UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
 Washington, D.C. 20549
 FORM 10-K
 (Mark One)
 ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 For the fiscal year ended December 29, 2024
 OR
 TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 For the transition period from ________ to ________
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 (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 Delaware
 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

 37-1839853
 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 2401 East 86th Street, Bloomington, Minnesota
 (Address of registrant's principal executive offices)

 55425
 (Zip Code)

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 Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:

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 SKYT
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 On March 12, 2025, there were 47,995,078 shares of the registrant's common stock outstanding.

 DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
 Portions of the registrant's definitive proxy statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A not later than 120 days after the close of its fiscal year ended December 29, 2024 are incorporated by reference in Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 SUMMARY OF OUR RISK FACTORS

 ITEM 1.

 BUSINESS

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 RISK FACTORS

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 UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

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 CYBERSECURITY

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 PROPERTIES

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 LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

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 MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

 INFORMATION ABOUT OUR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

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 MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

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 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

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 QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

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 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

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 CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

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 CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

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 OTHER INFORMATION

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 DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS

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 DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

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 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

 ITEM 12.

 SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

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 CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

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 PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES

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 EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

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 FORM 10-K SUMMARY

 SIGNATURES

 SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains statements that SkyWater Technology, Inc. ("SkyWater," the "Company," "we," "us," "our") believes to be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, including, without limitation, our expectations regarding our business, results of operations, financial condition and prospects, are forward-looking statements. When used in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, words such as "may," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "target," "seek," "potential," "believe," "will," "could," "should," "would" and "project" or the negative thereof or variations thereon or similar words or expressions that convey the uncertainty of future events or outcomes are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements.
 Our forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Key factors that may affect our results include, among others, the following:
 • our goals and strategies;
 • our future business development, financial condition, and results of operations;
 • our ability to continue operating our fabrication facilities at full capacity;
 • our ability to appropriately respond to changing technologies on a timely and cost-effective basis;
 • our customer relationships and our ability to retain and expand our customer relationships;
 • our ability to accurately predict our future revenues for the purpose of appropriately budgeting and adjusting our expenses;
 • our expectations regarding dependence on our largest customers;
 • our ability to diversify our customer base and develop relationships in new markets;
 • the performance and reliability of our third-party suppliers and manufacturers;
 • our ability to procure tools, materials, and chemicals;
 • our ability to control costs, including our operating and capital expenses;
 • the size and growth potential of the markets for our solutions, and our ability to serve and expand our presence in those markets;
 • the level of demand in our customers' end markets;
 • our ability to attract, train, and retain key qualified personnel;
 • adverse litigation judgments, settlements, or other litigation-related costs;
 • changes in trade policies, including the imposition of or increase in tariffs;
 • our ability to raise additional capital or financing;
 • our ability to accurately forecast demand;
 • changes in local, regional, national and international economic or political conditions, including those resulting from increases in inflation and interest rates, a recession, or intensified international hostilities;
 • the level and timing of U.S. government program funding;
 • our ability to maintain compliance with certain U.S. government contracting requirements;
 • regulatory developments in the United States and foreign countries;
 • our ability to protect our intellectual property rights; and
 • other factors disclosed in the section entitled "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
 Moreover, our business, results of operations, financial condition and prospects may be affected by new risks that could emerge from time to time. In light of these risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, the forward-looking events and outcomes discussed in this Annual Report on Form 10-K may not occur and our actual results could differ materially and adversely from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. No forward-looking statement is a guarantee of future performance. You should not rely on forward-looking statements as predictions of future events or outcomes. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, the results, levels of activity, performance, or events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements may not be achieved or occur.
 The forward-looking statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K represent our views only as of the date hereof. We anticipate that subsequent events and developments will cause our views to change. However, we undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements to conform such statements to changes in expectations or to actual results, or for any other reason, except as required by law. You should therefore not rely on these forward-looking statements as representing our views as of any date subsequent to the date hereof.

 SUMMARY OF OUR RISK FACTORS
 The following is a summary of SkyWater's risk factors. Please refer to the section entitled "Risk Factors" for more information.
 • If either of our semiconductor foundries is damaged or becomes inoperable, we will be unable to develop or produce wafers in a timely manner, if at all, and our business would be materially adversely affected.
 • Defects or performance problems in our products could result in loss of customers, reputational damage, and decreased revenue, and we may face warranty, indemnity, and product liability claims arising from defective products.
 • If we do not achieve satisfactory yields or quality, our reputation and customer relationships could be harmed.
 • Our customers may cancel their orders, change production quantities, or delay production, and if we fail to forecast demand accurately, we may incur supply shortages or lose revenue.
 • A material decrease in demand for products that contain semiconductors may decrease the demand for our services and products, and a decrease in the selling prices of our customers' products may significantly affect our business, financial results and financial position.
 • Our industry has experienced rapid technological changes, and new technologies may prove difficult to commercialize or may not gain market acceptance by our customers, which may have a material adverse effect on demand for our products and service offerings.
 • We have a finite amount of production capacity, and to the extent customer demand exceeds our capacity, we may lose customers and potential revenues.
 • We currently have limited or no redundancy in certain of our manufacturing tooling and infrastructure equipment, and we may lose revenue and be unable to maintain our customer relationships if we lose our production capacity.
 • A significant portion of our sales comes from three customers, the loss of which would adversely affect our financial results.
 • We may not be able to successfully diversify our customer base and penetrate new markets, which would negatively impact our growth strategy.
 • Our expansion strategy carries inherent risks.
 • We depend on successful parts and materials procurement for our foundries. Shortages and/or increases in the prices of these raw materials could interrupt our operations and result in a decline in revenues.
 • Our dependence on a limited number of third-party suppliers for key components and capital equipment used in our manufacturing process could prevent us from delivering our products to our customers within required timeframes, which could result in order cancellations and loss of market share.
 • The costs incurred by us to provide development services and manufacture our wafers may be higher than anticipated, which could hurt our ability to earn a profit.
 • A breach of our security systems or a cyberattack that disrupts our operations or results in the breach of confidential information about us, our technology, or our customers could harm our business and reputation, and could expose us to costly regulatory enforcement and other liability.
 • We may use artificial intelligence in our business and operations, and challenges with properly managing its use could harm our business and expose us to costly liability.
 • We operate in the highly cyclical semiconductor industry, which is subject to significant downturns that may negatively impact our results of operations.
 • Because the markets in which we compete are highly competitive and many of our competitors have greater resources than us, we may not be able to compete successfully, and we may lose or be unable to gain market share.
 • Existing or future customers could eventually transition their business to a competitor with a higher production capacity or lower-cost means of production.
 • We are party to public-private partnerships, and if we or our counterparties fail to meet the obligations of our agreements, or if we are not able to realize some or all of the anticipated benefits of such partnerships in the anticipated time frame or at all, our business, results of operations and financial condition may be materially and adversely affected.
 • Planned efficiency and cost-savings initiatives could disrupt our operations or adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition, and we may not realize some or all of the anticipated benefits of such initiatives in the anticipated time frame or at all.
 • If we are unable to attract, train, and retain highly qualified personnel, the quality of our services may decline, and we may not successfully execute our internal growth strategies.
 • We may face litigation in the future, including potential product liability claims.
 • We are exposed to various possible claims and hazards relating to our business, and our insurance may not fully protect us.
 • Changes in trade policies, including the imposition of or increase in tariffs and changes to existing trade agreements, could negatively impact our business, financial condition and results of operations.
 • We are exposed to risks associated with a potential financial crisis and weaker global economy.

 • Our sales cycles are long and unpredictable, and our sales efforts require considerable time and expense, which could adversely affect our results of operations.
 • Certain of our purchase orders are cancellable until shortly before the start of production, and our lack of significant backlog makes it difficult for us to forecast our revenues and margins in future periods and may cause actual revenue and results to fall short of expectations.
 • We may manufacture wafers based on forecasted demand, and if our forecasted demand exceeds actual demand, we may accumulate obsolete inventory, which may have a negative impact on our financial results.
 • Earthquakes, fires, power outages, floods, terrorist attacks, wars, public health issues, and other catastrophic events could disrupt our business and ability to serve our customers and could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition.
 • Our operating results may prove unpredictable, which could negatively affect our profit.
 • As a public company, we are obligated to develop and maintain proper and effective internal control over financial reporting and any failure to maintain the adequacy of these internal controls may adversely affect investor confidence in our company and, as a result, the value of our common stock.
 • Failure to meet environmental, social, and governance ("ESG") expectations or standards could adversely affect our business, results of operations, financial condition, and stock price.
 • We may not realize the anticipated benefits of the agreement entered into with Infineon Technologies AG to purchase Fab 25 (the "Transaction") and any benefit may take longer to realize than we expect.
 • We could be subject to new risks, known and unknown, relating to the Transaction.
 • Increased leverage may harm our financial condition and results of operations.
 • We may need to raise additional capital or financing to continue to execute and expand our business.
 • Our indebtedness could adversely affect our cash flows and limit our flexibility to raise additional capital.
 • Our Loan Agreement (as defined below) contains restrictive covenants that may impair our ability to conduct business.
 • We are a party to several significant U.S. Government ("USG") contracts, which are subject to unique risks.
 • Changes to U.S. Department of Defense ("DoD") business practices could have a material effect on the DoD's procurement process and adversely impact our current programs and potential new awards.
 • Our international sales and domestic operations are subject to applicable laws relating to trade, export controls, and foreign corrupt practices, the violation of which could adversely affect our operations.
 • Failure to comply with the broad range of laws, regulations, and standards in the jurisdictions in which we operate may result in exposure to substantial disruptions, costs, and liabilities.
 • We depend on intellectual property, or IP, to succeed in our business, and any failure or inability to obtain, preserve, enforce, defend, and protect our technologies or intellectual property rights could harm our business and financial condition.
 • We depend on intellectual property licensed from third parties to succeed in our business, and any failure or inability to obtain or preserve rights under third-party licenses could harm our business and financial condition.
 • Our collaboration with others regarding the development of technologies and intellectual property may require that we restrict use of certain technologies and intellectual property and may result in disputes regarding ownership of or rights to use or enforce intellectual property rights, which could harm our business and financial condition.
 • Claims by others that we infringe their proprietary rights could harm our business and financial condition.
 • We use open source software and other technology, which could negatively affect our business and subject us to litigation or other actions.
 • The price of our common stock has been volatile and may continue to fluctuate substantially.
 • We do not intend to pay dividends in the future and any return on investment may be limited to the value of our common stock.
 • We are a holding company and rely on dividends, distributions, and other payments, advances, and transfers of funds from our subsidiaries to meet our obligations.
 • A limited number of stockholders have the ability to influence the outcome of director elections and other matters requiring stockholder approval.
 • We are an "emerging growth company" and a "smaller reporting company" and our election to comply with the reduced disclosure requirements applicable to emerging growth companies and smaller reporting companies may make our common stock less attractive to investors.
 • Provisions in our certificate of incorporation and bylaws and in Delaware law could discourage takeover attempts even if our stockholders might benefit from a change in control of our company.
 • Our certificate of incorporation designates the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware as the sole and exclusive forum for certain types of actions and proceedings that may be initiated by our stockholders, which could limit our stockholders' ability to obtain a favorable judicial forum for disputes with us or with our directors, our officers, or our other employees.

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 Overview
 We are a U.S.-based, independent, pure-play technology foundry that offers advanced semiconductor development and manufacturing services from our fabrication facility, or fab, in Minnesota and advanced packaging services from our Florida facility. Our Technology-as-a-Service ("TaaS") model leverages a foundation of proprietary technology, engineering know-how capabilities, and microelectronics manufacturing capacity to co-develop process technology intellectual property ("IP") with our customers that enables disruptive concepts through our Advanced Technology Services ("ATS") for diverse microelectronics (integrated circuits ("ICs")) and related micro- and nanotechnology applications. In addition to differentiated technology development services, we support customers with volume production of ICs for high-growth markets through our Wafer Services.
 The combination of semiconductor development and manufacturing services we provide our customers is not available to them from a conventional fab. In addition, we believe our status as a publicly-traded, U.S.-based, U.S. headquartered pure-play technology foundry with Defense Microelectronics Activity ("DMEA") Category 1A Trusted Accreditation from the DoD positions us well to provide distinct, competitive advantages to our customers. These advantages include the benefits of enhanced IP security and secure access to a U.S. domestic supply chain.
 We primarily focus on serving diversified, high-growth end users in numerous vertical markets, including (1) advanced compute, (2) aerospace and defense ("A&D"), (3) automotive, (4) bio-health, and (5) industrial. By housing both development and manufacturing in a single operation, we rapidly and efficiently transition newly-developed processes to high-yielding volume production, eliminating the time it would otherwise take to transfer production to a third-party fab. Through our ATS model, we specialize in co-creating advanced solutions with our customers that directly serve our end markets, such as infrared imaging, superconducting ICs for quantum computing and sensing, Rad-hard complementary metal oxide semiconductor ("CMOS"), integrated photonics, microelectromechanical systems ("MEMS"), technologies for biomedical and imaging applications, and advanced packaging. Our Wafer Services include the manufacture of silicon-based analog and mixed-signal ICs for our end markets. Our focus on the differentiated analog and CMOS markets supports long product life-cycles and requirements that value performance over cost-efficiencies and leverages our portfolio IP.
 Before we began independent operations, our Minnesota fab was owned and operated by Cypress Semiconductor Corporation ("Cypress"), as a captive manufacturing facility for 26 years. We have leveraged Cypress systems, manufacturing technology, and process development capabilities to advance our product offerings. We became an independent company in 2017 when we were acquired by an affiliate of Oxbow Industries, LLC ("Oxbow Industries") as part of a divestiture from Cypress. Our multi-year foundry services agreement with Cypress, which ended in 2020, created a runway for us to operate the foundry at a high utilization rate while continuing to expand and diversify the customer base transferred by Cypress. Cypress was acquired in 2020 by Infineon Technologies AG ("Infineon").
 In 2021, we expanded our operations with the addition of the Center for NeoVation, an advanced packaging facility in Kissimmee, Florida. The facility is operated and maintained by SkyWater through a public-private partnership with Osceola County, Florida which is developing a broader technology and STEM education infrastructure at the same campus where the Center for NeoVation is located.
 Before the closing of our initial public offering ("IPO"), we converted into a Delaware corporation and changed our name to SkyWater Technology, Inc. On April 23, 2021, we completed our IPO and issued 8,004,000 shares of common stock. Shares of our common stock began trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market on April 21, 2021 under the symbol "SKYT."
 Pending Acquisition
 On February 25, 2025, the Company entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (the "Purchase Agreement") with Spansion LLC ("Seller"), an affiliate of Infineon Technologies AG, pursuant to which, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions contained therein, the Company will acquire all of the issued and outstanding memberships interests of a limited liability company that will be formed prior to closing and that will receive, pursuant to a pre-closing restructuring, certain assets and liabilities related to Infineon Technologies AG's 200 mm fab ("Fab 25") in Austin, Texas (the "Transaction"). The purchase price for the Transaction is expected to be approximately $110 million, comprised of a base purchase price for the Transaction of $80 million ($55 million of which will be paid at closing), plus a payment at closing for working capital, estimated to be approximately $30 million, subject to adjustment. The payment of the remaining $25 million of the base purchase price will be deferred for four years and will be paid by wafer credits under a wafer supply agreement with an affiliate of Seller, which agreement will be executed at the closing of the Transaction pursuant to the Purchase Agreement.
 The Transaction is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain customary closing conditions, including, among other things: (1) the accuracy of the representations and warranties of each party to the Purchase Agreement; (2) the performance by each party of its obligations and covenants in all material respects; (3) the absence of a material adverse effect between the signing of the Purchase Agreement and the closing of the Transaction; (4) the absence of any applicable order or law prohibiting the Transaction; and (5) obtaining U.S. regulatory approval.

 Under the Purchase Agreement, the closing of the Transaction shall occur no earlier than May 30, 2025, unless otherwise agreed mutually by the parties. The Purchase Agreement may be terminated by mutual written agreement of the Company and Seller or by either the Company or Seller in limited circumstances, including, among other things, (i) certain uncured breaches of any representation, warranty, covenant or obligation in the Purchase Agreement by the other party; (ii) failure to complete the Transaction by September 30, 2025; and (iii) the existence of an order by a governmental authority prohibiting the Transaction.

 The Company intends to finance the purchase price for the Transaction through debt financing.
 Our Industry
 Microelectronics are the enabling technology of the information age and have served as a conduit for the growth of the electronics industry over the past sixty years. Semiconductors make solid state electronics possible and are vital inputs for products such as computers, communications equipment, military equipment, automobiles, medical equipment, consumer products, industrial automation and control systems, and increasingly a broad array of internet-enabled products and devices. As electronics have become more sophisticated and integrated, meeting the demand for semiconductors used in these products has required advances in semiconductor design and manufacturing.
 Semiconductor devices are historically classified as either digital or analog based on the type of signals they process. Digital semiconductor devices process discrete, binary ("on-off" or "1-0") electrical signals that are used for computational or data processing functions and that have driven many of the advances in computing and communication in recent years. By contrast, analog devices condition and regulate "real-world" functions such as temperature, pressure, speed, sound and electrical current. An increasing interest and focus on enabling electronics systems to interact with people has propelled analog processing, a trend which we believe will continue in the future.

 To process inputs from analog sensors, digital processing is required to convert these signals into meaningful information. The demand for processing of these analog signals has led to the creation of a semiconductor category known as "mixed-signal," which processes both analog signals and digital logic. These mixed-signal semiconductors are developed to support the rapidly expanding applications across markets through the emergence of internet of things.
 Analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, as well as derivative and adjacent technologies such as rad-hard, discrete power devices, and microelectronics such as superconducting, photonics, and MEMS, require higher levels of customizable functionality and performance than digital devices do. Since these analog and mixed-signal devices are produced in lower volumes than digital devices, traditional digital high-volume foundries have been generally unwilling to commit engineering resources to the processes and technologies necessary to innovate beyond their standard process offerings. This has resulted in significant unmet need at a time when demand for these specialty ICs continues to grow due to demand from the A&D, automotive, advanced compute, bio-health, and industrial applications.
 Rad-hard electronics enable electronic devices to be resistant to malfunctions caused by electromagnetic or particle radiation. Traditional semiconductor circuit structures are at a higher risk of damage from radiation, especially in high-radiation environments, such as space, medical imaging, nuclear use cases, and high-altitude aircrafts. To modify these circuits to withstand the effects of radiation, manufacturers use extensive development and testing to create circuits that reduce the impact from electromagnetic radiation. As a result, rad-hard ICs are more expensive than traditional ICs. Consequently, most purchasers of rad-hard ICs are well-funded military and scientific organizations or produce products in high-value markets such as medical devices.
 Historically, most semiconductor companies were vertically integrated. They performed all major functions including design, manufacturing, test and assembly, and sales and marketing. These types of semiconductor companies are called integrated device manufacturers, or IDMs.
 As the complexity of semiconductor designs has increased over the last several decades, semiconductors have become increasingly challenging to manufacture, requiring both sophisticated manufacturing expertise and exponential increases in fab investments. These requirements have led to the creation of the foundry business model, where the cost of a fab is spread across multiple customers. These economics have driven IDMs to outsource production to foundries and divest their fabs. The industry has therefore matured, consolidated, specialized, and evolved to include the following main supplier categories:
 • IDMs. Vertically integrated for all major functions including design, manufacturing, test and assembly, and sales and marketing. Some of these IDMs also provide foundry services to third parties.
 • Fabless Semiconductor Companies. Fabless companies primarily focus on designing semiconductors and outsource the manufacturing of their proprietary design to third-party semiconductor foundries or IDMs using their standard manufacturing process technologies.
 • Pure-play Foundries. Pure-play foundries, such as ours, focus exclusively on providing semiconductor manufacturing based on processes and technologies that are developed for other semiconductor companies to utilize for their respective products. Such foundries neither offer nor design their own semiconductor products.
 • Packaging Outsourced Assembly and Tests, or OSATs. Also known as OutSourced Assembly and Testers, these companies work in the supply chain downstream of the groups mentioned above, and provide packaging, assembly and testing services. The same trend driving the creation of the fabless semiconductor and pure-play foundry categories described above has indirectly led to the rise of these service providers.

 Our Business
 We offer a unique, pure-play technology foundry model through TaaS (see following figure), providing a pathway for innovation and process technology development to our customers through ATS and 200 mm volume wafer manufacturing capabilities through Wafer Services. By having both services in one operation, we believe we are well-positioned to take advantage of the market opportunity in our end-market industries, build key market relationships as technology develops, and produce those technologies at scale as adoption expands. One advantage of our combined offering is our ability to develop a technology inside a production environment that stabilizes the production line with extensive controls managed by the operations and maintenance teams. These tools and process technology are exercised by the baseline production business, which enables quick cycles of learning and reproducible results. Furthermore, once a technology is developed inside this production environment, the ramp to commercial production is expeditious as it is unimpeded by the transfer to an outside production facility that typically follows development inside a prototyping facility. Our combined business model also takes advantage of amortizing costs of the production facility across the entire business, which allows ATS customers to have access to production-grade tooling and systems without carrying the full costs of fab capital and operating costs alone.

 Advanced Technology Services
 We deliver ATS to co-create advanced technologies with our customers by providing engineering and process development support. Our programs focus on the next generation of microelectronics technologies, including infrared imaging, superconductors, integrated photonics, and advanced packaging. These technologies are brought online inside a production environment that reduces the process development timeline needed to manufacture at production level scale and yield quality. This gives our customers a significant time-to-market advantage by avoiding a process transfer to another site for manufacturing, as well as stabilizing the new technology on the same tooling as will be used in manufacturing.
 We have established an IP and service model that is specifically architected to enable a high degree of collaboration with innovators to facilitate a strong connection between device and process technologists. We foster collaboration by offering a diverse range of enablement services that allow us to engage across many technology platforms and with a spectrum of technology maturity levels.
 We offer semiconductor manufacturing services for a wide variety of silicon-based analog and mixed-signal, MEMS and rad-hard ICs. It is our opinion that our focus on the differentiated analog and mixed-signal CMOS space supports long product life-cycles and requirements that value performance over cost efficiencies. We also have strong design enablement capabilities that provide customers with the ability to leverage our IP portfolio. We target customers that are underserved by larger foundries and are looking for a foundry partner that can offer the process customization or operational services and flexibility that they need but do not have the buying power to negotiate elsewhere.

 In our Wafer Services category for mixed-signal technologies, the base design IP portfolio for S130 and S90 technologies originating from Cypress was licensed via a technology license agreement in 2017. As our technology platforms evolve, we are making investments in process design kit ("PDK") development with industry partners and expanding partnership with critical electronic design automation suppliers alongside emerging relationships with design service and IP suppliers to create and maintain the IP required over the next several years to enable continued customer success.
 Our model depicted in the figure below employs this multi-faceted design enablement ecosystem and our combination of ATS and Wafer Services enables engagement with a wider range of technologies and commercial readiness. During this highly collaborative framework, a strong relationship is built between process and design teams, and significant IP is generated in both of those categories. This is an important defining characteristic of our pure-play technology foundry model.

 Our Competitive Strengths
 We believe we are a leader in technology innovation services and believe that we have significant points of differentiation that will enable us to continue to succeed in the pure-play technology foundry industry. Our core strengths include the following:
 • Our status as a publicly-traded, U.S.-based, U.S. headquartered pure-play technology foundry partner with DMEA Category 1A Trusted Accreditation from the DoD. This status provides us with a strong position to service the A&D market. Our current and potential A&D customers are required to comply with a range of information security protocols for protecting sensitive device intellectual property with national security implications. The DoD established the Trusted Foundry Program in 2007 to provide secure access to leading-edge semiconductor technology and to ensure a trusted microelectronics supply chain for sensitive government programs with national security interests. As of December 29, 2024, there were 84 suppliers designated as "Trusted" under this program by the USG. Of those suppliers, we are one of only 16 foundry companies that have DMEA Category 1A Trusted Accreditation through the DoD. In addition, there are other end markets, such as automotive and medical, that value working with a supplier operating within the United States, which offers a high level of protection for IP rights, or that value the convenience and branding advantage of services and products made in the United States.
 • Unique IP model that offers customers an end-to-end solution for microelectronics and next-generation technology needs. We believe our pure-play technology foundry model combines the integrated process technology development services and manufacturing capability and expertise needed to address the high levels of customization specified by our customers. By combining our development lab capabilities in an advanced volume production fab, we are able to leverage our ATS to accelerate our customers' time-to-market. We work alongside our customers to co-create customized ICs to meet or exceed stringent semiconductor requirements. By providing a full-scale semiconductor technology and manufacturing ecosystem, with substantial process flow integration and customized solutions, we are able to continually attract and retain customers.

 • Accelerated time-to-market advantage for our customers. Our integration of development and manufacturing into a single ecosystem enables our customers' products to be designed for manufacturing robustness without sacrificing the unique customization needed for differentiation. In addition, our wafer fab offers rapid prototyping and validation and accommodates small lot manufacturing, making our facility an optimal size for providing a complete solution for our customers and allowing them the opportunity to access the market more quickly than with other semiconductor foundries.
 • A seasoned engineering team that leverages our extensive IP portfolio to support the development of emerging technologies in a fully integrated lab-to-fab environment. Our team of over 100 engineers employs intellectual property created over decades, and our fabs are specially geared toward managing the complexity of developing emerging technologies alongside manufacturing with world-class excellence. Through direct collaboration with our customers, our team of engineers can leverage existing wafer process technology and process flow options to create custom fabrication processes that best serve our customers' needs for high-performance analog and mixed-signal ICs. We also specialize in developing advanced processes for emerging technologies such as silicon photonics, superconducting and quantum computing, advanced packaging, CMOS image sensing and DNA sequencing, among others. Our ATS provides us with a competitive advantage by offering significant technical expertise and customized engineering practices required for the creation and delivery of scalable specialty applications. The technological capabilities of our foundry shorten design cycles to create an expedited path for our customers' products to reach the market.
 • Optimized manufacturing environment for highly engineered projects. Customers in our target end markets value high differentiation and are willing to pay a premium for the ATS needed for the development of specialized products. Many of our customers are focused on specialty applications, which typically involve a small to medium production volume. We believe such customers are underserved by our competitors, which primarily focus on higher-volume opportunities. Our high-mix foundry automation and manufacturing systems are geared to handle high levels of customization, making smaller volume projects more economical than for competitor fabs. Our right-sized fab provides opportunities for us to leverage our manufacturing scale and expertise for customized processes and to realize higher margins for the significant engineering effort required by these complicated projects.
 • Expertise in highly customized projects in a low-volume research and development environment. We specialize in, and have the equipment and process expertise necessary to deliver effective and cost-efficient solutions while co-creating next-generation technology with our customers. We couple our ATS with existing PDKs that leverage proven IP acquired in our divestiture from Cypress to allow our customers to co-create tailored product offerings. Our technical experience enables us to either modify existing processes or develop new, innovative solutions that are tailored to our customers' needs. The ability of our competitors to engage in highly customized process development activities within their large-scale manufacturing operations is not feasible without the significant IP and capital expenditures required to retrofit the larger operations for the high-mix and logistically complex requirements of the technology foundry model. Our 200 mm manufacturing lines deliver a degree of agility that allows us to efficiently customize projects without significant lead-times or capital investment, and provides us with the ability to complete rapid prototyping that can quickly translate to volume production. With substantial experience in complex high-mix mid-market manufacturing, we have consistently demonstrated our ability through deployment of our ATS to excel in customer programs that require specialty knowledge and expertise.
 Our Growth Strategy
 We intend to become a prominent U.S.-based pure-play technology foundry by leveraging our core competencies in specialty process development and advanced manufacturing, while expanding our customer base and presence in high-margin end markets. To achieve this goal, we intend to pursue the following key strategies:
 • Diversify our customer base, grow our presence in existing markets, and expand into new end markets. Our Trusted Foundry designation, various industry accreditations, and broad range of capabilities and services have established our presence in high-growth specialty applications. We have reduced our revenue concentration from Infineon to approximately 7% of our revenues for the year ended December 29, 2024 from approximately 100% of our revenues in 2017. We intend to continue to build upon our success in the advanced compute, A&D, automotive, bio-health, and industrial markets while expanding into new markets over time. Our technology foundry services, coupled with our Trusted Foundry designation and various industry accreditations, offer unique value to our customers that we plan to leverage as we expand our presence across both current and new end markets.

 • Leverage our Trusted Foundry status and find USG investments to add to our capabilities and expand our markets. We are a DMEA Category 1A Trusted Foundry accreditation through the DoD. We believe most foundries are not positioned to deeply partner with the USG because of the Trusted Foundry's security requirements, stringent government contract provisions, and small lot manufacturing typical of government contracts. We have extensive experience working with highly sensitive government projects that enable new capabilities and subsequently re-applying those capabilities to expand our market.
 • Expand U.S.-based pure-play advanced packaging foundry services. As our industry evolves, we believe 2.5D, 3D, and System-in-Package ("SiP") advanced packaging concepts will be adopted broadly and our domestic offering for development and manufacturing of solutions in this space will be in high demand. Our strategy is to make these advanced package services available to both our wafer service customers and for customers using other foundries. These target customers include defense industrial base ("DIB") and high-volume semiconductor companies. As interest grows within the federal government to enhance domestic infrastructure in this area, we believe we are well-positioned to lead efforts to position the U.S. as a leader in advanced packaging technology. For example, we announced that a DoD contract was recently awarded to Osceola County and SkyWater Florida with an expected value of up to $120 million over five years, including options for an additional $70 million, for a total expected value of up to $190 million, to expand domestic fan-out wafer level packaging ("FOWLP") capabilities for both government and commercial customers.
 • Expand in the rad-hard market. There are increasing uses for various radiation-hardened applications across multiple industries. In 2019, we received a DoD contract for up to $170 million and in August 2022, we received a phase II contract for up to an additional $99 million to build a next-generation rad-hard chip manufacturing capability. We believe our fab's lower capital requirements will provide an attractive opportunity for future projects of this nature.
 • Co-develop next-generation technologies with our customers and grow our ATS. We intend to continue to engage in advanced development opportunities and leverage technologies developed to broaden our portfolio of semiconductor solutions. Access to our engineering team, production-grade technology and equipment, verified IP, and trade secrets developed over several decades enable us to provide highly differentiated and customized process development and ATS. We believe that investing in these capabilities will enable us to maintain our market leadership and attract customers that require lower volume and intricate engineering specifications.
 • Invest in design block IP development and enable third-party creation of IP. The foundation of a PDK-driven foundry offering for wafer services is a comprehensive library of silicon-proven, well-characterized design IP blocks. We will continue to invest in IP blocks organically, through targeted external investments, such as rad-hard, through expansion of the open-source IP ecosystem, and by encouraging IP design companies to offer their blocks for use with customer-paid royalties.
 • Expand our capabilities through cost-effective capital management, including seeking M&A opportunities to drive growth. We will continue to invest in additional manufacturing capacity and evaluate growth opportunities through acquisitions of other businesses and operations, including with respect to (1) other foundries, (2) larger foundries looking to divest existing low-volume programs, and (3) low-cost manufacturing capacity that increases our scale. We also may expand our current facility or convert existing spaces into clean rooms to add to our contaminant-free manufacturing environment.
 • Expand our capabilities and capacity leveraging the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors ("CHIPS") and Science Act. In August 2022, the U.S. enacted the CHIPS and Science Act which provides $52.7 billion in incentives for U.S. semiconductor manufacturing, funding for research, and up to 25% in refundable tax credits for semiconductor equipment and upgrades to manufacturing facilities. The stated goal of this legislation is to increase domestic semiconductor production, reinvigorate semiconductor research, and expand the semiconductor workforce, all with a focus on improving economic and national security. We believe SkyWater is well-positioned to take advantage of this landmark legislation, across both our ATS and Wafer Services business lines, because of our demonstrated business model of serving defense and commercial markets across development and production parts of the technology life-cycle. In December 2023, we submitted an application to the CHIPS Program Office of the U.S. Department of Commerce for funding through the CHIPS and Science Act for modernization and equipment upgrades to enhance production at our Minnesota facility. In December 2024, we signed a preliminary memorandum of terms that provides for up to $16 million in funding pursuant to the CHIPS and Science Act, which will be combined with $19 million in incentives from the State of Minnesota's Forward Fund.
 Our Customers
 We serve a diverse array of customers ranging from designers producing near-commodity volume chips to those requiring highly specialized next-generation technology solutions. Infineon accounted for 7% and 17% of our revenue for the fiscal years ended December 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Two customers, other than Infineon, represented 40% and 20% of our revenue for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2024. Three customers, other than Infineon, represented 24%, 15%, and 10% of our revenue for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.

 Our Platform Technologies
 We deliver our ATS and Wafer Services through a wide range of proprietary platform process technologies that are targeted to multiple markets. The table below summarizes the platform technologies and the corresponding target markets.

 Analog and Mixed-Signal Based Technologies
 Our S90 (90 nm gate length), S130 (130 nm) and CMOS process flows (greater than 130 nm) are the foundation of our business. These process flows have collectively produced a multitude of devices at our fab for products across a range of applications including industrial, memory, automotive, consumer wearables, and thermal imaging systems. Our process technology enables application specific integrated circuit ("ASIC") designers to produce a wide range mixed-signal ASIC applications.
 Rad-Hard CMOS
 Our rad-hard technology is used extensively in microelectronics and mission-critical applications across A&D and bio-health end markets. We have a long legacy of supporting rad-hard CMOS. In 2019, we were awarded a rad-hard program by the DoD of up to $170 million and in 2022, we were awarded up to $99 million in additional funding to support a facility expansion to house and develop a new 90 nm radiation hardened by process ("RHBP") mixed-signal CMOS process. This new process technology, which is forecasted to double the performance of devices, is expected to become the most advanced strategic RHBP foundry in the United States.

 Advanced Packaging
 While transistor scaling is slowing and the industry at large considers new avenues for improving system performance while defraying costs, advanced semiconductor packaging is providing a solution for end markets such as computing, communications, artificial intelligence ("AI"), consumer, and A&D. This has created a large market opportunity which we believe we are well-positioned to address.
 Our Florida facility adds unique interposer technology licensed from IMEC, and we expect it to also accelerate our roadmaps for other key technologies in this category including hybrid bonding, FOWLP, and assembly/test. In 2021, we announced a license and transfer agreement with Deca Technologies ("Deca") to establish our Florida site as the onshore source for Deca's second generation M-SeriesTM FOWLP technology. SkyWater is the first domestic licensee of Deca's M-Series and Adaptive Patterning solutions to support the reshoring of the semiconductor supply chain. In January 2024, we announced that a DoD contract was recently awarded to Osceola County and SkyWater Florida with an expected value of up to $120 million over five years, including options for an additional $70 million, for a total expected value of up to $190 million. The contract reflects a significant new DoD effort to expand domestic FOWLP capabilities for both government and commercial customers.
 In 2022, we announced a licensing agreement with Xperi (now Adeia) for their state-of-the art ZiBond wafer bonding and DBI hybrid wafer bonding technologies, establishing a key assembly technology for our heterogeneous integration strategy.
 Superconducting
 Since our Minnesota facility's initial partnership with D-Wave in 2013, we have been a leading superconducting process flow developer. We have expanded our customer base in this market to include numerous other companies as they develop their own proprietary superconducting technologies for both quantum computing, and supercomputing applications. For example, in order to address non-traditional architectures required by quantum computing, D-Wave's device team co-created superconducting qubits based on new materials, new devices, and new architecture in order to develop efficiently, enable manufacturing, and maintain confidence that their IP remains highly competitive. D-Wave is now a leader in quantum computing hardware and cloud services and formed a partnership with Amazon Web Services in 2020 for cloud quantum computing services. We also support customers developing superconducting microelectronics for non-quantum devices for supercomputing applications where the use of zero-resistance architectures can significantly reduce the staggering amount of energy consumed today's supercomputers and data centers.
 Silicon Photonics
 Optical data transmissions are pushing further into our digital infrastructure, including in data center interconnect data transmission and also within-chip data process domains to increase computation throughput.
 We co-create unique solutions for customers in a range of applications, including high-speed data links, such as 100G and 400G, light detection and ranging ("LiDAR"), phased-array photonics, and photon-based quantum computing. Today, we focus on serving photonics with fabrication of low-loss waveguides with integrated detectors, optical modulators, grating couplers, phase modulators, and passive alignment fiber couplers. With the recent addition of a deep trench etching capability, we can serve a larger range of photonics capabilities in our facility. In addition, we see further potential for integration of active photonics light source elements, along with integration of these architectures with our foundational CMOS technologies, to unlock inherent performance gains and lower overall system cost structure with this integration.
 MEMS
 We have supported MEMS fabrication since 2013 for microfluidic applications for DNA sequencing applications and have co-developed a process flow for a highly sensitive infrared imager. The infrared imager was so well-received that many subsequent USG-funded and customer-funded enhancements have pushed the performance of infrared imaging performance to even higher levels. In 2020, we added deep-trench etching capability which enables us to serve a variety of MEMS customers. This expansion has yielded new opportunities for revenue growth by allowing us to address a new market.
 Manufacturing
 Process Technologies. In our Minnesota facility's 200 mm fab, CMOS process flows for a number of different node dimensions are offered ranging from 90 nm—350 nm.
 Operational Capabilities. Managing the technology foundry's signature high-mix manufacturing operation requires special competencies with respect to the manner by which the volume production activities flow through the fab, while experimental and development efforts are interspersed on the same equipment sets. This capability has been developed within our organization over decades as the site was previously used by Cypress for process development and volume manufacturing. A unique operational model also has been developed for fab asset-tracking and equipment ownership to ensure efficient operations despite, at times, competing interests within the fab.

