.5.6.19
41,780
67,658
Income tax payable
10,546
7,737
Provisions
2.5.6.14
9,131
11,978
Other liabilities
2.5.6.15
378,415
378,157
Total current liabilities
493,913
510,046
Total equity and liabilities
1,949,984
1,906,713
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
issued and capital premium earnings tion adjustment shares to owners of the interests -
Condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity
in thousands of
U.S. dollars
Shares fully paid
Share
Share
Retained
Cumulative transla-
Treasury
Total attributable
parent
Non-controlling
Total equity
At December 31, 2023
130,781,669
432,745
348,710
180,159
(301)
(770)
960,542
-
960,542
Profit for the period
42,880
42,880
42,880
Remeasurement of defined benefit plans
565
565
565
Currency translation effect
(334)
(334)
(334)
Total comprehensive income
-
-
-
43,445
(334)
-
43,111
-
43,111
Total transactions with owners of the parent
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
At June 30, 2024
130,781,669
432,745
348,710
223,604
(635)
(770)
1,003,653
-
1,003,653
Profit for the period
18,646
18,646
18,646
Remeasurement of defined benefit plans
(602)
(602)
(602)
Currency translation effect
1,097
1,097
1,097
Total comprehensive income
-
-
-
18,044
1,097
-
19,141
-
19,141
Total transactions with owners of the Company
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
At December 31, 2024
130,781,669
432,745
348,710
241,648
462
(770)
1,022,794
-
1,022,794
Profit for the period
11,810
11,810
11,810
Remeasurement of defined benefit plans
318
318
318
Currency translation effect
194
194
194
Total comprehensive income
-
-
-
12,128
194
-
12,322
-
12,322
Total transactions with owners of the Company
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
At June 30, 2025
130,781,669
432,745
348,710
253,776
656
(770)
1,035,116
-
1,035,116
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
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Condensed consolidated statement of cash flows
in thousands of U.S. dollars
Note
For the six months ended June 30
2025
2024
Cash flow from operating activities:
Profit for the period
11,810
42,880
Income tax
6,422
4,619
Profit before taxes
18,232
47,499
Reconciliation of net income to cash flow arising from operating activities:
83,112
52,705
Depreciation and amortization, before effect of grants and subsidies
2.5.6.7
57,845
48,792
Amortization of investment grants and subsidies
(2,461)
(1,296)
Interest income and expenses (net)
2.5.6.3/
2.5.6.4
8,071
653
Loss/(gain) on the sale of plant, property and equipment (net)
(108)
(3,771)
Loss/(gain) on the change in fair value of financial assets (net) and derivatives
(4,160)
-
Other non-cash transactions (net)
2.5.6.16
23,925
8,327
Changes in working capital
(32,320)
6,689
Decrease/(increase) of trade and other receivables
(15,175)
18,463
Decrease/(increase) of other assets
(85)
18,830
Decrease/(increase) of inventories
(6,442)
(5,554)
Decrease/(increase) of contract assets
1,211
305
(Decrease)/increase of trade payables
(5,198)
(14,575)
(Decrease)/increase of other liabilities and provisions
2.5.6.15
(6,631)
(10,780)
Income taxes (paid)/received
(1,232)
(2,668)
Net cash from operating activities
67,792
104,225
Cash flow from investing activities:
Payments for property, plant, equipment, and intangible assets
(155,456)
(226,789)
Payments for investments in investment properties
-
(84)
Acquisition of subsidiary, net of cash acquired
-
(1,634)
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant, and equipment
118
3,811
Interest received
2,186
6,417
Net cash used in investing activities
(153,152)
(218,279)
in thousands of U.S. dollars
Note
For the six months ended June 30
2025
2024
Cash flow from financing activities:
Proceeds from loans and borrowings
2.5.6.13
50,571
92,901
Repayment of loans and borrowings
2.5.6.13
(38,551)
(99,757)
Receipts from sale and leaseback arrangements
30,020
26,469
Payment of lease liabilities
(13,277)
(4,230)
Interest paid
(9,668)
(8,632)
Net cash from financing activities
19,095
6,751
Effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on cash balances
8,106
(8,343)
Net increase/(decrease) of cash and cash equivalents
(66,265)
(107,303)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period
215,837
405,701
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period
157,678
290,055
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
Company information
X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE (hereafter referred to as "X-FAB SE," "the Company," or "the parent Company" and, together with its subsidiaries, as "X-FAB SE Group" or "the Group") is a European limited company (Societas Europaea/SE) registered under the number BE0882.390.885 in Hasselt, Belgium. The Company's registered address is Transportstraat 1, 3980 Tessenderlo-Ham, Belgium.
