Infineon Recognized as “Outstanding EMEA Semiconductor Company” by Global Semiconductor Alliance

Munich, Germany and Santa Clara (CA), USA – 7 December 2018 – Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) was awarded “2018 Outstanding EMEA Semiconductor Company” by the Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA). The prize is granted to the leading semiconductor company from Europe, the Middle East and Africa that demonstrates the highest excellence in regard to vision, strategy, execution and future opportunity. “Infineon is very much honored by the award,” said Dr. Helmut Gassel, Member of the Board and Chief Marketing Officer at Infineon. “It represents a vote of confidence by the semiconductor ecosystem in Infineon’s growth, innovation and business strength. This certainly spurs our ambition to further advance innovation through semiconductor solutions that link the real and the digital world for the benefit of people and society”. Infineon was presented with the prestigious award at the Annual GSA Award Dinner in Santa Clara, California. The celebration honors the achievements of semiconductor companies in several categories ranging from outstanding leadership to financial accomplishments, as well as overall respect within the industry. Examples of Infineon’s innovative prowess include the companies’ strength in electric vehicle and assisted driving system solutions, a complete portfolio of automotive-grade silicon carbide components or a first automotive design-win of its 3D Time-of-Flight sensor technology. Semiconductors are the most fundamental building block of our modern age and serve as foundation of modern technology and key driver for innovation.

About Infineon Infineon Technologies AG is a world leader in semiconductor solutions that make life easier, safer and greener. Microelectronics from Infineon is the key to a better future. In the 2018 fiscal year (ending 30 September), the Company reported sales of €7.6 billion with about 40.100 employees worldwide. Infineon is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: IFX) and in the USA on the over-the-counter market OTCQX International Premier (ticker symbol: IFNNY). Follow us: Twitter – Facebook - LinkedIn