 Equipment. Front-end semiconductor foundry wafer manufacturing services utilize unique combinations of film process steps including photolithography, film deposition, etching and ion implantation. We maintain the equipment sets to support these processing steps and maintain a skilled internal staff to service and repair equipment to enable the 24/7 manufacturing operation. Onsite capabilities also exist for wafer testing which support our quality programs and customer required acceptance testing. As described above, government and commercial customer programs are adding a wide variety of capabilities.
 Raw materials. As a manufacturer of high precision products, we maintain critical supplier relationships to ensure high quality starting materials are available to be used in our processing activities. These raw materials include silicon wafers, high-purity compressed gases, high-purity metals for film deposition processes, high-purity acid, base, and cleaning solutions for various wet processing steps, and semiconductor grade photoresist and developer for photolithography. Our principal suppliers for these materials are:
 • Globalwafers Co. LTD. (silicon wafers)
 • SEH America Inc, subsidiary of Shin-Etsu Handotai, Ltd. (silicon wafers)
 • Honeywell Electronic Materials, Inc. (metal sputtering targets)
 • JX Metals USA, Inc. (metal sputtering targets)
 • Linde, Inc. (bulk and specialty gases)
 • Airgas USA LLC (specialty gases)
 • EMD Performance Materials Corp (Versum) (specialty chemicals and gases)
 • CMC Chemicals, Inc. (a subsidiary of Entegris) (process and chemical mechanical polishing chemicals)
 • Rohm and Haas EM LLC (a subsidiary of DuPont) (photoresist)
 • JSR Micro Inc. (photoresist)
 • FUJIFILM Electronic Materials USA, Inc. (photoresist)
 • Tokyo Ohka Kogyo America, Inc. (photoresist)
 • Moses Lake Industries Inc. (developer)
 Certifications. We maintain several quality certifications, including industry-specific certifications required to supply products into safety-sensitive applications. These certifications require extensive information system handling audits to verify business processes ensuring best practices are followed to enable devices to be manufactured at low defect levels and with traceability to ensure individual die can be traced from foundry manufacturing process steps through their life in their real-life use cases. Our current certifications for our Minnesota facility include the following:
 • ISO 9001:2015
 • IATF 16949:2016 (Automotive)
 • ISO 14001:2015
 • RoHS Directive 2011/2015
 • ISO 13485 (Medical)
 • ISO 9100 (Aviation, Space & Defense)
 Our SkyWater Florida facility has also achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification, and we are working on expanding the certifications to meet additional customer requirements.
 Our Competition
 We compete internationally and domestically with dedicated foundry service providers as well as with these IDMs which have in-house semiconductor manufacturing capacity or foundry operations. Many of our competitors in the conventional foundry or IDM categories have substantial production, financial, research and development, and marketing resources. These competitors include the "mega" foundries, such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited, and United Microelectronics Corporation, as well as specialty foundries such as GlobalFoundries Inc., Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation, Tower Semiconductor Ltd., XFAB Silicon Foundries SE, and Silex Microsystems.
 In the A&D foundry market, our competition includes fabs which partner with major U.S. defense contractors. While these fabs will continue to serve the critical, but often boutique, needs of the USG, we expect the USG and defense community to gradually shift to more economical routes to serve their mission. Other competition in this market includes U.S.-based commercial IDMs and foundries, such as ON Semiconductor Corporation, Tower Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, and GlobalFoundries Inc. Other competitors for technology services may include prototype fabs/labs such as MIT Lincoln Labs, IMEC, Fraunhofer, and CEA-Leti.
 Our ATS offering is highly differentiated, and we do not believe there is a directly competitive offering in the market today. There are alternative solutions for concept demonstration and feasibility work with vastly contrasting value propositions that include university, government or corporate laboratories. These options lack manufacturing expertise and scale to take customers to market and do not have the same position to support design for manufacturability from an early point in the development cycle as their facilities do not support quality focused manufacturing. In contrast, our TaaS model accelerates new technologies to market by streamlining the development and scaleup activities for our customers.
 The principal elements of competition in the semiconductor wafer foundry industry include: technical competence; production speed and cycle time; time-to-market; research and development quality; available capacity; fab and manufacturing yields; customer service; price; management expertise; and strategic relationships.

 We believe that our custom end-to-end non-recurring engineering, manufacturing, scalable production, U.S. location, and the flexibility built into our core process positions us as a "right-sized" fab for diverse projects of all sizes and is a key differentiator within the market.
 Our ability to compete successfully also depends on factors outside of our direct control, including industry and general economic trends. Any significant increase in competition may erode our profit margins, weaken earnings, or increase losses. If we cannot compete successfully in our industry, our business and results of operations could be harmed.
 Sales and Marketing
 Sales. Our sales processes are driven by the typical electronic system design cycle and follow standard project phases including scoping, prototyping, evaluation and qualification, and production. Variations of this cycle are common as unique customer purchasing cycles exist in different engagements across government programs and public versus private company customer types. The multi-phase purchase process results in sales cycles ranging from several months to more than a year from initial contact to volume production. In addition, for ATS sales engagements of next-generation technologies, close relationships are built while serving our unique ATS customers due to close collaboration between technical teams as well as business leaders in order to monitor progress and drive engagements forward. Customer relationships are important due to the long sales cycles. Our sales and business development staff members possess significant technical competence and well-developed interpersonal skills to win and maintain customer relationships. This differentiates our front-end business organization from conventional foundries. Our highly technical staff members serve in customer-facing roles early and often in engagements in order to communicate the value of these services during a customer's decision process.
 Marketing. Our marketing efforts are focused on increasing industry awareness of our corporate value proposition and our product offerings, customer engagement, and ultimately converting need into demand that can be captured by the sales team. In support of these objectives, we are focused on investing in operational capabilities to help us define markets for our offerings guided by a marketing funnel that measures our marketing performance and return on investment as customers progress through stages of awareness, interest, consideration, intent, evaluation, and eventually, purchase. These efforts benefit customers by helping them in pre-purchase stages to understand our offering and how it may benefit their objectives and serves to indicate to us the state of interest of various customers so that we can engage sales resources with them as their plans evolve. In addition, the nature of our business-to-business relationships provides for a unique customer purchase process in which numerous stakeholders participate. These stakeholders usually represent various parts of the customer's business and engage with different parts of our organization. This means that building a strong brand reputation, which is consistent across all types of the customer experience, is important and presents the opportunity to differentiate our organization from our competition as we efficiently and consistently meet various customer needs across all engagement types.
 Intellectual Property and Research and Development
 We rely on a combination of copyright, trademark and trade secret laws in the United States and other jurisdictions, as well as license agreements and other contractual provisions, to protect our proprietary technology. We also rely on a number of registered and unregistered trademarks to protect our brand.
 In addition, we seek to protect our intellectual property rights by requiring our employees and independent contractors involved in development of intellectual property on our behalf to enter into agreements acknowledging that all material works or other intellectual property generated or conceived by them on our behalf are our property, and assigning to us any rights, including intellectual property rights, that they may claim or otherwise have in those works or property, to the extent allowable under applicable law.
 Despite our efforts to protect our technology and proprietary rights through intellectual property rights, licenses and other contractual protections, unauthorized parties may still copy or otherwise obtain and use our software and other technology. In addition, we intend to continue to expand our international operations, and effective intellectual property, copyright, trademark and trade secret protection may not be available or may be limited in foreign countries. Any significant impairment of our intellectual property rights could harm our business or our ability to compete. Further, companies in the communications, technology, and other industries in which we operate may own large numbers of patents, copyrights, trade secrets and trademarks and may frequently threaten litigation, or file suit against us based on allegations of infringement, misappropriation, or other violations of intellectual property rights. In the future, we may also face allegations that we have infringed, misappropriated, or otherwise violated the intellectual property rights of third parties.
 We have also made significant investments in research and development for our platform. Our research and development activities seek to upgrade and improve our manufacturing technologies and processes. A substantial portion of our research and development activities are undertaken in cooperation with our customers and equipment vendors. Due to the rapid changes in technology that characterize the semiconductor industry, effective research and development is essential to our success. We plan to continue to invest significantly in research and development activities in order to develop advanced process technologies for new applications. Our research and development expenses were $15.0 million and $10.2 million for the fiscal years ended December 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

 Environmental, Safety and Quality Matters
 We use, generate, and discharge hazardous chemicals and waste in our research and development and manufacturing activities. United States federal, state, and local regulations, in addition to those of other foreign countries in which we operate, impose various environmental rules and obligations, which are becoming increasingly stringent over time, intended to protect the environment, and in particular, to regulate the management and disposal of hazardous substances. As a result, our facilities are ISO 14001 certified, an international standard that provides management guidance on how to achieve an effective environmental management system.
 We also face increasing complexity in our product design as we adjust to new and future requirements relating to the materials composition of our products, including the restrictions on lead and other hazardous substances that apply to specified electronic products put on the market in the European Union (Restriction on the Use of Hazardous Substances Directive 2002/95/EC, also known as the RoHS Directive) and similar legislation in California. Other laws impose liability on owners and operators of real property for any contamination of the property even if they did not cause or know of the contamination. While to date we have not experienced any material adverse impact on our business from environmental regulations, we cannot provide assurance that environmental regulations will not impose expensive obligations on us in the future, or otherwise result in the incurrence of liabilities such as the following:
 • a requirement to increase capital or other costs to comply with such regulations or to restrict discharges;
 • liabilities to our employees and/or third parties; and
 • business interruptions as a consequence of permit suspensions or revocations, or as a consequence of the granting of injunctions requested by governmental agencies or private parties.
 We have placed significant emphasis on achieving and maintaining a high standard of manufacturing quality. Our facilities are ISO 9001 certified, an international quality standard that provides guidance to achieve an effective quality management system. In addition, our Minnesota facility is TS 16949 certified. As previously discussed, our Minnesota facility has been accredited as a Category 1A Trusted Fab for fabrication, design and testing of DoD Trusted Microelectronics, and our Florida facility is in-process for the same accreditation.
 Our facilities are currently pursuing ISO 45001 certification, which recognizes compliance with international occupational health and safety standards that provide guidance on how to achieve an effective health and safety management system. The health and safety standard management system assists in evaluating compliance status with all applicable health and safety laws and regulations, as well as establishing preventative and control measures. We believe we are currently in compliance with all applicable health and safety laws and regulations.
 Our goal in implementing ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, and TS 16949 systems is to continually improve our environmental, health, safety, and quality management systems. We are committed to environmental, social, and governance best practices with a company-wide focus on sustainability through diverse initiatives and activities.
 Human Capital Resources
 As of December 29, 2024, we had 702 employees. All employees reside in the United States of America.
 Our goal is to attract and retain highly qualified, passionate, and agile personnel. On occasion, we will employ independent contractors to support our efforts. None of our employees or contractors are subject to a collective bargaining agreement. We consider our employee relations to be good and we have never experienced a work stoppage.
 Our human capital management objectives are to acquire, engage, develop, and retain our top talent. We are committed to fostering an environment where all employees can grow and thrive. A diverse workforce results in a broader range of perspectives, helping drive our commitment to growth. We believe that our compensation and benefit programs are appropriately designed to attract and retain qualified talent. To create and maintain a successful work environment, we offer an annual base salary and a comprehensive package of additional benefits that support the overall well-being of all our employees and their families. Additionally, we may also grant equity awards to attract, reward, and retain key employees to allow for them to share in our overall performance.

 Emerging Growth Company and Smaller Reporting Company Status
 We are an "emerging growth company" as defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities Act"), as modified by the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the "JOBS Act"). As such, we are eligible to take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not "emerging growth companies" including, but not limited to, not being required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the "Sarbanes-Oxley Act"), reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in our periodic reports and proxy statements, and exemptions from the requirements of holding a non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation and stockholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved. We have elected to take advantage of all of these exemptions.
 In addition, Section 107 of the JOBS Act also provides that an "emerging growth company" can take advantage of the extended transition period provided in Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act for complying with new or revised accounting standards, and delay compliance with new or revised accounting standards until those standards are applicable to private companies. We have elected to take advantage of the benefits of this extended transition period.
 We could be an emerging growth company until the last day of the first fiscal year following the fifth anniversary of our IPO, although circumstances could cause us to lose that status earlier if our annual revenues exceed $1.235 billion, if we issue more than $1.0 billion in non-convertible debt in any three-year period; or if we become a "large accelerated filer" as defined in Rule 12b-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act").
 We are also a "smaller reporting company." An entity is a smaller reporting company if it has a public float (the aggregate market value of the entity's outstanding voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates) of less than $250 million (calculated as of the last business day of the entity's most recently completed second fiscal quarter) or annual revenues of less than $100 million and either no public float or a public float of less than $700 million. We may continue to be a smaller reporting company if either (i) our public float is less than $250 million as of the last business day of our second fiscal quarter or (ii) our annual revenue was less than $100 million during the most recently completed fiscal year and the market value of our stock held by non-affiliates is less than $700 million as of the last business day of our second fiscal quarter. If we are a smaller reporting company at the time we cease to be an emerging growth company, we may continue to rely on exemptions from certain disclosure requirements that are available to smaller reporting companies. Specifically, as a smaller reporting company we may choose to present only the two most recent fiscal years of audited financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and, similar to emerging growth companies, smaller reporting companies have reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation.
 Available Information
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 ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
 Our operations and financial results are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including those described below, that could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, and the trading price of our common stock. Some statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, including statements in the following risk factors, constitute forward-looking statements. Please refer to the section entitled "Special Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements" for more information.
 Risks Relating to Our Business and Our Industry
 If either of our semiconductor foundries is damaged or becomes inoperable, we will be unable to develop or produce wafers in a timely manner, if at all, and our business would be materially adversely affected.
 We currently perform our manufacturing and design services at our foundry facilities in Bloomington, Minnesota and Kissimmee, Florida. Our foundry operations and the equipment we use to manufacture wafers would be costly to replace and could require substantial lead time to repair or replace. Our foundry facilities or equipment may be harmed or rendered inoperable by physical damage from fire, floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, power loss, telecommunications or mechanical failures, break-ins, and similar events, which may render it difficult or impossible for us to produce or test products for a considerable period of time. If any of the foregoing events occur, we may incur significant additional costs including, among other things, loss of profits due to unplanned temporary or permanent shutdowns of our foundries, cleanup costs, liability for damages or injuries, and legal, repair, and reconstruction expenses, which would harm our results of operations and financial condition. In addition, because any substitute facility must hold any required licensures or certifications, we may be limited in our ability to rely on a third party to perform interim design and manufacturing services or testing processes. We cannot provide any assurance that we would be able to find another semiconductor foundry that is capable or willing to design and produce wafers in compliance with applicable specifications, or that such a substitute foundry would be willing to produce wafers for us on commercially reasonable terms. A substitute foundry may not have rights to intellectual property of others that is necessary to design, manufacture, and test products for us, and we may not be permitted to extend our license rights to a substitute foundry. Any unexpected constraints on our foundries' ability to design, manufacture, or test products could result in the loss of customers or harm our reputation, and we may be unable to regain those customers in the future, all of which would materially adversely affect our business.
 Defects or performance problems in our products could result in loss of customers, reputational damage, and decreased revenue, and we may face warranty, indemnity, and product liability claims arising from defective products.
 Although our products are tested to meet our stringent quality requirements, they may contain undetected errors or defects, especially when first introduced or when new generations are released. Errors, defects, or poor performance can arise due to design flaws, defects in raw materials or components, or manufacturing errors or difficulties, which can affect both the quality and the yield of the product. Any actual or perceived errors, defects, or poor performance in our products could result in the replacement or recall of our products, shipment delays, rejection of our products, damage to our reputation, lost revenue, diversion of our engineering personnel from our product development efforts, and increases in customer service and support costs, all of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. We typically provide a one-year warranty on the operability of the products we design and manufacture. Defective components may give rise to warranty, indemnity, or product liability claims against us that exceed any revenue or profit we receive from the affected products.
 If we do not achieve satisfactory yields or quality, our reputation and customer relationships could be harmed.
 The fabrication of wafers is a complex and technically demanding process. Minor deviations in the manufacturing process can cause substantial decreases in yields and, in some cases, cause production to be suspended. Our foundries could, from time to time, experience manufacturing defects and reduced manufacturing yields. Changes in manufacturing processes or the use of defective or contaminated materials could result in lower than anticipated production yields or unacceptable performance of our wafers. Many of these problems are difficult to detect at an early stage of the manufacturing process and may be time-consuming and expensive to correct. We also may experience manufacturing problems in achieving acceptable yields as a result of, among other things, transferring production to other facilities, upgrading or expanding existing facilities, or changing our process technologies. Poor production or defects, integration issues, or other performance problems in our solutions could significantly harm our customer relationships and financial results and give rise to financial or other damages to our customers.
 Our customers may cancel their orders, change production quantities, or delay production, and if we fail to forecast demand accurately, we may incur supply shortages or lose revenue.
 We generally do not obtain firm long-term purchase commitments from our customers. Because production lead times often exceed the amount of time required to fulfill orders, we often must build our products in advance of orders, relying on an imperfect demand forecast to optimize use of our manufacturing capacity.

 Our demand forecast accuracy can be adversely affected by a number of factors, including inaccurate forecasting by our customers, changes in market conditions, and demand for our customers' products. Even after an order is received, our customers may cancel these orders or request a decrease in production quantities. Any such cancellation or decrease subjects us to a number of risks, most notably that our projected sales will not materialize on schedule or at all, leading to unanticipated revenue shortfalls and excess manufacturing capacity. Either underestimating or overestimating demand could lead to insufficient, excess or obsolete inventory, which could harm our operating results, cash flow and financial condition, as well as our relationships with our customers.
 A material decrease in demand for products that contain semiconductors may decrease the demand for our services and products, and a decrease in the selling prices of our customers' products may significantly affect our business, financial results and financial position.
 Our customers generally use the semiconductors produced in our fab in a wide variety of applications. Any significant decrease in the demand for end-market devices or products may decrease the demand for our services and products. In addition, if the average selling prices of end-market devices or products decline significantly, we may be pressured to reduce our selling prices, which may reduce our revenues and margins significantly. As demonstrated in the past by downturns in demand for high technology products, market conditions can change rapidly, without warning or advance notice. In such instances, our customers may experience inventory buildup or difficulties in selling their products and, in turn, may reduce or cancel orders for wafers from us, which may harm our business and profitability. The timing, severity and recovery of these downturns cannot be predicted. In order for demand for our wafer fabrication services to increase, the markets for the end products utilizing the ICs that we manufacture must develop and expand. Because our services may be used in many new applications, it is difficult to forecast demand. If demand is lower than expected, we may have excess capacity and our revenue may not be sufficient to cover all our costs and serve all our debt, which may adversely affect our financial results and financial position.
 Our industry has experienced rapid technological changes, and new technologies may prove difficult to commercialize or may not gain market acceptance by our customers, which may have a material adverse effect on demand for our products and service offerings.
 The industry in which we operate is subject to rapid technological change, industry standards, and technological obsolescence. Our future success will depend on our ability to appropriately respond to changing technologies, including significant developments in wafer production and changes in function of products and quality on a timely and cost-effective basis. If we adopt products and technologies that are not attractive to customers, we may not be successful in capturing or retaining our share of the market. If we fail to adopt new or enhanced technologies or processes, we could experience product obsolescence, loss of competitiveness of our products, decreased revenue, and a loss of market share to competitors. In addition, some new technologies are relatively untested and unperfected and may not perform as expected or as desired, in which event our and our customers' adoption of such products or technologies may adversely affect our revenues, profitability, and business.
 We have a finite amount of production capacity, and to the extent customer demand exceeds our capacity, we may lose customers and potential revenues.
 In periods during which demand for our foundry services exceeds our capacity and manufacturing capabilities, we may be unable to fulfill customer demand, in whole or in part, in a timely manner or at all; assure production of customers' next-generation products; or provide additional capacity through transfer of process technologies, or ensure successful implementation, which could result in the loss of one or more of our current or potential customers, which may adversely affect our revenues, profitability, and business.
 We currently have limited or no redundancy in certain of our manufacturing tooling and infrastructure equipment, and we may lose revenue and be unable to maintain our customer relationships if we lose our production capacity.
 If our foundries become incapable of manufacturing products for any reason, including as a result of manufacturing tooling or infrastructure equipment failure, we may be unable to meet production requirements, lose revenue, and not be able to maintain our relationships with our customers. Without full production capacity at our foundries, we would have no other means of manufacturing products until we were able to restore the manufacturing capability at these facilities or develop one or more alternative manufacturing facilities. Although we carry business interruption insurance to cover lost revenue and profits in an amount we consider adequate, this insurance does not cover all possible situations. In addition, our business interruption insurance would not compensate us for the loss of opportunity and potential adverse impact on relations with our existing customers resulting from our inability to produce products for them.

 A significant portion of our sales comes from three customers, the loss of which would adversely affect our financial results.
 Infineon accounted for 7% and 17% of our revenue for fiscal years ended December 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Two customers, other than Infineon, represented 40% and 20% of our revenue for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2024. Three customers, other than Infineon, represented 24%, 15%, and 10% of our revenue for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. If we were to lose any of these key customers or experience a significant decrease in volume or sales prices, our financial results would be adversely affected. We currently sell to a relatively small number of customers in total, and we expect our operating results will likely continue to depend on sales to a relatively small number of customers for the foreseeable future. We cannot be certain that these customers will generate significant revenue for us in the future or if these customer relationships will continue to develop. If our relationships with our other customers do not continue to develop, we may not be able to expand our customer base or maintain or increase our revenue. In addition, the loss or reduction in volume or sales price, whether due to their insolvency, or their unwillingness or inability to perform their obligations under their respective relationships with us, or if we are unable to renew or engage with them in commercially reasonable terms, or attract new customers to replace such lost business, may materially negatively impact our overall business. This is exacerbated by our current manufacturing constraints which limit our ability to sell to other customers. In addition, our business is affected by competition in the markets for the end products that our customers sell, and any decline in their business could harm our business and cause our revenue to decline.
 We may not be able to successfully diversify our customer base and penetrate new markets, which would negatively impact our growth strategy.
 Our growth strategy depends on our ability to diversify our customer base and penetrate new markets. Our ability to add new customers to our ATS and Wafer Services businesses is subject to various elements outside of our control, such as fluctuations in demand for discrete components in both commodity and differentiated categories. If we are unable to attract new customers, our customer revenue could remain highly concentrated. In addition, even if we add new customers, they may not require high levels of production, negatively impacting our growth strategy. Our growth strategy may also be adversely affected if we are unable to enter new markets, such as the rad-hard electronic markets. Because we face competition from companies with substantially greater production and marketing resources than we have, we may not be able to penetrate these new markets successfully.
 Our expansion strategy carries inherent risks.
 Our growth strategy includes, among other matters, diversifying our customer base, growing our presence in existing markets, expanding into new end markets, and seeking acquisition opportunities to drive growth. Although management believes that pursuing our growth strategy is in our best interests, such strategy involves substantial expenditures and risks. For example, business acquisitions or strategic partnerships pursued in connection with our growth strategy may not be completed successfully or, if completed, may not yield the expected benefits to us. In addition, such business acquisitions or strategic partnerships may materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations. The pursuit of expansion opportunities through business acquisitions, joint ventures, stockholder agreements, government contracts or otherwise could result in operating losses and the impairment of assets, which would increase our losses or reduce or eliminate our earnings, if any.
 We depend on successful parts and materials procurement for our foundries. Shortages and/or increases in the prices of these raw materials could interrupt our operations and result in a decline in revenues.
 The raw materials used to manufacture our products are subject to availability constraints and price volatility caused by weather, supply conditions, government regulations, general economic conditions and other unpredictable factors. In the event that these or other raw materials we acquire from third parties further increase in price, we will be required to further increase the prices we charge our customers, which could result in decreased sales, or we may not be permitted under our customer agreements to increase the cost to our customers, which could result in a loss or in decreased profits. Customers also may seek alternative sources of raw materials for comparable products. In the event we are unable to procure the necessary raw materials, we may not be able to operate our Minnesota and Florida facilities at capacity or at all. If either of these events occur, our business and operations may be materially impacted.

 Our dependence on a limited number of third-party suppliers for key components and capital equipment used in our manufacturing process could prevent us from delivering our products to our customers within required timeframes, which could result in order cancellations and loss of market share.
 We manufacture our products using components and capital equipment procured from a limited number of third-party suppliers. In some instances, the capital equipment we use has been developed and made specifically for us or for a customer, is not readily available from multiple vendors and would be difficult to repair or replace if it were to become damaged or stop working. If we fail to develop or maintain our relationships with these or our other suppliers, we may be unable to manufacture our products or our products may be available only at a higher cost or after a long delay, which could prevent us from delivering our products to our customers within required timeframes and we may experience order cancellation and loss of market share. To the extent the designs or processes that our suppliers use to manufacture components and capital equipment are proprietary, we may be unable to obtain comparable components or capital equipment from alternative suppliers. The failure of a supplier to supply components or capital equipment in a timely manner, or to supply components or capital equipment that meets our quality, quantity, and cost requirements, could impair our ability to manufacture our products or decrease costs to our customers, particularly if we are unable to obtain substitute sources of these components or capital equipment on a timely basis or on terms acceptable to us.
 The costs incurred by us to provide development services and manufacture our wafers may be higher than anticipated, which could hurt our ability to earn a profit.
 We may incur substantial cost overruns in our ATS and Wafer Services businesses. In particular, pricing for Wafer Services is typically based on a fixed price per wafer which accounts for electrical yield and mechanical scrap, in addition to the associated manufacturing and overhead costs. If, despite our process controls currently in place, the wafer fabrication process shifts, it may cause electrical or performance yield loss. Wafer fabrication is also especially susceptible to interruptions caused by process tooling errors or facility support interruptions such as power loss, leading to the potential for scrap. In our ATS business, many customers contract with us on a consumption basis, but some contract with us on a firm fixed price basis where milestone attainment is required for payment. If the milestone scope is unexpectedly difficult, we may be required to continue expending effort and funds to achieve the milestone, which may delay revenue and increase costs. Unanticipated costs may force us to obtain additional capital or financing from other sources and would hinder our ability to earn a profit. If we incur cost overruns, there is no assurance that we could obtain the financing or capital to cover them.
 A breach of our security systems or a cyberattack that disrupts our operations or results in the breach of confidential information about us, our technology, or our customers could harm our business and reputation, and could expose us to costly regulatory enforcement and other liability.
 Our security systems are designed to maintain the physical security of our facilities and protect the confidential information and trade secrets of our customers, suppliers, and employees. The risk of a security breach or disruption, particularly through cyberattacks, including by computer hackers, foreign governments, and cyber terrorists, has generally increased as the number, intensity, and sophistication of attempted attacks and intrusions from around the world have increased. In addition, our accreditation as a Trusted Foundry by the DMEA, our rad-hard program with the DoD, and other USG and defense-related programs may make us a specific target for such attacks or industrial or nation-state espionage. A failure to comply with cybersecurity requirements imposed by those entities may result in fines or a disruption of our ability to acquire certain contracts. Criminal or other threat actors may seek to penetrate our network security and misappropriate or compromise our confidential information, systems or trade secrets, or that of our customers, create system disruptions, or cause shutdowns. If such an event were to be discovered or cause interruptions in our operations, it could result in a material reduction in the value of our trade secrets or disruption of our development and production programs, and our business operations, including, without limitation, the cancellation or delay of our sales of wafers. The costs to address the foregoing security problems and any security vulnerabilities identified before or after a cybersecurity incident could be significant. Remediation efforts may not be successful and could result in interruptions, delays, or cessation of service and loss of existing or potential customers that may impede our sales or other critical functions. Breaches of our security measures and the unapproved dissemination of proprietary information, such as trade secrets, or sensitive or confidential data about us or our customers, could expose us, our customers, or other affected third parties to a risk of loss or misuse of this information, result in regulatory enforcement, litigation and potential liability for us, and damage our brand and reputation or otherwise harm our business. Our security program includes controls intended to mitigate risks to our systems, data, personnel, and facilities. The program includes logical and physical controls designed to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our resources. Performance of these controls is accomplished by both internal and trusted third parties. Possible security problems and security vulnerabilities of those third-party cybersecurity or other vendors may have similar effects on us. The potential consequences of a future material cybersecurity incident may include reputational damage, litigation with third parties, government enforcement actions, penalties, disruption to our systems or operations of our facilities, unauthorized release of confidential or otherwise protected information, corruption of data, diminution in the value of our investment in research, development and engineering, increased cybersecurity protection costs and unplanned remediation costs, which in turn could adversely affect our business strategy, results of operations and financial condition.

 We may use artificial intelligence in our business and operations, and challenges with properly managing its use could harm our business and expose us to costly liability.
 We may incorporate artificial intelligence technologies, including generative artificial intelligence and machine learning, into our product development processes, services and operations. Our use of artificial intelligence technologies carries inherent risks, and there can be no assurance that our use of artificial intelligence will enhance our products or services or achieve any improvements in innovation or efficiency. In addition, we could be exposed to liability as a result of any misuse of artificial intelligence and machine learning-technology by our personnel while carrying out Company responsibilities. We also face risks of competitive disadvantage if our competitors more effectively use artificial intelligence to drive internal efficiencies or create new or enhanced products or services. If we fail to properly manage our use of artificial intelligence in our business and operations, our business could be harmed or we could be exposed to costly liability, which in turn could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.

 We operate in the highly cyclical semiconductor industry, which is subject to significant downturns that may negatively impact our results of operations.
 The semiconductor industry is highly cyclical and is characterized by rapid technological change and price erosion, wide fluctuations in product supply and demand, evolving technical standards, and short product life-cycles for semiconductors and the end-user products in which they are used. In addition, changes in general economic conditions also can cause significant upturns and downturns in the semiconductor industry. During previous periods of downturns in the semiconductor industry, we have experienced diminished demand for end-user products and underutilization of manufacturing capacity, among other effects. We may experience renewed, and possibly more severe and prolonged, industry downturns in the future as a result of such cyclical changes. We base our planned operating expenses in part on our expectations of future revenue, and a significant portion of our expenses is relatively fixed in the short term. If an industry downturn or other unforeseen event causes revenue for a particular quarter to be lower than we initially expected, we likely will be unable to proportionately reduce our operating expenses for that quarter, which would harm our operating results.
 Because the markets in which we compete are highly competitive and many of our competitors have greater resources than us, we may not be able to compete successfully, and we may lose or be unable to gain market share.
 We compete with a large number of competitors in the semiconductor market, including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited, United Microelectronics Corporation, Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation, Tower Semiconductor Ltd., X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE, ON Semiconductor Corporation, GlobalFoundries Inc., MIT Lincoln Labs, and Silex Microsystems. We expect to face increased competition in the future. Many of our current and potential competitors have longer operating histories, greater name recognition, access to larger customer bases, and significantly greater financial, sales and marketing, manufacturing, distribution, technical, and other resources than us. As a result, they may be able to respond more quickly to changing customer demands or to devote greater resources to the development, promotion, and sales of their products than we can. Our business relies on sales of our products and our competitors with more diversified product offerings may be better positioned to withstand a decline in the demand for semiconductor products. Some of our competitors have longer term relationships with polysilicon providers which could result in them being able to obtain raw materials on a more favorable basis than us. It is possible that new competitors or alliances among existing competitors could emerge and rapidly acquire significant market share, which would harm our business. If we fail to compete successfully, our business would suffer and we may lose or be unable to gain market share.
 In addition, from time to time, governments may provide subsidies or make other investments that could further magnify the competitive advantages to our competitors with longer operating histories, greater name recognition, and access to larger customer bases. For example, as discussed above, in August 2022, the U.S. enacted the CHIPS and Science Act, which, among other things, provides funding to increase domestic production and research and development in the semiconductor industry. In December 2023, we submitted an application for CHIPS and Science Act funding for modernization and equipment upgrades to enhance production at our Minnesota fab. In December 2024, we signed a preliminary memorandum of terms that provides for up to $16 million in funding pursuant to the CHIPS and Science Act, which will be combined with $19 million in incentives from the State of Minnesota's Forward Fund. However, there is no guarantee that we will receive any such CHIPS and Science Act funding pursuant to the preliminary memorandum of terms or otherwise, such funding may not be available to us on acceptable terms or at all (including as a result of any modification or repeal of the CHIPS and Science Act). Further, the CHIPS and Science Act requires companies to adhere to various performance obligations, which we may not achieve. Regardless of whether we receive any CHIPS and Science Act funding, many of our competitors may have received or receive in the future CHIPS and Science Act funding and benefit from the investments, which could help increase their production capacity, shorten their lead time, and gain market share. These competitive pressures could distort the market space in which we operate and materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
 Existing or future customers could eventually transition their business to a competitor with a higher production capacity or lower-cost means of production.
 As a result of our smaller manufacturing footprint, we target opportunities that larger competitors are unable to fulfill efficiently. These contracts are typically lower volume but require higher levels of customization and engineering expertise. Rapid growth in demand for a customer's products could outpace our capacity, causing that customer to supplement or fully transition production to a higher volume foundry. In addition, as a customer's product matures,

 demand for customization and engineering expertise may decrease, causing downward pricing pressure or forcing the customer to seek lower-cost means of production than are economically feasible for us. Although we are seeking to increase our customer and production mixes, the loss of one or more significant customers as a result of any such customer developments could have a material adverse impact on our financial results. In addition, our ATS customers may choose to implement their wafer production with other foundry providers, which could limit our Wafer Services revenue growth.

 We are party to public-private partnerships, and if we or our counterparties fail to meet the obligations of our agreements, or if we are not able to realize some or all of the anticipated benefits of such partnerships in the anticipated time frame or at all, our business, results of operations and financial condition may be materially and adversely affected.
 In 2021, we expanded our operations with the addition of the Center for NeoVation, a advanced packaging facility in Kissimmee, Florida. The facility is operated and maintained by SkyWater through a public-private partnership with Osceola County, Florida, which is developing a broader technology and STEM education infrastructure at the same campus where the Center for NeoVation is located. In addition, in July 2022, we announced our plans to build a production and research and development facility in West Lafayette, Indiana through a public-private partnership with the State of Indiana and Purdue University. If we or our counterparties fail to meet our obligations in connection with these public-private partnerships, or if we are not able to realize some or all of the anticipated benefits of such partnerships in the anticipated time frame or at all, our business, financial condition and results of operations may be materially and adversely affected. Failure to satisfy the obligations of the agreements' terms, including the milestones we have committed to achieve, may give rise to certain rights and remedies of the counterparties, including, for example, termination of such agreement and other related agreements and potential recoupment of a percentage of the grant funding and other benefits received, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable agreements. We may also be subject to lawsuits or claims for damages against us if we are unable to comply with our obligations under these arrangements, which could materially and adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. Furthermore, there is no guarantee that the counterparties to our public-private partnerships will comply with the terms of the agreements, including that their ability to fund their capital commitments under the agreements may be subject to their ability to raise additional capital and that further construction or operational timetables may not be met. Public-private partnerships are also subject to risks associated with government and government agency counterparties, including risks related to government relations compliance, sovereign immunity, shifts in the political environment, changing economic and legal conditions and social dynamics.
 Planned efficiency and cost-savings initiatives could disrupt our operations or adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition, and we may not realize some or all of the anticipated benefits of such initiatives in the anticipated time frame or at all.
 We are currently pursuing several efforts to improve profitability of our operations, including, but not limited to, efficiency improvements, cost reductions, supplier pricing negotiation, and workforce reorganizations. These efforts, if implemented successfully, are planned to have an impact on our short-term and long-term financial results. The implementation of these efficiency and cost-savings initiatives, including the impact of any workforce reductions, could impair our ability to invest in developing, marketing, and selling new and existing products, be disruptive to our operations, make it difficult to attract or retain employees, result in higher than anticipated charges, divert the attention of management, result in a loss of accumulated knowledge, impact our customer and supplier relationships, and otherwise adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition. In addition, our ability to complete our efficiency and cost-savings initiatives and achieve the anticipated benefits within the expected time frame is subject to estimates and assumptions and may vary materially from our expectations, including as a result of factors that are beyond our control. Furthermore, our efforts to grow our business could be delayed or jeopardized through planned or inadvertent results of cost-savings initiatives.
 If we are unable to attract, train, and retain highly qualified personnel, the quality of our services may decline, and we may not successfully execute our internal growth strategies.
 Our success depends in large part upon our ability to continue to attract, train, motivate, and retain highly skilled and experienced employees, including technical personnel. Qualified technical employees periodically are in great demand and may be unavailable on the timing required to satisfy our customers' requirements. Our business requires sufficient technical expertise and expansion of our business could require us to employ additional highly skilled technical personnel. We expect competition for such personnel to increase as the market for our products expands. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to attract and retain sufficient numbers of highly skilled technical employees in the future. In addition, an important aspect of attracting and retaining qualified personnel is continuing to offer competitive wages, employee healthcare, retirement and other benefits. The expenses we record for our employee benefit plans depend on factors such as changes in market interest rates and healthcare cost inflation, and significant unfavorable changes in these factors could increase our expenses and funding requirements. The loss of personnel or our inability to hire or retain sufficient personnel at competitive rates of compensation could impair our ability to secure and complete customer engagements and could harm our business. If the competition for personnel necessitates that we increase the wages and benefits paid to our current employees and to attract new employees, our operating expenses will increase, which would negatively impact our earnings.