The X-FAB SE Group is one of the world's leading pure-play foundry providers specializing in analog/mixed-signal technologies. Analog/mixed-signal products are circuits capable of processing digital as well as analog signals. As a pure-play foundry, the Group develops its own technologies, offering its customers a
comprehensive range of product development (design support) and production services. The X-FAB SE Group manufactures integrated circuits to customers' designs, supplying these in the form of silicon wafers. For this purpose, X-FAB SE offers special technology modules, cell libraries, and design kits, which allow the Group's customers to develop specific circuits with broad function spectrums and to accelerate their development processes.
X-FAB SE Group's customers include companies that concentrate on the development of integrated circuits (ICs) and leave their manufacture to others (fabless companies). The Group's customers are primarily in the communication, automotive, consumer, and industrial product sectors, and are located in Europe, the United States, and Asia.
Acquisition of a subsidiary
On January 1, 2024, the Group acquired the entire share capital of M-MOS Semiconductor Hong Kong Limited (M-MOS), a limited liability company incorporated under the laws of Hong Kong, and its subsidiaries for a consideration of EUR 22,500 thousand (USD 24,863 thousand) payable in cash. M-MOS was acquired from XTRION, a related party.
M-MOS is a developer of metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET) process technologies and designs standard and custom devices using MOSFET technologies focusing on selling wafers to its customers. The acquisition was made to generate business synergies in particular in respect of the MOSFET wafer business.
No acquisition costs were recorded as expenses in the current or previous financial year in respect of the acquisition.
The fair values of the assets and liabilities determined as at January 1, 2024 exceeded the carrying values recorded by the acquiree by USD 73 thousand and were as follows:
in thousands of U.S. dollars
Property, plant, and equipment
238
Deferred tax assets
66
Inventories
2,878
Accounts receivable
4,483
Other assets
4,532
Cash and cash equivalents
23,229
Total assets
35,426
Non-current loans and borrowings
26
Trade payables
2,691
Other current liabilities
7,712
Deferred tax liabilities
134
Total liabilities
10,563
Total identifiable assets and liabilities acquired
24,863
The above amounts represent the Group's estimates of the fair values of the assets and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date. No material differences between the carrying amounts and fair market values of the assets and liabilities acquired were identified due to the fact that the assets acquired primarily consisted of cash and cash equivalents and in view of the short-term nature of the receivables and liabilities. No goodwill was recognized as a result of the business combination.
M-MOS contributed revenues of USD 9,395 thousand and a profit of USD 1,287 thousand) to the Group results in the first half of the financial year 2025 (first half of the financial year 2024: revenues of USD 8,796 thousand and a profit of USD 1,152 thousand).
Basis of preparation Statement of compliance
These condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting as endorsed by the European Union. They do not include all of the information required for full annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the Group's last annual consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended December 31, 2024.
The condensed consolidated interim financial statements of X-FAB SE Group were authorized for issue in accordance with a resolution of the directors on August 28, 2025.
Use of estimates and judgements
In preparing these condensed consolidated interim financial statements, management has made judgments, assumptions, and estimates that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income, and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimates are revised and in any future periods affected.
The significant judgments made by management in applying the Group's accounting policies and the key sources of estimation uncertainty were the same as those that applied to the consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Measurement of fair values
A number of the Group's accounting policies and disclosures require the measurement of fair values, for both financial and non-financial assets and liabilities.
If third-party information is used to measure fair values, the evidence obtained from third parties is assessed to support the conclusion that such valuations meet the requirements of IFRS, including the level in the fair value hierarchy in which such valuations should be classified.
When measuring the fair value of an asset or a liability, the Group uses market observable data as far as possible.
Fair values are classified into different levels in a fair value hierarchy based on the inputs used in the valuation techniques as follows:
Level 1: quoted (unadjusted) prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2: other techniques for which all inputs that have a significant effect on the recorded fair value are observable, either directly or indirectly.
Level 3: techniques that use inputs which have a significant effect on the recorded fair value that are not based on observable market data.
If the inputs used to measure the fair value of an asset or a liability might be categorized in different levels of the fair value hierarchy, then the fair value measurement is categorized in its entirety in the same level of the fair value hierarchy as the lowest level input that is significant to the entire measurement.
The Group measures transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy at the end of the reporting period during which the change has occurred.
Summary of material accounting policies
The accounting policies applied are consistent with those applied in the annual consolidated financial statements ended December 31, 2024.
