Enovix Corporation (“Enovix”) (Nasdaq: ENVX), an advanced silicon
battery company, today announced it has signed a non-binding Letter
of Intent (“LOI”) with YBS International Berhad (“YBS”) (MESDAQ:
YBS:KLS), a Malaysia-based investment holding company with segments
including electronic manufacturing and assembly, high-precision
engineering, precision machining and stamping, among others.
The LOI contemplates that Enovix will locate Fab-2, its
high-volume manufacturing facility, in an existing YBS building
located in Penang, Malaysia, at the Penang Science Park. It also
contemplates that YBS will take a significant financial stake in
the first manufacturing line at Fab-2, called “Gen2, Line 1.” YBS
is currently in the process of arranging funding through a local
bank syndicate and obtaining support from local authorities.
“YBS intends to take a significant financial stake in Enovix’s
Gen2 Line 1 capital expenditures, as well as providing the building
and labor required to run the line by working with multiple
financial institutions, with minimum purchase requirements from
Enovix,” said Mr. Jackie Yong, CEO of YBS. “After performing our
due diligence on Enovix including their battery cell technology,
manufacturability, and opportunity, we are confident the company
has the capability to become a market leader. We look forward to
supporting Enovix’s goals and sharing in its growth and
success.”
Enovix also announced it has established Enovix Malaysia Sdn.
Bhd. (“Enovix Malaysia”). Two leaders have signed employment
agreements with Enovix Malaysia and will start in Q2.
“Establishing Enovix Malaysia, building the team and
collaborating with YBS helps lay the groundwork that will enable us
to bring our advanced silicon batteries to market and meet our
strong customer demand,” said Dr. Raj Talluri, President and CEO of
Enovix.
The Gen2 Autoline represents a step-change improvement in
manufacturing of Enovix cells, with up to 10x faster throughput
relative to the Gen1 production line. When fully ramped, Gen2 Line
1 will have the capacity to produce more than nine million
batteries annually.
Datuk Wira Arham Abdul Rahman, Chief Executive Officer of the
Malaysian Investment Development Authority (“MIDA”) expressed his
enthusiasm that international companies like Enovix have chosen
Malaysia to house their innovative battery technology and
manufacturing facility. “Enovix’s decision affirms Malaysia’s
status as a leading investment hub in the region. We are
honoured to be part of Enovix’s growth journey and the country is
on the right trajectory in positioning itself as the preferred
destination for international corporations like Enovix to access
future-ready talents, whilst creating more high-skilled employment
opportunities in the country, aligned with the Malaysian
Government’s aspiration under the Twelfth Malaysia Plan and the New
Investment Policy.”
“In addition to working with YBS, we look forward to
collaborating with MIDA, the Northern Corridor Economic Region and
InvestPenang to secure 15-year Pioneer Status, which will support
our long-term goals in Malaysia,” said Ajay Marathe, COO of Enovix.
“Malaysia, and especially the Penang region, is rich with
semiconductor-trained engineers who have a manufacturing-excellence
mindset. We’re pleased to advance our presence in the region to
support our rapid growth.”
Two key leaders signed employment agreements with Enovix
Malaysia including:
Loganathan Muniandy joins Enovix as Vice President, Malaysia
Operations, reporting to Ajay Marathe. Loganathan will oversee
manufacturing and scale-up for Enovix Malaysia. He brings more than
22 years of operations and leadership experience, notably at high
revenue growth companies. Most recently he was Vice President of
Operations at Lumileds Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
Wan Ilham joins as Enovix Malaysia Human Resources Director,
reporting to Iryna Romaniv, Global Vice President of Human
Resources (HR). Ilham will oversee all HR functions in Malaysia.
She brings more than 25 years of experience in HR at manufacturing
and service organizations with experience building and retaining
teams. Most recently she was Country Human Resource Director at
Lumileds Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
About EnovixEnovix is on a mission to power the
technologies of the future. Everything from IoT, mobile and
computing devices, to the vehicle you drive, needs a better
battery. The company’s disruptive architecture enables a battery
with high energy density and capacity without compromising safety.
Enovix is scaling its silicon-anode, lithium-ion battery
manufacturing capabilities to meet customer demand. For more
information visit www.enovix.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
Forward Looking StatementsThis press release
contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section
27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, about us and our
industry that involve substantial risks and uncertainties.
Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events or our
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negative of these terms or similar expressions. Forward-looking
statements in this press release include, but are not limited to,
statements regarding the location of its first high-volume
manufacturing facility (“Fab-2”) in Penang, Malaysia, Enovix’s
ability to finance the buildout of Fab-2 on satisfactory terms, in
sufficient amounts or at all, the Gen2 Autoline’s ability to
manufacture Enovix cells with up to 10x faster throughput relative
to the Gen1 production line, Gen2 Line 1’s capacity to produce more
than nine million batteries annually, access to Malaysia’s deep
pool of technical talent, Malaysia’s business-friendly environment,
and support of the company’s growth and scale up. Actual results
could differ materially from these forward-looking statements as a
result of certain risks and uncertainties. For additional
information on these risks and uncertainties and other potential
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the future, whether as a result of new information, future events
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Enovix CorporationKristin AtkinsPhone: +1 (650) 815-6934Email:
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Enovix CorporationCharles AndersonPhone: +1 (612) 229-9729Email:
canderson@enovix.com
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