 We may face litigation in the future, including potential product liability claims.
 As a manufacturer and seller of goods, we are exposed to the risk of litigation for a variety of reasons, including product liability lawsuits, employee lawsuits, commercial contract disputes, government enforcement actions, and other

 legal proceedings. Any future litigation in which we may become involved may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, operating results, business performance, and business reputation. If one of our products were to cause injury to someone or cause property damage, including as a result of product malfunctions, defects, or improper installation, then we could be exposed to product liability claims. We could incur significant costs and liabilities if we are sued and if damages are awarded against us. Further, any product liability claim we face could be expensive to defend and could divert management's attention. The successful assertion of a product liability claim against us could result in potentially significant monetary damages, penalties or fines, subject us to adverse publicity, damage our reputation and competitive position, and adversely affect sales of our products. In addition, product liability claims, injuries, defects, or other problems experienced by other companies in the wafer industry or related industries could lead to unfavorable market conditions for the industry as a whole, and may have an adverse effect on our ability to attract new customers, both of which would harm our growth and financial performance.
 We are exposed to various possible claims and hazards relating to our business, and our insurance may not fully protect us.
 Although we maintain modest business disruption, theft, casualty, liability, and property insurance coverage, along with worker's compensation and related insurance, we may incur uninsured liabilities and losses as a result of the conduct of our business. In particular, we may incur liability if one or more of our products is deemed to have caused a personal injury or if we experience damage to our facilities or disruptions in our business, whether or not such disruptions result from damage at our facilities. Should uninsured losses occur, they could have a material adverse effect on our operating results, financial condition, and business performance. Further, we cannot be sure that any such insurance will be sufficient to cover any actual losses or that such insurance will continue to be available to us on acceptable terms, or at all.
 Changes in trade policies, including the imposition of or increase in tariffs and changes to existing trade agreements, could negatively impact our business, financial condition and results of operations.
 As a result of changes to U.S. and foreign government trade policies, there may be changes to existing trade agreements, greater restrictions on free trade generally, and imposition of or significant increases in tariffs on imported products, particularly tariffs on products manufactured in China, Canada and Mexico, among other possible changes. We procure certain materials, tools, and maintenance parts which are essential in the manufacturing of our products directly or indirectly from outside of the United States. The imposition of or increases in tariffs and other potential changes in U.S. trade policy could increase the cost or limit the availability of these essential materials, tools, and maintenance parts, which could hurt our competitive position and adversely impact our business, financial condition and results of operations in several ways. For example, the increase in costs and risk of supply chain interruption could drive some of our foreign customers to overseas foundries. In addition, availability concerns with respect to some of our essential materials, tools, and maintenance parts could also prompt a lengthy and expensive search for alternative sources which would necessitate requalification cycles and production delays.
 We are exposed to risks associated with a potential financial crisis and weaker global economy.
 The tightening of monetary policy in the United States, prolonged turmoil in the financial markets, and a weakened global economy, including a recession, may contribute to slowdowns in the semiconductor industry. The market for the installation of wafers depends largely on commercial, customer, and government capital spending. Economic uncertainty exacerbates negative trends in these areas of spending, and may cause our customers to delay, cancel, or refrain from placing orders, which may reduce our sales. Difficulties in obtaining capital or further deteriorating market conditions may also lead to the inability of some customers to obtain affordable financing. Further, these conditions and uncertainty about future economic conditions may make it challenging for us to obtain equity and debt financing to meet our working capital requirements to support our business, forecast our operating results, make business decisions, and identify the risks that may affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. If we are unable to timely and appropriately adapt to changes resulting from the difficult macroeconomic environment, our business, financial condition and results of operations may be materially and adversely affected.
 Our sales cycles are long and unpredictable, and our sales efforts require considerable time and expense, which could adversely affect our results of operations.
 Sales of our products usually require lengthy sales cycles. Sales to our customers can be complex and require us to educate our clients about our technical capabilities and the use and benefits of our services. Customers typically undertake a significant evaluation and acceptance process, and their decisions frequently are influenced by budgetary constraints, technology evaluations, multiple approvals and unplanned administrative, processing, and other delays. We spend substantial time, effort, and money in our sales efforts without any assurance that our efforts will generate long-term contracts. If we do not realize the sales we expect from potential clients, our revenue and results of operations could be adversely affected.

 Certain of our purchase orders are cancellable until shortly before the start of production, and our lack of significant backlog makes it difficult for us to forecast our revenues and margins in future periods and may cause actual revenue and results to fall short of expectations.
 Our purchase orders often are cancellable until shortly before the start of production, and we do not typically operate with any significant backlog, which makes it difficult for us to forecast our revenues in future periods. In addition, since our expense levels are based in part on our expectations of future revenues, we may be unable to adjust costs in a

 timely manner to compensate for revenue shortfalls caused by cancellations, rescheduling of orders, or lower actual orders than quantities forecasted. Rescheduling may relate to quantities or delivery dates, and sometimes relates to the specifications of the products we are shipping. Consequently, we cannot be certain that orders on backlog will be shipped when expected or at all. While customers will typically provide twelve-month rolling forecasts, we expect that, in the future, our revenues in any quarter will continue to be substantially dependent upon cancellable purchase orders received in the immediately preceding quarter or two. We cannot provide any assurance that any of our customers will continue to place orders with us in the future at the same levels as in prior periods. For these reasons, our backlog at any given date may not be a reliable indicator of our future revenues and, as a result, revenue and margin forecasts, targets and guidance that we provide from time to time may fall short of expectations.
 We may manufacture wafers based on forecasted demand, and if our forecasted demand exceeds actual demand, we may accumulate obsolete inventory, which may have a negative impact on our financial results.
 We target manufacturing wafers in an amount matching each customer's specific purchase order. On occasion, we may produce wafers in excess of a customer's orders based on forecasted customer demand, because we may forecast future excess demand or because of future capacity constraints. If we manufacture more wafers than are actually ordered by customers, we may be left with excess inventory that may ultimately become obsolete and must be scrapped or sold at a significant discount. Significant amounts of obsolete inventory may have a negative impact on our financial results.
 Earthquakes, fires, power outages, floods, terrorist attacks, wars, public health issues, and other catastrophic events could disrupt our business and ability to serve our customers and could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition.
 A significant natural disaster, such as an earthquake, a fire, a flood, a significant power outage (including as a result of climate change), or a widespread public health issue, could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition. Although our foundry operation center is designed to be redundant and to offer seamless backup support in an emergency, we rely on two onsite data centers in addition to public cloud providers to sustain our operations. Losing any one of these three infrastructure sources could severely impact our operations. In addition, our ability to deliver our solutions as agreed with our customers depends on the ability of our supply chain, manufacturing vendors or logistics providers to deliver products or perform services we have procured from them. If any natural disaster impairs the ability of our vendors or service providers to support us on a timely basis, our ability to perform our customer engagements may suffer. Disruptions from a pandemic or public health issue could include, and have included, restrictions on the ability of our employees or the employees of our customers, vendors, or suppliers to travel, or closures of our facilities or the facilities of these third parties. Such restrictions or closures could affect our ability to sell our solutions, develop and maintain customer relationships, or render services, such as our consulting services, could adversely affect our ability to generate revenues or could lead to inadvertent breaches of contract by us or by our customers, vendors, or suppliers. Acts of terrorism, wars, or other geopolitical unrest also could cause disruptions in our business or the business of our supply chain, manufacturing vendors, or logistics providers. The adverse impacts of these risks may increase if the disaster recovery plans for us and our suppliers prove to be inadequate.

 Our operating results may prove unpredictable, which could negatively affect our profit.
 Our operating results fluctuate and may continue to fluctuate in the future due to a variety of factors, many of which we have no control over. Factors that may cause our operating results to fluctuate significantly include: our inability to generate enough working capital from sales; the level of commercial acceptance by clients of our products; fluctuations in the demand for our services; the amount and timing of operating costs and capital expenditures relating to expansion of our business, operations, and infrastructure; the timing and recognition of revenue and related expenses; adverse litigation judgments, settlements, or other litigation-related costs; our ability to increase sales to existing customers and to renew contracts with our customers; the ability of our customers to obtain funding to pay for our products and services; our ability to attract new customers; our ability to secure government incentives and grants, such as funding available to U.S. semiconductor manufacturers under the CHIPS and Science Act; changes in our pricing policies or those of our competitors; our ability to manage the impacts of inflationary pressures and interest rate fluctuations; our customers obtaining the technical knowledge and other resources to complete the design and development of their technologies; and changing general economic conditions. If realized, any of these risks could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and operating results.

 As a public company, we are obligated to develop and maintain proper and effective internal control over financial reporting and any failure to maintain the adequacy of these internal controls may adversely affect investor confidence in our company and, as a result, the value of our common stock.
 We are required, pursuant to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, to furnish a report by our management on, among other matters, the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting. This assessment includes disclosure of any material weaknesses identified by our management in our internal control over financial reporting. Our independent registered public accounting firm will not be required to attest to the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting until our first annual report required to be filed with the SEC following the date we are no longer an "emerging growth company." We are required to disclose significant changes made in our internal control procedures on a quarterly basis.
 As disclosed in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, we continue to have a material weakness in the revenue accounting process of our internal control over financial reporting. This material weakness could result in a material

 misstatement of account balances or disclosures in the annual or interim consolidated financial statements that would not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.
 With the oversight of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, in fiscal year 2024, the Company continued to execute its plans to remediate the material weakness in the revenue accounting process, including the implementation of additional controls supporting the completeness and accuracy of the data used to process revenue transactions and the enhancement of control attributes supporting the execution of existing management review controls. Despite these improvements, as of December 29, 2024 and through the date of filing this Annual Report on Form 10-K, an inappropriate level of privileged access to the Company's manufacturing application and its databases used in the revenue accounting process remains. IT general controls were not sufficient in design as the Company did not maintain controls over the provisioning and deprovisioning of privileged user access or the monitoring of that access. As data is obtained from these databases to process revenue transactions, IT-dependent manual revenue controls that rely on data from the manufacturing application and its databases were also deemed ineffective because they could have been adversely impacted by the access deficiencies. When aggregating this issue with other less severe revenue control deficiencies, we were unable to remediate the revenue accounting process material weakness as of December 29, 2024. While we believe our remediation efforts in fiscal year 2024 have improved the design of our internal control over financial reporting, remediation of the material weakness in the revenue accounting process will require the Company to design and implement system improvements to either remove the privileged access to the manufacturing application and its databases or develop and implement controls from which changes processed via the privileged access are monitored and evaluated. We will not be able to conclude that this material weakness has been remediated until we have completed our remediation plans and perform testing to validate the effectiveness of these controls.
 As we continue to evaluate and work to remediate the control deficiencies that gave rise to the material weakness in the revenue accounting process, we may determine that additional measures or time are required to address the control deficiencies or that we need to modify or otherwise adjust the remediation actions described above. We will also continue to assess the effectiveness of our remediation efforts in connection with our evaluation of our internal control over financial reporting. The material weakness in the revenue accounting process cannot be considered remediated until our remediation plans have been completed and the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting following the remedial actions has been validated.
 If we fail to comply with the rules under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act related to disclosure controls and procedures in the future, or if we continue to have a material weakness and other deficiencies in our internal control and accounting procedures and disclosure controls and procedures, our stock price could decline significantly and raising capital could be more difficult. If additional material weaknesses or significant deficiencies are discovered or if we otherwise fail to address the adequacy of our internal control and disclosure controls and procedures, our business may be harmed. Effective internal controls are necessary for us to produce reliable financial reports and are important to helping prevent financial fraud. If we cannot provide reliable financial reports or prevent fraud, our business and operating results could be harmed, investors could lose confidence in our reported financial information, and the trading price of our common stock could drop significantly.
 After we are no longer an "emerging growth company," we will need to comply with auditor attestation requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. In that regard, as we prepare for such compliance, we will need to hire additional accounting and financial staff with appropriate public company experience and technical accounting knowledge. We cannot predict or estimate the amount of additional costs we may incur or the timing of such costs.

 Failure to meet environmental, social, and governance ("ESG") expectations or standards could adversely affect our business, results of operations, financial condition, and stock price.
 In recent years, there has been an increased focus from stakeholders on ESG matters, including greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related risks, renewable energy, water stewardship, waste management, diversity, equality and inclusion, responsible sourcing and supply chain, human rights, and social responsibility. Evolving stakeholder expectations and our efforts to manage these issues, report on them, and accomplish our goals present numerous operational, regulatory, reputational, financial, legal, and other risks, any of which could have a material adverse impact, including on our reputation and stock price. Such risks and uncertainties include:
 • reputational harm, including damage to our relationships with customers, suppliers, investors, governments, or other stakeholders;
 • adverse impacts on our ability to sell and manufacture products;
 • the success of our collaborations with third parties;
 • increased risk of litigation, investigations, or regulatory enforcement action; and
 • adverse impacts on our stock price.
 Risks Relating to the Transaction
 We may not realize the anticipated benefits of the Transaction and any benefit may take longer to realize than we expect.
 The Transaction is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain customary closing conditions, including, among other things: (1) the accuracy of the representations and warranties of each party to the Purchase Agreement; (2) the performance by each party of its obligations and covenants in all material respects; (3) the absence of a material adverse effect between the signing of the Purchase Agreement and the closing of the Transaction; (4) the absence of any applicable order or law prohibiting the Transaction; and (5) obtaining U.S. regulatory approval. We may not be able to obtain necessary regulatory approvals and satisfy other conditions to the Transaction on our anticipated timeframe or at all.
 In addition, the Transaction will involve the integration of Fab 25's operations with our existing operations, and there are uncertainties inherent in such an integration. We will be required to devote significant management attention and resources to integrating Fab 25's operations. Delays or unexpected difficulties in the integration process could adversely affect our business, financial results and financial condition. Even if we are able to integrate Fab 25's operations successfully, this integration may not result in the realization of the full benefits of revenue synergies, cost savings and operational efficiencies that we expect or the achievement of these benefits within a reasonable period of time or at all.

 We could be subject to new risks, known and unknown, relating to the Transaction.
 We may experience risks, losses and damages associated with the Transaction. The risks we could face include the following:
 • the Transaction may lead to the incurrence of costs to review, upgrade and integrate Fab 25's systems with our compliance and reporting systems, including our systems of internal control over financial reporting. The process of integrating Fab 25 into our internal control over financial reporting could require significant time and effort from our management and other personnel and could increase our compliance costs; and
 • the Transaction involves the inherent risk of liabilities, and these liabilities may prove more costly or produce more adverse effects than we anticipate, such as actual or potential litigation and regulatory matters. In addition, in the course of the due diligence review of Fab 25, we may not have discovered, or may have been unable to quantify, undisclosed liabilities of Fab 25, and we may not be indemnified or have insurance for any of these liabilities. Any such liabilities could have an adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows following the completion of the Transaction.

 Any of these risks associated with the Transaction could have a material adverse impact on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

 Increased leverage may harm our financial condition and results of operations.
 As of December 29, 2024, we had $72.1 million of total debt on a consolidated basis. We expect our indebtedness to increase materially in connection with the Transaction. We intend to fund the Transaction with borrowings under our Loan Agreement for an aggregate amount estimated to be approximately $80.0 million of new indebtedness in connection with the closing of the Transaction. This increase and any future increases in our level of indebtedness will have several important effects on our future operations, including, without limitation:
 • we will have additional cash requirements to support the payment of interest on our outstanding indebtedness;
 • increases in our outstanding indebtedness and leverage may increase our vulnerability to adverse changes in general economic and industry conditions, as well as to competitive pressure;
 • our ability to obtain additional financing for working capital, capital expenditures, general corporate and other purposes may be reduced;
 • our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business and our industry may be reduced; and

 • our flexibility to make acquisitions and develop technology may be limited.

 Our ability to make payments of principal and interest on our indebtedness depends upon our future performance, which will be subject to general economic conditions and financial, business and other factors affecting our consolidated operations, many of which are beyond our control. If we are unable to generate sufficient cash flow from operations in the future to service our debt and meet our other cash requirements, we may be required, among other things:
 • to seek additional financing in the debt or equity markets;
 • to refinance or restructure all or a portion of our indebtedness;
 • to sell selected assets or businesses; or
 • to reduce or delay planned capital or operating expenditures.

 Such measures might not be sufficient to enable us to service our debt and meet our other cash requirements. In addition, any such financing, refinancing or sale of assets might not be available at all or on economically favorable terms.
 Risks Relating to the Ability to Raise Financing and Our Indebtedness
 We may need to raise additional capital or financing to continue to execute and expand our business.
 We may need to raise additional capital to expand or if positive cash flow is not achieved and maintained. As of December 29, 2024, our available cash balance, not including cash held by a variable interest entity that we consolidate, was $18.5 million. We may be required to pursue sources of additional capital through various means, including joint venture projects, strategic partnerships and alliances, licensing or sale and leasing arrangements, and debt or equity financings, including sales of our common stock under our at the market offering program. If we raise additional equity or securities convertible or exchangeable for our equity, our stockholders may experience significant dilution of their ownership interests and the per share value of our common stock could decline. Newly-issued securities may include preferences, superior voting rights, and the issuance of warrants or other convertible securities that could have additional dilutive effects. The incurrence of additional indebtedness would result in increased fixed payment obligations and could involve certain restrictive covenants, such as limitations on our ability to incur additional debt, limitations on our ability to acquire or license intellectual property rights, and other operating restrictions that could adversely impact our ability to conduct our business. If we raise additional funds through joint venture projects, strategic partnerships and alliances, licensing or sale and leasing arrangements, we may have to relinquish valuable rights to our technologies or other assets, or grant licenses on terms unfavorable to us. Further, we may incur substantial costs in pursuing future capital or financing, including investment banking fees, legal fees, accounting fees, printing and distribution expenses, and other costs. We also may be required to recognize non-cash expenses in connection with certain securities we may issue, such as convertible notes and warrants, which could adversely impact our financial condition and results of operations. Our ability to obtain needed financing may be impaired by such factors as the weakness of capital markets, and the fact that we have not been profitable, which could impact the availability and cost of future financings.
 In addition, our ability to execute our operating strategy is dependent on our ability to maintain liquidity and access capital through our Loan and Security Agreement (as amended, the "Loan Agreement"), which provides for a revolving line of credit of up to $130 million with scheduled maturity date of December 31, 2028, and other sources of financing. Borrowing under the Loan Agreement is limited by a borrowing base of specified advance rates applicable to billed accounts receivable, unbilled accounts receivable, inventory, and equipment, subject to various conditions, limits and any availability block as provided in the Loan Agreement. The Loan Agreement also provides for borrowing base sublimits applicable to each of unbilled accounts receivable and equipment. We have also obtained a support letter from Oxbow Industries, an affiliate of our principal stockholder, to provide funding in an amount up to $12.5 million, if necessary, to enable us to meet our obligations as they become due. Pursuant to the support letter, such funding would be in the form of a loan or equity investment. However, if such funding is required and Oxbow Industries does not provide additional funding to us, our liquidity, business, results of operations and financial condition could be materially and adversely impacted. The support letter expires March 18, 2026.
 We believe our expected results of operations, cash and cash equivalents on hand, available borrowings from our Loan Agreement and the support letter from Oxbow Industries, as needed, will provide sufficient liquidity to fund our operations for the next twelve months from the date of issuance of the consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K; however, we may need to seek additional financing and cannot provide any assurance that additional funds will be available when needed from any source or, if available, will be available on terms that are acceptable to us. If the amount of capital we are able to raise from financing activities, together with our revenues from operations, is not sufficient to satisfy our capital needs, we may have to reduce our operations accordingly, which could materially and adversely impact our business, results of operations and financial condition.
 Our indebtedness could adversely affect our cash flows and limit our flexibility to raise additional capital.
 We have a significant amount of indebtedness and may need to incur additional debt to support our growth. As of December 29, 2024, our indebtedness totaled $72.1 million, consisting of $30.2 million under our Loan Agreement currently with an interest rate of 8.9%, subject to adjustment in accordance with the terms of the Loan Agreement, $7.3 million of tool financing, and a $34.7 million financing from the sale of the land and building representing our corporate headquarters in Minnesota (the "Financing"). Recent significant increases in interest rates have increased our borrowing

 costs and continued increases in interest rates will further increase the cost of servicing our outstanding indebtedness, refinancing our outstanding indebtedness, and increase the cost of any new indebtedness.
 Under the terms of the Financing, we entered into an agreement to lease the land and building for our corporate headquarters from Oxbow Realty Partners, LLC ("Oxbow Realty"), an affiliate of our principal stockholder, for initial payments of $0.4 million per month over 20 years. The monthly payments are subject to a 2% increase each year during the term of the lease. We are also required to make certain customary payments constituting additional rent, including certain monthly reserve, insurance, and tax payments, in accordance with the terms of the lease.
 Our substantial amount of debt could have important consequences, and could:
 • require us to dedicate a substantial portion of our cash and cash equivalents to make interest, rent, and principal payments, reducing the availability of our cash and cash equivalents and cash flow from operations to fund future capital expenditures, working capital, execution of our strategy and other general corporate requirements;
 • increase our cost of borrowing and limit our ability to access additional debt to fund future growth;
 • increase our vulnerability to general adverse economic and industry conditions and adverse changes in governmental regulations;
 • limit our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business and industry, which may place us at a disadvantage compared with our competitors; and
 • limit our ability to borrow additional funds, even when necessary to maintain adequate liquidity, which would also limit our ability to further expand our business.
 The occurrence of any of the foregoing factors could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
 Our Loan Agreement contains restrictive covenants that may impair our ability to conduct business.
 Our Loan Agreement contains a number of customary affirmative and negative covenants that, among other things, limit or restrict our ability to: merge with another entity; acquire assets; enter into transactions outside the ordinary course; sell assets; make loans or investments; incur indebtedness; create liens; guaranty obligations; pay or declare dividends; repurchase our common stock; dissolve; engage in new businesses; pay amounts on subordinated debt; enter into transactions with affiliates; change our jurisdiction of organization; amend our charter documents; enter into negative pledge agreements; and restrict subsidiary distributions, in each case, subject to certain limited exceptions. As a result of these covenants and restrictions, we are limited in how we conduct our business and we may be unable to raise additional debt or other financing to compete effectively or to take advantage of new business opportunities. The terms of any future indebtedness we may incur could include more restrictive covenants. Failure to comply with such restrictive covenants may lead to default and acceleration under our credit facility and may impair our ability to conduct business. Although we have not been in full compliance with all of the covenants and requirements in our credit facility in the past, to date our lenders have either waived these violations, permitted us to amend the covenants and/or otherwise not declared an event of default. We may not be able to maintain compliance with these covenants in the future and, if we fail to do so, we may not be able to obtain waivers from the lenders or amend the covenants, which may adversely affect our financial condition.
 Risks Relating to Government Regulation
 We are a party to several significant USG contracts, which are subject to unique risks.
 The funding of USG programs is subject to annual U.S. congressional appropriations. Many of the USG programs in which we or our customers participate may extend for several years. Long-term government contracts and related orders are subject to cancellation if appropriations for subsequent performance periods are not made. In addition, the USG may modify, curtail, or terminate its contracts and subcontracts without prior notice at its convenience upon payment for work done and commitments made at the time of termination. The termination of funding for a USG program, or any modification or curtailment of one of our major USG programs or contracts, would result in a loss of anticipated future revenue attributable to that program, which could have an adverse effect on our operations, financial condition, or demand for our products and services.
 Our government contracts are primarily fixed-price contracts where we bear a significant portion of the risk of cost overruns. These types of government contracts are priced, in part, on cost and scheduling estimates that are based on assumptions including prices and availability of experienced labor, equipment, and materials as well as productivity, performance, and future economic conditions. If these estimates prove inaccurate, if there are errors or ambiguities as to contract specifications, or if circumstances change due to, among other reasons, unanticipated technical problems, poor project execution, difficulties in obtaining permits or approvals, changes in local laws or labor conditions, weather delays, changes in the costs of equipment and materials, or our suppliers' or subcontractors' inability to perform, then cost overruns may occur. Our failure to accurately estimate the resources and time required for fixed-price contracts or our failure to complete our contractual obligations within a specified time frame or cost estimate could result in reduced profits or, in certain cases, a loss for that contract. If the contract is significant, or we encounter issues that impact multiple contracts, cost overruns could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
 Our government contract activities are subject to audits by USG agencies, including agency Inspectors General. If any audit, inquiry, or investigation uncovers improper or illegal activities, we may be subject to civil and criminal penalties and administrative sanctions, including termination of contracts, suspension of payments, fines, and suspension or

 debarment from doing business with the USG. In addition, we rely on certain third-party business strategy consultants to assist us in procuring new opportunities to compete for and receive USG contracts. If these contractors were to engage in any improper or illegal activities, our USG contracts could be terminated and we could be prohibited from obtaining government contract in the future, regardless of whether we had involvement or knowledge of any such activities. We also could suffer reputational harm if allegations of impropriety were made against us, even if such allegations are later determined to be false. We have not been audited in the past by the USG but expect that we may be audited in the future.
 We are sometimes subject to potential USG review of our business and security practices due to our participation in government contracts. Any such inquiry or investigation could potentially result in a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. Our USG business also is subject to specific procurement regulations and other requirements. These requirements, although customary in USG contracts, increase our performance and compliance costs. For example, we are required to comply with the DMEA Trust Accreditation process, the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR"), the U.S. Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"), as well as labor requirements, pricing justifications, cybersecurity requirements, and other federal contractor requirements imposed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation ("FAR"), and the Defense FAR Supplement. In addition, we are subject to certain registration requirements, including registration with the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls and consortium registration or membership requirements. These compliance costs might further increase in the future, reducing our margins, which could have a negative effect on our financial condition. Failure to comply with these regulations and requirements could lead to suspension or debarment, for cause, from USG contracting or subcontracting for a period of time and could have a material adverse effect on our reputation and ability to secure future USG contracts.
 Some of our subsidiaries hold USG-issued facility security clearances and certain of our employees have qualified for and hold USG-issued personnel security clearances necessary to qualify for and ultimately perform certain USG contracts. Obtaining and maintaining security clearances for employees involves lengthy processes, and it is difficult to identify, recruit, and retain employees who already hold security clearances. If these employees are unable to obtain or retain security clearances or if our employees who hold security clearances terminate employment with us and we are unable to find replacements with equivalent security clearances, we may be unable to perform our obligations to customers whose work requires cleared employees, or such customers could terminate their contracts or decide not to renew them upon their expiration. The USG could also "invalidate" our facility security clearances for several reasons including unmitigated foreign ownership, control or influence, mishandling of classified materials, or failure to properly report required activities. An inability to obtain or retain our facility security clearances or engage employees with the required personnel security clearances for a particular contract could disqualify us from bidding for and winning new contracts with security requirements as well as result in the termination of any existing contracts requiring such security clearances.

 Changes to DoD business practices could have a material effect on the DoD's procurement process and adversely impact our current programs and potential new awards.
 The defense industry has experienced, and we expect will continue to experience, significant changes to business practices resulting from an increased focus by the DoD on affordability, efficiencies, business systems, recovery of costs, and a reprioritization of available defense funds to key areas for future defense spending. The DoD continues to adjust its procurement practices, requirements criteria, and source selection methodology in an ongoing effort to reduce costs, gain efficiencies, and enhance program management and control. We expect the DoD's focus on business practices to impact the contracting environment in which we operate as we and others in the industry adjust our practices to address the DoD's initiatives and the reduced level of spending by the DoD. Depending on how these initiatives are implemented, they could have an impact on our current programs, as well as new business opportunities with the DoD.
 Our international sales and domestic operations are subject to applicable laws relating to trade, export controls, and foreign corrupt practices, the violation of which could adversely affect our operations.
 Due to our international sales and domestic operations, we must comply with all applicable international trade, customs, export controls, and economic sanctions laws and regulations of the United States and other countries. Conducting our operations subjects us to risks that include:
 • the burdens of complying with a wide variety of U.S. and international laws, regulations, and legal standards, including local data privacy laws, local consumer protection laws that could regulate permitted pricing and promotion practices, and restrictions on the use, import or export of certain technologies;
 • the restrictions imposed on our business, operations, and additional security requirements required for compliance with United States export regulations, including ITAR and the EAR, including "deemed export" compliance which precludes foreign national access to restricted data, and export restrictions on materials and technology (including recently implemented export restrictions on advanced computing ICs, computer commodities that contain such ICs, and certain semiconductor manufacturing items, as well as controls on transactions involving items for supercomputer and semiconductor manufacturing end-users);
 • longer accounts receivable payment cycles and difficulties in collecting accounts receivable;
 • fluctuations in currency exchange rates;
 • potentially adverse consequences of changes in diplomatic and trade relationships, as well as tariffs and trade barriers and other regulatory or contractual limitations on our ability to sell or develop our solutions in some international markets;
 • difficulties in managing and staffing international operations;
 • compliance with U.S. laws that apply to our operations, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the Trading with the Enemy Act, and regulations of the Office of Foreign Assets Control;
 • changes in trade sanctions laws may restrict our business practices, including cessation of business activities in sanctioned countries or with sanctioned entities, and may result in modifications to compliance programs;
 • potentially adverse tax consequences and compliance costs resulting from the complexities of international tax systems and overlap of different tax regimes;
 • reduced or varied protection of intellectual property rights in some countries that could expose us to increased risk of infringement of our patents and other intellectual property;
 • global disruptions in custom spending patterns or our ability to provide service to our customers as a result of any widespread public health issues including a pandemic; and
 • political, social, and economic instability, terrorist attacks, wars, and security concerns in general.
 The occurrence of any of these risks could negatively affect our international business and, consequently, our overall business, results of operations and financial condition.
 Failure to comply with the broad range of laws, regulations, and standards in the jurisdictions in which we operate may result in exposure to substantial disruptions, costs, and liabilities.
 In addition to the laws relating to trade, export controls, and foreign corrupt practices discussed above, our products, manufacturing facilities, and business operations are subject to numerous federal, state, and local statutory and regulatory requirements that impose on us increasingly complex, stringent, and costly monitoring and compliance activities, including but not limited to environmental, health, and safety protection standards and permitting, labeling, and other requirements regarding (among other things) product efficiency and performance, material makeup, air quality and emissions, and wastewater discharges; the use, handling, and disposal of hazardous or toxic materials and substances, including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (commonly known as PFAS or "forever chemicals") and other substances of concern; remediation of environmental contamination; and working conditions for and compensation of our employees. We may also be affected by future standards, laws, or regulations, including those imposed in response to energy, climate change, product functionality, geopolitical, corporate social responsibility, or similar concerns. These standards, laws, or regulations may impact our costs of operation, the sourcing of raw materials, and the manufacture and distribution of our products and place restrictions and other requirements or impediments on the products and solutions we can sell in certain geographical locations or on the willingness of certain investors to own our shares.

 Risks Relating to Intellectual Property
 We depend on intellectual property to succeed in our business, and any failure or inability to obtain, preserve, enforce, defend, and protect our technologies or intellectual property rights could harm our business and financial condition.
 Our business relies in part on trade secrets and other non-patent intellectual property rights, all of which offer only limited protection to our products and services (including technologies and processes used in our business). Although we regularly enter into non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements with employees, vendors, customers, and other third parties, these agreements may be breached or otherwise fail to prevent disclosure or use of trade secrets, know-how, and other proprietary or confidential information effectively or fail to provide an adequate remedy in the event of such unauthorized disclosure or use. Our ability to police misappropriation or infringement of our trade secrets and other non-patent intellectual property rights is uncertain, particularly in other countries. In addition, the existence of our own proprietary and confidential information, including trade secrets and know-how, does not protect against independent discovery or development of such intellectual property by other persons. If our proprietary or confidential information is misappropriated, is no longer confidential, or is not protectable as a trade secret, we may no longer be able to protect that information from further disclosure or use by others.
 We currently do not own any patents. Patents can provide a competitive advantage to the patent holder because they may give the patent holder the ability to prevent competitors or other parties from practicing the inventions covered by the patents during the patent term, or they may give the patent holder the right to collect royalties from those parties, even if those parties arrived at the covered inventions independently of the patent holder. Without patent protection on our products and services, we will not have this competitive advantage. In addition, if we do not obtain patent protection for our products and services, we would not have patents to assert in response against a competitor or other party that asserts its patents against us or our customers, and we may be at a disadvantage in any patent dispute with such a party. We may in the future seek to obtain patent protection for some of our products and services, but we may not be successful. The process of applying for patents to obtain patent protection may take a long time and can be expensive. We cannot provide any assurance that patents will be issued from applications we may submit or that, if patents are issued, they will not be challenged, invalidated, or circumvented, or that the rights granted under the patents will provide us with meaningful protection or any commercial advantage.
 We have sought, and may in the future seek, trademark registrations for certain trademarks used in our business, but we may not be successful. Registered trademarks can provide advantages to the trademark owner in the jurisdictions covered by the registrations. The process of applying for trademark registrations may take a long time and can be expensive. We cannot provide any assurance that trademark registrations will be granted from applications we have submitted or may submit or that, if trademark registrations are granted, they will not be challenged, invalidated, or circumvented, or that the rights granted under the trademark registrations will provide us with meaningful protection or any commercial advantage.
 Costly and time-consuming litigation could be necessary to enforce and determine the scope of our proprietary rights. In addition, other countries in which we market our products and services may not respect our intellectual property rights to the same extent as the United States. Effective intellectual property enforcement may be unavailable or limited in some countries. We cannot provide any assurance that we will, at all times, enforce our intellectual property rights, and it may be difficult for us to protect our technologies and intellectual property rights from misuse or infringement by others. Further, courts may not uphold our intellectual property rights or enforce the contractual arrangements that we have entered into to protect our proprietary and confidential information, which may reduce our opportunities to generate revenues. In the event that we are unable to enforce our intellectual property rights, our business and financial condition may be harmed.
 We depend on intellectual property licensed from third parties to succeed in our business, and any failure or inability to obtain or preserve rights under third-party licenses could harm our business and financial condition.
 We use technologies and intellectual property rights that we license from third parties and that are material to our business. As one example, we received a license to certain technology and intellectual property rights in connection with our divestiture from Cypress. This license remains in effect and is critical to our business, and it may be terminated in the case of specified breaches or other events.
 Parties with which we currently have license agreements, or with which we may enter into license agreements in the future, may elect not to renew those agreements or may have the right to terminate those agreements for our material breach, for convenience, or upon the occurrence of a change of control or other events or circumstances at any time, which could affect our ability to make use of material technologies or intellectual property rights.
 We are required to pay ongoing royalties under some of these licenses, we may undertake obligations to pay royalties in the future, and these royalty obligations do or would impose costs on our business.
 Our suppliers of technologies and intellectual property rights may suffer delays, quality issues, or other problems affecting their supply to us, or a supplier's technologies and intellectual property rights may no longer be available to us, for example if the supplier discontinues a line of business or all of its business, or liquidates, merges, or is acquired by another company. Changes in our business from time to time may require us to negotiate new licenses or modifications to existing licenses, which may not be possible. As an alternative to the above, we might be required to develop non-infringing technology, which could require significant effort and expense and ultimately might not be successful.
 If third-party licenses terminate or are not renewed, or if third-party technologies or intellectual property rights are no longer available to us, our business and financial condition could be harmed.

