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TCL Zhonghuan plans to buy out wafer unit minorities

The solar and semiconductor materials group wants full control of Zhonghuan Leading as it pushes further into chip wafers.

M&A News deals deskTechnology / Semiconductor wafers · China, Asia-Pacific30 Oct 2026

TCL Zhonghuan Renewable Energy Technology is planning to issue shares to buy the minority stakes in Zhonghuan Leading Semiconductor Technology it does not already own, the Shenzhen-listed company said on 30 October 2026.

Deal terms and financing

The counterparties are expected to be all or some of Zhonghuan Leading's other shareholders, and a restructuring letter of intent has been signed with the main ones. The final stake, price and terms will be set in a later restructuring plan.

Regulatory approvals and timing

The transaction needs board and shareholder approval and regulatory clearance. The company expects it to be a major asset restructuring and a related-party transaction.

Market context

Zhonghuan Leading, based in Yixing, Jiangsu, makes semiconductor materials, including silicon wafers, and has registered capital of about RMB5.39bn.

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