TORONTO - POET Technologies (OTC:POETF) Inc. (TSX Venture: PTK; NASDAQ: POET), a company specializing in the design and development of optical interposer and photonic integrated circuits, has announced the completion of its acquisition of Super Photonics Integrated Circuit Xiamen Co., Ltd. (SPX). The company, currently valued at $447 million, has seen its stock surge over 600% year-to-date according to InvestingPro data. This move, finalized today, Tuesday, marks the company's achievement of 100% ownership of SPX, previously a joint venture with Quanzhou San'an Optical Communication Technology Co., Ltd. (SAIC).
The acquisition aligns with POET's strategic expansion plans and is expected to significantly bolster its manufacturing capabilities for optical engines used in data centers and artificial intelligence (AI) markets. The company has also entered into an equipment purchase agreement with SAIC to acquire production equipment previously leased to SPX for US$3.8 million.
The transaction was executed under an equity transfer agreement stipulating a total consideration of US$6.5 million, payable over five years, with the first payment scheduled for October 31, 2025. Additionally, SAIC retains the option to convert part of the purchase price into common shares of POET, subject to certain conditions. InvestingPro analysis shows POET maintains a healthy liquidity position with a current ratio of 2.2, though its overall financial health score indicates room for improvement.
POET Technologies' CEO, Dr. Suresh Venkatesan, expressed satisfaction with the acquisition, noting the maintenance of a positive relationship with SAIC. The company now plans to unify its operations in China and fully implement its 'China Plus One' strategy, which may include a merger with POET Optoelectronics Shenzhen Co. Ltd., its wholly owned foreign enterprise.
The combined assembly and test operations of SPX and Globetronics Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd, with whom POET has recently signed agreements, are projected to exceed a production capacity of one million optical engines per year, catering to the demand for 800G and higher speed transceivers required for AI clusters. Investors tracking this expansion can access detailed growth metrics and 12 additional ProTips through InvestingPro, with the company's next earnings report scheduled for March 28, 2025.
Final approval of the transactions is pending from the TSX Venture Exchange. The information regarding the acquisition is based on a press release statement from POET Technologies.
In other recent news, POET Technologies Inc. has announced a series of strategic moves to bolster its operations and expand its reach. The company has entered into a manufacturing agreement with Globetronics Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd (GMSB) to produce optical engines in Penang, Malaysia, aiming to enhance its manufacturing capabilities. This partnership includes a Master Agreement, an Optical Engine Purchase Agreement, and a Deed of Consignment, with GMSB set to assemble and test Optical Engines based on POET's designs.
Additionally, POET is in the process of finalizing the purchase of a minority equity interest in Super Photonics Xiamen (SPX) from Quanzhou Sanan Optical Communication Technology Co., Ltd. (SAIC). This acquisition is expected to be completed by December 31, 2024.
The company has also confirmed that its public offering, which aims to raise $25 million, has been fully subscribed by an institutional investor. This offering is issuing over 5.5 million common shares and warrants for an additional 2.7 million common shares, with the proceeds anticipated for working capital and other corporate purposes.
In terms of the company's financial performance, it reported $0.12 million in revenue over the last twelve months, with an EBITDA of -$22.26 million. Despite these figures, the company's products, based on the POET Optical Interposer, aim to provide cost-effective, scalable solutions for data communication within AI servers and other advanced applications. These are recent developments within the company's operations and financial strategies.
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