 Our collaboration with others regarding the development of technologies and intellectual property may require that we restrict use of certain technologies and intellectual property and may result in disputes regarding ownership of or rights to use or enforce intellectual property rights, which could harm our business and financial condition.
 Our business involves collaboration, including customization and other development of technologies and intellectual property, with and for our customers, vendors, and other third parties. We frequently enter into agreements with customers, vendors, and others that involve customization and other development of technologies and intellectual property. Some of these agreements contain terms that allocate ownership of, and rights to use and enforce, technologies and intellectual property rights. As a result of these agreements, we may be required to limit use of, or refrain from using, certain technologies and intellectual property rights in parts of our business. Determining inventorship and ownership of technologies and intellectual property rights resulting from development activities can be difficult and uncertain. Disputes may arise with customers, vendors, and other third parties regarding ownership of and rights to use and enforce these technologies and intellectual property rights or regarding interpretation of our agreements with these third parties, and these disputes may result in claims against us or claims that intellectual property rights are not owned by us, are not enforceable, or are invalid. The cost and effort to resolve these types of disputes, or the loss of rights in technologies in intellectual property rights if we lose these types of disputes, could harm our business and financial condition.
 Claims by others that we infringe their proprietary rights could harm our business and financial condition.
 Third parties could claim that we, or our products or services (including technologies and processes used in our business) infringe, misappropriate, or otherwise violate their intellectual property rights. The communications, technology, and other industries in which we operate are characterized by the existence of a large number of patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets and by frequent litigation, including by non-practicing entities, based on allegations of infringement, misappropriation, or other violations of intellectual property rights, and we expect that such claims may increase as competition in the markets we serve continues to intensify, as we introduce new products and services (including in geographic areas where we currently do not operate) and as business-model or product or service overlaps between our competitors and us occur.
 To the extent that we have greater prominence and market exposure as a public company, we may face a higher risk of being the target of intellectual property claims (including infringement claims).
 From time to time, we may receive notices alleging that we have infringed, misappropriated, or otherwise violated other parties' intellectual property rights. There may be third-party intellectual property rights, including patents and pending patent applications, that cover significant aspects of our products and services.
 If our employees, consultants, or contractors use technology or know-how, including proprietary or confidential information, such as trade secrets, owned by third parties in their work for us, disputes may arise between us and those third parties.
 Any claims of infringement, misappropriation, or other violation by a third party, even claims without merit, could cause us to incur substantial defense costs and could distract our management and technical personnel from our business, and there can be no assurance that we or our products or services will be able to withstand such claims. Competitors may have the capability to dedicate substantially greater resources to enforce their intellectual property rights and to defend claims that may be brought against them than we do. Further, a party making such a claim, if successful, could secure a judgment that requires us to pay substantial damages, which potentially could include treble damages if we are found to have willfully infringed patents. A judgment also could include an injunction or other court order that could prevent us from using our technologies, offering our products or services, or otherwise conducting our business. In addition, we might be required to enter into a cross license or otherwise seek a license or enter into royalty arrangements for the use of the infringed intellectual property rights, which may not be available on commercially reasonable terms or at all. We may also be required to re-engineer our products or services, incur additional costs, discontinue the distribution or provision of certain products or services or the availability of certain features or capabilities of our products or services, or take other remedial actions. Any one or more of these events or circumstances, or the failure to obtain a license or the costs associated with any license, could harm our business and financial condition.
 Third parties also may assert intellectual property claims against our customers relating to our products or services. Any of these claims might require us to initiate or defend potentially protracted and costly litigation on their behalf, regardless of the merits of these claims, because under specified conditions we agree to defend and indemnify our customers from claims of infringement, misappropriation, or other violation of intellectual property or other rights of third parties. We may be required to incur costs of the defense of these claims, we may be required to pay settlements of these claims, and if any of these claims were to succeed, we might be forced to pay damages on behalf of our customers, which could harm our business and our reputation in the industry.

 We use open source software and other technology, which could negatively affect our business and subject us to litigation or other actions.
 We use software and other technology in our business that is licensed under open source license terms, and we may use more open source technology in the future. We do not currently distribute technology that includes open source, but we may do so in the future, either ourselves or through a partner. The terms of many open source licenses have not been interpreted by U.S. courts, and there is a risk that these licenses could be construed in a way that could impose unanticipated conditions or restrictions on our ability to commercialize products that include open source. As a result, we could be subject to lawsuits by parties claiming ownership of what we believe to be open source technology or claiming breach of open source licenses. Litigation could be costly for us to defend, harm our business and financial condition, or require us to devote additional research and development resources to change our products or services. In addition, if we were to combine our proprietary source code or other technology with open source technology in a certain manner, we could, under certain of the open source licenses, be required to release our source code or other proprietary technology to the public. This would allow our competitors to create similar products with less development effort and time. If we inappropriately use open source technology, or if the license terms for open source technology that we use change, we may be required to re-engineer our products or services, incur additional costs, discontinue the distribution of certain products or services or the availability of certain features or capabilities of our products or services, or take other remedial actions.
 In addition to risks related to license requirements, usage of open source software or other technology can lead to greater risks than use of third-party commercial technology, as open source licensors generally do not provide warranties or assurance of title or controls on origin of the technology. In addition, many of the risks associated with usage of open source, such as the lack of warranties or assurances of title, cannot be eliminated, and could, if not properly addressed, harm our business and financial condition. We have established processes to help alleviate these risks, but we cannot be sure that all of our use of open source is in a manner that is consistent with our current policies and procedures, or will not subject us to liability.

 Risks Relating to Ownership of Our Common Stock
 The price of our common stock has been volatile and may continue to fluctuate substantially.
 The trading price of shares of our common stock has been, and is likely to continue to be, volatile. The stock market in general, and the market for smaller technology companies in particular, has experienced extreme volatility that has often been unrelated to the operating performance of particular companies. Since shares of our common stock were sold in our IPO in April 2021 at a price of $14.00 per share, the closing price of our common stock has ranged from $4.43 to $36.80 through December 29, 2024. The price of our common stock could be subject to wide fluctuations in response to the following factors, among others:
 • announcements of new products, services or technologies, commercial relationships, or other events by us or our competitors;
 • regulatory or legal developments in the United States and other countries in which we operate;
 • developments or disputes concerning patent applications, issued patents, or other proprietary rights;
 • the recruitment or departure of key personnel;
 • the level of expenses related to any of our wafers or development programs;
 • actual or anticipated changes in estimates as to financial results, development timelines, or recommendations by securities analysts;
 • operating results that fail to meet expectations of securities analysts that cover our company;
 • variations in our financial results or those of companies that are perceived to be similar to us;
 • general economic and political factors, including market conditions in our industry or the industries of our customers, inflationary pressures, and interest rate fluctuations;
 • major catastrophic events; including those resulting natural disasters, incidents of terrorism, wars or responses to these events;
 • price and volume fluctuations in the overall stock market from time to time;
 • significant volatility in the market price and trading volume of smaller technology companies in general and of companies in the semiconductor, microelectronics, and quantum computing industries in particular;
 • sales of large blocks of our common stock;
 • litigation involving us, our industry, or both, including disputes or other developments relating to our ability to patent our processes and technologies and protect our other proprietary rights;
 • fluctuations in the trading volume of our shares or the size of the trading market for our shares held by non-affiliates; and
 • the other factors described in this "Risk Factors" section.
 If the market for smaller technology company stocks or the stock market in general experiences a loss of investor confidence, the trading price of our common stock could decline for reasons unrelated to our business, results of operations or financial condition. The market price of our common stock may also decline in reaction to events that affect other companies in our industry, even if these events do not directly affect us.
 In addition, the stock markets have experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations that have affected and continue to affect the market prices of equity securities of many companies. Stock prices of many companies have fluctuated in a manner unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of those companies. In the past, following periods of volatility in the market price of a company's securities, securities class action litigation has often been brought against that company. Litigation of this nature, if instituted against us, could cause us to incur substantial costs and divert our management's attention and resources from our business. Fluctuations in our operating results and cash flow could, among other things, give rise to short-term liquidity issues. In addition, our revenue, gross and operating margin, net loss, key operating metrics, cash flows, and other operating results in future quarters may fall short of the expectations of investors and financial analysts, which could have an adverse effect on the price of our common stock.
 We do not intend to pay dividends in the future and any return on investment may be limited to the value of our common stock.
 We do not anticipate paying cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Any future payment of dividends on our common stock will depend on earnings, financial condition and other business and economic factors affecting us at such time as our board of directors may consider relevant. Our current intention is to apply net earnings, if any, to finance the growth and development of our business, and we do not anticipate declaring or paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. In addition, the terms of our Loan Agreement prohibit us from paying dividends and any future debt agreements we may enter into may preclude us from paying dividends. If we do not pay dividends, our common stock may be less valuable because a return on investment will only occur if our stock price appreciates.

 We are a holding company and rely on dividends, distributions, and other payments, advances, and transfers of funds from our subsidiaries to meet our obligations.
 We are a holding company and we conduct substantially all activities through our subsidiaries. As a result, satisfying any future payment obligations we may have, and our ability to pay dividends to our stockholders if we desire to do so in the future, may be largely dependent upon cash dividends and distributions and other transfers from our subsidiaries. The agreements governing the indebtedness of our subsidiaries impose restrictions on our subsidiaries' ability to pay dividend distributions or other transfers to us. In particular, our subsidiary SkyWater Technology Foundry is limited in its ability to declare dividends or make any payment on equity to, directly or indirectly, fund a dividend or other distribution to us. Consequently, substantially all of the net assets of our subsidiaries are restricted. The deterioration of the earnings from, or other available assets of, our subsidiaries for any reason could also limit or impair their ability to pay dividends or other distributions to us.
 A limited number of stockholders have the ability to influence the outcome of director elections and other matters requiring stockholder approval.
 As of December 29, 2024, an affiliate of Oxbow Industries and our directors and executive officers beneficially owned approximately 45% of our outstanding common stock. These stockholders, if they acted together, could exert substantial influence over matters requiring approval by our stockholders, including electing directors, adopting new compensation plans and approving mergers, acquisitions or other business combination transactions. This concentration of ownership may discourage, delay, or prevent a change of control of our company, which could deprive our stockholders of an opportunity to receive a premium for their stock as part of a sale of our company and might reduce our stock price. These actions may be taken even if they are opposed by our other stockholders.
 We are an "emerging growth company" and a "smaller reporting company" and our election to comply with the reduced disclosure requirements applicable to emerging growth companies and smaller reporting companies may make our common stock less attractive to investors.
 We are an "emerging growth company," as defined in the JOBS Act, and we take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not "emerging growth companies" including, but not limited to, not being required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404, reduced financial disclosure obligations, reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in our periodic reports and proxy statements, and exemptions from the requirements of holding a nonbinding advisory vote on executive compensation and any golden parachute payments not previously approved.
 We may take advantage of these provisions until we are no longer an "emerging growth company." We would cease to be an "emerging growth company" upon the earliest to occur of: (1) the last day of the fiscal year in which we have more than $1.235 billion in annual revenue; (2) the date we qualify as a large accelerated filer, with at least $700 million of equity securities held by non-affiliates; (3) the issuance, in any three-year period, by us of more than $1.0 billion in non-convertible debt securities; and (4) the last day of the fiscal year ending after the fifth anniversary of our IPO.
 In addition, Section 107 of the JOBS Act also provides that an "emerging growth company" can take advantage of an extended transition period provided for complying with new or revised accounting standards. In other words, an "emerging growth company" can delay the adoption of certain accounting standards until those standards would otherwise apply to private companies. We have elected to opt in to the extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards. Our financial statements therefore may not be comparable to those of companies that comply with such new or revised accounting standards.
 We are also a "smaller reporting company," as defined in the Exchange Act. Even after we no longer qualify as an "emerging growth company," we may still qualify as a "smaller reporting company," and would be able to continue to take advantage of certain of the scaled disclosures available to "smaller reporting companies."
 As a result, the information that we provide our security holders may be different than the information other public companies provide their security holders. We cannot predict if investors will find our common stock less attractive because we may rely on these exemptions. If some investors find our common stock less attractive as a result, there may be a less active trading market for our common stock and our stock price may be more volatile.
 Provisions in our certificate of incorporation and bylaws and in Delaware law could discourage takeover attempts even if our stockholders might benefit from a change in control of our company.
 Provisions in our certificate of incorporation and bylaws and in Delaware law may discourage, delay, or prevent a merger, acquisition, or other change in control of our company that stockholders may favor, including transactions in which stockholders might receive a premium for their shares of common stock. These provisions also could make it more difficult for our stockholders to elect directors of their choosing and to cause us to take other corporate actions our stockholders support, including removing or replacing our current management. The certificate of incorporation and bylaw provisions:
 • limit the number of directors constituting the entire board of directors to a maximum of eleven directors, subject to the rights of the holders of any outstanding series of preferred stock, and provide that the authorized number of directors at any time will be fixed exclusively by a resolution adopted by the affirmative vote of the authorized number of directors (without regard to vacancies);

 • establish advance notice procedures for stockholders to make nominations of candidates for election as directors or to present any other business for consideration at any annual or special stockholder meeting;
 • require that any action to be taken by our stockholders must be affected at a duly called annual or special meeting of stockholders and not be taken by written consent; and
 • provide authority for the board of directors without stockholder approval to provide for the issuance of up to 80,000,000 shares of preferred stock, in one or more series, with terms and conditions, and having rights, privileges and preferences, to be determined by the board of directors.
 In addition, we are subject to Section 203 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, or the Delaware General Corporation Law. This statute prohibits a publicly held Delaware corporation from engaging in a business combination with an interested stockholder (generally a person who, together with its affiliates, owns 15% or more of our voting stock) for a period of three years after the date of the transaction in which the person became an interested stockholder, unless the business combination is approved in the manner prescribed by this statute.
 Our certificate of incorporation designates the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware as the sole and exclusive forum for certain types of actions and proceedings that may be initiated by our stockholders, which could limit our stockholders' ability to obtain a favorable judicial forum for disputes with us or with our directors, our officers, or our other employees.
 Our certificate of incorporation provides that, unless we consent in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware will, to the fullest extent permitted by law, be the sole and exclusive forum for:
 • any derivative action or proceeding brought on our behalf;
 • any action asserting a claim of breach of a fiduciary duty owed by, or other wrongdoing by, any of our directors, officers or other employees, or stockholders to us or our stockholders;
 • any action asserting a claim arising pursuant to any provision of the Delaware General Corporation Law or as to which the Delaware General Corporation Law confers jurisdiction on the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware;
 • any action to interpret, apply, enforce, or determine the validity of our certificate of incorporation or the bylaws (including any right, obligation, or remedy thereunder); and
 • any action asserting a claim governed by the internal affairs doctrine or any other "internal corporate claim" as such term is defined in Section 115 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, in each case subject to such court's having personal jurisdiction over the indispensable parties named as defendants.
 Our certificate of incorporation also provides that, unless we consent in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, the federal district courts of the United States will be the exclusive forum for the resolution of any complaint asserting a cause of action arising under the Securities Act.
 Any person purchasing or otherwise acquiring any interest in shares of our common stock is deemed to have received notice of and consented to the foregoing provisions. This choice of forum provision may limit a stockholder's ability to bring a claim in a judicial forum that it finds more favorable for disputes with us or with our directors, our officers or other employees, or our other stockholders, which may discourage such lawsuits against us and such other persons. Alternatively, if a court were to find this choice of forum provision inapplicable to, or unenforceable in respect of, one or more of the specified types of actions or proceedings, we may incur additional costs associated with resolving such matters in other jurisdictions, which could adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.

 ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
 None.

 ITEM 1C. CYBERSECURITY
 The Company's Board of Directors (the "Board") recognizes the critical importance of maintaining the trust and confidence of our customers, clients, business partners and employees. The Board is actively involved in oversight of the Company's risk management program, and cybersecurity represents an important component of the Company's overall approach to enterprise risk management. In general, the Company seeks to address cybersecurity risks through a comprehensive and cross-functional approach that is focused on preserving the confidentiality, security and availability of the information that the Company collects and stores by identifying, preventing and mitigating cybersecurity threats and effectively responding to cybersecurity incidents when they occur. Our enterprise security program has been developed based on industry standards, including those published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology ("NIST").
 Governance - The Board has designated that the Risk Management Committee is responsible for overseeing cybersecurity risks, and our Senior Vice President of Information Technology and Supply Chain Management ("SVP of IT & SCM") reports to the Risk Management Committee on cybersecurity matters. The SVP of IT & SCM has over 20 years of experience in IT systems, IT infrastructure, fab and manufacturing environments, and site disaster recovery and compliance. Our IT administration team supports the SVP of IT & SCM and has deep working knowledge of the NIST cybersecurity framework, the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program, ISO 27001, and extensive experience in systems and technology infrastructure management. In addition, our Director of Corporate Security reports to our Chief Risk and Compliance Officer and is involved in the ongoing compliance with relevant cybersecurity regulations, including with regard to cybersecurity monitoring and incident response (as noted below). The Director of Corporate Security has over 20 years of experience in quality systems, semiconductor manufacturing, and industrial security.
 Risk Assessment - Our enterprise risk assessment is performed by executives, management, and functional and department-level subject matter experts. This group engages in the ongoing monitoring of identified risks to the Company and risk mitigation efforts. Our enterprise risk management process captures the potential impact and likelihood of cybersecurity risk events by evaluating our current cybersecurity risk environment and our existing cybersecurity controls. Risks identified by our cybersecurity program are analyzed to determine the potential impact on us and the likelihood of occurrence. Such risks are continuously monitored to ensure that the circumstances and severity of such risks have not changed. The SVP of IT & SCM, senior leadership, and our internal audit function provide both the full Board and the Risk Management Committee with periodic updates on the performance of our cybersecurity program.
 Monitoring and Incident Response - The Company's cybersecurity program protects against threats through use of the following measures: identifying critical assets and high-risk threats; implementing cybersecurity detection, controls and remediation practices; implementing a third-party risk management program to evaluate our critical partners' cyber posture; and evaluating our program effectiveness by performing internal and external assessments. The Company engages a third-party service provider to perform annual internal and external penetration testing under NIST special paper (SP) 800-171 requirements to identify potential gaps that require remediation. In addition, the Company utilizes several industry-standard software applications to monitor for cybersecurity threats and alert our Director of Corporate Security and IT administration of any incidents that require escalation to the SVP of IT & SCM and the Risk Management Committee. Threats and incidents identified are immediately investigated by the IT administration team and appropriate action is taken to mitigate the impact to the Company.
 Education and Awareness - We conduct regular workforce training to instruct employees to identify cybersecurity concerns and take the appropriate action. We install and regularly update antivirus software on all company managed systems and workstations to detect and prevent malicious code from impacting our systems. In addition, we have a product security team focused on integrating risk and security best practices into our product development life cycle. Periodically, we are audited by an independent information systems expert to determine both the adequacy of, and compliance with, controls and standards.
 Our business strategy, results of operations and financial condition have not been materially affected by risks from cybersecurity threats, including as a result of previously identified cybersecurity incidents, but we cannot provide assurance that we will not be materially affected in the future by cybersecurity risks, threats or incidents. The potential consequences of a future material cybersecurity incident may include reputational damage, litigation with third parties, government enforcement actions, penalties, disruption to our systems or operations of our facilities, unauthorized release of confidential or otherwise protected information, corruption of data, diminution in the value of our investment in research, development and engineering, increased cybersecurity protection costs and unplanned remediation costs, which in turn could adversely affect our business strategy, results of operations and financial condition. See Item 1A under the caption "A breach of our security systems or a cyberattack that disrupts our operations or results in the breach of confidential information about us, our technology, or our customers could harm our business and reputation, and could expose us to costly regulatory enforcement and other liability." for additional information on cybersecurity risks applicable to the Company.

 ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
 We believe that our facilities are adequate and suitable for our current needs and that, should it be needed, suitable additional or alternative space will be available in the future. We intend to develop or procure additional space in the future as we continue to add employees or customers and expand geographically.
 SkyWater Minnesota
 Our corporate headquarters and a fabrication facility are located in Bloomington, Minnesota, where we occupy facilities of approximately 356,000 square feet. In 2020, SkyWater Technology Foundry entered into a sale leaseback transaction with Oxbow Realty, an affiliate of our principal stockholder, and we now lease the property from Oxbow Realty for 20 years.
 SkyWater Florida
 In 2021, we expanded our operations with the addition of the Center for NeoVation, a advanced packaging facility in Kissimmee, Florida. The facility is operated and maintained by SkyWater through a public-private partnership with Osceola County, Florida which is developing a broader technology and STEM education infrastructure at the same campus where the Center for NeoVation is located. We utilize the 109,000 square foot facility, with approximately 36,000 square feet of cleanroom space, to address emerging commercial and government agency needs for U.S.-sourced electronics. See Note 2 – Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation in the notes to our consolidated financial statements for additional information. We also lease office space adjacent to the Center for NeoVation in Kissimmee, Florida, which consists of approximately 6,000 square feet and our agreement for such space expires in January 2039.

 ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
 From time to time, we are involved in legal proceedings and subject to claims arising in the ordinary course of our business. Although the results of litigation and claims cannot be predicted with certainty, we currently believe that the resolution of these ordinary-course matters will not have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results, financial condition or cash flows. Even if any particular litigation is not resolved in a manner that is adverse to our interests, such litigation could have a negative impact on us because of defense and settlement costs, diversion of management resources from our business, and other factors.

 ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
 Not applicable.

 INFORMATION ABOUT OUR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
 The names of our executive officers, together with their ages as of March 1, 2025, positions, and business experience are described below.

 NAME
 AGE
 POSITION(S)

 Thomas Sonderman
 Chief Executive Officer and Director

 John Sakamoto

 President and Chief Operating Officer

 Steve Manko
 Chief Financial Officer

 Christopher Hilberg
 Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, General Counsel and Secretary

 Thomas Sonderman, Chief Executive Officer and Director
 Thomas Sonderman has served as our Chief Executive Officer since December 2020 and as a member of our board since October 2020. Previously, he served as our President from December 2020 to September 2023, in addition to his role as Chief Executive Officer. He has served as the President of SkyWater Technology Foundry since October 2017. From January 2014 until October 2017, Mr. Sonderman served as the Vice President and General Manager of the Integrated Solutions Group at Rudolph Technologies, Inc., or Rudolph Technologies, a semiconductor company that merged with Nanometrics Incorporated to form Onto Innovation Inc. As CEO, he oversees efforts to maximize shareholder value through collaborating with customers, partners and other external stakeholders to drive the company's long-term vision for the future. He has been instrumental in driving the company's successful business transformation from an IDM to a pure play foundry and he led SkyWater's initial public offering in April 2021.
 Mr. Sonderman has effectively diversified SkyWater's customer base by defining new product markets and target customers while simultaneously improving operational efficiencies. He has leveraged SkyWater as a U.S.-based semiconductor foundry to expand the company's government business and to reinstate a strong commercial manufacturing presence in the U.S. He has built a world class leadership team that inspires more than 700 employees to deliver process R&D innovation and operational excellence.
 Prior to joining SkyWater, Mr. Sonderman's extensive industry experience included all aspects of fab operations and delivering market leadership and increased shareholder value to high-technology industry leaders Rudolph Technologies, GLOBALFOUNDRIES and AMD. Notably, he played a critical role serving as part of an executive team at AMD that spun-off manufacturing operations to form GLOBALFOUNDRIES.
 A widely recognized subject matter expert, Mr. Sonderman is the author of 50 patents and a highly sought-after industry speaker. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering from Missouri University of Science Technology and a Master of Science degree in electrical engineering from National Technological University.
 John Sakamoto, President and Chief Operating Officer
 John Sakamoto has served as our President and Chief Operating Officer since September 2023 and oversees all day-to-day business and manufacturing operations. He is responsible for driving consistent profitability and implementing growth strategies, including ensuring smooth and efficient operations across the organization. He is responsible for cultivating key relationships with customers, suppliers and stakeholders for long-term business success. Additionally, Sakamoto leads the Company's functional areas related to delivering the technology as a service (TaaS) model to the market.
 Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Sakamoto served as Vice President, Processing Business Unit at Marvell Technology Group, an infrastructure semiconductor solutions company, from November 2019 to September 2023.
 His experience includes 25 years in various executive leadership positions with Altera, Intel, and Marvell (as noted above) where he consistently achieved financial and strategic objectives through the implementation of effective business processes. His expertise includes market strategy, organizational growth, general management, business unit leadership, sales, operations, engineering and acquisition integration planning
 Sakamoto holds a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.

 Steve Manko, Chief Financial Officer
 Steve Manko has served as our Chief Financial Officer since December 2020. He has served as the Chief Financial Officer of SkyWater Technology Foundry since July 1, 2020, prior to which he served as a consultant for SkyWater Technology Foundry since early 2019 in connection with a number of finance and accounting initiatives and projects. Mr. Manko utilizes his extensive finance background in working with his team to drive profitability and enhance the value of the organization. He achieves this by collaborating with other leaders in the company to understand their challenges and opportunities and develop a strategy for increased returns on investment.
 Prior to joining SkyWater as chief financial officer, from January 2019 until June 2020, Mr. Manko was managing director at Riveron Consulting, a business advisory firm, where he led the Financial Advisory Services practice in

 Minneapolis. He and his team assisted companies through various change events such as acquisitions and internal process changes and optimizations. Previously, Mr. Manko was at Ernst & Young and specialized in the Banking & Capital Markets industries. He spent time in the Cleveland, Ohio and Honolulu, Hawaii offices, before moving with his family to the Twin Cities in 2015.
 Mr. Manko holds a Master of Business Administration from The University of Akron and a Bachelor of Arts in accounting and business administration from Malone University. He is also a member of various accounting and finance committees and organizations
 Christopher Hilberg, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, General Counsel and Secretary
 Chris Hilberg has served as our Chief Risk and Compliance Officer since May 2024, General Counsel since August 2022, and Secretary since April 2022 and is responsible for SkyWater's legal and compliance functions and provides the company's management and board of directors with strategic and high-value business, corporate, governance, transactional and compliance advice, counsel and leadership. He leads SkyWater's legal and compliance team, and oversees the company's legal affairs, including corporate governance, commercial transactions, intellectual property, corporate and regulatory compliance, employment law and litigation.
 Prior to becoming Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, Mr. Hilberg served as our Chief Legal Officer from August 2022 to May 2024. Prior to that, Mr. Hilberg served as our Vice President, Legal and Assistant General Counsel from November 2021 to August 2022. Previously, Mr. Hilberg served as Senior Legal Director of Best Buy Co., Inc., a multinational consumer electronics retailer, from July 2017 to November 2021. Mr. Hilberg's more than 20 years as an attorney include extensive, broad-based experience at large law firms and in-house. He routinely advises Fortune 500 companies on commercial transactions, risk management, compliance, global sourcing and supply chain functions and intellectual property strategy.
 Mr. Hilberg has an undergraduate degree in physics from Carleton College and a law degree from the University of Chicago Law School and is a licensed patent attorney before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

 ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
 Market Information
 Our common stock began trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol "SKYT" on April 21, 2021. Prior to that date, no public market for our common stock existed.
 Number of Common Stock Holders
 As of March 12, 2025, there was one holder of record of our common stock. The actual number of holders of common stock is greater than this number of holders of record and includes shareholders who are beneficial owners, but whose shares are held in street name by brokers and nominees. The number of holders of record also does not include shareholders whose shares may be held in trust by other entities.
 Dividends
 We have never declared or paid any cash dividends on our common stock. We currently intend to retain our future earnings, if any, to finance the operation and expansion of our business. We do not expect to pay cash dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future. Payment of future cash dividends, if any, will be at the discretion of our board of directors after taking into account various factors, including our financial condition, operating results, current and anticipated cash needs, outstanding indebtedness, and plans for expansion and restrictions imposed by lenders, if any.
 Stock Performance Graph
 The graph below compares the cumulative total stockholder returns, since our IPO, to that of the Nasdaq Composite Index and the PHLX Semiconductor Sector Index. The graph assumes that $100 had been invested at April 21, 2021 and assumes that all dividends were reinvested. The stock performance shown on the graph below is not necessarily indicative of future price performance.

 Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
 None.
 Use of Proceeds from Registered Securities
 None.

 Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
 None.

 ITEM 6. [Reserved]

 ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 The following discussion and analysis of the Company's financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the Company's audited annual consolidated financial statements and related notes in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Item 7 in this Form 10-K discusses the Company's fiscal year 2024 and fiscal year 2023 results and the year-over-year comparisons between fiscal year 2024 and fiscal year 2023. Discussion of the fiscal year 2023 results and the year-over-year comparisons between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2022 can be found in "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in Part II, Item 7 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the SEC on March 15, 2024, and incorporated by reference in this Form 10-K. In addition to historical financial information, the following discussion contains forward-looking statements that reflect the Company's current expectations, estimates, and assumptions concerning events and financial trends that may affect future operating results or financial position. Actual results and the timing of events may differ materially from those discussed or implied in the Company's forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including those described in the sections entitled "Risk Factors" and "Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" and elsewhere herein.
 SkyWater's fiscal year ends on the Sunday closest to the end of the twelfth calendar month. We refer to the fiscal years ended December 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023 as fiscal year 2024 and fiscal year 2023, respectively. Fiscal years 2024 and 2023 each include 52 weeks. All percentage amounts and ratios presented in this management's discussion and analysis were calculated using the underlying data in thousands. Unless otherwise indicated, all changes identified for the current period results represent comparisons to results for the prior corresponding period.
 For purposes of this section, the terms "we," "us," "our," and "SkyWater" refer to SkyWater Technology, Inc. and its subsidiaries collectively.

 Overview
 We are a U.S.-based, independent, pure-play technology foundry that offers advanced semiconductor development and manufacturing services from our fabrication facility, or fab, in Minnesota and advanced packaging services from our Florida facility. Our TaaS model leverages a strong foundation of proprietary technology to co-develop process technology IP with our customers that enables disruptive concepts through our ATC for diverse microelectronics ("ICs") and related micro- and nanotechnology applications. In addition to differentiated technology development services, we support customers with volume production of ICs for high-growth markets through our Wafer Services.
 The combination of semiconductor development and manufacturing services we provide our customers is not available to them from a conventional fab. In addition, we believe our status as a publicly-traded, U.S.-based pure-play technology foundry with DMEA Category 1A Trusted Accreditation from the DoD positions us well to provide distinct, competitive advantages to our customers. These advantages include the benefits of enhanced IP security and secure access to a U.S. domestic supply chain.
 We primarily focus on serving diversified, high-growth end users in numerous vertical markets, including (1) advanced compute, (2) A&D, (3) automotive, (4) bio-health, and (5) industrial. By housing both development and manufacturing in a single operation, we rapidly and efficiently transition newly-developed processes to high-yielding volume production, eliminating the time it would otherwise take to transfer production to a third-party fab. Through our ATS model, we specialize in co-creating with our customers advanced solutions that directly serve our end markets, such as infrared imaging, superconducting ICs for quantum computing, CMOS, integrated photonics, MEMS, technologies for biomedical and imaging applications, and advanced packaging. Our Wafer Services include the manufacture of silicon-based analog and mixed-signal ICs for our end markets. Our focus on the differentiated analog and CMOS markets supports long product life-cycles and requirements that value performance over cost-efficiencies, and leverages our portfolio IP.

 Factors and Trends Affecting our Business and Results of Operations
 The following trends and uncertainties either affected our financial performance in fiscal year 2024 and fiscal year 2023, or are reasonably likely to impact our results in the future.
 • Macroeconomic and competitive conditions, including cyclicality and consolidation, as well as government funding in semiconductor technology and manufacturing, create unique challenges and opportunities for the semiconductor industry and SkyWater.
 • In August 2022, the U.S. enacted the CHIPS and Science Act pursuant to which the United States has committed to a renewed focus on providing incentives and funding for onshore companies to develop and advance the latest semiconductor technologies, supporting onshore manufacturing capabilities, and on strengthening key onshore supply chains. The CHIPS Act authorizes the U.S. Department of Commerce to enable execution of awards under the CHIPS Act and provides $52.7 billion for American semiconductor research, development, manufacturing, and workforce development, including $39 billion in financial assistance to build, expand, or modernize domestic facilities and equipment for semiconductor fabrication, assembly, testing, advanced packaging, or research and development. In December 2023, we submitted an application to the CHIPS Program Office of the U.S. Department of Commerce for funding through the CHIPS and Science Act for modernization and equipment upgrades to enhance production at our Minnesota facility. In December 2024, we signed a preliminary memorandum of terms that provides for up to $16 million pursuant to the CHIPS and Science Act, which is in addition to $19 million in incentives from the State of Minnesota. The federal funding is expected to be received in 2026, and the state incentives are expected to be received starting in the fourth quarter of 2025.
 • Our overall level of indebtedness from our revolving credit agreement, which we refer to as the Revolver (as defined in Note 6 – Debt to the consolidated financial statements), financing arising from the sale and leaseback of the land and building of our Minnesota facility, which we refer to as the VIE Financing, financing arrangements with lenders to finance the purchase of manufacturing tools and other equipment, which we refer to as the Tool Financing Loans, and the corresponding interest rates charged to us by our lenders, are key components of maintaining capital funding that allow us to continue to grow our business.
 Pending Acquisition
 On February 25, 2025, the Company entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (the "Purchase Agreement") with Spansion LLC ("Seller"), an affiliate of Infineon Technologies AG, pursuant to which, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions contained therein, the Company will acquire all of the issued and outstanding memberships interests of a limited liability company that will be formed prior to closing and that will receive, pursuant to a pre-closing restructuring, certain assets and liabilities related to Infineon Technologies AG's 200 mm fab in Austin, Texas (the "Transaction"). The purchase price for the Transaction is expected to be approximately $110 million, comprised of a base purchase price for the Transaction of $80 million ($55 million of which will be paid at closing), plus a payment at closing for working capital, estimated to be approximately $30 million, subject to adjustment. The payment of the remaining $25 million of the base purchase price will be deferred for four years and will be paid by wafer credits under a wafer supply agreement with an affiliate of Seller, which agreement will be executed at the closing of the Transaction pursuant to the Purchase Agreement.
 The Transaction is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain customary closing conditions, including, among other things: (1) the accuracy of the representations and warranties of each party to the Purchase Agreement; (2) the performance by each party of its obligations and covenants in all material respects; (3) the absence of a material adverse effect between the signing of the Purchase Agreement and the closing of the Transaction; (4) the absence of any applicable order or law prohibiting the Transaction; and (5) obtaining U.S. regulatory approval.
 Under the Purchase Agreement, the closing of the Transaction shall occur no earlier than May 30, 2025, unless otherwise agreed mutually by the parties. The Purchase Agreement may be terminated by mutual written agreement of the Company and Seller or by either the Company or Seller in limited circumstances, including, among other things, (i) certain uncured breaches of any representation, warranty, covenant or obligation in the Purchase Agreement by the other party; (ii) failure to complete the Transaction by September 30, 2025; and (iii) the existence of an order by a governmental authority prohibiting the Transaction.

 The Company intends to finance the purchase price for the Transaction through debt financing.

 Financial Performance Metrics
 Our senior management team regularly reviews certain key financial performance metrics within our business, including:
 • Revenue and gross profit;
 • Net loss; and
 • Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, as adjusted ("adjusted EBITDA"), which is a financial measure not prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"), that excludes certain items that may not be indicative of our core operating results, as well as items that can vary widely across different industries or among companies within the same industry. For information regarding our non-GAAP financial measure, see the section entitled "—Non-GAAP Financial Measure" below.

