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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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Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2017 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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