# Germany likely to block Chinese takeover of Elmos chip production

The German government will likely block the Chinese takeover of Elmos' chip factory by Silex, a subsidiary of Chinese group Sai Microelectronics. Elmos announced the development on November 7, 2022.

- Type: Regulation
- Announced: 2022-11-07
- Where: Germany
- Status: cancelled
- Products: semiconductor chips
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Silex Holdings](https://endata.com/companies/26771.md) (acquirer)
- [Elmos](https://endata.com/companies/30944.md) (target)
- [Sai MicroElectronics](https://endata.com/companies/60069.md) (investor)

## Sources

- [reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/technology/germany-likely-block-chinese-takeover-elmos-chip-production-2022-11-07/), 2022-11-07: "The German government will likely block the Chinese takeover of Elmos' chip factory."

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