 Results of Operations
 This section contains an analysis of our results of operations presented in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.
 Fiscal Year 2024 Compared to Fiscal Year 2023
 The following table summarizes certain financial information relating to our operating results for the fiscal years ended December 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

 Percentage
 Change

 Consolidated statements of operations data:

 $
 $
 %

 272,643
 227,390
 %

 Gross profit
 69,626
 59,292
 %

 15,040
 10,169
 %

 Selling, general, and administrative expense
 48,026
 63,911
 (25)
 %

 Operating income (loss)

 6,560
 (14,788)
 (144)
 %

 Other expense:

 8,837
 (18)
 %

 Total other expense

 8,837
 (18)
 %

 Loss before income taxes
 (2,277)
 (25,614)
 (91)
 %

 (521)
 %

 (2,517)
 (25,093)
 (90)
 %

 Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 4,276
 5,663
 (24)
 %

 Net loss attributable to SkyWater Technology, Inc.
 $
 (6,793)
 $
 (30,756)
 (78)
 %

 Revenue increased $55.6 million, or 19%, to $342.3 million for fiscal year 2024, from $286.7 million for fiscal year 2023. The increase for fiscal year 2024 was primarily driven by an increase in customer-funded tool revenue.
 The following table shows revenue by service type for fiscal year 2024 and fiscal year 2023:

 Percentage
Change

 ATS development

 $
 238,645
 $
 210,904
 %

 Tools

 76,763
 14,651
 %

 26,861
 61,127
 (56)
 %

 Total
 $
 $
 %

 ATS development revenue increased $27.7 million, or 13%, from $210.9 million for fiscal year 2023 to $238.6 million for fiscal year 2024. Of this increase, $39.9 million was primarily driven by continued momentum in U.S. government programs to bolster the domestic semiconductor supply chain and strengthen the defense industrial base. Offsetting these gains, revenue from consumer customers decreased by $5.6 million and revenue from cloud computing customers declined by $5.3 million due to the cyclicality of the stages of our customers' development programs.
 Tools revenue increased $62.1 million, or 424%, from $14.7 million for fiscal year 2023 to $76.8 million for fiscal year 2024 driven by increased investment by our customers to acquire tools that advance our capabilities of their ATS development programs.
 Wafer Services revenue decreased $34.3 million, or 56%, from $61.1 million for fiscal year 2023 to $26.9 million for fiscal year 2024. The decrease was primarily driven by decreased activity within the automotive segment as a result of higher inventory levels and softening demand in our automotive customers' end markets.
 Cost of revenue increased $45.3 million, or 20%, from $227.4 million for fiscal year 2023 to $272.6 million for fiscal year 2024. The increase was primarily driven by a $60.5 million increase in the cost of tools revenue arising from increased tools revenue as we procure tools on behalf of our customers to advance our capabilities for their ATS development programs. This was partially offset by a $10.5 million decrease in depreciation expense on manufacturing equipment, as assets from the 2017 acquisition were fully depreciated in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024. The remaining $4.7 million decrease was related to labor costs primarily due to lower variable compensation expense and temporary labor.
 Research and development expense increased $4.9 million, or 48%, from $10.2 million for fiscal year 2023 to $15.0 million for fiscal year 2024. The increase was driven by an incremental $6.3 million investment in enhancing platform capabilities, particularly for the RH90 and SL90 initiatives.
 Selling, general and administrative expense
 Selling, general and administrative expense decreased $15.9 million, or 25%, from $63.9 million for fiscal year 2023 to $48.0 million for fiscal year 2024. The decrease was primarily attributable to significant one-time expenses incurred in 2023, including $11.4 million in project-based external management operations consulting services related to long-term transformation activities focused on improvement in automation and operational efficiency and $1.2 million in project-based specialist fees related to submission of our CHIPS Act application. The remaining $2.7 million decline was attributable to a combination of reduced variable costs, aligned with lower production volumes, and improvements in automation and operational efficiency.
 Interest expense decreased $2.0 million, or 18%, from $10.8 million for fiscal year 2023 to $8.8 million for fiscal year 2024. The decrease was primarily the result of decreased amounts outstanding under the Revolver and tool financing loans, as well as a renegotiated, lower interest rate on outstanding borrowings under the Revolver in fiscal year 2024 as compared to fiscal year 2023.
 Income tax expense was $0.2 million for fiscal year 2024 compared to income tax benefit of $0.5 million for fiscal year 2023. The effective income tax rate was (10.5)% for fiscal year 2024 compared to 2.0% for fiscal year 2023. The effective income tax rates for fiscal years 2024 and 2023 differ from the U.S. statutory tax rate of 21% primarily due to application of a valuation allowance against our net deferred tax assets resulting from our assessment of our ability to utilize those deferred tax assets in future periods.
 Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests decreased to $4.3 million for fiscal year 2024 from $5.7 million for fiscal year 2023. Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests reflects the net income of Oxbow Realty, the variable interest entity ("VIE"), that we consolidate and represents the economic interest in the profits and losses of the VIE that the owners of our shareholders' equity do not legally have rights or obligations to. The decrease in the net income attributable to noncontrolling interests primarily relates to timing differences in the recognition of rental income related to the failed sale leaseback of the Minnesota facility.
 Net loss decreased $22.6 million, or (90)% from $(25.1) million for fiscal year 2023 to $(2.5) million for fiscal year 2024. The decrease was the result of the net impacts of the decreases and increases described above related to the components of our results of operations.

 Adjusted EBITDA
 Adjusted EBITDA decreased $3.0 million, or (8)%, to $34.3 million for fiscal year 2024 from $37.2 million for fiscal year 2023. The decrease in adjusted EBITDA was a result of the significant increase in customer-funded tool revenue in 2024, which has a lower margin profile due to costs associated to procure and install, as well as increased labor and infrastructure costs as we continue to scale our business to meet the demands of our customers. For a discussion of adjusted EBITDA as well as a reconciliation to the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measure, see the section below entitled "—Non-GAAP Financial Measure."

 Liquidity and Capital Resources
 General
 For the fiscal years ended December 29, 2024, December 31, 2023, and January 1, 2023, the Company incurred net losses attributable to SkyWater Technology, Inc. of $6.8 million, $30.8 million, and $39.6 million, respectively. As of December 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company held cash and cash equivalents of $18.8 million and $18.4 million, respectively.
 SkyWater's ability to execute its operating strategy is dependent on its ability to maintain liquidity and continue to access capital through the Revolver (as defined in Note 6 – Debt), and other sources of financing. The current business plans indicate that the Company maintains sufficient liquidity to continue its operations and maintain compliance with financial covenants for the next twelve months from the date the consolidated financial statements are issued. As a result of amendments made on November 19, 2024, the Revolver matures on December 31, 2028 and provides for a maximum revolving facility amount of $130 million. In regard to the Transaction, SkyWater intends to pay the base purchase price of $80 million through new senior secured debt financing that we have not secured as of the date of this filing.
 The Company has also obtained a support letter from Oxbow Industries, LLC ("Oxbow Industries"), an affiliate of the Company's principal stockholder, to provide funding in an amount up to $12.5 million, if necessary, to enable the Company to meet its obligations as they become due through March 18, 2026. Based upon SkyWater's operational forecasts, cash and cash equivalents on hand, available and expected additional borrowings on the Revolver, and the support letter from Oxbow Industries, as needed, management believes SkyWater will have sufficient liquidity to fund its operations for the next twelve months from the date these consolidated financial statements are issued.
 We had $18.5 million in cash and cash equivalents, not including cash held by a VIE that we consolidate, and availability under our Revolver of $99.8 million at December 29, 2024. We are subject to certain liquidity and EBITDA covenants under our Loan Agreement, as outlined in the section below entitled "—Indebtedness."
 Open Market Sale Agreement
 On September 2, 2022, the Company entered into an Open Market Sale Agreement with Jefferies LLC (the "Open Market Sale Agreement") with respect to an at the market offering program (the "ATM Program") under which the Company may, from time to time, offer and sell up to $100.0 million in shares of the Company's common stock. During the fiscal year ended December 20, 2024, the Company did not sell shares under the ATM Program. During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, the Company sold 2,081,167 shares under the ATM Program. From the date of the Open Market Sale Agreement through December 29, 2024, the Company sold 2,516,586 shares under the Open Market Sale Agreement at an average sale price of $9.96 per share, resulting in gross proceeds of approximately $25.1 million before deducting sales commissions and fees of approximately $1.2 million. The Company used the net proceeds of approximately $23.9 million to pay down its Revolver and fund its operations. As of December 29, 2024, approximately $74.9 million in shares were available for issuance under the Open Market Sale Agreement.

 Capital Expenditures
 For fiscal years 2024 and 2023, we spent approximately $14.3 million and $12.8 million, respectively, on capital expenditures, including purchases of property, equipment and software. The majority of these capital expenditures relate to our foundry expansion in Minnesota, as discussed below, and the development of our advanced packaging capabilities at the Center for NeoVation in Florida. We anticipate our cash on hand and the availability under the Revolver will provide the funds needed to meet our customer demand and anticipated capital expenditures in fiscal year 2025.
 We have approximately $25.0 million of contractual commitments related to various anticipated capital expenditures outstanding as of December 29, 2024 that we expect to be paid in fiscal year 2025 through cash on hand and operating cash flows.
 Working Capital
 Historically, we have depended on cash on hand, funds available under our Revolver and, in the future, we may need to depend on additional debt and equity financings to fund our growth strategy, working capital needs, and capital expenditures. We believe that these sources of funds will be adequate to provide cash, as required, to support our strategy, ongoing operations, capital expenditures, lease obligations, and working capital for at least the next twelve months. However, we cannot be certain that we will be able to obtain future debt or equity financings on commercially reasonable terms sufficient to meet our cash requirements.
 At December 29, 2024, the outstanding balance of our Revolver was $30.2 million, and our remaining availability under the Revolver was $99.8 million.
 The following table sets forth general information derived from our consolidated statements of cash flows for fiscal years 2024 and 2023:

 Net cash provided by operating activities
 $
 18,460
 $
 10,081

 Net cash used in investing activities
 (11,205)
 (10,489)

 Net cash used in financing activities
 (6,794)
 (11,235)

 Cash and Cash Equivalents
 At December 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we had $18.8 million and $18.4 million of cash and cash equivalents, respectively. A discussion of the change in cash and cash equivalents can be found below.
 Operating Activities
 Cash flow from operations is driven by changes in the working capital needs associated with the various goods and services we provide, and expenses related to the infrastructure in place to support revenue generation. Working capital is primarily affected by changes in accounts receivable, contract assets, accounts payable, accrued expenses, and contract liabilities, all of which are partially correlated to and impacted by changes in the timing and volume of activities performed in our facilities. Net cash provided by operating activities was $18.5 million during fiscal year 2024, an increase of $8.3 million from $10.1 million of net cash provided by operating activities during fiscal year 2023. The increase in cash provided by operating activities in fiscal year 2024 was driven primarily by an increase in our earnings after non-cash adjustments of $8.4 million and a decrease in accounts receivable and contract assets of $20.2 million as a result of the timing of cash receipts from customers against revenue earned on customer contracts. These positive impacts were partially offset by decreases in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $10.4 million during fiscal year2024, due to the timing of the payment of amounts owed to our vendors.
 Investing Activities
 Our investments in capital expenditures are intended to enable revenue growth in new and expanding markets, help us meet product demand, and increase our manufacturing efficiencies and capacity. Net cash used in investing activities was $11.2 million during fiscal year 2024, a increase of $0.7 million from $10.5 million in fiscal year 2023. The increase in cash used in fiscal year 2024 reflects increased capital spending on property and equipment compared to fiscal year 2023.
 Financing Activities
 Net cash used in financing activities was $6.8 million during fiscal year 2024, a decrease of $4.4 million from $11.2 million during fiscal year 2023. The decrease was primarily driven by net draws of our Revolver of $4.2 million compared to net paydowns of $38.3 million in the prior year, a $20.4 million decline in net proceeds from the ATM Program, an $8.6 million decline in net proceeds from tool financing, increased principal payments on long-term debt of $2.5 million, and a $6.4 million change in noncontrolling interest activity from net contributions of $1.0 million in fiscal year 2023 to net distributions of $5.4 million in fiscal year 2024.

 Indebtedness
 Sale Leaseback Transaction
 In 2020, we entered into an agreement to sell the land and building of our Minnesota facility to Oxbow Realty, an affiliate of our principal stockholder, for $39.0 million, less applicable transaction costs of $1.5 million and transaction services fees paid to Oxbow Realty of $2.0 million, and paid a guarantee fee to our principal stockholder of $2.0 million. We subsequently entered into an agreement to lease the land and building from Oxbow Realty for initial payments of $0.4 million per month over 20 years. The monthly payments are subject to a 2% increase each year during the term of the lease. We are also required to make certain customary payments constituting "additional rent," including certain monthly reserve, insurance, and tax payments, in accordance with the terms of the lease. Due to our continuing involvement in the property, we are accounting for the transactions as a failed sale leaseback. Under failed sale leaseback accounting, we are deemed the owner of the land and building with the proceeds received from the sale recorded as a financial obligation.
 Revolving Credit Agreement
 On December 28, 2022, we entered into a Loan and Security Agreement (the "Loan Agreement") with Siena Lending Group LLC ("Siena"). The Loan Agreement originally provided for a revolving line of credit of up to $100.0 million with an original scheduled maturity date of December 28, 2025 (the "Revolver"). On November 19, 2024, we and Siena entered into an amendment to the Loan Agreement, which, among other changes, increased the maximum revolving facility amount to $130.0 million and extended the maturity date to December 31, 2028. The Company has incurred $4.3 million of debt issuance costs in connection with the Loan Agreement, which will be amortized as additional interest expense over the term of the Revolver. At December 29, 2024, we had borrowings of $30.2 million under the Revolver.
 Borrowing under the Loan Agreement is limited by a borrowing base of specified advance rates applicable to billed accounts receivable, contract assets, inventory and equipment, subject to various conditions, limits and any availability block as provided in the Loan Agreement. The Loan Agreement also provides for borrowing base sublimits applicable to each of contract assets and equipment. Under certain circumstances, Siena may, from time to time, establish and revise reserves against the borrowing base and/or the maximum revolving facility amount.

 Borrowings under the Loan Agreement bear interest at a rate that depends upon the type of borrowing, whether a term secured overnight financing rate ("SOFR") loan or base rate loan, plus the applicable margin. The term SOFR loan rate is a forward-looking term rate based on SOFR for a tenor of one month on the applicable day, subject to a minimum of 2.5% per annum. The base rate is the greatest of the prime rate, the Federal funds rate plus 0.5%, and 7.0% per annum. The applicable margin is an applicable percentage based on the fixed charge coverage ratio that ranges from 4.00% to 5.00% per annum for term SOFR loans and ranges from 3.00% to 4.00% per annum for base rate loans.
 The Loan Agreement contains customary representations and warranties and financial and other covenants and conditions. Subject to certain cure rights, the Loan Agreement requires $10.0 million in minimum EBITDA (as defined in the Loan Agreement) calculated as of the last day of each calendar month commencing April 30, 2023 for the preceding twelve calendar months, prohibits unfunded capital expenditures in excess of $15.0 million calculated as of the last day of each calendar month commencing April 30, 2023 for the preceding twelve calendar months, and requires a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio, measured on a trailing twelve month basis, of not less than 1.00 to 1.00 if our liquidity is less than $15.0 million. In addition, the Loan Agreement places certain restrictions on our ability to incur additional indebtedness (other than permitted indebtedness), to create liens or other encumbrances (other than liens relating to permitted indebtedness), to sell or otherwise dispose of assets, to merge or consolidate with other entities, and to make certain restricted payments, including payments of dividends to our stockholders. As of December 29, 2024, we were in compliance with applicable financial covenants of the Loan Agreement and expect to be in compliance with applicable financial covenants over the next twelve months.
 Due to a lockbox clause in the Loan Agreement, the outstanding loan balance is required to be serviced with working capital, and the debt is classified as short-term on the consolidated balance sheets in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
 VIE Financing
 On September 30, 2020, Oxbow Realty, the Company's consolidated VIE, entered into a loan agreement for $39.0 million (the "VIE Financing") to finance the acquisition of the building and land of the SkyWater Minnesota facility. The VIE Financing is repayable in equal monthly installments of $0.2 million over 10 years, with the balance payable at the maturity date of October 6, 2030. The interest rate under the VIE Financing is fixed at 3.44%. The VIE Financing is guaranteed by Oxbow Industries, who is also the sole equity holder of Oxbow Realty. The VIE Financing is not subject to financial covenants.
 The terms of the VIE Financing include provisions that grant the lender several protective rights when certain triggering events defined in the loan agreement occur, including events tied to SkyWater's occupancy of the SkyWater Minnesota facility and SkyWater's financial performance. The triggering events are not financial covenants and the occurrence of these triggering events do not represent events of default, nor do they result in the VIE Financing becoming callable, rather the protective rights become enforceable by the lender. Based on the level of SkyWater's earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, and restructuring or rent costs relative to gross rents paid from SkyWater to Oxbow Realty, as defined in the loan agreement, a triggering event existed and the lender's protective rights were enforceable during the first half of fiscal year 2024. Pursuant to its protective rights, the lender had retained in a restricted account amounts paid by SkyWater to Oxbow Realty pursuant to the Company's related party lease agreement that were in excess of the scheduled debt payments paid by Oxbow Realty to the lender. The triggering event was cured during the three-month period ended June 30, 2024 and the funds held in the restricted account were remitted back to Oxbow Realty. No triggering events as defined in the loan agreement existed as of December 29, 2024.
 The VIE Financing is secured by a security interest in the land and building which was the subject of the sale-leaseback transaction described above. The Company's VIE incurred third-party transaction costs of $0.1 million, which are recognized as debt issuance costs and are amortizing as additional interest expense over the life of the VIE Financing. The Company incurred additional third-party transaction costs of $3.5 million, which are recognized as debt issuance costs and are being amortized as additional interest expense over the life of the VIE Financing.
 Tool Financing Loans
 We, from time to time, enter into financing arrangements with lenders to finance the purchase of manufacturing tools and other equipment. Between the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023 and the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024, we entered into arrangements to sell manufacturing tools and other equipment to financing lenders. In fiscal year 2024, these arrangements totaled $3.8 million. These agreements include bargain purchase options at the end of the lease terms, which we intend to exercise. These transactions represent failed sale leasebacks with the associated equipment recorded in property and equipment, net and the proceeds received, net of scheduled repayments of the financings, recorded as debt on the consolidated balance sheets.

 Material Cash Requirements
 Our material cash requirements from known contractual and other obligations primarily relate to the following, for which information on both a short-term and long-term basis is provided in the indicated notes to the consolidated financial statements:
 • Debt—Refer to Note 6.
 • Capital expenditure commitments—Refer to Note 12.
 • Capital lease commitments—Refer to Note 14.
 • Sale leaseback obligation—Refer to Note 15.
 • Income Taxes—Refer to Note 7.
 • Other commitments and contingencies—Refer to Note 12.

 Recent Accounting Developments
 For information on new accounting pronouncements, see Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements.

 Emerging Growth Company and Smaller Reporting Company Status
 We qualify as an "emerging growth company" pursuant to the provisions of the JOBS Act. For as long as we are an emerging growth company, we may take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not "emerging growth companies," including, but not limited to, not being required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in our periodic reports and proxy statements, exemptions from the requirements of holding advisory "say-on-pay" votes on executive compensation, and shareholder advisory votes on golden parachute compensation.
 The JOBS Act also permits an emerging growth company like us to take advantage of an extended transition period to comply with new or revised accounting standards applicable to public companies. We have elected to use the extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards and therefore, we will not be subject to the same new or revised accounting standards as other public companies that comply with such new or revised accounting standards on a non-delayed basis.
 We are also a "smaller reporting company." If we are a smaller reporting company at the time we cease to be an emerging growth company, we may continue to rely on exemptions from certain disclosure requirements that are available to smaller reporting companies. Specifically, as a smaller reporting company we may choose to present only the two most recent fiscal years of audited financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and, similar to emerging growth companies, smaller reporting companies have reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation.

 Critical Accounting Estimates
 In connection with preparing our consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, we are required to make assumptions and estimates about future events and apply judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, expense, and the related disclosures. We base our assumptions, estimates, and judgments on historical experience, current trends, and other factors that management believes are relevant at the time we prepared our consolidated financial statements. On a regular basis, management reviews the accounting policies, assumptions, estimates, and judgments to ensure that our consolidated financial statements are presented fairly and in accordance with U.S. GAAP. However, because future events and their effects cannot be determined with certainty, actual results could differ materially from our assumptions and estimates.
 On an ongoing basis, management evaluates its estimates, including those related to revenue recognition, valuation of long-lived assets, valuation of inventory, equity-based compensation, and income taxes. We base our estimates and judgments on historical experience and on various other factors that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may materially differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

 Revenue Recognition
 Revenue is recognized when control of promised goods or services are transferred to our customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. To recognize revenues, we apply the following five step approach: (1) identify the contract with a customer, (2) identify the performance obligations in the customer contract, (3) determine the transaction price, (4) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the customer contract, and (5) recognize revenues when or as we satisfy a performance obligation. We account for a contract when it has approval and commitment from all parties, the rights of the parties are identified, payment terms are identified, the contract has commercial substance and collectability of transaction price is probable. At contract inception, we apply judgment in determining customers' abilities and intentions to pay amounts entitled to us when due based on a variety of factors including customers' historical payment experience.
 We primarily derive revenue from the performance of ATS wafer manufacturing process development services and the manufacture and delivery of wafers via Wafer Services.
 ATS Development
 ATS development contracts are focused on the performance of process development services, the output of which is a manufacturing plan that defines the steps and activities needed to produce customer wafers at high volumes and with high yields. Wafer manufacturing development services do not include services to manufacture customer wafers at scale. ATS development contracts are complex and wafer manufacturing development services are often either the lone performance obligation in an ATS development contract, or the performance obligation to which the majority of the contract value is allocated. The Company has fixed price, time-and-materials and cost-plus-fixed-fee contracts with its ATS development customers. The Company's ATS development customers receive the benefits of these services, and revenue from performance of these services are largely recognized over time as they are performed.
 Revenue on fixed price contracts is recognized using either an output or input method based upon the method that best measures the value of the services performed for the Company's customers. Whether an input or output method is selected requires judgment and is subject to thorough analysis of the terms of each fixed price contract. The Company consistently uses either its output method or input method for similar performance obligations and in similar circumstances.
 The Company's output method of revenue recognition evaluates the steps and activities needed to complete manufacturing development services and relies on surveys of steps and activities completed as of the reporting date in relation to the then current manufacturing development plans to measure the level of progress on the service. There are many steps and activities included in the Company's manufacturing development plans. The time and effort to complete the steps and activities are very similar, which demonstrates a level of uniformity. This uniformity accurately conveys the steps and activities successfully validated during development in relation to the development plan and therefore provides a faithful representation of the progress achieved on wafer manufacturing development services. Based on the level of progress, the Company records the proportion of the transaction price allocated to wafer manufacturing development services as revenue in the period. Manufacturing development plans are subject to change as data is analyzed and the plans are revised. Development of production plans are technical endeavors and adjustment to manufacturing development plans may impact the percentage of progress achieved and result in cumulative adjustments of revenue.
 The Company uses the input method of revenue recognition for larger customer programs that are focused on development of new applications, or whose manufacturing processes will rely on new or emerging technologies. Wafer manufacturing development services for these customers is inherently more complex and requires more changes to manufacturing development plans over the period of service performance. Given the level of technical complexity and the expectation that there will be more changes to manufacturing plans as compared to other customer programs, the Company measures progress by comparing costs incurred to date to estimated total cost required to complete wafer manufacturing development services. The Company records that proportion of the transaction price allocated to wafer manufacturing development services as revenue in the period. Costs include labor costs, manufacturing costs, material costs, and other direct costs incurred while performing the services. The estimation of total costs requires significant judgment and any adjustment to estimates of total cost may impact the percentage of progress achieved and could result in cumulative adjustments of revenue.
 When contracts are fixed price, the Company completes an evaluation of onerous ATS development contracts as of the reporting date for each separate contract, not for separate performance obligations in each contract. The Company recognizes losses on onerous ATS development contracts depending on whom the customer is based on the following:
 • U.S. Federal Government – The Company designates all ATS development contracts with the U.S. Federal Government as production-type service contracts; accordingly, it accrues liabilities for onerous contracts in the period it becomes evident the contract will result in a loss.
 • Customers other than the U.S. Federal Government – As the Company generally develops wafer manufacturing plans for its customers under ATS development contracts, ATS development contracts with non-U.S. Federal Government ATS development customers do not represent production-type service contracts; accordingly, the Company recognizes losses as the losses are incurred; it does not accrue liabilities for anticipated future losses.
 In addition, ATS development revenue includes lease revenue consistent with Topic 842 (as defined below). SkyWater executed a contract with a customer that includes an operating lease for the right to use a specified portion of the Company's Minnesota facility to produce wafers using the customer's equipment. The contractual amounts that relate to revenue from an operating lease are recorded as deferred revenue, and are recognized over the estimated lease term.

 Tools
 SkyWater procures tools on behalf of certain customers. Tool revenue is recognized at the point in time when control of the tool transfers to the customer. The point in time when control of a tool transfers to the customer is determined by customer contract terms. For some customers, control transfers when the tool is shipped or delivered to a SkyWater facility, while for other customers, control transfers when the tool is installed, qualified, and placed into service at a SkyWater facility.
 Wafers are goods that are generally customer specific, highly customized and have no alternative use to the Company. Wafer Services customers contract with the Company to manufacture wafers based on their manufacturing design specifications. The terms of Wafer Services contracts dictate when control over wafers is transferred to the Company's customers.
 For contracts where orders are non-cancelable and the Company thereby maintain enforceable rights to customer performance, including rights to payment for partially completed wafers at reasonable margins, control over wafers transfers to its customers as wafers are manufactured. For these contracts, the Company recognizes revenue using an input method. This method measures the percentage of completion of wafers still in the manufacturing process by comparing total costs incurred to date to the total estimated costs to manufacture the wafers. The Company records that proportion of the transaction price as revenue in the period. The input method provides the best method of progress as it considers the steps and activities needed to manufacture a wafer and the costs associated with those steps. Costs include labor costs, manufacturing costs, material costs, and other direct costs required to manufacture the customer's wafers. The estimation of total costs requires judgment and any adjustment to estimates of cost to complete manufacturing may impact the percentage of completion achieved and could result in cumulative adjustments of revenue.
 When the Company's contracts allow for orders to be canceled and it does not maintain enforceable rights to customer performance on canceled orders, including a right to payment for partially completed wafers at reasonable margins, control of wafers transfers to its customers at the point in time when wafer manufacturing is complete, and control of the wafers transfers to the customer pursuant to the customer contract and shipping terms.
 The Company has a long-standing relationship with a significant Wafer Services customer. The terms and conditions of this relationship have evolved over time and have impacted the manner in which the Company has recognized revenue. In March 2022, the Company signed a new contract with this customer pursuant to which orders are non-cancelable and the customer maintains rights to specific performance, including an enforceable right to payment for the cost of partially completed orders plus a reasonable profit margin. Given that the wafers produced for this customer are for customer-specific applications with no alternative use to the Company, control of the wafers transfers to the customer over time as the wafers are manufactured.
 Prior to March 2022, this customer's agreement allowed it to operate under a bill and hold arrangement where completed wafers it purchased were shipped to them at a later date of their choosing. Pursuant to the terms of this arrangement, transfer of control of the wafers, and revenue recognition occurred as wafers completed post-manufacturing electrical testing and became available for shipment to the customer. Prior to March 2022, wafers manufactured while bill and hold provisions were in place, were separately identified as belonging to this customer, the wafers were denoted as ready for shipment to this customer in their then current form, and the Company did not have the ability to direct or sell the wafers to different customers. Upon completion of post-manufacturing electrical testing, the Company had the right to invoice this customer. This customer also obtained legal title and the risks and rewards of ownership at that point.
 In March 2022 as a result of entering into the new contract with this customer, the Company transitioned away from its point in time method of revenue recognition to its over-time input method of revenue recognition and recorded a one-time, cumulative adjustment to revenue of $8,290 for wafers still being manufactured at the time the new contract became enforceable.
 Long-lived Assets
 We review long-lived assets, including property and equipment, lease right-of-use assets and intangible assets with definite lives, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances, known as triggering events, indicate that the asset group's carrying amount may not be recoverable. Triggering events include, but are not limited to, reduced or expected sustained decreases in cash flows generated by an asset group, negative changes in industry conditions, a significant change in an asset group's use or physical condition, and the introduction of competing technologies. When assessing an asset group for impairment, we complete a two-step process. In the first step, we assess the recoverability of the asset group by comparing the carrying amount of the asset group against the sum of the undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset group. If the sum of the undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by an asset group exceed the carrying amount of the asset group, the carrying amount of the asset group is recoverable and not impaired. If the carrying amount of an asset group exceeds the sum of the undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset group, further analysis is required in step two. In the second step, the fair value of the asset group is determined. If the fair value of the asset group exceeds the carrying amount of the asset group, the asset group is not impaired. If the carrying amount of the asset group exceeds the fair value of the asset group, an impairment loss is recognized in the consolidated statements of operations to the extent the carrying amount of the asset group exceeds the estimated fair value of the asset group, not to exceed the carrying amount of the asset group.

 For purposes of impairment testing, we group assets and liabilities at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities. The undiscounted cash flow analysis consists of estimating the future cash flows that are directly associated with, and are expected to arise from, the use and eventual disposition of the asset or asset groups over its remaining useful life. These estimated cash flows are inherently subjective and include significant assumptions, specifically forecasted revenue and operating margins that require estimates based upon historical experience and future expectations.
 We use various approaches to determine fair values of our long-lived assets, including the income approach, the sales comparison approach, and the cost approach. Each approach is inherently subjective and includes significant assumptions, specifically the comparability of similar assets, the potential income and expenses that would be derived or incurred to rent those long-lived assets, obsolescence factors, and capitalization and discount rates.
 Due to our history of operating losses, we estimated the fair value of our long-lived assets as of December 29, 2024. The estimated fair value of our long-lived assets significantly exceeded their carrying amounts. As such, we did not recognize an impairment loss against our long-lived assets despite our fiscal year 2024 operating losses.
 Income Taxes
 In determining taxable income for financial statement purposes, we must make certain estimates and judgments. These estimates and judgments affect the calculation of certain tax liabilities and the determination of the recoverability of certain deferred tax assets, which arise from temporary differences between the tax and financial statement recognition of revenue and expenses. In evaluating our ability to recover our deferred tax assets, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including our past operating results, the existence of cumulative losses in the most recent years, and our forecast of future taxable income. In estimating future taxable income, we develop assumptions regarding the reversal of temporary differences. These assumptions require significant judgment about the forecasts of future taxable income and are consistent with the plans and estimates we are using to manage the underlying business.
 We currently have recorded a valuation allowance that we will maintain until, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will be realized. Our income tax expense recorded in the future may be reduced to the extent of a decrease in our valuation allowance. The realization of our remaining deferred tax assets is primarily dependent on future taxable income. Any reduction in future taxable income may require that we record an additional valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets. An increase in the valuation allowance could result in additional income tax expense in such period and could have a significant impact on our future earnings. Because the determination of the amount of deferred tax assets that can be realized is based, in part, on our forecast of future profitability, it is inherently uncertain and subjective. Changes in market conditions and our assumptions may cause the actual future profitability to differ materially from our current expectation, which may require us to increase or decrease the valuation allowance.
 Changes in tax laws and rates could also affect recorded deferred tax assets and liabilities in the future. Management records the effect of a tax rate or law change on our deferred tax assets and liabilities in the period of enactment. Future tax rate or law changes could have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

 Non-GAAP Financial Measure
 Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. To supplement our consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, an additional non-GAAP financial measure is provided and reconciled in the table below.
 We provide supplemental non-GAAP financial information that our management regularly evaluates to provide additional insight to investors as supplemental information to our U.S. GAAP results. Our management uses adjusted EBITDA to make informed operating decisions, complete strategic planning, prepare annual budgets, and evaluate the Company's and management's performance. We believe that adjusted EBITDA is a useful performance measure to our investors because it provides a baseline for analyzing trends in our business and excludes certain items that may not be indicative of our core operating results. The use of non-GAAP financial information should not be considered as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, the comparable U.S. GAAP measure. In addition, because this non-GAAP financial measure is not determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP, other companies, including our peers, may calculate their non-GAAP financial measures differently than we do. As a result, the non-GAAP financial measure presented in this Annual Report on Form 10-K may not be directly comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies.
 Adjusted EBITDA
 Adjusted EBITDA is not a financial measure determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP. We define adjusted EBITDA as net (loss) income attributable to SkyWater Technology, Inc. before interest expense, income tax expense (benefit), depreciation and amortization, equity-based compensation, and certain other items that we do not view as indicative of our ongoing performance, including net income attributable to noncontrolling interests, business transformation costs, CHIPS Act specialist fees, management transition expense, restructuring costs, severance costs and other non-recurring consulting fees.
 We believe adjusted EBITDA is a useful performance measure to our investors because it allows for an effective evaluation of our operating performance when compared to other companies, including our peers, without regard to financing methods or capital structures. We exclude the items listed above from net income or loss in arriving at adjusted EBITDA because these amounts can vary substantially within our industry depending on the accounting methods and policies used, book values of assets, capital structures, and the methods by which the assets were acquired. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, net (loss) income attributable to SkyWater Technology, Inc. determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Certain items excluded from adjusted EBITDA are significant components in understanding and assessing a company's financial performance, such as a company's cost of capital and tax structure, as well as the historic costs of depreciable assets, none of which are reflected in adjusted EBITDA. Our presentation of adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an indication that our results will be unaffected by the items excluded from adjusted EBITDA. In future fiscal periods, we may exclude such items and may incur income and expenses similar to these excluded items. Accordingly, the exclusion of these items and other similar items in our non-GAAP presentation should not be interpreted as implying that these items are non-recurring, infrequent or unusual, unless otherwise expressly indicated.
 We continuously evaluate the non-GAAP financial measures we use, the manner in which non-GAAP financial measures are calculated, and the adjustments we make to GAAP results to derive our non-GAAP financial measures.

 The following table presents a reconciliation of net loss to adjusted EBITDA attributable to SkyWater Technology, Inc., our most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

 Net loss attributable to SkyWater Technology, Inc.
 $
 (6,793)
 $
 (30,756)

 Interest expense (1)

 8,837

 (521)

 Depreciation and amortization, net

 18,242
 28,930

 EBITDA
 20,526
 8,479

 Equity-based compensation (2)

 8,168
 6,860

 Restructuring costs (3)

 1,921

 Business transformation costs (4)

 —
 12,169

 Management transition expense (5)

 CHIPS Act specialist fees (6)

 —
 1,320

 Transaction costs (7)

 —

 Net income attributable to non-controlling interests (8)

 4,276
 5,663

 Adjusted EBITDA
 $
 34,281
 $
 37,247

 (1)Includes losses related to the extinguishment of the revolving credit agreement in 2022.
 (2)Represents non-cash equity-based compensation expense.
 (3)Represents severance and other costs related to the reorganization of our resources.
 (4)Represents expenses related to long-term transformation activities focused on improvement in automation and operational efficiency and includes project-based management consulting fees and the write-off of abandoned software assets.
 (5)Represents severance and other costs related to the reorganization of the manufacturing and operations leadership team.
 (6)Represents project-based specialist fees related to our CHIPS Act application process.
 (7)Represents the cost of consulting and professional services incurred to evaluate significant transactions that may, or may not, be executed by SkyWater.
 (8)Represents net income attributable to our VIE, which was formed for the purpose of purchasing the land and building of our primary operating facility in Bloomington, Minnesota. Since interest expense is added back to net loss to shareholders in our adjusted EBITDA financial measure, we also add back the net income attributable to the VIE as its net income is derived from interest the VIE charges SkyWater.

 ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
 Market risk is the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in market rates and prices. Currently, our market risks relate to potential changes in the fair value of our debt due to fluctuations in applicable market interest rates as described below. In the future, our market risk exposure generally will be limited to those risks that arise in the normal course of business, as we do not engage in speculative, non-operating transactions, nor do we utilize financial instruments or derivative instruments for trading purposes.
 Credit Risk
 Financial instruments that potentially subject us to credit risk are cash and cash equivalents and accounts receivable. Cash balances are maintained in financial institutions, which at times exceed federally insured limits. We monitor the financial condition of the financial institutions in which our accounts are maintained and have not experienced any losses in such accounts. We perform ongoing credit evaluations as to the financial condition of our customers with respect to trade receivables. Generally, no collateral is required as a condition of sale. Our consideration of the need for an allowance for credit losses is based upon historical write-offs and recoveries and assessment of current and future economic conditions.
 Interest Rate Risk
 At December 29, 2024, the outstanding balance of our Revolver was $30.2 million, which bears interest at a variable rate. At December 29, 2024, the rate in effect was 8.9%, which reflects the term SOFR loan rate of 4.46% plus applicable margin of 5.25%. Based on the outstanding balance of our Revolver at December 29, 2024, a 100 basis point increase in the interest rate would increase interest expense by $0.3 million annually.

 ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

 Index to Consolidated Financial Statements

 Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Fir m (KPMG LLP, Auditor Firm ID: 185)

 Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (Deloitte & Touche LLP, Auditor Firm ID: 34)

 Consolidated Balance Sheets

 Consolidated Statements of Operations

 Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity

 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 To the shareholders and the Board of Directors
 SkyWater Technology, Inc.:

 Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements

 We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of SkyWater Technology, Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 29, 2024, the related consolidated statements of operations, shareholders' equity, and cash flows for the year ended December 29, 2024, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 29, 2024, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year ended December 29, 2024, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

 Basis for Opinion

 These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

 We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audit, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

 Our audit included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audit also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 /s/ KPMG LLP

 We have served as the Company's auditor since 2024.

 Minneapolis, Minnesota

 Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 To the shareholders and the Board of Directors of SkyWater Technology, Inc.

 Opinion on the Financial Statements

 We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of SkyWater Technology, Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December 31, 2023, the related consolidated statements of operations, shareholders' (deficit) equity, and cash flows, for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2023, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the "financial statements"). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2023, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2023, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 Basis for Opinion

 These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

 We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

 Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 /s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

 Minneapolis, Minnesota
 March 15, 2024

 We began serving as the Company's auditor in 2019. In 2024 we became the predecessor auditor.

 Consolidated Balance Sheets

 Assets

 Current assets

 Cash and cash equivalents
 $
 18,844
 $
 18,382

 Accounts receivable (net of allowance for credit losses of $ 398 and $ 180, respectively)

 54,332
 65,961

 Contract assets (net of allowance for credit losses of $ 42 and $ 99, respectively)

 20,890
 29,666

 14,535
 15,341

 Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 23,476
 17,025

 Total current assets
 132,077
 146,375

 Property and equipment, net
 165,431
 159,367

 Intangible assets, net
 7,779
 5,672

 8,488
 5,342

 Total assets
 $
 313,775
 $
 316,756

 Liabilities and shareholders' equity

 Current liabilities

 Current portion of long-term debt
 $
 5,073
 $
 3,976

 Accounts payable
 29,590
 19,614

 36,829
 48,291

 Short-term financing, net of unamortized debt issuance costs
 22,765

 Contract liabilities
 55,166
 49,551

 Total current liabilities
 154,327
 144,197

 Long-term liabilities

 Long-term debt, less current portion and net of unamortized debt issuance costs
 34,704
 36,098

 Long-term contract liabilities
 51,901
 65,754

 Deferred income tax liability, net

 Other long-term liabilities
 8,721
 9,327

 Total long-term liabilities
 95,958
 111,858

 Total liabilities
 250,285
 256,055

 Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)

 Shareholders' equity

 Preferred stock, $ 0.01 par value per share ( 80,000 shares authorized; zero shares issued and outstanding as of December 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023)

 —
 —

 Common stock, $ 0.01 par value per share ( 200,000 shares authorized; 47,704 and 47,028 shares issued and outstanding as of December 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively)

 Additional paid-in capital
 189,132
 178,473

 Accumulated deficit
 ( 131,996)
 ( 125,203)

 Total shareholders' equity, SkyWater Technology, Inc.
 57,614

 Noncontrolling interests
 5,876
 6,961

 Total shareholders' equity
 63,490
 60,701

 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
 $
 313,775
 $
 316,756

 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 Consolidated Statements of Operations

 $
 $
 $
 212,941

 272,643
 227,390
 186,974

 Gross profit
 69,626
 59,292
 25,967

 15,040
 10,169
 9,431

 Selling, general, and administrative expense
 48,026
 63,911
 46,303

 Operating income (loss)
 6,560
 ( 14,788)
 ( 29,767)

 Other expense

 Loss on debt extinguishment
 —
 —
 1,101

 8,837
 5,194

 Total other expense

 8,837
 6,295

 Loss before income taxes
 ( 2,277)
 ( 25,614)
 ( 36,062)

 ( 521)

 ( 2,517)
 ( 25,093)
 ( 36,871)

 Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 4,276
 5,663
 2,722

 Net loss attributable to SkyWater Technology, Inc.
 $
 $
 $

 Net loss per share attributable to common shareholders, basic and diluted

 $
 ( 0.14)
 $
 ( 0.68)
 $
 ( 0.97)

 Weighted average shares outstanding, basic and diluted

 47,396
 45,507
 40,835

 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity

 Preferred Stock
 Common Stock
 Additional Paid-in Capital
 Accumulated Deficit

 Total
 Shareholders'
 Equity,

 Non-controlling
Interests
 Total Shareholders'
 Equity

 Balance at January 2, 2022

 —
 $
 —
 39,836
 $
 $
 115,208
 $
 ( 54,479)
 $
 61,127
 $
 ( 1,200)
 $
 59,927

 Issuance of common stock under the ATM
 —
 —
 3,480
 —
 3,489
 —
 3,489

 Issuance of common stock pursuant to equity compensation plans
 —
 —
 1,040
 4,488
 —
 4,499
 —
 4,499

 Issuance of common stock pursuant to a secondary stock offering
 —
 —
 1,917
 15,784
 —
 15,803
 —
 15,803

 —
 —
 —
 —
 8,344
 —
 8,344
 —
 8,344

 Distribution to noncontrolling interest
 —
 —
 —
 —
 —
 —
 —
 ( 1,214)
 ( 1,214)

 Net income (loss)

 —
 —
 —
 —
 —
 2,722
 ( 36,871)

 Balance at January 1, 2023
 —
 $
 —
 43,705
 $
 $
 147,304
 $
 ( 94,072)
 $
 53,669
 $
 $
 53,977

 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity

 Preferred Stock
 Common Stock
 Additional Paid-in Capital
 Accumulated Deficit

 Total
 Shareholders' Equity,

 Non-controlling
Interests
 Total Shareholders'
 Equity

 Balance at January 1, 2023
 —
 $
 —
 43,705
 $
 $
 147,304
 $
 ( 94,072)
 $
 53,669
 $
 $
 53,977

 Adoption of new accounting principle
 —
 —
 —
 —
 —
 ( 375)
 ( 375)
 —
 ( 375)

 Issuance of common stock under the ATM
 —
 —
 2,040
 20,378
 —
 20,398
 —
 20,398

 Issuance of common stock pursuant to equity compensation plans
 —
 —
 1,283
 3,931
 —
 3,944
 —
 3,944

 —
 —
 —
 —
 6,860
 —
 6,860
 —
 6,860

 Contribution from noncontrolling interest
 —
 —
 —
 —
 —
 —
 —

 Net income (loss)

 —
 —
 —
 —
 —
 5,663
 ( 25,093)

 —
 $
 —
 47,028
 $
 $
 178,473
 $
 ( 125,203)
 $
 $
 6,961
 $
 60,701

 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity

 Preferred Stock
 Common Stock
 Additional Paid-in Capital
 Accumulated Deficit

 Total
 Shareholders' Equity,

 Non-controlling
Interests
 Total Shareholders'
 Equity

 —
 $
 —
 47,028
 $
 $
 178,473
 $
 ( 125,203)
 $
 $
 6,961
 $
 60,701

 Issuance of common stock pursuant to equity compensation plans
 —
 —
 2,491
 —
 2,499
 —
 2,499

 —
 —
 —
 —
 8,168
 —
 8,168
 —
 8,168

 Contribution from noncontrolling interest
 —
 —
 —
 —
 —
 —
 —

 Distribution to noncontrolling interest
 —
 —
 —
 —
 —
 —
 —
 ( 5,621)
 ( 5,621)

 Net income (loss)

 —
 —
 —
 —
 —
 4,276
 ( 2,517)

 Balance at December 29, 2024
 —
 $
 —
 47,704
 $
 $
 189,132
 $
 ( 131,996)
 $
 57,614
 $
 5,876
 $
 63,490

 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 Cash flows from operating activities

 $
 ( 2,517)
 $
 ( 25,093)
 $
 ( 36,871)

 Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities

 Depreciation and amortization
 18,693
 28,930
 28,192

 Accretion of investment tax credits
 ( 449)
 —
 —

 Equity-based compensation expense
 8,168
 6,860
 8,610

 Amortization of debt issuance costs included in interest expense
 1,676
 1,755

 Cash paid for contingent consideration in excess of initial valuation
 —
 —
 ( 816)

 Deferred income taxes
 ( 47)
 ( 560)

 Provision for credit losses
 1,638

 Loss on debt extinguishment
 —
 —
 1,101

 Gain on sale of property and equipment
 ( 55)
 —
 ( 3)

 Write-off of capital projects in process
 —
 1,262
 —

 Changes in operating assets and liabilities

 Accounts receivable and contract assets, net
 20,202
 ( 33,371)
 ( 11,596)

 ( 1,944)
 ( 9,225)

 Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 ( 9,595)
 ( 8,221)
 ( 4,712)

 Accounts payable and accrued expenses
 ( 10,387)
 21,273
 20,981

 Contract liabilities, current and long-term
 ( 8,237)
 19,152
 ( 12,749)

 Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
 18,460
 10,081
 ( 14,297)

 Cash flows from investing activities

 Purchase of software and technology licenses
 ( 3,319)
 ( 1,871)
 ( 400)

 Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
 —
 —

 Purchases of property and equipment
 ( 7,941)
 ( 8,618)
 ( 17,053)

 Net cash used in investing activities
 ( 11,205)
 ( 10,489)
 ( 17,453)

 Cash flows from financing activities

 Proceeds from draws on the revolving line of credit
 346,500
 259,350
 63,006

 Repayment of draws on the revolving line of credit
 ( 342,329)
 ( 297,649)
 —

 Net repayment on Revolver
 —
 —
 ( 26,220)

 Proceeds from tool financings
 1,298
 9,012
 —

 Repayment of tool financing advanced payments
 ( 920)
 —
 —

 Principal payments on long-term debt
 ( 4,834)
 ( 2,356)
 ( 1,224)

 Cash paid for debt issuance costs
 —
 —
 ( 4,168)

 Cash paid for principal on finance leases
 ( 646)
 ( 935)
 ( 1,603)

 Proceeds from the issuance of common stock pursuant to a secondary stock offering
 —
 —
 16,168

 Cash paid for offering costs
 —
 —
 ( 456)

 Proceeds from the issuance of common stock pursuant to equity compensation plans
 2,499
 2,305
 1,800

 Proceeds from the issuance of common stock under the ATM
 —
 20,398
 3,919

 Cash paid on licensed technology obligations
 ( 3,001)
 ( 2,350)
 ( 1,150)

 Contributions from noncontrolling interest

 1,098
 —

 Distributions to noncontrolling interest

 ( 5,621)
 ( 108)
 ( 1,214)

 Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
 ( 6,794)
 ( 11,235)
 48,858

 Net change in cash and cash equivalents
 ( 11,643)
 17,108

 Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of fiscal year
 18,382
 30,025
 12,917

 Cash and cash equivalents - end of fiscal year
 $
 18,844
 $
 18,382
 $
 30,025

 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 January 3, 2021

 Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

 Cash paid during the fiscal year for:

 Interest
 $
 6,548
 $
 8,762
 $
 4,437

 Income taxes

 Noncash investing and financing activity:

 Capital expenditures incurred, not yet paid
 $
 16,067
 $
 $
 1,638

 Common stock issuance costs incurred, not yet paid
 —
 —

 Intangible assets acquired, not yet paid
 2,000
 2,350

 Equipment acquired through finance lease obligations
 —
 9,128

 Investment tax credit not received

 4,824
 —
 —

 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 Note 1 Nature of Business
 SkyWater Technology, Inc., together with its consolidated subsidiaries (collectively, "SkyWater," the "Company," "it," or "its"), is a U.S.-based, independent, pure-play technology foundry that offers advanced semiconductor development and manufacturing services from its fabrication facility, or fab, in Minnesota and advanced packaging services from its Florida facility. SkyWater's technology-as-a-service model leverages a strong foundation of proprietary technology to co-develop process technology intellectual property with its customers that enables disruptive concepts through its Advanced Technology Services ("ATS") for diverse microelectronics (integrated circuits, or "ICs") and related micro- and nanotechnology applications. In addition to these differentiated technology development services, SkyWater supports customers with volume production of ICs for high-growth markets through its Wafer Services.
 Emerging Growth Company Status
 SkyWater is an emerging growth company, as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the "JOBS Act"). Under the JOBS Act, emerging growth companies can delay adopting new, or revised, accounting standards issued subsequent to the enactment of the JOBS Act, until such time as those standards apply to private companies. SkyWater has elected to use this extended transition period for complying with new, or revised, accounting standards that have different effective dates for public and private companies until the earlier of the date that it (1) is no longer an emerging growth company; or (2) has affirmatively and irrevocably opted out of the extended transition period provided in the JOBS Act. As a result, the consolidated financial statements may not be comparable to companies that comply with the new, or revised, accounting standards as of public company effective dates.
 SkyWater will remain an emerging growth company until the earliest of (1) the last day of the first fiscal year (A) following the fifth anniversary of the completion of its initial public offering; (B) in which the Company's total annual gross revenue exceeds $1.235 billion; or (C) when the Company is deemed to be a large accelerated filer, which means the market value of the Company's common stock that is held by non-affiliates exceeds $700 million as of the prior June 30th; or (2) the date on which the Company has issued more than $1 billion in non-convertible debt securities during the prior three-year period.

 Note 2 Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation
 The consolidated financial statements are presented in thousands of U.S. dollars (except per share information) and have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP").
 Principles of Consolidation
 The consolidated financial statements include the Company's assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses, as well as the assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses of subsidiaries in which it has a controlling financial interest, SkyWater Technology Foundry, Inc. ("SkyWater Technology Foundry"), SkyWater Federal, LLC ("SkyWater Federal"), and SkyWater Florida, Inc. ("SkyWater Florida"), as well as Oxbow Realty Partners, LLC ("Oxbow Realty"), a variable interest entity ("VIE") for which SkyWater is the primary beneficiary and an affiliate of the Company's principal stockholder. The Company reports noncontrolling interests for amounts that are attributable to ownership interests other than the Company's common shareholders. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
 The consolidated statements of operations, shareholders' equity and cash flows are for the fiscal years ended December 29, 2024, December 31, 2023 and January 1, 2023. The Company's fiscal year ends on the Sunday closest to the end of the calendar year. The fiscal years ended December 29, 2024, December 31, 2023, and January 1, 2023 each contained 52 weeks.
 Liquidity and Cash Requirements
 For the fiscal years ended December 29, 2024, December 31, 2023, and January 1, 2023, the Company incurred net losses attributable to SkyWater Technology, Inc. of $ 6,793, $ 30,756, and $ 39,593, respectively. As of December 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company held cash and cash equivalents of $ 18,844 and $ 18,382, respectively.

 SkyWater's ability to execute its operating strategy is dependent on its ability to maintain liquidity and continue to access capital through the Revolver (as defined in Note 6 – Debt), and other sources of financing. The current business plans indicate that the Company maintains sufficient liquidity to continue its operations and maintain compliance with financial covenants for the next twelve months from the date the consolidated financial statements are issued. As a result of amendments made on November 19, 2024, the Revolver matures on December 31, 2028 and provides for a maximum revolving facility amount of $ 130,000. The Company has also obtained a support letter from Oxbow Industries, LLC ("Oxbow Industries"), an affiliate of the Company's principal stockholder, to provide funding in an amount up to $ 12,500, if necessary, to enable the Company to meet its obligations as they become due through March 18, 2026. Based upon SkyWater's operational forecasts, cash and cash equivalents on hand, available borrowings on the Revolver, and the support letter from Oxbow Industries, as needed, management believes SkyWater will have sufficient liquidity to fund its operations for the next twelve months from the date these consolidated financial statements are issued.
 Use of Estimates
 The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the fiscal years then ended. Management evaluates these estimates and judgments on an ongoing basis and bases its estimates on experience, current and expected future conditions, third-party evaluations, and various other assumptions that management believes are reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 Net Loss Per Share
 Basic net loss per common share is calculated by dividing the net loss attributable to SkyWater Technology, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the reporting periods, without consideration for potentially dilutive securities. Diluted net loss per common share is computed by dividing the net loss attributable to SkyWater Technology, Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares and potentially dilutive securities outstanding during the reporting periods determined using the treasury-stock method. Because the Company reported a net loss attributable to SkyWater Technology, Inc. for the fiscal years ended December 29, 2024, December 31, 2023, and January 1, 2023, the number of shares used to calculate diluted net loss per common share is the same as the number of shares used to calculate basic net loss per common share because the potentially dilutive shares would have been anti-dilutive if included in the calculation. At December 29, 2024, December 31, 2023, and January 1, 2023, there were restricted stock units and stock options totaling 1,269,134, 2,294,000 and 2,209,000, respectively, excluded from the computation of diluted weighted-average shares outstanding because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.

 The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net loss per common share for the fiscal years ended December 29, 2024, December 31, 2023 and January 1, 2023:

 Numerator: Net loss attributable to SkyWater Technology, Inc.
 $
 $
 $

 Denominator: Weighted-average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted

 47,396
 45,507
 40,835

 Net loss per common share, basic and diluted

 $
 ( 0.14)
 $
 ( 0.68)
 $
 ( 0.97)

 Reportable Segment and Geographic Information
 Reportable segments are identified as components of an enterprise about which separate financial information is available for evaluation by the chief operating decision maker in making decisions regarding resource allocation and assessing performance. SkyWater operates and manages its business as one reportable segment. See Note 17 - Reportable Segment and Geographic Information for segment and geography-specific disclosures.

 Note 3 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
 Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
 In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2023-07, Segment Reporting (ASU No. 2023-07"). The amendments in this update improve reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses and are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. SkyWater adopted ASU 2023-07 on January 1, 2024 as shown in its annual consolidated financial statements for its fiscal year ending December 29, 2024. See Note 17 - Reportable Segment and Geographic Information for further information. Prior period information has been updated to reflect the new disclosure requirements.
 Recently Issued Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted
 In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, Income Taxes ("ASU 2023-09"). The amendments in this update improve existing income tax disclosures, notably with respect to the income tax rate reconciliation and income taxes paid disclosures, and are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2025. As an emerging growth company, SkyWater will adopt the amendments in ASU 2023-09 for its fiscal year ending January 3, 2027. The Company is evaluating the impacts of the amendments on its consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes to the financial statements.
 In November of 2024, the FASB issued ASU No. 2024-03, Income Statement — Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures ("ASU 2024-03"). The amendments in this update require disaggregated disclosure of income statement expenses for public business entities. The ASU does not change the expense captions an entity presents on the face of the income statement; rather, it requires disaggregation of certain expense captions into specified categories in disclosures within the footnotes to the financial statements. The amendments in ASU 2024-03 are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2026. SkyWater will adopt the amendments in this update for its fiscal year ending January 2, 2028. The Company is evaluating the impacts of the amendments on its consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes to the financial statements.
 Cash and Cash Equivalents
 All highly liquid debt instruments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less are considered to be cash equivalents. The Company maintains its cash in bank deposit accounts which, at times, may exceed federally insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses in its deposit accounts.
 Accounts Receivable
 Accounts receivable are carried at original invoiced amounts, less an estimate made for expected credit losses based on the Company's expectation of losses to be incurred. Management determines the need for an allowance for credit losses through the review of its historical write-offs and recoveries and assessment of current and future economic conditions. Accounts receivable are written off when deemed uncollectible. Recoveries of trade receivables previously written off are recorded when received.
 Contract Assets
 Contract assets represent SkyWater's rights to payments for services it has transferred to its customers but has not yet billed to its customers.

 Inventory consist of raw materials, work in process, and finished goods. Cost is determined on the first-in, first-out basis. Raw materials are stated at weighted-average cost, while work in process and finished goods inventory is stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs of completion and the estimated selling costs. When net realizable value (which requires projecting future average selling prices, sales volumes, and costs to complete work in process) is below cost, the Company records a charge to cost of revenue to write down inventory to its estimated net realizable values in advance of when the inventory is actually sold.
 Supplies and spare parts are measured at weighted-average cost and expensed when utilized. Supplies and spare parts are classified as inventory if expected to be used within one year. Supplies and spare parts not expected to be used within one year are classified as other assets in the Company's consolidated balance sheets.
 Property and Equipment
 Property and equipment is recorded at cost when acquired. The costs of additions and improvements are capitalized. The cost of repairs and maintenance are expensed in the period incurred. When equipment is sold or retired, the related net carrying amount of the equipment is de-recognized and a gain or loss is recorded in the consolidated statements of operations based on the proceeds received from the disposition. Depreciation expense is computed using the straight-line attribution method and recognized over the estimated useful lives of the assets assigned for accounting purposes, which are generally seven to ten years for machinery and equipment, ten years for building improvements, and 25 years for buildings.
 Intangible Assets
 Intangible assets consist of payments made under software and technology licensing arrangements with third-parties. These intangible assets are amortized over their identified finite lives.
 Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
 SkyWater assesses long-lived assets, including property and equipment, lease right-of-use assets and intangible assets with definite lives, for impairment using a two-step process whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset group's carrying amount may not be recoverable. In the first step, SkyWater assesses the recoverability of the asset group by comparing the carrying amount of the asset group against the sum of the undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset group. If the sum of undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by an asset group exceed the carrying amount of the asset group, the carrying amount of the asset group is recoverable and not impaired; the second step of the assessment is not completed. If the carrying amount of the asset group exceeds the sum of the undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset group, SkyWater completes a second step and determines the fair value of the asset group. If the fair value of the asset group exceeds the carrying amount of the asset group, the asset group is not impaired. If the carrying amount of the asset group exceeds the fair value of the asset group, an impairment loss is recognized in the consolidated statement of operations to the extent the carrying amount of the asset group exceeds the fair value of the asset group, not to exceed the carrying amount of the asset group.
 Due to SkyWater's history of operating losses, it estimated the fair value of its long-lived assets as of December 29, 2024. As of December 29, 2024, the estimated fair value of the Company's asset group significantly exceeded its carrying amount. There have been no impairments of long-lived assets during the fiscal years ended December 29, 2024, December 31, 2023, or January 1, 2023.

 Leases
 The Company leases certain property and equipment, such as its Minnesota facility, its office location in Florida, and certain production equipment under finance leases. It also leases its manufacturing location in Florida and warehouse space in Minnesota under operating leases. The Company applies the provisions of ASC Topic 842, Leases ("Topic 842") to determine if an arrangement is, or contains, a lease at contract inception. The Company applies many of the exemptions allowed in Topic 842, notably the Company (1) excludes leases with an initial term of twelve months or less from its lease accounting and (2) accounts for lease and nonlease components as a single component (only for equipment leases). Lease expense for operating lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
 Pursuant to Topic 842, the Company recognizes right-of-use assets ("ROU") and lease liabilities for operating leases on its balance sheet. ROU assets represent the Company's right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent its obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease ROU assets are recognized at the inception of a lease based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. For leases that do not provide an implicit rate, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate at the lease inception date in determining the present value of lease payments. Some of the Company's leases include options to extend or cancel the lease term, which is only included in the lease liability and right-of-use assets calculation when it is reasonably certain the Company will exercise that option at the inception of the lease. As of December 29, 2024, the Company did not intend to exercise its lease extension or cancellation options.

 Deferred Debt Issuance Costs
 Deferred debt issuance costs consist of costs incurred in relation to obtaining the Company's financing and revolving credit facility. These costs are amortized over the life of the related agreements using the effective interest method for its financing and the straight-line method for its revolving credit facilities. The amortization of these costs is included in interest expense. The unamortized debt issuance costs and debt discount are presented as a reduction of the outstanding borrowings in the consolidated balance sheets. Unamortized deferred debt issuance costs and debt discount at the time of an extinguishment of debt are charged to interest expense, as are third-party costs of a modification.
 Contingent Consideration
 In connection with SkyWater's acquisition of the business from Cypress Semiconductor Corporation ("Cypress"), the purchase price of the acquisition was allocated to assets acquired and liabilities assumed, at fair value, and did not result in any goodwill being recorded. The Company recorded a contingent consideration liability of $ 24,900 for the future estimated earn-out/royalties owed on ATS revenue, at fair value as of the acquisition date in March 2017. For each reporting period thereafter, the Company revalued future estimated earn-out payments and recorded the changes in fair value of the liability in the consolidated statements of operations.

 The contingent consideration represented a declining percentage of ATS revenue through 2023, and were paid quarterly. No contingent consideration was paid during the fiscal years ended December 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023, and contingent consideration of $ 816 was paid during the fiscal year ended January 1, 2023. No contingent consideration expenses were recorded in the years ended December 29, 2024, December 31, 2023 or January 1, 2023.
 Variable Interest Entities
 The Company evaluates whether an entity is a VIE based on the sufficiency of the entity's equity at risk and by determining whether the equity holders have the characteristics of a controlling financial interest. If an entity is a VIE, SkyWater determines if it is the primary beneficiary of the VIE by assessing whether it has the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the VIE, as well as the obligation to absorb losses, or the right to receive benefits, that may be significant to the VIE. These determinations require management to make judgments and assumptions about the VIE's forecasted financial performance and the volatility inherent in those forecasted results. The Company regularly reviews its arrangements and agreements and assesses whether events or conditions may exist that result in an entity becoming a VIE, or the Company becoming the primary beneficiary of an existing VIE - see Note 15 – Variable Interest Entity. Non-controlling interests reported in shareholders' equity on the consolidated balance sheets represent the ownership interests in the consolidated VIE held by entities or persons other than SkyWater.
 Revenue Recognition
 Revenue is recognized when control of promised goods or services are transferred to the Company's customers, in amounts that reflect the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. To recognize revenue, the Company applies a five-step process to evaluate customer arrangements as follow: (1) it identifies the customer contract; (2) it identifies the performance obligations within the customer contract; (3) it determines the transaction price; (4) it allocates the transaction price to the performance obligations within the contract; and (5) it recognizes revenues when, or as, it satisfies the performance obligations within the contract. The Company accounts for a contract when it has approval and commitment from all parties, the rights of the parties are identified, payment terms are identified, the contract has commercial substance, and collectability of the transaction price is reasonably assured. At contract inception, the Company applies judgment in determining the customer's ability and intention to pay amounts to which the Company is entitled as they become due based on a variety of factors including the customer's historical payment experience. See below and Note 4 – Revenue, for further discussion of SkyWater's revenue.
 ATS development - ATS development contracts are focused on the performance of process development services, the output of which is a manufacturing plan that defines the steps and activities needed to produce customer wafers at high volumes and with high yields. Wafer manufacturing development services do not include services to manufacture customer wafers at scale. ATS development contracts are complex and wafer manufacturing development services are often either the lone performance obligation in an ATS development contract, or the performance obligation to which the majority of the contract value is allocated. The Company has fixed price, time-and-materials and cost-plus-fixed-fee contracts with its ATS development customers. The Company's ATS development customers receive the benefits of these services, and revenue from performance of these services are largely recognized over time as they are performed.
 Revenue on fixed price contracts is recognized using either an output or input method based upon the method that best measures the value of the services performed for the Company's customers. Whether an input or output method is selected requires judgment and is subject to thorough analysis of the terms of each fixed price contract. The Company consistently uses either its output method or input method for similar performance obligations and in similar circumstances.

 The Company's output method of revenue recognition evaluates the steps and activities needed to complete manufacturing development services and relies on surveys of steps and activities completed as of the reporting date in relation to the then current manufacturing development plans to measure the level of progress on the service. There are many steps and activities included in the Company's manufacturing development plans. The time and effort to complete the steps and activities are very similar, which demonstrates a level of uniformity. This uniformity accurately conveys the steps and activities successfully validated during development in relation to the development plan and therefore provides a faithful representation of the progress achieved on wafer manufacturing development services. Based on the level of progress, the Company records the proportion of the transaction price allocated to wafer manufacturing development services as revenue in the period. Manufacturing development plans are subject to change as data is analyzed and the plans are revised. Development of production plans are technical endeavors and adjustment to manufacturing development plans may impact the percentage of progress achieved and result in cumulative adjustments of revenue.
 The Company uses the input method of revenue recognition for larger customer programs that are focused on development of new applications, or whose manufacturing processes will rely on new or emerging technologies. Wafer manufacturing development services for these customers is inherently more complex and requires more changes to manufacturing development plans over the period of service performance. Given the level of technical complexity and the expectation that there will be more changes to manufacturing plans as compared to other customer programs, the Company measures progress by comparing costs incurred to date to estimated total cost required to complete wafer manufacturing development services. The Company records that proportion of the transaction price allocated to wafer manufacturing development services as revenue in the period. Costs include labor costs, manufacturing costs, material costs, and other direct costs incurred while performing the services. The estimation of total costs requires significant judgment and any adjustment to estimates of total cost may impact the percentage of progress achieved and could result in cumulative adjustments of revenue.
 When contracts are fixed price, the Company completes an evaluation of onerous ATS development contracts as of the reporting date for each separate contract, not for separate performance obligations in each contract. The Company recognizes losses on onerous ATS development contracts depending on whom the customer is based on the following:
 • U.S. Federal Government – The Company designates all ATS development contracts with the U.S. Federal Government as production-type service contracts; accordingly, it accrues liabilities for onerous contracts in the period it becomes evident the contract will result in a loss.
 • Customers other than the U.S. Federal Government – As the Company generally develops wafer manufacturing plans for its customers under ATS development contracts, ATS development contracts with non-U.S. Federal Government ATS development customers do not represent production-type service contracts; accordingly, the Company recognizes losses as the losses are incurred; it does not accrue liabilities for anticipated future losses.
 In addition, ATS development revenue includes lease revenue consistent with Topic 842. SkyWater executed a contract with a customer that includes an operating lease for the right to use a specified portion of the Company's Minnesota facility to produce wafers using the customer's equipment. The contractual amounts that relate to revenue from an operating lease are recorded as deferred revenue, and are recognized over the estimated lease term.
 Wafer Services - Wafers are goods that are generally customer specific, highly customized and have no alternative use to the Company. Wafer Services customers contract with the Company to manufacture wafers based on their manufacturing design specifications. The terms of Wafer Services contracts dictate when control over wafers is transferred to the Company's customers.
 For contracts where orders are non-cancelable and the Company thereby maintain enforceable rights to customer performance, including rights to payment for partially completed wafers at reasonable margins, control over wafers transfers to its customers as wafers are manufactured. For these contracts, the Company recognizes revenue using an input method. This method measures the percentage of completion of wafers still in the manufacturing process by comparing total costs incurred to date to the total estimated costs to manufacture the wafers. The Company records that proportion of the transaction price as revenue in the period. The input method provides the best method of progress as it considers the steps and activities needed to manufacture a wafer and the costs associated with those steps. Costs include labor costs, manufacturing costs, material costs, and other direct costs required to manufacture the customer's wafers. The estimation of total costs requires judgment and any adjustment to estimates of cost to complete manufacturing may impact the percentage of completion achieved and could result in cumulative adjustments of revenue.
 When the Company's contracts allow for orders to be canceled and do not maintain enforceable rights to customer performance on canceled orders, including a right to payment for partially completed wafers at reasonable margins, control of wafers transfers to its customers at the point in time when wafer manufacturing is complete, and control of the wafers transfers to the customer pursuant to the customer contract and shipping terms.

 The Company has a long-standing relationship with a significant Wafer Services customer. The terms and conditions of this relationship have evolved over time and have impacted the manner in which the Company has recognized revenue. In March 2022, the Company signed a new contract with this customer pursuant to which orders are non-cancelable and the customer maintains obligations to specific performance, including an enforceable obligation to payment for the cost of partially completed orders plus a reasonable profit margin. Given that the wafers produced for this customer are for customer-specific applications with no alternative use to the Company, control of the wafers transfers to the customer over time as the wafers are manufactured.
 Prior to March 2022, this customer's agreement allowed it to operate under a bill and hold arrangement where completed wafers it purchased were shipped to them at a later date of their choosing. Pursuant to the terms of this arrangement, transfer of control of the wafers, and revenue recognition occurred as wafers completed post-manufacturing electrical testing and became available for shipment to the customer. Prior to March 2022, wafers manufactured while bill and hold provisions were in place, were separately identified as belonging to this customer, the wafers were denoted as ready for shipment to this customer in their then current form, and the Company did not have the ability to direct or sell the wafers to different customers. Upon completion of post-manufacturing electrical testing, the Company had the right to invoice this customer. This customer also obtained legal title and the risks and rewards of ownership at that point.
 In March 2022 as a result of entering into the new contract with this customer, the Company transitioned away from its point in time method of revenue recognition to its over-time input method of revenue recognition and recorded a one-time, cumulative adjustment to revenue of $ 8,290 for wafers still being manufactured at the time the new contract became enforceable.
 Tools - The Company procures tools on behalf of certain customers. Tool revenue is recognized at the point in time when control of the tool transfers to the customer. The point in time when control of a tool transfers to the customer is determined by customer contract terms. For some customers, control transfers when the tool is shipped or delivered to a SkyWater facility, while for other customers, control transfers when the tool is installed, qualified, and placed into service at a SkyWater facility.
 Research and Development Expense
 Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. Research and development expense include all costs incurred related to internal technology and process improvements and non-customer funded technology transfers.
 Licensed Technology
 The Company licenses technology and pays royalties based on the revenue of the related products or services sold by the Company. Royalties are expensed as incurred and included in cost of revenue in the consolidated statements of operations.
 Equity-Based Compensation
 Compensation associated with the Company's equity-based compensation plans are measured at fair value as of the grant date based on the terms of the award granted. As the Company's awards are tied to service conditions, compensation expense is recognized over the requisite service period. Forfeitures reduce compensation expense for non-vested awards in the period a forfeiture occurs. The Black-Scholes Option-Pricing Model (the "Black-Scholes Model") is used to measure the grant-date-fair-value of awards. The Black-Scholes Model requires certain assumptions to determine an award's fair value, including expected term, risk-free interest rate, expected volatility, expected dividend yield, and fair value of underlying share of equity to which the award relates.

 Investment Tax Credits and Government Assistance
 The Company recognizes the benefits of government assistance it receives, or expects to receive, only when there is reasonable assurance that the Company will (1) comply with the conditions attached to government assistance; and (2) the government assistance will be received or paid. The Company receives government assistance in the form of refundable investment tax credits available under Section 48D of the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors for America Act of 2022 ("CHIPS Act") for eligible capital expenditures. Upon completing all necessary registrations, the Company recognized during its fiscal year ended December 29, 2024, an income tax receivable of $ 4,824 for eligible capital expenditures arising from its 2023 and 2024 tax years. As the Section 48 investment tax credit is asset-based, the deferred benefit from the credit has been recorded as a reduction of the cost basis in the underlying equipment from which the tax credit was derived and will be recognized as a reduction of the assets' depreciation expense over their useful lives. For the fiscal year ended December 29, 2024, $ 449 of deferred gain was recognized as a reduction of depreciation expense in cost of revenues on the consolidated statement of operations.

 Income Taxes
 Income taxes are accounted for under the liability method. Deferred taxes are provided on an asset and liability method whereby deferred tax assets are recognized for deductible temporary differences, operating loss carryforwards, and tax credit carryforwards, and deferred tax liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary differences. Temporary differences represent the tax-effected differences between the GAAP and tax bases of the Company's assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion, or all, of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date the laws are enactment. Interest and penalties are recognized within interest expense and income tax expense (benefit), respectively, in the consolidated statement of operations.