New accounting pronouncements
Amendments to standards effective for the period beginning on January 1, 2025
The following amendments to IFRS standards, which are effective for annual periods beginning on or before January 1, 2025, have been applied by the Group for the first time in preparing these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
Standard/interpretation
Effective date: effective for annual periods beginning
on or after
Amendments to IAS 21 The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates: Lack of Exchangeability
January 1, 2025
The amendments to standards did not have any effect on the condensed consolidated interim financial statements of the X-FAB SE Group.
New standards and interpretations not yet effective
A number of new standards, amendments to standards, and interpretations are not yet effective for the year ending December 31, 2025, and have not been applied in preparing these condensed consolidated interim financial statements:
Standard/interpretation
Effective date: effective for annual periods beginning
on or after
Annual Improvements Volume 11
January 1, 2026
Contracts Referencing Nature-dependent Electricity (Amendments to IFRS 9 and IFRS 7)
January 1, 2026
Amendments to the Classification and Measurement of Financial Instruments (Amendments to IFRS 9 and IFRS 7)
January 1, 2026
IFRS 18 Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements*
January 1, 2027
IFRS 19 Subsidiaries without Public Accountability: Disclosures*
January 1, 2027
*Not yet endorsed by the EU
Earlier application of these standards is permitted; however, the Group has not early-adopted the new or amended standards which are applicable to future periods in preparing these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
The Group is still in the process of assessing the impact of the new standard IFRS 18, particularly with respect to the structure of the Group's statement of profit or loss, the statement of cash flows, additional disclosures required, and how information is grouped in the (interim) financial statements.
Notes
Revenue
Revenue comprises the following:
in thousands of U.S. dollars
For the six months ended June 30
2025
2024
Gross revenue PCM wafer
390,273
378,274
Gross revenue NRE and technology services
39,608
46,532
Impact from PCM wafer revenue recognized over time
(1,211)
(305)
Other revenue
3
6
Discounts and warranty credits
(9,277)
(3,253)
Total
419,396
421,254
In the first half of 2025 there was a downward adjustment of USD 1,211 thousand to report recognized for sales made in 2025 based on the recognition over time basis in accordance with IFRS 15 compared to the amounts recognized based on the date the wafers were delivered. In contrast, in the same period of the previous year the adjustment of revenue recognition to reflect the sale of PCM wafers over time resulted in a decrease in revenues recognized of USD 0.3 million. The Group reports revenues from wafer sales which are recognized over time in compliance with IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers. For transparency purposes, the Group also reports revenue from PCM wafer sales based on recognizing the associated revenues at the specific point in time when the wafers are delivered to the customer as well as the amount of the reconciling item between the revenue recognized on the over time basis and the revenue recognized on the basis of the delivery of the wafers.
Revenue for wafer sales recognized over time represents the Group's rights to consideration for work completed but not invoiced at the reporting date on wafer sales under long-term contracts which meet the criteria for revenue recognition over time.
The Group has recognized no revenues of variable consideration from customers in respect of shortfalls of orders from customers in the first half of the financial year 2025 (2024: none) as, at the current time, it is anticipated that all customer orders will be supplied to customers in full without any shortfalls.
Revenue from NRE and technology services is recognized over time, based on milestones that are a reasonable approximation of the progress to complete the performance obligation.
Other income and other expenses
Other income comprises the following:
in thousands of U.S. dollars
For the six months ended June 30
2025
2024
Income from recharges
557
1,696
Income from sales of materials
337
33
Income from other admin services/cost sharing
282
230
Gains on disposals of property, plant, and equipment
118
3,772
Income other periods
80
212
Other
345
304
Total
1,719
6,247
Gains on disposal of fixed assets in the prior year relate to sales of tools which are not needed any longer due to changes in technology and production portfolios.
Other expenses comprise the following:
in thousands of U.S. dollars
For the six months ended June 30
2025
2024
Expenses from recharges
(557)
(1,696)
Expenses prior periods
(124)
(98)
Losses on disposal of property, plant, and equipment
(10)
(1)
Other
(265)
211
Total
(956)
(1,584)
Finance income
Finance income comprises the following:
in thousands of U.S. dollars
For the six months ended June 30
2025
2024
Interest on financial assets measured at amortized cost:
Interest on cash and cash equivalents
2,186
6,473
Change in fair value of financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss:
Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments
4,160
-
Other:
Income from exchange rate differences
19,760
6,080
Total
26,106
12,553
Income from exchange rate differences includes unrealized exchange rate gains (net of expenses) of USD 974 thousand (2024 loss of: USD 4,272 thousand) resulting from the translation of cash balances
denominated in Malaysian ringgit and of USD 7,131 thousand (2024: USD 3,421 thousand) from cash balances denominated in euros.
