Notice Regarding Effects of Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) on Renesas Business

TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the effects on Renesas Group’s production sites from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic as of March 26, 2020.

1. Renesas Group’s production sites in Malaysia

Due to the Movement Control Order announced by the Malaysian government, Renesas Group’s three production sites located in Malaysia temporarily halted productions from March 18, 2020. The status of each of the sites are listed below:

• Renesas Semiconductor (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
  
  Partially resumed operation from March 21, 2020, and following the Malaysian governments’ instructions, as of March 26, the site is running at a limited capacity.
• Renesas Semiconductor KL Sdn. Bhd.
  
  Partially resumed operation from March 26, 2020, and following the Malaysian governments’ instructions, the site is running at a limited capacity.
• Integrated Device Technology Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (Note)
  
  Partially resumed operation from March 19, 2020, and following the Malaysian governments’ instructions, as of March 26, 2020, the site is running at a limited capacity.

  (Note) As of April 1, 2020, Integrated Device Technology Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. Will change its name to Renesas Electronics (Penang) Sdn. Bhd

2. Renesas Group’s production sites in China

Although the below Renesas Group’s two production sites in China temporarily halted operations, production partially resumed from February 10, 2020, and as of March 26, 2020, are under normal operation.

• Renesas Semiconductor (Beijing) Co., Ltd.
• Renesas Semiconductor (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.

Although impacts from the production halt from the above mentioned Renesas’ Malaysian production sites will be additionally incorporated into Renesas Group’s consolidated forecasts for the three months ending March 31, 2020 announced on February 12, 2020, there are no revisions at this current time.

In closing, we would like to express best wishes for a speedy recovery to those who have been impacted by the COVID-19.

About Renesas Electronics Corporation

Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723) delivers trusted embedded design innovation with complete semiconductor solutions that enable billions of connected, intelligent devices to enhance the way people work and live. A global leader in microcontrollers, analog, power, and SoC products, Renesas provides comprehensive solutions for a broad range of automotive, industrial, home electronics, office automation, and information communication technology applications that help shape a limitless future. Learn more at renesas.com.

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This press release is based on the economic, regulatory, market and other conditions as in effect on the date hereof. It should be understood that subsequent developments may affect the information contained in this presentation, which neither we nor our advisors or representatives are under an obligation to update, revise or affirm.

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Kyoko Okamoto

Renesas Electronics Corporation

+ 81-3-6773-3001

kyoko.okamoto.sx@renesas.com