 Note 4 Revenue
 Disaggregated Revenue
 The Company recognizes ATS development, tools, and Wafer Services revenues pursuant to its revenue recognition policies as described in Note 3 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies. The following tables disclose revenue by product type and the timing of recognition of revenue for transfer of goods and services to customers:

 Fiscal Year Ended December 29, 2024

 Topic 606 Revenue
 Lease Revenue Per Topic 842

 Point-in-Time
 Over Time
 Total Revenue

 ATS development

 Time-and-materials and cost-plus-fixed-fee contracts
 $
 —
 $
 140,482
 $
 —
 $
 140,482

 Fixed price contracts
 12,665
 80,830
 —
 93,495

 Other
 —
 —
 4,668
 4,668

 Total ATS development
 12,665
 221,312
 4,668
 238,645

 1,803
 25,058
 —
 26,861

 Combined ATS development and Wafer Services
 14,468
 246,370
 4,668
 265,506

 Tools

 76,763
 —
 —
 76,763

 Total
 $
 91,231
 $
 246,370
 $
 4,668
 $

 Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2023

 Topic 606 Revenue
 Lease Revenue Per Topic 842

 Point-in-Time
 Over Time
 Total Revenue

 ATS development

 Time-and-materials and cost-plus-fixed-fee contracts
 —
 $
 122,343
 —
 $
 122,343

 Fixed price contracts
 —
 83,893
 —
 83,893

 Other
 —
 —
 4,668
 4,668

 Total ATS development
 —
 206,236
 4,668
 210,904

 7,564
 53,563
 —
 61,127

 Combined ATS development and Wafer Services
 7,564
 259,799
 4,668
 272,031

 Tools
 14,651
 —
 —
 14,651

 Total
 $
 22,215
 $
 259,799
 $
 4,668
 $

 Fiscal Year Ended January 1, 2023

 Topic 606 Revenue
 Lease Revenue Per Topic 842

 Point-in-Time
 Over Time
 Total Revenue

 ATS development

 Time-and-materials and cost-plus-fixed-fee contracts
 $
 —
 $
 85,294
 $
 —
 $
 85,294

 Fixed price contracts
 —
 47,938
 —
 47,938

 Other
 —
 —
 4,668
 4,668

 Total ATS development
 —
 133,232
 4,668
 137,900

 Wafer Services (1)

 20,212
 53,283
 $
 —
 $
 73,495

 Combined ATS development and Wafer Services
 20,212
 186,515
 4,668
 211,395

 Tools
 1,546
 —
 —
 1,546

 Total
 $
 21,758
 $
 186,515
 $
 4,668
 $
 212,941

 (1)As discussed in Note 3 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, in March 2022, the Company signed a new contract with a significant Wafer Services customer that resulted in a change from the point in time revenue recognition method to the over-time, input revenue recognition method. As a result of the transition, the Company recognized a one-time, cumulative adjustment to Wafer Services revenue of $ 8,290 for wafers still being manufactured at the time the new contract became enforceable. For the fiscal year ended January 1, 2023, $ 11,049 of Wafer Services revenues were recognized using the point in time method related to the period before the new contract was enforceable and $ 48,798 of Wafer Services revenues, inclusive of the one-time, cumulative adjustment, were recognized using the over-time, input method after the contract was enforceable.

 Deferred Contract Costs
 The Company recognizes an asset for the incremental costs of obtaining a contract with a customer (i.e., deferred contract costs) when costs are considered recoverable and the duration of the contract is in excess of one year. Deferred costs are amortized as the related revenue is recognized. The Company recognized amortization of deferred contract costs totaling $ 172, $ 847, and $ 1,885 for the fiscal years ended December 29, 2024, December 31, 2023, and January 1, 2023, respectively. There were no deferred contract costs capitalized as of December 29, 2024.
 Contract Assets
 Contract assets represent SkyWater's rights to payments for services it has transferred to its customers, but has not yet billed to its customers. Contract assets were $ 20,890 and $ 29,666 at December 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, and are presented net of allowances for credit losses of $ 42 and $ 99, respectively. The table below shows contract asset detail information on a gross basis:

 Balance at January 1, 2023
 $
 34,625

 Transfers to accounts receivable, net
 ( 33,868)

 Increase due to revenue recognized in advance of customer billings
 29,008

 29,765

 Transfers to accounts receivable, net
 ( 29,230)

 Increase due to revenue recognized in advance of customer billings
 20,397

 Balance at December 29, 2024
 $
 20,932

 Contract Liabilities
 The Company's contract liabilities principally consist of deferred revenue on customer contracts and deferred lease revenue representing customer prepayments on a leasing arrangement in which the Company serves as lessor. Deferred revenue on customer contracts represents payments from customers for which performance obligations have not yet been satisfied. In some instances, cash may be received, or payment may be contractually due by a customer before the related revenue is recognized. The contract liabilities and other significant components of contract liabilities at December 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023 are as follows:

 Contract
 Deferred
 Revenue (1)

 Lease Deferred

 Total
 Contract
 Liabilities

 Contract
 Deferred
 Revenue (1)

 Lease Deferred

 Total
 Contract
 Liabilities

 Current contract liabilities
 $
 53,222
 $
 1,944
 $
 55,166
 $
 44,883
 $
 4,668
 $
 49,551

 Long-term contract liabilities
 51,901
 —
 51,901
 63,810
 1,944
 65,754

 Total contract liabilities
 $
 105,123
 $
 1,944
 $
 107,067
 $
 108,693
 $
 6,612
 $
 115,305

 (1)Contract deferred revenue includes $ 48,200 and $ 59,323 at December 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, related to material rights provided to a significant customer in exchange for funding additional manufacturing capacity. Of these amounts, $ 11,123 and $ 11,123 were classified as current in the consolidated balance sheets at December 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively
 The change in contract liabilities is as follows:

 Balance at January 1, 2023
 $
 84,875

 Revenue recognized included in the balance at the beginning of the year
 ( 22,014)

 Increase due to payments received, excluding amounts recognized as revenue

 45,832

 108,693

 Revenue recognized included in the balance at the beginning of the year
 ( 63,575)

 Increase due to payments received, excluding amounts recognized as revenue

 60,005

 Balance at December 29, 2024
 $
 105,123

 Remaining Performance Obligations
 At December 29, 2024, the Company had $ 213,529 of remaining performance obligations that had not been fully satisfied on contracts with original expected durations of one year or more, which were primarily related to ATS development and tools contracts. The Company expects to recognize the revenue associated with these performance obligations as it satisfies the performance obligations within the next 4.3 years.
 The Company does not disclose the value of remaining performance obligations for contracts with an original expected duration of one year or less. Furthermore, the Company does not adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a significant financing component if it expects, at contract inception, that the period between when it transfers a promised good or service to a customer and when the customer pays for that good or service is expected to be one year or less.
 Contract Estimates
 Transaction prices are established at, or prior to, entering into customer arrangements. The Company recognizes transaction prices as revenue by allocating the transaction price associated with a contract to the performance obligations included in that contract based on estimates of the selling price for those performance obligations on a standalone basis. The terms of a contract and historical business practices can, but generally do not, give rise to the inclusion of variable consideration in the Company's customer contracts. To the extent a customer contract includes variable consideration, the allocated transaction price reflects the Company's estimates of variable consideration. Estimates of variable consideration reflect the amount the Company expects to receive from its customers and considers the uncertainty of meeting the conditions to earn the variable consideration so as to avoid significant reversals of revenue as those uncertainties are resolved. Estimates of variable consideration are based largely on an assessment of the Company's anticipated performance and all historical, current, and forecasted information that is reasonably available at contract inception. There are no significant instances where variable consideration is constrained and not considered as part of the allocated contract consideration.
 Contract Modifications
 When contracts are modified to account for changes in contract specifications and requirements, the Company evaluates whether the modification either creates new, or changes existing, enforceable rights and obligations in the original contract. Contract modifications that are for goods or services that are not distinct from the existing contract, due to the significant integration with the original product or service provided, are accounted for as if they were part of that existing contract. The effect of a contract modification on the transaction price, and the measure of progress for the performance obligation to which it relates, is adjusted prospectively with either an upward or downward revision to revenue recognized using the cumulative catch-up method. When a contract modification adds new performance obligations to the original contract, the old contract is terminated and the modified contract is treated as a new contract for accounting purposes with revenue recognition commencing with a new accounting basis. During the year ended December 29, 2024, the Company had two significant contract modifications with customers which include (1) a modification of a customer contract that decreased project scope and resulted in a $ 5,616 decrease in the estimate of future costs to complete their program; and (2) a contract termination and related establishment of a new contract for a customer, which resulted in recognition of $ 1,902 of revenue previously recorded as a contract liability. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company modified a contract that terminated a portion of the contract and resulted in recognition of $ 3,601 of revenue previously recorded as a contract liability. During the year ended January 1, 2023, the Company had a significant contract modification with a customer pursuant to which the customer's option to purchase discounted services expired during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2022, resulting in a recognition of $ 4,700 of revenue previously recorded as a contract liability.

 Note 5 Balance Sheet Information
 Certain significant amounts included in the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets are summarized in the following tables:

 Allowance for credit losses - accounts receivable

 Balance at beginning of fiscal year

 $
 $
 1,638

 Add

 Adoption of Credit Loss Standard (Topic 326)
 —

 Provision for credit losses

 Deduct

 Accounts written-off
 —
 1,772

 Balance at end of fiscal year

 $
 $

 Raw materials
 $
 3,218
 $
 4,775

 Work-in-process

 Supplies and spare parts
 10,222
 10,547

 Finished goods

 —

 Total inventories, current
 14,535
 15,341

 Inventory, non-current (1)

 4,747
 3,293

 Total inventory
 $
 19,282
 $
 18,634

 (1)Inventory, non-current consists of spare parts that will not be used within twelve months.

 Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 Prepaid expenses
 $
 3,984
 $
 2,663

 Tools purchased for customers (1)
 16,923
 12,737

 Deferred contract costs
 1,253
 1,453

 Investment tax credit receivable

 1,316
 —

 Income tax receivable
 —

 Total prepaid assets and other current assets
 $
 23,476
 $
 17,025

 (1)The Company acquires tools for its customers that consist of manufacturing equipment its customers will own but will be installed and qualified in a SkyWater facility. Prior to the customer obtaining ownership and control of the equipment, the Company records the costs associated with the acquisition, installation, and qualification of the equipment within prepaid expenses and other current assets. These deferred costs are recognized as cost of revenue when control of the equipment transfers to the customer and the related tools revenue is recognized.

 Property and equipment, net

 Land
 $
 5,396
 $
 5,396

 Buildings and improvements
 89,443
 88,782

 Machinery and equipment
 202,667
 193,977

 Property and equipment placed in service, at cost (1)
 297,506
 288,155

 Less: accumulated depreciation (1)

 ( 150,657)
 ( 137,767)

 Property and equipment placed in service, net (1)
 146,849
 150,388

 Property and equipment not yet in service

 18,582
 8,979

 Total property and equipment, net
 $
 165,431
 $
 159,367

 (1)Includes $ 10,805 and $ 13,332 of cost and $ 2,398 and $ 3,976 of accumulated depreciation associated with capital assets subject to financing leases at December 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. In addition, the December 29, 2024 balance reflects a $ 4,824 reduction of the cost basis of machinery and equipment arising from investment tax credit on qualifying capital expenditures recognized in fiscal year 2024.
 Depreciation expense was $ 16,769, $ 27,123, and $ 26,353, for the fiscal years ended December 29, 2024, December 31, 2023, and January 1, 2023, respectively. Depreciation for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2024 includes a $ 449 reduction related to the accretion of investment tax credit recognized on qualifying capital expenditures.
 In December 2021, SkyWater revised the useful life assigned to its machinery and equipment and prospectively adjusted the estimated useful life from seven years to ten years to better reflect the estimated periods during which the machinery and equipment will remain in service. The effect of this change in accounting estimate resulted in an immaterial change in depreciation expense for the year ended January 1, 2023.

 Intangible assets, net

 Software and licensed technology
 $
 13,742
 $
 12,148

 Less: accumulated amortization
 ( 7,950)
 ( 6,476)

 Intangible assets placed in service, net
 5,792
 5,672

 Intangible assets not yet in service
 1,987
 —

 Total intangible assets, net
 $
 7,779
 $
 5,672

 Intangible assets consist of payments made under software and technology licensing arrangements with third parties. During the fiscal years ended December 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company acquired third-party software and licensed technology of $ 1,993 and $ 1,871, respectively, which will be amortized over a weighted average estimated life of 7.3 years and 7.5 years, respectively.

 For the years ended December 29, 2024, December 31, 2023, and January 1, 2023, amortization of software and licenses was $ 1,474, $ 1,807, and $ 1,839, respectively.
 Remaining estimated aggregate annual amortization expense for in-service intangible assets is as follows for future fiscal years:

 Amortization
Expense

 2025
 $
 1,316

 2026
 1,036

 2027

 2028

 2029

 Thereafter
 1,481

 Total
 $
 5,792

 Inventory, non-current (1)

 $
 4,747
 $
 3,293

 Operating lease right-of-use assets

 Investment tax credit receivable
 3,200
 —

 1,953

 Total other assets
 $
 8,488
 $
 5,342

 (1)Inventory, non-current consists of spare parts that will not be used within twelve months.

 Accrued compensation
 $
 6,392
 $
 10,947

 Accrued commissions

 Accrued royalties
 3,122

 Current portion of operating lease liabilities

 Current portion of finance lease liabilities

 Accrued inventory
 1,261

 Accrued consulting fees
 —
 9,345

 Accrued restructuring costs (1)
 —
 1,319

 Accrued warranty (2)

 3,752

 Accrued vendor purchase commitments (3)

 13,718
 10,457

 Accrued accounts payable

 Accrued accounts payable - customer
 2,175
 4,738

 Accrued utilities
 1,934

 Other accrued expenses
 5,837
 3,568

 Total accrued expenses
 $
 36,829
 $
 48,291

 (1)The Company incurred restructuring costs of $ 188 and $ 1,921 during the fiscal years ended December 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023. The Company has $ 0 remaining to be paid as of December 29, 2024.
 (2)The Company accrued provisions for warranties of $ 3,752 and $ 824 as of December 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Warranty expense for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2024 was $ 5,455, and warranty credits for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2024 were $ 2,527.
 (3)The Company accrues outstanding obligations on vendor purch ase orders for goods or services provided to the Company for which invoices have not yet been received.

 Other long-term liabilities

 Finance lease obligations
 $
 8,652
 $
 9,275

 Operating lease liabilities

 —

 Liability for uncertain tax positions

 —

 Total other long-term liabilities
 $
 8,721
 $
 9,327

 Note 6 Debt
 The components of debt outstanding at December 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023 are as follows:

 Short-term financing

 Revolver
 $
 30,171
 $
 21,794

 Tool financing advance payments (1)

 —
 3,822

 Unamortized debt issuance costs

 ( 2,502)
 ( 2,851)

 Total short-term financing, net of unamortized debt issuance costs

 22,765

 Long-term debt

 VIE Financing
 34,671
 35,765

 Tool financing loans (1)

 7,253
 6,799

 Unamortized debt issuance costs

 ( 2,147)
 ( 2,490)

 Total long-term debt, including current maturities
 39,777
 40,074

 Less: Current portion of long-term debt
 ( 5,073)
 ( 3,976)

 Total long-term debt, excluding current portion
 $
 34,704
 $
 36,098

 (1)Tool financing advance payments represent proceeds received from equipment lenders prior to the Company placing the tools into service. When the tools are placed into service, financing agreements are executed to repay the equipment lenders the financed acquisition cost of the tools, and any advance payments received from the equipment lenders are converted to tool financing loans and classified as long-term debt in the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets. Tool financings are often accounted for as failed sale and leasebacks.
 Revolver
 On December 28, 2022, the Company entered into a Loan and Security Agreement with Siena Lending Group LLC ("Siena"), which was amended on November 19, 2024 (as amended, the "Loan Agreement"). The Loan Agreement provides for a revolving line of credit of up to $ 130,000 with a scheduled maturity date of December 2028 (the "Revolver"). The Company has incurred $ 4,277 of debt issuance costs, which are being amortized as additional interest expense over the life of the Revolver. In connection with the entry into the Loan Agreement, the Company repaid $ 43,495 in outstanding indebtedness under and terminated its lending agreement with Wells Fargo, and recognized a $ 1,101 write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs during its fiscal year ended January 1, 2023.
 Borrowing under the Loan Agreement is limited by a borrowing base of specified advance rates applicable to billed accounts receivable, unbilled accounts receivable, inventory, and equipment, subject to various conditions, limits, and any availability block as provided in the Loan Agreement. The Loan Agreement also provides for borrowing base sublimits applicable to each of unbilled accounts receivable and equipment. Under certain circumstances, Siena may, from time to time, establish and revise reserves against the borrowing base and/or the maximum revolving facility amount.
 Borrowings under the Loan Agreement bear interest at a rate that depends upon the type of borrowing, whether a term secured overnight financing rate ("SOFR") loan or base rate loan, plus the applicable margin. The term SOFR loan rate is a forward-looking term rate based on SOFR for a tenor of one month on the applicable day, subject to a minimum of 2.5 % per annum. The base rate is the greatest of the prime rate, the Federal funds rate plus 0.5 %, and 7.0 % per annum. The applicable margin is an applicable percentage based on the fixed charge coverage ratio that ranges from 4.00 % to 5.00 % per annum for term SOFR loans and ranges from 3.00 % to 4.00 % per annum for base rate loans.
 The Loan Agreement contains customary representations and warranties and financial and other covenants and conditions. Subject to certain cure rights, the Loan Agreement requires $ 10,000 in minimum EBITDA (as defined in the Loan Agreement) calculated as of the last day of each calendar month for the preceding twelve calendar months, prohibits unfunded capital expenditures in excess of $ 15,000 calculated as of the last day of each calendar month for the preceding twelve calendar months, and requires a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio, measured on a trailing twelve month basis, of not less than 1.00 to 1.00 if the Company's liquidity is less than $ 15,000. In addition, the Loan Agreement places certain restrictions on the Company's ability to incur additional indebtedness (other than permitted indebtedness), to create liens or other encumbrances (other than liens relating to permitted indebtedness), to sell or otherwise dispose of assets, to merge or consolidate with other entities, and to make certain restricted payments, including payments of dividends to its stockholders. The Company is also obligated to pay to Siena, for its own benefit, certain customary fees.
 Due to a lockbox clause in the Loan Agreement, the outstanding Revolver loan balance is required to be serviced with working capital; accordingly, the entire Revolver loan balance is classified as current portion of long-term debt on the consolidated balance sheets.
 The outstanding balance of the Revolver was $ 30,171 as of December 29, 2024 at an interest rate of 8.9 % and is due in December 2028. The remaining availability under the Revolver was $ 99,829 as of December 29, 2024. As of December 29, 2024, the Company was in compliance with applicable financial covenants of the Revolver.

 VIE Financing
 On September 30, 2020, Oxbow Realty, the Company's consolidated VIE entered into a loan agreement for $ 39,000 (the "VIE Financing") to finance the acquisition of the building and land of the SkyWater Minnesota facility (see Note 13 – Related Party Transactions and Note 15 – Variable Interest Entity). The VIE Financing is repayable in equal monthly installments of $ 194 over 10 years, with the remaining balance payable at the maturity date of October 6, 2030. The interest rate under the VIE Financing is fixed at 3.44 %. The VIE Financing is guaranteed by Oxbow Industries, who is also the sole equity holder of Oxbow Realty. The VIE financing is not subject to financial debt default covenants.
 The terms of the VIE Financing include provisions that grant the lender several protective rights when certain triggering events defined in the loan agreement occur, including events tied to SkyWater's occupancy of the SkyWater Minnesota facility and SkyWater's financial performance. The occurrence of a triggering event does not represent a default event as per the loan agreement, nor does it result in the VIE Financing becoming callable, rather the protective rights become enforceable by the lender. As defined in the loan agreement, a triggering event occurred beginning in the three-month period ended January 1, 2023 based on the level of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and rent, as defined in the loan agreement, reported by SkyWater historically. Pursuant to its protective rights, the lender retained in a restricted account amounts paid by SkyWater to Oxbow Realty that were in excess of the scheduled debt payments paid by Oxbow Realty to the lender. The triggering event was cured during the three-month period ended June 30, 2024 and the funds held in the restricted account were remitted back to Oxbow Realty. No triggering events as defined in the loan agreement existed as of December 29, 2024.
 The VIE Financing is secured by a security interest in the land and building which was the subject of the sale-leaseback transaction (see Note 13 – Related Party Transactions). The Company and Oxbow Realty, the Company's VIE, incurred third-party transaction costs of $ 3,487 and $ 65, respectively, which have been capitalized as debt issuance costs, presented as a reduction of the outstanding loan balance, and are being amortized as additional interest expense over the remaining maturity of the VIE Financing.
 Tool Financing Loans
 The Company, from time to time, enters into financing arrangements with lenders to finance the purchase of tools. When the tool is placed into service, the Company executes a sales agreement to transfer ownership of the tool to the equipment lender and concurrently enters into a debt agreement to repay the lender the acquisition cost of the tool over a period of time - typically three years. The sales agreements include bargain purchase options at the end of the lease terms, which the Company intends to exercise; accordingly, these transactions represent failed sale leasebacks with the associated tools recorded in property and equipment, net and the proceeds received, net of scheduled repayments of the financings, recorded as long-term debt on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. Advance payments received from the equipment lender before the sale and financing agreements are executed are recorded as short-term financing on the Company's consolidated balance sheets.

 For the fiscal years ended December 29, 2024, December 31, 2023, and January 1, 2023 borrowing under these arrangements totaled $ 0, $ 5,190, and $ 3,100, respectively. Additionally, advance payments of tools that have been financed by equipment lenders prior to placing the underlying tool into service totaled $ 0 and $ 3,822 as of December 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
 The Revolver is due on December 31, 2028. The VIE Financing is repayable in equal monthly installments of $ 194 over 10 years, with the balance payable at the maturity date of October 6, 2030. Future principal payments as of December 29, 2024 of the Company's long-term debt are as follows:

 2025
 $
 5,073

 2026
 4,491

 2027
 1,219

 2028
 1,259

 2029
 1,307

 Thereafter
 28,575

 Total
 $
 41,924

 Note 7 Income Taxes
 The components of income tax expense (benefit) are as follows:

 Current:

 Federal
 $
 $
 $

 State

 Total current tax expense

 Deferred:

 Federal
 ( 303)
 ( 570)

 State
 —

 Total deferred tax (benefit) expense
 ( 48)
 ( 570)

 $
 $
 ( 521)
 $

 A reconciliation between the income tax provision and the amount computed by applying the statutory federal tax rate of 21 % to loss before income taxes is as follows:

 Taxes at U.S. statutory tax rate
 $
 ( 478)
 $
 ( 5,379)
 $
 ( 7,573)

 State income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit
 ( 337)
 ( 1,053)
 ( 1,689)

 Permanent differences

 Federal tax credits
 ( 607)
 ( 385)
 —

 Tax reserves

 —
 —

 Return to provision adjustments

 ( 349)
 ( 399)
 —

 Remeasurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities
 ( 442)
 ( 1,469)

 Change in valuation allowance
 2,215
 6,256
 10,035

 ( 200)

 Non-deductible executive compensation

 Non-controlling interest
 ( 1,100)
 ( 1,194)
 ( 746)

 Other
 ( 26)
 ( 186)

 $
 $
 ( 521)
 $

 Effective income tax rate
 ( 10.5)
 %
 2.0
 %
 ( 2.2)
 %

 The Company's effective tax rates for the fiscal years ended December 29, 2024, December 31, 2023, and January 1, 2023 differ from the statutory tax rates primarily due to state income taxes, permanent tax differences, tax credits, and changes in the Company's deferred tax asset valuation allowance. The tax rate in any period can be affected positively or negatively by adjustments that are required to be reported in the specific period of resolution.

 The significant components of deferred tax assets and liabilities are reflected in the following table:

 Deferred tax assets:

 Deferred compensation and accrued vacation
 $
 $

 Deferred revenue
 13,313
 17,295

 Financing lease
 9,769
 9,205

 Net operating loss and credit carryforwards
 13,280
 11,703

 3,765
 5,277

 2,240
 1,317

 13,290
 10,992

 Interest expense limitation
 4,265
 1,973

 Lease liability
 2,028
 2,054

 Other
 1,782
 2,324

 Total deferred tax assets
 63,911
 62,327

 Deferred tax liabilities:

 Property and equipment
 ( 35,109)
 ( 36,180)

 Prepaids and other
 ( 1,224)
 ( 715)

 Total deferred tax liabilities
 ( 36,333)
 ( 36,895)

 Net deferred tax asset
 27,578
 25,432

 Valuation allowance
 ( 28,210)
 ( 26,111)

 Net deferred tax liability after valuation allowance
 $
 ( 632)
 $
 ( 679)

 Management regularly evaluates the future realization of deferred tax assets and provides a valuation allowance, if considered necessary, based on such evaluation. As part of the evaluation, management has evaluated taxable income in carryback years and future reversals of taxable temporary differences. Based upon this analysis, a valuation allowance of $ 28,210 and $ 26,111 was recorded as of December 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, to reduce the net deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized.
 The Company had $ 11,647 and $ 10,257 of federal and state net operating loss carryforwards as of December 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Federal net operating loss carryforwards do not expire. Federal net operating loss carryforwards are subject to limitation of 80% of taxable income in any given tax year beginning after December 31, 2020. The Company's state net operating loss carryforwards will expire over various periods through 2043 and most are not subject to the aforementioned limitation.
 The Company is not currently under examination by the Internal Revenue Service or in any state jurisdictions, but may be subject to examination in these jurisdictions in the future. The Company's tax returns are open to examination for the years 2019 through 2023.
 The tax effects from uncertain tax positions can be recognized in our consolidated financial statements, only if the position is more likely than not to be sustained on audit, based on the technical merits of the position. We recognize the financial statement benefit of a tax position only after determining that the relevant tax authority would more likely than not sustain the position following an audit. For positions meeting the more likely than not threshold, the amount recognized in the financial statements is the largest benefit that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the relevant tax authority. Beginning in 2024, the Company has recorded an uncertain tax position related to research and development tax credits. Included in the balance of unrecognized tax benefits as of December 29, 2024 are $ 69 of tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate. Also included in the balance of unrecognized tax benefits as of December 29, 2024, are $ 371 of tax benefits that, if recognized, would result in adjustments to other tax accounts, primarily deferred taxes and valuation allowance. The following tables set forth changes in our total gross unrecognized tax benefit liabilities, excluding accrued interest, for the year ended December 29, 2024:

 $
 —

 Tax Positions - Additions

 Tax Positions - Reductions

 Balance at December 29, 2024

 $

 The Company accrues income tax-related interest and penalties, as applicable, in income tax expense in its consolidated statements of operations. No interest and penalties were incurred during the fiscal years ended December 29, 2024, December 31, 2023, and January 1, 2023 as the accrued interest was not significant. The company does not anticipate significant changes in its uncertain tax position over the next 12 months.

 Note 8 Shareholders' Equity
 Open Market Sale Agreement
 On September 2, 2022, the Company entered into an Open Market Sale Agreement with Jefferies LLC (the "open Market Agreement") with respect to an at the market offering program. Pursuant to the Open Market Agreement and authorizations from the Company's Board of Directors, the Company may, from time to time, offer and sell up to $ 100,000 in shares of the Company's common stock. During the fiscal years ended December 29, 2024 and January 1, 2023, the Company did not sell shares under the ATM Program. During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, the Company sold 2,081,167 shares at an average sale price of $ 10.10 per share, resulting in gross proceeds of approximately $ 21,029 before deducting sales commission and fees of approximately $ 631. The Company used the net proceeds to pay down its Revolver and fund its operations. As of December 29, 2024, $ 74,930 in shares was available for issuance under the Open Market Sale Agreement.
 Common Stock Offering
 On November 17, 2022, the Company completed a secondary public stock offering (the "Secondary Offering") and issued 1,916,667 shares of common stock, including the underwriter's exercise of its right to purchase additional shares, at a price per share of $ 9.00 to the public, less underwriting discounts and commissions. The Company received net proceeds of $ 16,100 from the Secondary Offering, after deducting the underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses. The net proceeds from the Secondary Offering were used primarily for general corporate purposes, which included funding of operations, repayment of indebtedness, additions to working capital, and capital expenditures.

 Note 9 Equity-Based Compensation
 2021 Equity Incentive Plan
 In connection with its initial public offering ("IPO"), the Company adopted the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan (the "2021 Equity Plan"). The 2021 Equity Plan became effective upon the consummation of the IPO. On June 7, 2023, the stockholders of the Company approved an amendment to increase the number of shares available for issuance under the 2021 Equity Plan. Under the 2021 Equity Plan, as amended, 9,522,000 shares of common stock are available for issuance to eligible individuals in the form of options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, deferred stock units, unrestricted stock, dividend equivalent rights, other equity-based awards and cash bonus awards.
 Stock Options
 Stock options generally vest either (1) ratably on the first, second, third, and fourth anniversaries of the grant date and expire in ten years from the date of grant; or (2) in full on the first anniversary of the grant date and expire 15 months after the grant date. Equity-based compensation expense related to stock option awards was $ 3,067, $ 2,157, and $ 1,647, for the fiscal years ended December 29, 2024, December 31, 2023, and January 1, 2023, respectively. Forfeitures are recognized as they occur and the stock compensation expense on forfeited awards that have not vested is reversed.
 The fair value of each stock option is estimated on the date of grant using Black-Scholes and the following assumptions. The expected life of an option represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding and is based on the SEC Simplified Method (midpoint of average vesting time and contractual term). Expected volatility is based on an average of the historical, daily volatility of a peer group of similar companies blended with SkyWater's historic daily volatility over a period consistent with the expected life assumption ending on the grant date. Risk-free interest rates are based on yields available on the grant dates for U.S. Treasury Strips with maturities consistent with the expected life assumptions. The Company assumed no dividend yield in the valuation of the options granted as it has never declared or paid dividends on its common stock and has no current plans to introduce dividends as it intends to retain earnings for use in operations.

 Expected life

 6.25 years
 6.25 years
 6.25 years

 Expected volatility

 73.1 % - 78.7 %

 75.1 % - 76.5 %

 73.0 %

 Risk-free interest rate

 3.80 % - 4.70 %

 3.47 % - 4.66 %

 2.1 %

 The following table summarizes the stock option activity during the fiscal year ended December 29, 2024:

 Number of Stock Options
 Weighted Average
Exercise Price Per Share
 Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life
 Aggregate Intrinsic Value

 Balance outstanding as of December 31, 2023
 1,637
 $
 11.32

 Granted
 9.98

 Exercised
 ( 15)
 9.08

 Forfeited or canceled
 ( 308)
 11.55

 Balance outstanding as of December 29, 2024
 2,002
 10.87
 8.0 years
 $
 8,131

 Balance vested and exercisable as of December 29, 2024
 $
 12.26
 7.0 years
 $
 1,796

 The weighted average grant-date fair value of options granted in the fiscal years ended December 29, 2024, December 31, 2023, and January 1, 2023 was $ 6.77, $ 6.65, and $ 5.50 respectively. As of December 29, 2024, total unrecognized compensation expense related to stock options was $ 8,131 and is expected to be recognized over the remaining weighted average vesting period of approximately 2.7 years.

 Restricted Common Stock Units
 Restricted common stock units are granted to eligible employees and generally vest ratably on each of the first, second, and third anniversaries of the grant date. Restricted common stock units granted to directors vest in full on the first anniversary of the grant date. The common stock relating to restricted common stock units is issued upon vesting. The grantee has no rights as a common stockholder until the common stock related to the restricted common stock units have been issued.
 Equity-based compensation expense related to restricted common stock unit awards was $ 4,005, $ 3,560, and $ 5,692, for the fiscal years ended December 29, 2024, December 31, 2023, and January 1, 2023, respectively. Forfeitures are recognized as they occur and the stock compensation expense on forfeited awards that have not vested are reversed. Total unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted common stock units was $ 3,956 as of December 29, 2024, and is expected to be recognized over the weighted average vesting period of approximately 1.89 years. The estimated fair value of restricted common stock units is based on the grant date closing price of SkyWater's common stock. The total fair value of restricted stock units vested during the fiscal years ended December 29, 2024, December 31, 2023, and January 1, 2023 was $ 3,542, $ 5,001, and $ 6,749 respectively.
 The following table summarizes the restricted common stock unit activity during the fiscal year ended December 29, 2024:

 Number of Restricted Common Stock Units
 Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share

 Balance outstanding as of December 31, 2023

 $
 10.18

 Granted
 9.54

 Vested
 ( 326)
 10.86

 Forfeited or canceled
 ( 128)
 10.02

 Balance outstanding as of December 29, 2024
 $
 9.59

 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan
 In connection with SkyWater's IPO, the Company adopted the 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the "2021 ESPP"). On June 7, 2023, the stockholders of the Company approved an amendment to increase the number of shares available for issuance under the 2021 ESPP. A maximum of 1,464,000 shares of its common stock has been reserved for issuance under the 2021 ESPP, as amended. Under the 2021 ESPP, eligible employees may purchase common stock through payroll deductions at a discount not to exceed 15 % of the lower of the fair market values of SkyWater's common stock as of the beginning or end of each offering period, which may range from six to 27 months. Payroll deductions are limited to 15 % of the employee's eligible compensation and a maximum of 2,500 shares of common stock may be purchased by an employee each offering period. Under the 2021 ESPP, 356, 326, and 188 shares were purchased during the fiscal years ended December 29, 2024, December 31, 2023, and January 1, 2023, respectively. As of December 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023, $ 1,000 and $ 735, respectively, was withheld on behalf of employees for future purchases under the 2021 ESPP and recorded as accrued compensation. Equity-based compensation expense related to the 2021 ESPP was $ 1,087, $ 1,143, and $ 877 for the fiscal years ended December 29, 2024, December 31, 2023, and January 1, 2023, respectively. Actual forfeitures are recognized as they occur. Compensation cost related to the 2021 ESPP is recognized on a straight-line basis over each six-month offering period. As of December 29, 2024, total unrecognized compensation cost related to the 2021 ESPP was $ 204.
 The fair value of the 2021 ESPP is estimated on the date of grant using Black-Scholes and the following assumptions. Expected volatility is based on an average of the historical, daily volatility of SkyWater and a peer group of similar companies over a period consistent with the expected life assumption ending on the grant date. Risk-free interest rates are based on yields available on the grant dates for U.S. Treasury Strips with maturities consistent with the expected life assumptions. The Company assumed no dividend yield in the valuation of the options granted as it has never declared or paid dividends on its common stock and has no current plans to introduce dividends as it intends to retain earnings for use in operations.

 Expected life

 0.5 years
 0.5 years
 0.5 years

 Expected volatility

 75.1 %
 75.1 %
 73.0 %

 Risk-free interest rate

 5.11 %
 5.34 %
 3.34 %

 Weighted average grant-date fair value per share
 $ 3.63
 $ 3.57
 $ 4.45

 Equity-Based Compensation Expense Allocation
 Equity-based compensation expense was allocated in the consolidated statements of operations as follows:

 $
 2,113
 $
 1,555
 $
 2,470

 Selling, general and administrative expense

 5,713
 4,841
 5,171

 $
 8,168
 $
 6,860
 $
 8,216

 Note 10 Benefit Plans
 401(k) Plan
 The Company established a defined contribution plan which qualifies under Section 401(k) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code (the "Code") and covers employees who meet certain age and service requirements. Employee contributions are limited to the maximum amount allowed by the Code. The Company may make discretionary matching contributions or profit-sharing contributions, which vest over a two-year period. For the fiscal years ended December 29, 2024, December 31, 2023, and January 1, 2023, the Company made contributions of $ 1,909, $ 1,879, and $ 1,531, respectively.
 Long-Term Incentive Plan
 The Company adopted a long-term incentive plan ("LTIP") in 2018 for certain key employees. Management determined the key employees who were eligible to participate in the program and the amounts to be awarded to each such employee. Employees vested in the deferred compensation 50 % after three years of service and 100 % after five years of service. Employees are 100 % vested in the event of death, disability, retirement, or change in control. Until January 2, 2021, the amounts awarded were adjusted annually by the percentage change in the appraised value of the Company. Effective January 3, 2021, the outstanding awards continued to vest but were no longer adjusted for the annual investment return.
 Effective April 2021, the Board of Directors terminated the LTIP. Under Section 409(A) of the Code, payouts could not occur within twelve months from the date of termination, but were required to be completed within 24 months of plan termination. Beginning in June 2022, the plan asset liquidation began with participants receiving a quarter of their account value in shares of the Company's common stock in four equal payments beginning in June 2022, and ending in March 2023. Following the March 2023 distribution, the assets of the plan are fully distributed to participants.
 The value of the LTIP award was recognized as expense over the requisite service period in the consolidated statements of operations. Total compensation expense related to the LTIP was $ 390 for the fiscal year ended January 1, 2023. No compensation expense was recorded for the fiscal years ended December 29, 2024 or December 31, 2023.

 Note 11 Fair Value Measurements
 Fair value represents the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. To determine fair value, the Company uses a fair value hierarchy categorized into three levels based on the inputs used in the fair value measurement. Generally, the three levels are as follows:
 • Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
 • Level 2 – Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities; and
 • Level 3 – Unobservable inputs that are supported by little, or no, observable market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
 Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, and other financial working capital items approximate fair values at December 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023 due to the short maturity of these items. The carrying amount of the borrowing under the Revolver approximates its fair value due to the frequency at which the interest rate resets. The fair value of the Revolver was determined based on inputs that are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.
 The Company's non-financial assets such as property and equipment and intangible assets are recorded at cost upon acquisition and are remeasured at fair value only if an impairment charge is recognized. No impairment charges were taken in any of the fiscal years ended December 29, 2024, December 31, 2023, or January 1, 2023.
 As of December 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company did not have any assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis, and did not have any assets or liabilities measured at fair value based upon Level 3 inputs.