Finance costs
Finance costs comprise the following:
in thousands of U.S. dollars
For the six months ended June 30
2025
2024
Interest on financial liabilities measured at amortized cost:
Loans and borrowings
(9,850)
(6,494)
Other interest
(407)
(632)
Other :
Expenses from exchange rate differences
(40,421)
(7,946)
Total
(50,678)
(15,072)
Exchange rate expenses include realized and unrealized exchange rate losses of USD 30,876 thousand (2024: income of USD 4,272 thousand) on euro-denominated loans and borrowings.
Income taxes
Income tax expense is recognized at an amount determined by multiplying the profit before tax for the interim reporting period by the expected effective tax rate of the year.
The income tax expense comprised the following:
in thousands of U.S. dollars
For the six months ended June 30
2025
2024
Current taxes:
Actual income tax charge for the period
(4,025)
(3,658)
Adjustment of prior years' tax charges
(16)
(304)
(4,041)
(3,962)
Deferred taxes
(2,381)
(657)
Total
(6,422)
(4,619)
Changes in recognized deferred tax assets resulted in a decrease of deferred tax assets of USD 2,345 thousand (2024: a decrease of USD 599 thousand). The decrease in deferred tax assets is primarily due to the derecognition of previously recognized deferred tax assets on timing differences arising on property, plant, and equipment of X-FAB Sarawak amounting to USD 2,586 thousand (2024: derecognition of USD 594 thousand) to reflect the current estimate of realizable deferred taxes on reversals of timing differences based on the Group's updated business planning.
The assumptions made and the method applied to calculate deferred taxes were consistent with the methods used at December 31, 2024. The actual income tax expense for the period primarily consists of accruals made for income taxes for the year to be paid in Malaysia, France, and Germany.
Belgium, the jurisdiction where the "ultimate parent entity" (i.e. X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE) of the X-FAB group is located, formally adopted the Pillar Two (Global Minimum Tax) legislation in December 2023, effective from 2024 onwards (i.e. for financial years starting on or after December 31, 2023). Up to and including the financial year starting on January 1, 2025, the X-FAB Group did not yet meet the criteria to be subject to the Pillar Two legislation. However, as from the financial year starting on January 1, 2026, the X-FAB Group expects to fall within the scope of this legislation. The X-FAB Group has applied a temporary mandatory relief from deferred tax accounting for the impacts of the top-up tax (if any) and will account for such top-up tax as a current tax when it is incurred.
Earnings per share
The earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit for the period attributable to the ordinary shareholders (as reported in the condensed interim statement of profit and loss and other comprehensive income) by the weighted average number of shares in issue during the period.
There were 130,781,669 shares in issue at January 1 and June 30 in both periods, and the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding was 130,631,921 in both periods.
There are no diluting effects on the earnings per share in the current or previous period.
Property, plant, and equipment
in thousands of U.S. dollars
Land
Buildings
Technical machinery and equipment
Factory and office equipment
Assets under construction
Total
Net book value January 1, 2025
14,078
49,581
440,158
7,105
633,696
1,144,618
Accumulated historical cost January 1, 2025
14,360
134,731
1,503,433
38,930
633,696
2,325,150
Additions
-
1,019
9,288
175
123,471
133,953
Disposals
-
-
(6,415)
(255)
-
(6,670)
Reclassifications
-
5,746
38,945
517
(45,019)
189
Effect of changes in exchange rates
-
-
-
-
-
-
Changes in consolidation
-
-
-
-
-
-
Accumulated historical cost June 30, 2025
14,360
141,496
1,545,251
39,367
712,148
2,452,622
Accumulated depreciation January 1, 2025
(282)
(85,150)
(1,063,275)
(31,825)
-
(1,180,532)
Additions
(18)
(2,204)
(50,403)
(1,644)
-
(54,269)
Disposals
-
-
6,406
255
-
6,661
Reclassifications
-
-
(187)
-
-
(187)
Effect of changes in exchange rates
-
-
-
-
-
-
Accumulated depreciation June 30, 2025
(300)
(87,354)
(1,107,459)
(33,214)
-
(1,228,327)
Net book value June 30, 2025
14,060
54,142
437,792
6,153
712,148
1,224,295
Assets under construction contain purchases of technical machinery and equipment in all X-FAB sites as a result of its group-wide capacity expansion program. This three-year program was completed in the second quarter of 2025.
