IQE reported a significant increase in revenue and returned to underlying profitability in the first half of the year, primarily due to heightened demand from AI data centres and the defence sector, and announced plans to move its listing to London’s Main Market.

UK · 2026-09-07

1. Step 1 · The triggerIQE’s revenue and EBITDA profitability rebound on strong AI data centre and defence demand
2. Step 2 · Knock-onimproved profitability and Main Market move increase customer and supplier confidence, supporting longer-term contracts and order visibility
3. Step 3 · Reaches youUK SMEs in the semiconductor supply chain see steadier demand and reduced supply risk as IQE’s stability transmits through the value chain

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Source: UK Investor Magazine

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