I hate driving I to work each day by the sign at fab9, apply today Jumpstart your career Maybe better than Burger King, McDonald's or Walmart. If your working anywhere else stay put. A good friend who started 25 years ago as an operator and worked... — read more
Fab 9 site Chips Bill Funding
It appears from the US Chips Act of the $1.5B GF received, Fab 9 in Vermont will get $125M of that and $1.375B will go to Malta. The Fab 9 site has a huge amount of work needed, the buildings are in really bad shape, some buildings just need to be... — read more
More uncertainty
https://seekingalpha.com/article/4675602-globalfoundries-stock-still-uncertain-about-when-industry-will-recover-maintain-hold
grid can’t support a second fab
What would you say if the grid can’t supply enough power for a second Malta fab.
Really??
Noticed on my way to work today Globalfoundries in Essex jct Vt has a huge sign now hiring ' Jumpstart your career. Imagine that after laying off several two weeks before Christmas.
Even 1.5 Billion can’t help
The stock market is booming yet GF is sinking even after a 1.5 Billion dollar handout. TC is a jacka$$ and run fast from this company.
Details of the funding
Malta, New York - New State-of-the-Art 300 mm Fab; Malta, New York - Capacity Expansion for Automotive; This expansion, combined with the new 300 mm fabrication facility, is expected to triple the existing capacity of the Malta campus over the next... — read more
U.S. Awards $1.5 Billion to Chipmaker GlobalFoundries
U.S. Awards $1.5 Billion to Chipmaker GlobalFoundries The grant will go toward chips for the auto and defense industries, and is the largest award to date from $39 billion in government funding
New FAB being built
https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/globalfoundries-wins-3-billion-feds-expand-18674746.php
Future of Fab9
It is no secret that there has been workforce downsizing and outsourcing going on at Fab9 for a while. The future of this site looks bleak. What is the most likely scenario for Fab9, decimating the whole site and letting all teams go, or preparing... — read more
Bloomberg downrated GloFo benchmark to Hua Hong tier-III foundry
It didn't take too long after the preverbal pivot - mission accomplished! https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-15/china-chip-stocks-look-like-long-term-winners-to-wall-street
Beginning of the end??
https://www.anandtech.com/show/21266/globalfoundries-clients-are-migrating-to-sub10nm-faster-than-expected
Globalfoundries Downgraded....Again
https://seekingalpha.com/news/4066628-globalfoundries-downgraded-citi-amid-competition-weak-guidance-woes?source=content_type%3Areact%7Cfirst_level_url%3Amarket-news%7Csection_asset%3Amain%7Csection%3Atechnology Lol
Q4 results
What do you think of the results? First time GF guided below market consensus.
When should I sell all my shares
The future does not look bright. I want to sell all my shares. Is this the high point for the stock or should I wait a month or 2?
What do you think? Dateed last week?
https://zacjohnson.com/github-layoffs/
Globalcast - Any guesses?
I wonder what our good friend and fearless leader Tommy Boy will have to say in Globalcast next week? I'm sure currently he is out looking for some announcement which will shadow the bad earnings numbers like he always does. Do we think he will... — read more
JPMorgan downgrade
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/globalfoundries-shares-down-after-jpmorgan-downgrade-0f881840
GF Gross Margins for 4Q 2023 and full year 2023
TSMC showed >50% gross margins in 4Q 2023 and for full year 2023. UMC gross margins dropped significantly down near ~30% for 4Q 2023. Let's see how GF gross margins end up for 4Q 2023 and for entire 2023 year. In a capital-intensive business-like... — read more
Intel and UMC join forces to deliver 22nm- Does this mean end of GF?
Intel and United Microelectronics Corp., a leading global semiconductor foundry, will collaborate on the development of a 12-nanometer semiconductor process platform to address high-growth markets such as mobile, communication infrastructure and... — read more
Is there a major shakeup coming at GF?
There seem to be many things brewing in the background at GF. SVPs being stripped of duties in tech dev area. Senior directors losing their roles in IP dev area. Things like this typically happen when someone new is coming to take over, cleaning... — read more
10nm and below market share growing
10nm and below technologies are expected to be close to 30% by YE 2024 of the overall semi market and it is growing by about 4-5% per year. By 3030 if the trend continues then 10nm and below could be over 50% of the market share. If one is stuck... — read more
The usual tooting of awards
https://resources.ripplematch.com/globalfoundries-2024-campus-forward-award-winner
AIP Bonus Percent?
Do we know what the AIP bonus percent achieved value is for 2023 paying out in 2024?
Can anyone guess how they will implement the student loan reimbursement?
I'd imagine it's probably contingent on some.sort of contract so if they pay it off you need to agree to stay a year. Or it's paid out over a few years. But does anyone know any more than this?
AME Etch
AME Etch is the worst. I'm currently searching for a new job and have an interview lined up for next week. Wish me luck. I'm hoping to be able to give 2 weeks notice soon.
Globalfoundries to Chewy, interesting move - CFO
"PLANTATION, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Chewy, Inc. (NYSE: CHWY) (“Chewy”), a trusted destination for pet parents and partners everywhere, announced today the appointment of David Reeder as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective February 14, 2024." .. — read more
GF was dead the day it made decision to PIVOT 7nm
GF died 💀 the day when it accepted the defeat from technology development GF ☠️ died the day it licensed 14lpe ki-ling its own 14xm GF died the day it decided to close 7nm GF died the day it decided to close r and d to become a third tier... — read more
Christmas Tradition
Merry Christmas GF from all of us that got laid off last year and I'm sure from the ones last week. A new holiday tradition from a company without morals.
Another layoff in 2024 coming our way
Not surprised as GF revenues keeps going down. GF need to keep laying people off to stay afloat.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Hello everyone, I'm preparing for an interview with GlobalFoundries, and I'm curious if anyone here has information regarding whether GF offers an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). I'm keen to understand more about their benefits package and any... — read more
Down votes
A poster claimed company about paid down voting. I do not usually post on these sites but needed co comment. I an a front end fab tech in fab 9 and have a close relationship with my manager. I mentioned this website and he said he knows, HR has... — read more
GF tooting misleading awards
GlobalFoundries' flaunting of awards like the 'Handshake Award' and 'Workforce Innovation Award' raises questions about their true significance in a landscape devoid of comparable competition. A conversation with the CEO, emphasizing the need for... — read more
New CFO
Welcome Mr Hollister direct from Silicon Labs!! Looks like he will fit right in with the SLT who are devaluing the company. Great pick TC..way to go! Silicon Labs quarterly revenue declined 24.5% year over year to $203.8 million, translating to... — read more
D-day ?
D-day tomorrow 12/12-12/13 in fab 9. Back end At least that's the current rumor Low moral and quiet. Hope this is just a rumor.
IBM, Micron to headline $10 billion chip research program in Albany
IBM, Micron to headline $10 billion chip research program in Albany New York will pitch in $1 billion to build NanoFab Reflection and equip it with new lithography machine used to print circuits By Larry Rulison Dec 11... — read more
Just how many tasks will be moved to Bangalore after all?
Each all hands those group photos there are getting bigger and bigger.
Industry layoffs surging
Broadcom, Qualcomm, OnSemi all announced major USA layoffs in the last couple months. Have to assume Malta and Burlington are next.
Headcount Reduction December 13-15
I work in HR and had meetings this week about the upcoming headcount reduction. I got hired to help people not executives, I honestly don't care about the NDA they made me sign. Here is what I can tell you without giving away my... — read more