In the first half of 2025, the Group received USD 0 thousand investment tax credits within the U.S. related to the acquisition of qualifying assets (2024: USD 10,195 thousand). The acquisition costs of technical equipment have been reduced accordingly.
The carrying values of right-of-use assets presented as property, plant and equipment were as follows:
in thousands of U.S. dollars
2025
2024
Net book value January 1
39,323
17,588
Additions
337
1,027
Depreciation
(2,486)
(3,690)
Reclassifications
13
18,210
Effects of changes in currency exchange rates
-
26
Net book value Dec 31
37,187
33,161
In 2025, the Group entered into a sale and leaseback transaction under which machinery was sold at book value and leased back. The contractual arrangements include a purchase option to buy the underlying asset at a price that is expected to be sufficiently lower than the expected fair value of the underlying asset on the date at which the option becomes exercisable. The Group continues to be able to direct the use of the assets and obtain substantially all of the remaining benefits from their use. Accordingly, the transaction was wholly recognized as a financing arrangement and no sale or gain or loss is recognized on the transaction. A similar sale and leaseback transaction with a net book value of USD 17,830,000 that was entered into in 2024 was excluded from the beginning balance as of January 1, 2025.
Inventories
The increase in raw materials and supplies and work in progress resulted from the build-up of inventories to secure the material supplies required to meet anticipated higher output levels resulting from the overall increase in business activity. Inventories for the manufacture of wafers under contracts for which sales are recognized over time are not recognized in work in process; instead they are recorded as an expense within cost of sales with the associated rights to consideration for work completed but not invoiced at the reporting date recognized within contract assets (note 2.5.6.9 below).
Allowances of USD 602 thousand (2024: USD 55 thousand) have been recorded against inventories and recognized as an expense in the period.
Contract assets
The contract assets relate to the Group's rights to consideration for work completed but not invoiced at the reporting date on wafer sales recognized over time. No impairment charges have been recognized on contract assets. The contract assets are transferred to receivables when the rights become unconditional. This usually occurs when the Group issues an invoice to the customer.
Other assets
Other assets comprise the following:
in thousands of U.S. dollars
June 30, 2025
December 31, 2024
R&D grants receivable
35,287
26,795
Prepaid expenses
16,197
17,538
Investment grants and subsidies receivable
9,844
9,890
Derivatives
4,160
-
Receivables from energy surcharges
2,781
5,706
Taxes (other)
2,381
6,337
Deposits
565
483
Other
808
674
Total
72,023
67,423
Prepaid expenses primarily relate to prepayments made for raw materials such as raw wafers.
Research and development grants receivable at June 30, 2025 include research and development tax credits and competitiveness and employment tax credits totaling USD 18,430 thousand attributable to X-FAB France (December 31, 2024: USD 13,440 thousand).
Derivatives presented within other assets represent the fair value of two currency forward contracts (derivatives) which provide for the sale, in exchange for euros, of USD 60 million at December 31, 2025 which correspond to the amounts of loan repayments payable in euros at December 31, 2025. There was no acquisition cost associated with these instruments. The changes in the fair value of these currency forward contracts are intended to offset the currency gains or losses on exchange associated with those euro denominated loan repayments. The Group does not apply hedge accounting. Accordingly, the change in fair value of the derivatives is presented in the consolidated statement of profit and loss as finance income (2025: USD 4,160 thousand; 2024: USD 0 thousand).
Other taxes primarily relate to VAT receivables.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise the following:
in thousands of U.S. dollars
June 30, 2025
December 31, 2024
Cash and bank balances
109,654
153,164
Restricted cash
2,668
4,189
Term deposits
45,356
58,484
Total
157,678
215,837
An analysis of the movements of cash and cash equivalents is reported in the statement of cash flows.
Equity
Share capital
X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE had 130,781,669 fully paid-in shares in issue throughout the reporting period for the first six months of the current and the comparative period.
Share premium
The share premium of X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE amounts to EUR 348,709 thousand (December 31, 2024: USD 348,709 thousand).
Retained earnings
Retained earnings represent the accumulated profits and losses of the Group together with the accumulated balance of the remeasurement of the Group's post-employment defined benefit plans.
Cumulative translation adjustment
The translation reserve comprises all foreign currency differences arising from the translation of the financial statements of foreign operations that have functional currencies other than USD.
Treasury shares
At June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024 the Group held 149,748 treasury shares (after the 2017 share split) of X FAB Silicon Foundries SE held by its fully-owned subsidiary X-FAB GmbH. Based on the purchase price of EUR 11.25 per share (before the 2017 share split), the treasury shares reduced the equity capital of the parent company by USD 770 thousand (December 31, 2024: USD 770 thousand).
