Nexperia Secures $60 Million Loan to Boost Chip Production

Amsterdam, Netherlands – February 16, 2026 – Dutch state-owned finance institution Invest International will provide chipmaker Nexperia with a $60 million loan to support investments in its global production sites, the institution announced Monday [Reuters]. The funding aims to increase output, modernize production lines, and improve overall efficiency.

Strategic Importance and Recent Challenges

Netherlands-based Nexperia, a subsidiary of China’s Wingtech, has faced significant scrutiny and corporate governance challenges. Last year, a Dutch state intervention led to the installation of a European management team following a prominent standoff between Europe and China [Reuters]. This move disrupted the global supply of basic chips, particularly impacting the automotive industry, and reportedly deterred potential investors [Reuters].

Financial Position and Future Funding

Despite the challenges, Nexperia is not in “dire straits,” according to a company spokesperson cited by Dutch newspaper FD [Reuters]. The spokesperson emphasized that securing additional funding allows the company to preserve its reserves for ongoing activities. FD also reported that other financing negotiations are currently underway [Reuters].

Legal Developments

Last week, a Dutch court ordered an investigation into potential mismanagement at Nexperia, while simultaneously allowing the European management team to remain in place [Reuters].

Nexperia’s Role in the Semiconductor Supply Chain

Nexperia produces approximately 110 billion chips annually, representing around 10% of global supply in certain industries and 40% of the European automotive industry’s needs [Bruegel]. The company specializes in basic, legacy chips used in a wide range of applications, from automotive components to household appliances [Bruegel].

Background on the Wingtech Acquisition

Wingtech acquired Nexperia in 2019, a deal that initially received limited scrutiny. However, the acquisition gained prominence as concerns grew regarding Chinese foreign direct investment in critical European industries [Bruegel]. Wingtech provided assurances to both the Dutch government and the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) regarding the continued independence and European focus of Nexperia’s operations [Bruegel].

Nexperia could not be reached for immediate comment.