Wolfson Microelectronics
Wolfson Microelectronics
Wolfson is chips in after contracts for Xbox and other gadgets
MICROCHIP maker Wolfson Microelectronics yesterday announced it had sold a raft of new products to a series of gadget manufacturers, which will boost sales and drag the firm back into profitability this year.
Smart-phone microchip deal is the call Wolfson has been waiting for
ELECTRONICS giant Samsung has revealed that it is using microchips designed in Edinburgh in two of its latest smart phones, giving a boost to supplier Wolfson Microelectronics.
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Amber alert on Wolfson pay plan
EDINBURGH-based Wolfson Microelectronics has had an "amber alert" slapped on its boardroom pay scheme by a leading City trade body ahead of this Thursday's AGM.
Big brands call Wolfson for latest phone chips
WOLFSON Microelectronics yesterday hailed a flurry of new contract wins that are expected to boost revenues next year.
Bonus for Wolfson chief despite loss
WOLFSON Microelectronics chief executive Mike Hickey was paid a bonus worth £146,000 for 2009 despite the company falling to its first full-year loss since prior to its 2003 flotation.
Wolfson admits it was dropped by Apple after missing key deadlines
WOLFSON Microelectronics has revealed its damaging loss of business with technology giant Apple came after missing key product deadlines.
Wolfson beefs up presence in Japan
EDINBURGH-based Wolfson Microelectronics has expanded its presence in Japan by opening a new semiconductor development centre in Yokohama.
Wolfson losses larger than expected but chip firm bullish on new deals
CONTRACT wins with the likes of Microsoft and Samsung led the directors of microchip maker Wolfson Microelectronics to give an upbeat assessment of its fortunes yesterday despite posting a fourth consecutive quarter of losses.
Apple blow hits Wolfson's figures
WOLFSON Microelectronics continues to be bitten by the loss of business from technology giant Apple, warning yesterday that third-quarter results will be below expectations.
Wolfson cautious despite sales increase
WOLFSON Microelectronics reported a strong recovery in second-quarter sales yesterday, but warned that it may not be sustainable.
Wolfson's Apple tastes a little sour
IT HAS been a relationship that helped build, then wound, one of Scotland's top technology companies. But until now, it was a love that dare not speak its name.
Wolfson fined for Apple news delay
WOLFSON Microelectronics has been fined for taking more than a fortnight to tell the market it had missed out on a lucrative deal with iPod maker Apple.
Wolfson profit woe makes it a tasty target
WOLFSON Microelectronics plunged deeper into takeover territory yesterday after its second profits warning in a month.
Wolfson likely to fall prey to buyer if chips stay down for firm, says analyst
WOLFSON Microelectronics, one of Scotland's technology stars, may have to find a buyer if investor confidence continues to falter, a technology analyst has warned.
Wolfson 'will cut prices' in effort to fend off cheap rivals
WOLFSON shares jumped yesterday after it emerged that the semiconductor group was planning to cut prices on some of its components to protect it from losing sales to cheaper rivals.
Wolfson founder Milne's stake in semiconductor minnow Elonics
DAVID Milne, the founder of Wolfson Microelectronics, has taken a stake in a fledgling Scottish semiconductor company.
Wolfson prowling for new business
WOLFSON Microelectronics boss Dave Shrigley claims the Edinburgh firm is poised to tap into a £1.5bn market despite losing its largest customer, Apple, earlier this year.
Wolfson bullish as sales rise 15% in Q1
WOLFSON Microelectronics set about restoring its credibility yesterday, insisting it was still on track to grow this year despite losing key business from Apple.
Texas talk boosts Wolfson shares
WOLFSON Microelectronics, the semi-conductor designer, was the subject of takeover speculation yesterday after an American rival said it may take advantage of low values in the sector.
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