Loans and borrowings
The carrying amounts of the Group's loans and borrowings are shown in the following table:
in thousands of U.S. dollars
June 30, 2025
December 31, 2024
Bank loans and overdrafts
Fixed interest bank loans denominated in EUR
62,089
64,142
Maturity: 2025-2029
Interest rates: 0.9%-4.27%
Repayments in monthly or quarterly installments
Fixed interest bank loans denominated in USD
494
530
Maturity: 2025-2028
Interest rates: 8.25%-8.5%
Repayments in monthly installments/at the maturity date
Variable interest bank loans denominated in EUR
25,818
26,110
Maturity: 2029
Interest rates: EURIBOR + 0.95%
Repayments in monthly or quarterly installments
Variable interest Revolving Credit Facility denominated in USD
143,516
143,231
Maturity: 2026
Interest rates: SOFR + 1.67%
Repayment on maturity
Variable interest Revolving Credit Facility denominated in USD
20,000
-
Maturity: 2029
Interest rates: SOFR + 1.7%
Repayment on maturity
Variable interest Revolving Credit Facility denominated in EUR
66,713
75,197
Maturity: 2026
Interest rates: EURIBOR + 1.0%
Repayment on maturity
Variable interest Revolving Credit Facility denominated in EUR
27,109
6,825
Maturity: 2029
Interest rates: EURIBOR + 1.35%
Repayment on maturity
in thousands of U.S. dollars
June 30, 2025
December 31, 2024
Leasing arrangements
Leasing liabilities denominated in EUR
92,092
62,360
Maturity: 2025-2034
Interest rates: 0.15-4.67%; 3M EURIBOR + 1.0%
Repayment in monthly installments
Leasing liabilities denominated in USD
8,165
8,376
Maturity: 2025-2038
Interest rates: 3.32%
Repayment in monthly installments
Leasing liabilities denominated in MYR
26,275
27,362
Maturity: 2025-2034
Interest rates: 4.66%
Repayment in monthly installments
Total
472,271
414,133
Current loans and borrowings
54,041
44,517
Non-current loans and borrowings
418,230
369,616
Variable interest bank loans include loans amounting to USD 162,000 thousand and EUR 82,000 thousand (December 31, 2024: USD 142,000 thousand and EUR 78,500 thousand) under the Group's two
EUR 200,000,000 multicurrency revolving facility agreements ("the facilities") entered into between the parent company and its principal subsidiaries and a syndicate of eight international banks on December 1, 2021 and August 1, 2024 respectively. Both credit facilities are for a five-year period until December 2026 and
July 2029 respectively, with an option for X-FAB to request an extension of the facility's maturity date for a further year until December 2027 and July 2030 respectively. The options are exercisable not earlier than 90 days prior to and not 45 days later than prior to the respective initial termination dates.
The movement in loans and borrowings includes income for realized and unrealized exchange rate losses of USD 30,876 thousand (2024: gains of USD 4,272 thousand) resulting from the effect of changes on exchange rates of euro-denominated loans. Loans and lease obligations totaling USD 51,828 thousand
(2024: USD 103,987 thousand) have been repaid in the first six months of 2025.
Leasing liabilities denominated in euro include liabilities from sale and leaseback in the amount of USD 83,279 thousand (2024: USD 57,732 thousand). Regarding new sale and leaseback transactions reference is made to note 2.5.6.7.
Provisions
The movements on provisions during the period were as follows:
in thousands of U.S. dollars
Warranty provisions
Employee provisions
Other
Total
January 1, 2025
11,484
416
132
12,032
Provided for
1,953
-
351
2,304
Utilized
(5,399)
(14)
-
(5,413)
Released
-
(1)
-
(1)
Effect of changes in exchange rates
147
10
52
209
June 30, 2025
8,185
411
535
9,131
Provisions primarily relate to warranties. Warranty provisions are estimated based on the Group's experience of past claim rates and knowledge of current claims together with an assessment of rectification costs.