 Note 12 Commitments and Contingencies
 Litigation and Other Asserted Claims
 From time to time, the Company is involved in legal proceedings and subject to other asserted claims arising in the ordinary course of its business. Although the results of litigation and asserted claims cannot be predicted with certainty, the Company currently believes that the resolution of these ordinary-course matters will not have a material adverse effect on its business, operating results, financial condition or cash flows. Even if any particular litigation is resolved in a manner that is favorable to the Company's interests, such litigation can have a negative impact on the Company because of defense and settlement costs, diversion of management resources from its business, and other factors. There were no material litigation-related or other asserted claim contingencies recognized at either December 29, 2024 or December 31, 2023.
 Capital Expenditures
 The Company has various contracts outstanding with third parties which primarily relate to semiconductor tool purchases and installation. The Company has $ 24,979 and $ 7,910 of contractual commitments outstanding as of December 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, that it expects to be paid in the next twelve months using cash on hand and operating cash flows.
 Center for NeoVation
 On January 25, 2021, the Company entered into a technology and economic development agreement (the "TED Agreement"), and a lease agreement (the "CfN Lease") with the government of Osceola County, Florida ("Osceola") and ICAMR, Inc., a Florida non-profit corporation doing business as BRIDG ("BRIDG"), to lease and operate the Center for NeoVation (the "CfN"), a semiconductor research and development and manufacturing facility in Kissimmee, Florida. Under the CfN Lease, the Company agrees to bring the plant to full production capacity within five years, and then to operate the plant at full capacity for an additional 15 years. At the end of the lease, SkyWater will take ownership of the facility. The Company is responsible for taxes, utilities, insurance, maintenance, operation of the assets, and making capital investments in the facility to bring the facility to its full production capacity. Investments and costs required to bring the facility to its full capacity will be substantial. The Company may terminate the TED Agreement and CfN Lease with 18 months' notice. In the event the Company terminates the agreements, it is required to continue to operate the CfN until the earlier of either a replacement operator is found, or the 18-months ' notice period expires, and it may be required to make a payment of up to $ 15,000 to Osceola upon termination.

 As part of entering into the TED Agreement, the Company agreed to operate the advanced wastewater treatment facility ("AWT Facility"), a separate building located on the same leased premise as the CfN and subject to the CfN Lease. The AWT Facility was financed in substantial part by funds provided by the Tohopekaliga Water Authority ("TWA") to house the acid waste neutralization, pH adjustment, and reverse osmosis water treatment systems. In connection with entering into the CfN Lease, the Company agreed that development of the CfN requires the payment of water, wastewater, and reuse water capacity charges imposed by TWA monthly over the remaining period of six years. The Company also agreed that TWA shall be entitled to recover the capital contribution of TWA for construction of the AWT Facility through a capital reimbursement surcharge monthly over the remaining period of six years. As of December 29, 2024, the Company expects future payments on these commitments of approximately $ 3,700 which the Company expects will be paid in full by the first quarter of 2028.
 Build Back Better Grant
 In the third quarter of 2022, the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration granted funds to Osceola and BRIDG for continued development of Central Florida's Semiconductor Cluster for Broad-Based Prosperity through the Build Back Better Regional Challenge, a portion of which is committed to the expansion of the CfN and purchase, installation, and qualification of equipment in the CfN. In February 2023, SkyWater committed to a 20 % matching share contribution of the project costs to Osceola totaling approximately $ 9,100. SkyWater's commitment to fund this matching contribution is limited to $ 1,000 in any single calendar quarter. As of December 29, 2024, SkyWater is obligated to pay $ 1,000 b ased upon development activity that has occurred through year-end and expects to make this payment in the first quarter of 2025.

 Note 13 Related Party Transactions
 In August 2022, SkyWater entered into a support letter with Oxbow Industries to provide funding in an amount up to $ 12,500, if necessary, to enable the Company to meet its obligations as they become due. In March 2024, the agreement was amended to extend the term through March 18, 2026. No amounts have been provided to the Company under this agreement.
 In August 2023, SkyWater entered into a consulting agreement with Oxbow Industries pursuant to which an employee of Oxbow Industries provides certain consulting services to the Company. Expense associated with this agreement totaled $ 490 for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2024.
 Sale-Leaseback Transaction
 On September 29, 2020, SkyWater entered into an agreement to sell the land and building of its Bloomington, Minnesota facility to Oxbow Realty. In the fourth quarter of 2020, SkyWater entered into an agreement to lease the land and building from Oxbow Realty for initial payments of $ 394 per month over 20 years. The monthly payments are subject to a 2 % increase each year during the term of the lease. Since September 29, 2024 the monthly rental payment to Oxbow Realty has been $ 426. The Company is also required to make certain customary payments constituting "additional rent," which relate to monthly leasing and replacement reserves, insurance, and tax payments in accordance with the terms of the lease agreement. Future minimum lease commitments to Oxbow Realty as of December 29, 2024 were as follows (such amounts are eliminated from the consolidated financial statements due to the consolidation of Oxbow Realty, see Note 15 – Variable Interest Entity):

 2025
 $
 5,149

 2026
 5,252

 2027
 5,357

 2028
 5,464

 2029
 5,573

 Thereafter
 66,835

 Total lease payments
 93,630

 Less: imputed interest
 ( 65,616)

 Total
 $
 28,014

 Note 14 Leases
 The components of lease expense are as follows:

 Operating lease cost
 $
 $

 Finance lease cost

 Amortization of assets
 1,204

 Interest on lease liabilities

 Total net lease cost
 $
 1,766
 $
 2,103

 Short-term lease costs amounted to $ 0 and $ 23 for the fiscal years ended December 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
 Supplemental cash flow information related to leases are as follows:

 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities

 Operating cash flows used for operating leases
 $
 $

 Operating cash flows used for finance leases

 Financing cash flows used for finance leases

 ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities

 Operating leases
 —
 —

 Finance leases
 —

 The weighted average remaining lease term and weighted average discount rates related to leases are as follows:

 Weighted average remaining lease term

 Operating leases

 1.0 years
 2.0 years

 Finance leases

 11.8 years
 12.5 years

 Weighted average discount rate

 Operating leases

 4.8 %
 4.8 %

 Finance leases

 8.8 %
 8.7 %

 Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases is as follows:

 Leases
 Classification

 Assets

 Operating lease ROU assets

 $
 $

 Finance lease ROU assets

 Property and equipment, net

 8,443
 9,356

 Total lease ROU assets

 8,492
 9,452

 Operating lease liabilities

 Current portion of operating lease liabilities

 Operating lease liabilities, excluding current portion

 Other long-term liabilities

 —

 Total operating lease liabilities

 Finance lease liabilities

 Current portion of finance lease liabilities

 Finance lease liabilities, excluding current portion

 Other long-term liabilities

 8,652
 9,275

 Total finance lease liabilities

 9,260
 9,920

 Total lease liabilities

 $
 9,312
 $
 10,020

 Future maturities of lease liabilities as of December 29, 2024 are as follows:

 Fiscal Year
 Operating Leases
 Finance Leases
 Total

 2025
 $
 $
 1,353
 $
 1,406

 2026
 —
 1,354
 1,354

 2027
 —
 1,341
 1,341

 2028
 —
 1,135
 1,135

 2029
 —
 1,135
 1,135

 Thereafter

 —
 8,551
 8,551

 Total lease payments
 14,869
 14,922

 Less: Imputed interest

 ( 1)
 ( 5,609)
 ( 5,610)

 Total lease liabilities
 $
 $
 9,260
 $
 9,312

 SkyWater as the Lessor
 In March 2020, SkyWater executed a contract with a customer that includes an operating lease for the right to use a specified portion of the Company's Minnesota facility to produce wafers using the customer's equipment. The contractual amount that relates to revenue from an operating lease was $ 21,000, and is being recognized over the estimated lease term of 4.5 years. The total amount was prepaid by the customer and recorded as deferred revenue - see Note 4 – Revenue.

 Note 15 Variable Interest Entity
 Oxbow Realty was established for the purpose of holding real estate and facilitating real estate transactions. This included facilitating the purchase of the land and building of SkyWater's Minnesota facility with proceeds from a bank loan (See Note 6 – Debt) and managing the leaseback of the land and building to SkyWater (see Note 13 – Related Party Transactions). Management determined that Oxbow Realty meets the definition of a VIE under ASC Topic 810, Consolidations ("Topic 810"), because it lacks sufficient equity to finance its activities. Furthermore, the Company is the primary beneficiary of Oxbow Realty as it has the power to direct operating and maintenance decisions of the Minnesota facility during the lease term, which would most significantly affect Oxbow Realty's economic performance. As the primary beneficiary, the Company consolidates the assets, liabilities and results of operations of Oxbow Realty pursuant to Topic 810, eliminating any transactions between the Company and Oxbow Realty, and recording a noncontrolling interest for the economic interest in Oxbow Realty not attributable to the Company because the owners of SkyWater's common stock do not legally have rights or obligations to the profits or losses of Oxbow Realty. In addition, the assets of Oxbow Realty can only be used to settle its liabilities, and the creditors of Oxbow Realty do not have recourse to the general credit of SkyWater.
 The following table shows the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities of Oxbow Realty as of December 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023. The assets and liabilities are presented prior to consolidation, and thus do not reflect the elimination of intercompany balances.

 Cash and cash equivalents
 $
 $

 Accounts receivable
 1,242
 8,807

 Finance receivable
 41,153
 40,707

 Total assets
 $
 42,885
 $
 50,267

 Accounts payable
 $
 1,217
 $
 6,053

 Contract liabilities
 1,078
 1,283

 Debt
 34,634
 35,722

 Total liabilities
 $
 37,009
 $
 43,306

 The following table shows the revenue and expenses of Oxbow Realty for the fiscal years ended December 29, 2024, December 31, 2023, and January 1, 2023. These results of Oxbow Realty are presented prior to consolidation, and thus do not reflect the elimination of intercompany transactions.

 $
 5,700
 $
 6,861
 $
 5,052

 General and administrative expenses
 ( 90)
 1,016

 1,379
 1,252
 1,314

 Income tax expense
 —
 —

 Total expenses
 1,424
 1,198
 2,330

 Net income
 $
 4,276
 $
 5,663
 $
 2,722

 Note 16 Condensed Financial Information (Parent Company Only)
 Since the restricted net assets of SkyWater Technology, Inc.'s subsidiaries exceed 25% of its consolidated net assets, the accompanying condensed parent company financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Rule 12-04, Schedule 1 of Regulation S-X.
 (Parent Company Only)
 Condensed Balance Sheets

 Assets

 Current assets

 Income tax receivable
 $
 —
 $

 Total current assets
 —

 Due from subsidiaries
 15,352

 Investment in subsidiaries
 57,614

 Deferred income tax asset

 —
 3,419

 Total assets
 $
 85,283
 $
 72,683

 Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

 Current liabilities

 Short-term financing, net of unamortized debt issuance costs
 $
 $
 18,943

 Total current liabilities
 18,943

 Total liabilities
 18,943

 Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)

 Shareholders' equity

 Preferred stock, $ 0.01 par value per share ( 80,000 shares authorized; zero shares issued and outstanding as of December 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023)

 —
 —

 Common stock, $ 0.01 par value per share ( 200,000 shares authorized; 47,704 and 47,028 shares issued and outstanding as of December 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively)

 Additional paid-in capital
 189,132
 178,473

 Accumulated deficit
 ( 131,996)
 ( 125,203)

 Total shareholders' equity
 57,614

 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
 $
 85,283
 $
 72,683

 (Parent Company Only)
 Condensed Statements of Operations

 $
 —
 $
 —
 $
 —

 Operating expenses
 —
 —
 —

 Operating income
 —
 —
 —

 Other income (expense), net
 —
 —
 —

 Loss before income taxes and equity in net loss of subsidiaries
 —
 —
 —

 —
 —
 —

 Equity in net loss of subsidiaries

 $
 $
 $

 Net loss per share attributable to common shareholders, basic and diluted

 $
 ( 0.14)
 $
 ( 0.68)
 $
 ( 0.97)

 Weighted average shares outstanding, basic and diluted

 47,396
 45,507
 40,835

 Basis of Presentation
 The Company owns 100% of SkyWater Technology Foundry, SkyWater Federal, and SkyWater Florida, its primary operating subsidiaries. The Company was formed from the conversion of CMI Acquisition, LLC into a Delaware corporation on April 14, 2021 and became the ultimate parent of the subsidiaries previously owned by CMI Acquisition, LLC.
 The Company is a holding company with no material operations of its own and conducts substantially all of its activities through its subsidiaries. No investment or noncontrolling interest related to Oxbow Realty is shown in the parent company schedule, as subsidiaries and VIEs are not consolidated, and the Company does not have rights or obligations to these amounts. The Company has no cash and, as a result, all expenses and obligations of the Company are recorded and paid by its subsidiaries. The Company and SkyWater Technology Foundry are the borrowers under the Revolver discussed in Note 6 – Debt. SkyWater Technology Foundry is limited in its ability to declare dividends or to pay, or fund, any dividend or other distribution from equity to the Company in connection with those borrowings. Dividends, redemptions, and other payments on equity (restricted payments) are limited to (1) loan parties; and (2) the declaration and payment of dividends or other distributions solely in capital stock. Due to the aforementioned restrictions, substantially all of the net assets of the Company's subsidiaries are restricted.
 These condensed financial statements have been presented on a "parent-only" basis. Under a parent-only presentation, the investment in subsidiaries is presented under the equity method of accounting. A condensed statement of cash flows was not presented because the Company has no cash, and, therefore, no material operating, investing, or financing cash flows for the fiscal years ended December 29, 2024, December 31, 2023, and January 1, 2023. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted. As a result, these parent-only statements should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes to these consolidated financial statements.

 Note 17 Reportable Segment and Geographic Information

 Reportable segments are identified as components of an enterprise about which separate financial information is available for evaluation by the chief operating decision maker ("CODM") in making decisions regarding resource allocation and assessing performance. SkyWater operates and manages its business as one operating and reportable segment based on the organizational structure of the Company and information reviewed by the Company's Chief Executive Officer, who is also the Company's CODM. The CODM allocates resources and evaluates the performance primarily based on net loss and consolidated results as shown on the consolidated statement of operations.

 Please see Note 3 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for a detailed description of accounting policies used by the Company. The measure of segment assets is reported on the consolidated balance sheet as total consolidated assets.

 The following tables present details of the Company's operating and reportable segment results:

 $
 $
 $
 212,941

 Labor
 79,430
 84,362
 66,010

 Direct expenses
 102,597
 102,277
 94,668

 Cost of tool revenue
 73,281
 12,760
 —

 Depreciation and amortization

 17,335
 27,991
 26,296

 Total cost of revenue
 272,643
 227,390
 186,974

 Gross profit
 69,626
 59,292
 25,967

 15,040
 10,169
 9,431

 Selling, general, and administrative expense

 Labor
 24,582
 25,726
 20,030

 Direct expenses
 23,015
 37,899
 26,216

 Depreciation and amortization

 Total selling, general, and administrative expense
 $
 48,026
 $
 63,911
 $
 46,303

 Operating income (loss)
 6,560
 ( 14,788)
 ( 29,767)

 Other expense:

 Loss on debt extinguishment
 —
 —
 1,101

 8,837
 5,194

 Total other expense

 $
 8,837
 $
 $
 6,295

 Loss before income taxes

 ( 2,277)
 ( 25,614)
 ( 36,062)

 ( 521)

 $
 ( 2,517)
 $
 ( 25,093)
 $
 ( 36,871)

 The following table discloses revenue for the fiscal years ended December 29, 2024, December 31, 2023, and January 1, 2023 by country as determined by customer address:

 United States
 $
 329,049
 $
 261,274
 $
 184,908

 Canada
 8,197
 8,327
 4,135

 Hong Kong
 6,406
 6,181

 United Kingdom
 1,078
 4,639
 7,147

 All others
 3,067
 6,036
 10,570

 Total revenue

 $
 $
 $
 212,941

 All of the Company's long-lived assets are located in the United States.

 For the fiscal year ended December 29, 2024, two customers represented 10% or more of consolidated revenue, comprising 40 % and 20 % of consolidated revenue. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, four customers represented 10% or more of consolidated revenue, comprising 24 %, 17 %, 15 % and 10 % of consolidated revenue. For the fiscal year ended January 1, 2023, three customers represented 10% or more of consolidated revenue, comprising 20 %, 28 % and 11 % of consolidated revenue.

 Note 18 Subsequent Events
 The Company evaluated the impact of events that occurred subsequent to December 29, 2024 through the date the consolidated financial statements were filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Based on this evaluation, the Company has determined no events are required to be recognized or disclosed in the consolidated financial statements and related notes. other than the event described below.

 On February 25, 2025, the Company entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (the "Purchase Agreement") with Spansion LLC ("Seller"), an affiliate of Infineon Technologies AG, pursuant to which, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions contained therein, the Company will acquire all of the issued and outstanding memberships interests of a limited liability company that will be formed prior to closing and that will receive, pursuant to a pre-closing restructuring, certain assets and liabilities related to Infineon Technologies AG's 200 mm fab in Austin, Texas (the "Transaction"). The base purchase price for the Transaction is $ 80,000, $ 55,000 of which will be paid at closing. The payment of the remaining $ 25,000 of the base purchase price will be deferred for four years and will be paid by wafer credits under a wafer supply agreement with an affiliate of Seller, which agreement will be executed at the closing of the Transaction pursuant to the Purchase Agreement. The purchase price for the Transaction will be adjusted for a payment at closing for working capital.

 The Transaction is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain customary closing conditions, including, among other things: (1) the accuracy of the representations and warranties of each party to the Purchase Agreement; (2) the performance by each party of its obligations and covenants in all material respects; (3) the absence of a material adverse effect between the signing of the Purchase Agreement and the closing of the Transaction; (4) the absence of any applicable order or law prohibiting the Transaction; and (5) obtaining U.S. regulatory approval.

 Under the Purchase Agreement, the closing of the Transaction shall occur no earlier than May 30, 2025, unless otherwise agreed mutually by the parties. The Purchase Agreement may be terminated by mutual written agreement of the Company and Seller or by either the Company or Seller in limited circumstances, including, among other things, (i) certain uncured breaches of any representation, warranty, covenant or obligation in the Purchase Agreement by the other party; (ii) failure to complete the Transaction by September 30, 2025; and (iii) the existence of an order by a governmental authority prohibiting the Transaction.

 The Company intends to finance the purchase price for the Transaction through debt financing.

 ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

 As previously disclosed by the Company in the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 26, 2024 (the "Form 8-K"), on June 21, 2024, following the completion of a competitive selection process conducted by the Audit Committee to determine the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 29, 2024, the Company selected KPMG LLP ("KPMG") to serve as the Company's new independent registered public accounting firm, effective as of such date, and notified Deloitte & Touche LLP ("Deloitte") of its dismissal as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm effective as of that date.

 Deloitte's reports on the Company's consolidated financial statements for each of the fiscal years ended December 31, 2023 and January 1, 2023 did not contain any adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion, nor were they qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope, or accounting principles.

 During each of the fiscal years ended December 31, 2023 and January 1, 2023, and the subsequent interim periods through the date of dismissal, there were no "disagreements," as that term is defined in Item 304(a)(1)(iv) of Regulation S-K, between the Company and Deloitte on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure or auditing scope or procedure, which disagreements, if not resolved to the satisfaction of Deloitte, would have caused Deloitte to make reference to the subject matter of the disagreement in its reports on the Company's consolidated financial statements for such years.

 There were no "reportable events", as that term is defined in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K, during either of the fiscal years ended December 31, 2023 or January 1, 2023, and the subsequent interim periods through the date of dismissal, except that the Company identified material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting as disclosed in Item 9A, Controls and Procedures, of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for each of the fiscal years ended December 31, 2023 and January 1, 2023, as described below.

 As disclosed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 1, 2023, the Company previously identified material weaknesses in the Control Environment, Risk Assessment, and Control Activities components of the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations ("COSO") framework, including a material weakness in the revenue accounting process as of January 1, 2023. As subsequently disclosed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, with the oversight of the Audit Committee, the Company implemented controls in accordance with its remediation plans to address these material weaknesses. Based on the remediation actions completed in the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, the Company remediated the material weaknesses in the Control Environment and Risk Assessment Components of the COSO framework. Additionally, while the Company implemented the necessary internal controls across its accounting processes and accounting information technology processes to address the material weaknesses in the Control Activities component of the COSO framework, including the revenue accounting process material weakness, during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, the Company was not able to demonstrate sustained operation of these controls, and therefore was not able to fully remediate the material weakness in the Control Activities component of the COSO framework, including the revenue accounting process material weakness as of December 31, 2023. While the Company believes its efforts improved the design of its internal control over financial reporting, remediation of the material weakness in the Control Activities component of the COSO framework, including the revenue accounting process material weakness required further validation and testing of the effectiveness of those controls implemented as part of the Company's remediation plans over a sustained period of time. Accordingly, the material weakness in the Control Activities component of the COSO framework, including the revenue accounting process material weakness, was not remediated as of the date of dismissal.
 The Audit Committee discussed the reportable events described above with Deloitte, and the Company authorized Deloitte to respond fully to the inquiries of KPMG concerning these reportable events, as described below.

 The Company provided Deloitte with a copy of the Form 8-K prior to its filing with the SEC and requested that Deloitte furnish it with a letter addressed to the SEC stating whether it agrees with the above statements. A copy of Deloitte's letter, dated June 26, 2024, is filed as Exhibit 16.1 to this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 On June 21, 2024, upon approval by the Audit Committee, the Company engaged KPMG, effective as of such date, to serve as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 29, 2024.

 During each of the fiscal years ended December 31, 2023 and January 1, 2023, and the subsequent interim period through June 21, 2024, neither the Company nor anyone acting on its behalf has consulted with KPMG regarding (i) the application of accounting principles to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed, or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on the Company's consolidated financial statements, and neither a written report, nor oral advice, was provided to the Company that KPMG concluded was an important factor considered by the Company in reaching a decision as to any accounting, auditing, or financial reporting issue; (ii) any matter that was the subject of a disagreement

 within the meaning of Item 304(a)(1)(iv) of Regulation S-K; or (iii) any reportable event within the meaning of Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K.

 ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
 Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
 We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is processed, recorded, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer (our principal executive officer) and Chief Financial Officer (our principal financial and accounting officer) as appropriate, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act, as of December 29, 2024. Based on such evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of December 29, 2024, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective because of the material weakness in internal control over financial reporting described below.

 Notwithstanding the material weakness in internal control over financial reporting, our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has concluded that our consolidated balance sheets as of December 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the related consolidated statements of operations, shareholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the fiscal years in the three-year period ended December 29, 2024, present fairly, in all material respects, our financial position, results of our operations and our cash flows for the periods presented in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, in conformity with GAAP.
 Previously Disclosed Material Weaknesses
 As previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, we identified a material weakness in the Control Activities component of the COSO framework and a material weakness in the revenue accounting process. With the oversight of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, the Company continued to execute its remediation plans in fiscal year 2024 to address these material weaknesses.

 As it relates to the material weakness in the Control Activities component of the COSO framework, in fiscal year 2023, we added controls and enhanced existing controls across our accounting and accounting information technology processes, but did not demonstrate sustained operation of those controls during fiscal year 2023. Thus, we were unable to remediate this material weakness as of December 31, 2023. Throughout fiscal year 2024, we operated the controls we added and enhanced in fiscal year 2023 and continued to refine and improve our suite of controls. With this sustained effort, we were able to remediate the previously identified material weakness in the Control Activities component of the COSO framework as of December 29, 2024.

 With respect to the revenue accounting process material weakness, in fiscal year 2024 we implemented additional controls supporting the completeness and accuracy of the data used to process revenue transactions. We further enhanced the control attributes supporting the execution of existing management review controls. Despite these improvements, as of December 29, 2024 and through the date of filing this Annual Report on Form 10-K, an inappropriate level of privileged access to the Company's manufacturing application and its databases used in the revenue accounting process remains. IT general controls were not sufficient in design as the Company did not maintain controls over the provisioning and deprovisioning of privileged user access or the monitoring of that access. As data is obtained from these databases to process revenue transactions, IT-dependent manual revenue controls that rely on data from the manufacturing application and its databases were also deemed ineffective because they could have been adversely impacted by the access deficiencies. When aggregating this deficiency with other less severe revenue control deficiencies, we were unable to remediate the revenue accounting process material weakness as of December 29, 2024. While we believe our remediation efforts in fiscal year 2024 have improved the design of our internal control over financial reporting, remediation of the material weakness in the revenue accounting process will require further remediation efforts in fiscal year 2025.
 Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
 Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act. Our internal control over financial reporting includes policies and procedures designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external reporting purposes in accordance with GAAP.

 The Company's management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, under the oversight of the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 29, 2024, based on the criteria established in Internal Control -- Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Upon completing this evaluation, management concluded, based upon the existence of the material weakness in the revenue

 accounting process described above and below, that we did not maintain effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 29, 2024.

 A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of our annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Throughout fiscal year 2024, the Company improved and added to its suite of process-level controls used in its revenue accounting process. Despite these improvements, in fiscal year 2024, an inappropriate level of privileged access to the Company's manufacturing application and its databases used in the revenue accounting process remains. IT general controls were not sufficient in design as the Company did not maintain controls over the provisioning and deprovisioning of privileged user access or the monitoring of that access. As data is obtained from these databases to process revenue transactions, IT-dependent manual revenue controls that rely on data from the manufacturing application and its databases were also deemed ineffective because they could have been adversely impacted by the access deficiencies. When aggregating this deficiency with other less severe revenue control deficiencies, we determined that the material weakness in the revenue accounting process had not been remediated as of December 29, 2024.

 Our independent registered public accounting firm is not required to report on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting pursuant to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 until we are no longer an "emerging growth company" as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 or a "smaller reporting company" as defined in Rule 12b-2 under the Exchange Act.
 2025 Remediation Plans
 As described above, remediation of the material weakness in the revenue accounting process will require the Company to design and implement system improvements to either remove the privileged access to the manufacturing application and its databases or develop and implement controls from which changes processed via the privileged access are monitored and evaluated.

 As we continue to evaluate and work to remediate the control deficiencies that gave rise to the material weakness in the revenue accounting process, we may determine that additional measures or time are required to address the issues fully, or that we need to modify or otherwise adjust the remediation actions described above. We will also continue to assess the effectiveness of our remediation efforts in connection with our evaluation of our internal control over financial reporting. The material weakness in the revenue accounting process cannot be considered remediated until our remediation plans have been completed and the effectiveness of the remedial actions have been validated.
 Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
 Except for the completed remediation activities related to our previously identified material weaknesses in the revenue accounting process described above and the remediation of the material weakness in the Control Activities component of the COSO framework that existed as of December 31, 2023, there were no changes during the quarter ended December 29, 2024 in our internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
 (b) During the three months ended December 29, 2024, no director or Section 16 officer of the Company adopted or terminated a "Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement" or "non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement," as each term is defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K.

 ITEM 9C. DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS
 Not applicable.

 ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
 Except for information concerning our executive officers included in Part I of this Annual Report on Form 10-K under the caption "Information About Our Executive Officers," which is incorporated by reference herein, information in response to this item is incorporated herein by reference to the information set forth under the captions "Nominees for Election at the Annual Meeting" and "Corporate Governance" in our definitive proxy statement to be filed with the SEC pursuant to Regulation 14A within 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
 Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct
 Our code of ethics is applicable to our chief executive officer and senior financial officers. In addition, we have adopted a code of conduct applicable to the conduct of our business by our employees, officers, and directors. Our code of ethics and code of conduct are posted on our website (www.skywatertechnology.com/certifications-policies/). We do not incorporate the information on our website into this Annual Report on Form 10-K and any such information that can be accessed through our website should not be considered as part of this Annual Report. We intend to disclose any amendments to certain provisions of our code of ethics, or any waivers of those provisions, as required by the Nasdaq Listing Rules, the rules and regulations of the SEC and applicable law on our website promptly following the date of such amendment or waiver.

 ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
 Information in response to this item is incorporated herein by reference to the information set forth under the captions "Director Compensation" and "Executive Compensation" in our definitive proxy statement to be filed with the SEC pursuant to Regulation 14A within 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
 Information in response to this item is incorporated herein by reference to the information set forth under the caption "Principal Stockholders" in our definitive proxy statement to be filed pursuant to Regulation 14A within 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
 The following table sets forth information with respect to compensation plans under which our equity securities are authorized for issuance as of December 29, 2024:

 (a)
 (b)
 (c)

 Plan Category
 Number of shares to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights

 Weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights

 Number of shares remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in column (a))

 Equity compensation plans approved by our shareholders (1)

 2,002,000 (2)
 $10.87 (3)
 6,031,923 (4)

 Equity compensation plans not approved by our shareholders

 N/A
 N/A
 N/A

 Total
 2,002,000
 $10.87 (3)
 6,031,923 (4)

 (1)Columns (a) and (c) of the table above do not include 831,000 unvested restricted common stock units outstanding under the SkyWater Technology, Inc. 2021 Equity Incentive Plan (the "Equity Incentive Plan") or 622,826 shares available for issuance under the SkyWater Technology, Inc. 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
 (2)Consists of options outstanding under the Equity Incentive Plan.
 (3)Represents the weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options under the Equity Incentive Plan.
 (4)Reflects the number of shares available for future issuance under the Equity Incentive Plan.

 ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
 Information in response to this item is incorporated herein by reference to the information set forth under the captions "Corporate Governance - Director Independence," "Corporate Governance - Policy on Review and Approval of Transactions with Related Persons" and "Corporate Governance - Certain Relationships and Transactions with Related Persons" in our definitive proxy statement to be filed with the SEC pursuant to Regulation 14A within 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES
 Information in response to this item is incorporated herein by reference to the information set forth under the caption "Proposal 2: Ratification of the Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm" in our definitive proxy statement to be filed with the SEC pursuant to Regulation 14A within 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
 (a) 1. All Financial Statements and Supplemental Information
 Our consolidated financial statements filed in this Annual Report on Form 10-K are included in Part II, Item 8.
 2. Financial Statement Schedules
 All financial statement schedules are omitted as they are not required.
 3. Exhibits
 The exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K are included under Item 15(b) below.
 (b) Exhibits

 Exhibit
Number
 Description

 3.1
 Certificate of Incorporation of SkyWater Technology, Inc. (incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC on April 12, 2021)

 3.2
 Bylaws of SkyWater Technology, Inc. (incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC on April 12, 2021)

 4.1
 Registration Rights Agreement, dated April 23, 2021, among SkyWater Technology, Inc., CMI Oxbow Partners, LLC and the individuals identified on Schedule A thereto. (incorporated by reference to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 19, 2021)

 4.2
 Description of Registrant's Securities (incorporated by reference to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 10, 2022)

 10.1+
 SkyWater Technology, Inc. 2021 Equity Incentive Plan effective June 7, 2023 (incorporated by reference to Appendix A to the Company's Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the SEC on April 25, 2023)

 10.2+
 Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement pursuant to 2021 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC on March 22, 2021)

 10.3+
 Incentive Stock Option Agreement pursuant to 2021 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC on March 22, 2021)

 10.4+
 Restricted Stock Unit Agreement pursuant to 2021 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC on March 22, 2021)

 10.5+
 Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for Directors pursuant to 2021 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC on March 22, 2021)

 10.6+
 SkyWater Technology, Inc. 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan effective June 7, 2023 (incorporated by reference to Appendix B to the Company's Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the SEC on April 25, 2023)

 10.7
 Process Technology License Agreement, dated as of March 1, 2017, by and between Cypress Semiconductor Corporation and Cypress Semiconductor (Minnesota) Inc. (incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC on April 12, 2021)

 10.8
 Amendment No. 1 to the Process Technology License Agreement, dated as of March 19, 2020, by and between Cypress Semiconductor Corporation and SkyWater Technology Foundry, Inc. (f/k/a Cypress Semiconductor (Minnesota) Inc.) (incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC on April 12, 2021)

 10.9
 Amendment No. 2 to the Process Technology License Agreement, dated as of April 16, 2020, by and between Cypress Semiconductor Corporation and SkyWater Technology Foundry, Inc. (f/k/a Cypress Semiconductor (Minnesota) Inc.) (incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC on April 12, 2021)

 10.10
 Purchase Agreement, dated as of September 29, 2020, by and between SkyWater Technology Foundry, Inc. and Oxbow Realty Partners, LLC (incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC on March 22, 2021)

 10.11
 Lease, dated as of September 30, 2020, by and between Oxbow Realty Partners, LLC, as landlord, and SkyWater Technology Foundry, Inc., as tenant (incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC on March 22, 2021)

 10.12
 Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of December 28, 2022, among Siena Lending Group LLC, as Agent; Siena Lending Group LLC and GRC SPV Investments, LLC, as Lenders; SkyWater Technology Foundry, Inc., SkyWater Federal, LLC and SkyWater Florida, Inc., as Borrowers; and SkyWater Technology, Inc., as Guarantor (incorporated by reference to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 4, 2023)

 10.13
 Amendment No. 1 to Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of November 19, 2024, among Siena Lending Group LLC, as Agent; Siena Lending Group LLC and GRC SPV Investments, LLC, as Lenders; SkyWater Technology Foundry, Inc., SkyWater Federal, LLC and SkyWater Florida, Inc., as Borrowers; and SkyWater Technology, Inc., as Guarantor, including Annex A thereto which is that certain Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of December 28, 2022, as amended November 19, 2024 (incorporated by reference to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on November 25, 2024)

 10.14
 Open Market Sale Agreement SM between SkyWater Technology, Inc. and Jefferies LLC, dated September 2, 2022 (incorporated by reference to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 2, 2022)

 10.15
 Frame Agreement for the Purchase of Wafers and Services, dated March 29, 2022, between Infineon Technologies AG and SkyWater Technology Foundry, Inc. (incorporated by reference to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 4, 2022)

 10.16
 Technology and Economic Development Agreement, dated January 25, 2021, by and between Osceola County, Florida and SkyWater Florida, Inc., and joined for limited purposes by ICAMR, Inc. (incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC on March 22, 2021)

 10.17
 Form of Indemnification Agreement (incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC on April 12, 2021)

 10.18+

 SkyWater Technology, Inc. Executive Severance and Change of Control Plan (incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC on April 12, 2021)

 10.19+

 SkyWater Technology, Inc. Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy (incorporated by reference to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 15, 2021)

 10.20
 Consulting Agreement, dated August 1, 2023, between SkyWater Technology Foundry, Inc. and Oxbow Industries, LLC (incorporated by reference to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 4, 2023)

 16.1
 Letter from Deloitte & Touche LLP dated June 26, 2024 (incorporated by reference to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 26, 2024)

 19.1
 SkyWater Technology, Inc. Securities Trading Policy

 21.1
 List of Subsidiaries

 23.1
 Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PCAOB ID No. 34)

 23.2
 Consent of KPMG LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PCAOB ID No. 185)

 31.1
 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rules Rule 13a-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 31.2
 Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rules Rule 13a-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 32.1*
 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350

 32.2*
 Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350

 97.1
 SkyWater Technology, Inc. Clawback Policy (incorporated by reference to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 15, 2024)

 101.INS

 101.SCH

 101.CAL

 101.DEF

 101.LAB

 101.PRE

 + Indicates a management contract or any compensatory plan, contract or arrangement.
 Certain identified portions of this exhibit have been omitted in accordance with Item 601(b)(10)(iv) of Regulation S-K.
 * The certifications furnished in Exhibit 32.1 and Exhibit 32.2 hereto are deemed to accompany this Annual Report on Form 10-K and will not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, except to the extent that the registrant specifically incorporates it by reference.

 ITEM 16. FORM 10-K SUMMARY
 None.

 SIGNATURES
 Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 Date: March 14, 2025

 By:
 /s/ Thomas Sonderman

 Name: Thomas Sonderman
 Chief Executive Officer

 By:
 /s/ Steve Manko

 Name: Steve Manko
 Chief Financial Officer

 Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 Signature

 Title

 Date

 /s/ Thomas Sonderman

 Chief Executive Officer and Director

 Thomas Sonderman

 (Principal Executive Officer)

 /s/ Steve Manko

 Chief Financial Officer

 Steve Manko
 (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 /s/ Edward M. Daly

 Edward M. Daly

 /s/ Nancy Fares

 Nancy Fares

 /s/ Gregory B. Graves

 Gregory B. Graves

 /s/ Dennis J. Goetz

 Dennis J. Goetz

 /s/ Joseph J. Humke

 Joseph J. Humke

 /s/ Gary J. Obermiller

 Gary J. Obermiller

 /s/ Loren A. Unterseher

 Loren A. Unterseher