Nexperia officials sound out investors on possible stakes in chipmaker

Nexperia’s court-appointed director and share administrator are sounding out investors about possible majority or minority stakes in the Dutch chipmaker, as a bitter dispute with its Chinese owner Wingtech continues.

The two officials say the investment inquiry falls within their powers, according to Dutch news agency ANP. It is an exploration of investor interest; the report does not say that a sale has been agreed or that a buyer has been selected.

The court appointed a temporary non-executive director and an administrator for almost all of Nexperia’s shares during a crisis in autumn 2025. The Dutch government had barred major changes at the company, citing concern that Wingtech might move parts of the business from Europe to China. Nexperia directors also brought a case against Wingtech chief executive Wing Zhang, who was subsequently suspended as the company’s top executive.

The inquiry comes amid a wider legal fight. Nexperia has sued Wingtech and others, seeking $2 billion in damages, while Wingtech says the defendants reject the allegations and the amount claimed. The dispute over Nexperia’s ownership and operations has also involved proceedings in Dutch and Chinese courts.