Other liabilities
Other current liabilities comprise the following:
in thousands of U.S. dollars
June 30, 2025
December 31, 2024
Accrued liabilities
29,008
29,968
For trade payables
28,108
28,048
Royalties
404
622
Sales commission
530
481
Staff association
116
588
Other
102
229
Advances received
321,221
323,915
Deferred income
1,838
814
Employee-related liabilities
26,096
23,458
Wages
4,433
2,078
Earned holiday entitlement, incentives
13,968
15,758
Payroll taxes
3,265
1,310
Social security costs
4,430
4,312
Other
-
2
Total
378,415
378,157
Advances received relate to prepayments from customers for future wafer sales of USD 28,644 thousand (December 31, 2024: USD 40,718 thousand) and capacity reservation deposits received under long-term agreements concluded with customers of USD 292,577 thousand (December 31, 2024: USD 283,197 thousand). These amounts represent contract liabilities as defined in IFRS 15 and, depending on the respective agreements with the customer, will be settled by offsetting advances received against deliveries of wafers made or by repayment of the respective capacity reservation deposit periods.
All prepayments from customers for future wafer sales and capacity reservation deposits are recorded as current or non-current based on the usual classification principles, i.e., items that are settled within the normal operating cycle are classified as current, even if they are expected to be settled after twelve months.
However, the Group expects prepayments from customers for future wafer sales and capacity reservation deposits totaling USD 177,392 thousand to be settled after more than twelve months (December 31, 2024: USD 225,311 thousand).
Notes to the statement of cash flows
Cash flows from operating activities in the first half of the financial year 2025 and 2024 include significant amounts of receipts of prepayments from customers for the future supply of wafers and receipts and repayments of capacity reservation deposits received under long-term agreements concluded with customers.
The amounts of prepayments from customers and capacity reservation deposits carried forward for offsetting against trade accounts receivable or for repayment to customers are disclosed within other current liabilities as reported in note 2.5.6.15.
Non-cash transactions include currency effects from exchange rate differences of USD 20,661 thousand (2024:1,866 thousand) and increases in provisions of USD 2,303 thousand (2024: USD 4,039 thousand).
Segment reporting
The following table shows an analysis of revenue based on the customer's billing location for the reporting period:
in thousands of U.S. dollars
For the six months ended June 30
2025
2024
Europe
282,449
284,115
Belgium
185,578
187,453
Germany
50,786
44,882
United Kingdom
20,409
30,905
Austria
6,447
8,057
Switzerland
5,177
3,210
France
5,841
2,981
Sweden
2,341
1,086
Other
1,854
1,197
Netherland
1,386
1,232
Denmark
938
1,118
Finland
879
385
Ireland
813
1,609
Asia
100,579
92,469
China
50,514
54,449
Japan
26,576
15,245
Singapore
7,104
5,767
Thailand
5,071
10,003
Taiwan
4,194
2,617
South Korea
3,890
3,811
New Zealand
1,567
233
Malaysia
1,218
-
Other
445
344
United States of America
35,621
44,267
Rest of the world
747
403
Total
419,396
421,254
Financial instruments - fair values and risk management
Financial instruments measured at amortized cost
The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents, bank overdrafts, trade and other receivables, and trade payables approximates their fair value due to the short-term maturity of these financial instruments.
The fair value of the Group's non-current liabilities is based on their present values calculated by discounting future cash flows at current rates of interest available for debt with the same maturity profile.
The Group's principal financial instruments not carried at fair value are cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, other current assets, other non-current assets, trade and other payables, bank overdrafts, and long-term borrowings.
Financial instruments measured at fair value
Financial assets and liabilities accounted for at fair value through profit or loss
As described in 2.5.6.10, the Group has entered into two currency forward contracts (derivatives) which provide for the sale, in exchange for euros, of USD 60 million at December 31, 2025 which correspond to the amounts of two loan repayments payable in euros at December 31, 2025. There was no acquisition cost associated with these instruments. The changes in the fair value of these currency forward contracts, are intended to offset the currency gains or losses on exchange associated with those euro denominated loan repayments. The fair value of the derivatives is presented in the consolidated statement of profit and loss as finance income (2025: USD 4,160 thousand; 2024: USD 0 thousand). The fair values of the foreign currency forward contracts are determined by reference to the forward rates of the respective currency amounts over the life of the contract, discounted to the present value.
The Group held no financial instruments measured at fair value in the previous financial year and did not make use of forward foreign exchange or interest rate swaps in the current or previous reporting period.
There have been no transfers of assets or liabilities between levels of the fair value hierarchy in the current or previous year.
