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NeoPhotonics Issues Statement Regarding U.S. Department of Commerce Ruling on ZTE

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 17, 2018-- NeoPhotonics Corporation (NYSE: NPTN), a leading designer and manufacturer of advanced hybrid photonic integrated optoelectronic modules and subsystems for bandwidth-intensive, high-speed communications networks, today issued a statement regarding the United States Department of Commerce Denial Order which prohibits Chinese telecom equipment maker ZTE Corporation from receiving items subject to the Export Administration Regulations. This order effectively bans companies from selling, exporting or re-exporting components, software and technology to ZTE as a result of ZTE’s actions in connection with its previous settlement regarding sanctions violations.

NeoPhotonics direct revenue from ZTE during fiscal year 2017 was approximately 1% of total revenue. In addition, the Company provides component products to certain ZTE supply chain partners which is estimated in 2017 to have been approximately 3% of total revenue.

Absent the Denial Order, the Company believes it would have grown revenue with ZTE and its supply chain partners due to both share awards and new product design wins. As a result, the Company had expected up to 5% of annualized revenue from these customers which will not be realized. As of March 31, 2018, the Company held products in inventory designated for ZTE that were valued at approximately $1.5 million that will be written off in the first quarter.

About NeoPhotonics

NeoPhotonics is a leading designer and manufacturer of advanced hybrid photonic integrated optoelectronic modules and subsystems for bandwidth-intensive, high-speed communications networks. The Company’s products enable cost-effective, high-speed data transmission and efficient allocation of bandwidth over communications networks. NeoPhotonics maintains headquarters in San Jose, California and ISO 9001:2000 certified engineering and manufacturing facilities in Silicon Valley (USA), Japan and China. For additional information visit www.neophotonics.com.

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NeoPhotonics Corporation
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