GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) investor relations material

Unique capabilities and strategic pillars

• Focuses on a diverse technology portfolio including analog, mixed-signal, power, and ultra-low power CMOS, with advanced packaging and custom silicon.

• Built long-term customer trust, with over 10 customers working together for a decade and producing billions of chips.

• Operates a global manufacturing network, enabling cross-qualified production across three continents for supply chain resilience.

Growth drivers and market trends

• Major growth drivers include AI data centers, physical AI, and resilient global supply, with hyperscaler CapEx expected to grow through 2027 and beyond.

• Data centers are shifting to heterogeneous compute and optical connectivity, driving demand for advanced photonics and power conversion.

• Physical AI is in early stages, with anticipated growth in robotics, industrial, medical, and consumer devices requiring more semiconductor content.

• Reshoring and local manufacturing have become critical differentiators, especially for U.S.-based production.

Operational priorities and execution

• Current focus is on ramping existing technologies to higher volumes, with increased CapEx planned for this and next year.

• Execution speed in tool installation and qualification is key to meeting demand and accelerating growth.

• Customers are co-investing in capacity expansions, reflecting strong partnership models.

• Delivering on technology roadmaps and new product qualifications is a close second priority.