Accounting classifications and fair values
The following table shows the carrying amounts and fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities, including their levels in the fair value hierarchy. It does not include fair value information for financial assets and financial liabilities not measured at fair value if the carrying amount is a reasonable approximation of fair value.
in thousands of U.S. dollars
Carrying amount
Fair value
Total
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
June 30, 2025
Financial assets measured at amortized cost
Trade and other receivables
107,452
Derivatives
4,160
4,160
Cash and cash equivalents
157,678
Financial liabilities measured at amortized cost
Trade payables
(41,780)
Bank loans, overdrafts, and lease liabilities
(472,271)
-
(475,651)
-
(475,651)
in thousands of U.S. dollars
Carrying amount
Fair value
Total
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
December 31, 2024
Financial assets measured at amortized cost
Trade and other receivables
108,980
Cash and cash equivalents
290,054
Financial liabilities measured at amortized cost
Trade payables
(55,103)
Bank loans, overdrafts, and lease liabilities
(270,876)
-
(270,528)
-
(270,528)
Management of risks arising from financial instruments
There have been no significant changes to the Group's financial risk management objectives or in the nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments described in the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024.
There has been no significant effect on the carrying value or fair values of financial instruments arising from the Russia-Ukraine war.
Transactions with related parties
Transactions with shareholders and their subsidiaries
As part of its normal business activities, the Group undertakes transactions with entities in the XTRION Group, a group of companies controlled by XTRION NV, which holds equity stakes in a range of portfolio companies in the semiconductor industry which include X-Display and X-Celeprint and their subsidiaries. XTRION NV and the companies controlled by it are related parties of X-FAB SE due to the fact that XTRION NV is controlled by Sensinnovat BV.
Acquisition of a subsidiary
On January 1, 2024, the Group acquired the entire share capital of M-MOS Semiconductor Hong Kong Limited (M MOS), a limited liability company incorporated under the laws of Hong Kong, and its subsidiaries for a consideration of EUR 22,500 thousand (USD 24,863 thousand) payable in cash from XTRION, a related party. Details of this transaction are provided in note 2.5.2.
The tables below show the balances with shareholders and their subsidiaries included in the condensed consolidated statement of financial position.
in thousands of U.S. dollars
June 30, 2025
December 31, 2024
Trade accounts receivable due from X-Celeprint
-
32
Trade accounts receivable due from X Display Company Technology
-
140
Total
-
172
in thousands of U.S. dollars
June 30, 2025
December 31, 2024
Other
-
18
Total
-
18
Sales and other income comprise the following:
in thousands of U.S. dollars
For the six months ended June 30
2025
2024
Sales to X-Display Company
196
205
Other income X-Display Company
-
11
Total
196
216
Purchases, expenses, and other transactions recorded with shareholders and their subsidiaries were as follows:
in thousands of U.S. dollars
For the six months ended June 30
2025
2024
Services provided from Elex
-
17
Services purchased from X-Celeprint
10
19
Total
10
36
Transactions with management
No significant transactions with the Board of Directors or management occurred in the reporting period. Remuneration of directors and other persons with key management positions:
in thousands of U.S. dollars
For the six months ended June 30
2025
2024
Short-term employee benefits
734
755
Short-term employee benefits for members of management that are not on the payroll of the Company (CEO, CFO and COO)
687
496
Directors' compensation
86
70
Total
1,507
1,321
Commitments
Purchase commitments comprise the following:
in thousands of U.S. dollars
June 30, 2025
December 31, 2024
Purchase commitments for:
Property, plant, and equipment
90,887
167,821
Intangible assets
1,074
34
Investment property
473
-
Material and services
4,265
4,503
Total
96,699
172,358
Purchase commitments primarily refer to purchase orders placed for investments in technical machinery to expand the Group's production capacity.
Events after the reporting period
There have been no reportable events subsequent to the reporting date. Tessenderlo, August 28, 2025
Managing Director, CEO
Sensinnovat BV
Represented by Rudi De Winter CEO
-
Condensed consolidated statement of profit and loss and other comprehensive income
Shareholder information
The following table describes the structure of shareholdings in X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE at June 30, 2025:
Company
Number of shares
% of total
Elex NV
32,672,778
25.0%
Sensinnovat BV
32,572,329
24.9%
Sarawak Technology Holdings Sdn. Bhd.
14,948,655
11.4%
Public
50,587,907
38.7%
Total
130,781,669
100%
Statement of the Board of Directors
The Board of Directors certifies, on behalf and for the account of the Company, that to their knowledge,
the condensed consolidated interim financial statements which have been prepared in accordance with IFRS as adopted by the EU give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position, and profit or loss of the Company and the entities included in the consolidation as a whole; and
the interim management's discussion and analysis provides a fair overview of the important events and major transactions of the issuer which occurred during the first six months of the financial year, their impact on the set of condensed consolidated interim financial statements, and a description of the main risks and uncertainties which the issuer is exposed to.

