Wingtech to Appeal Dutch Court Order Over Nexperia Control

Wingtech Technology is set to challenge a recent Dutch court order that imposes additional restrictions on its control over the chipmaker Nexperia, according to a company filing with the Shanghai Stock Exchange.

The Enterprise Chamber of the Amsterdam district court ruled last week that Wingtech, founder Zhang Xuezheng, and Nexperia China must “refrain from interfering with Nexperia’s normal business activities”. The court further ordered the leadership group to “respect the powers of the independent court-appointed officials, so that they can perform their duties, including exploring a possible long-term solution for Nexperia”.

In its Sunday filing, Wingtech argued that the decision “lacked a factual and legal basis” and claimed the ruling “improperly interfered with ongoing judicial proceedings” currently taking place in China. The company confirmed it intends to appeal the interim order, which also mandates the withdrawal of parts of a lawsuit filed in China this year.

The current dispute is the latest development in a conflict over the management of the subsidiary. In 2025, the Enterprise Chamber previously identified “well-founded reasons to doubt” that the company was being managed correctly, suspended Zhang Xuezheng as CEO and ordered control of Wingtech’s shares to be transferred to a Dutch lawyer.

Wingtech says it will appeal dutch courts order in nexperia dispute — Photo: The Economic Times

Tensions between the parent company and its subsidiary intensified in September last year, when the Dutch state took control of Nexperia, citing worries about the possible transfer of technology from Nexperia to Wingtech. While the government stepped back from its intervention in November last year, the subsequent litigation has continued across both the Netherlands and China.

Nexperia said that the actions taken by Wingtech and Nexperia China had undermined its earlier rulings. The company said that the latest court orders are supported by “significant penalties”.

Wingtech to Appeal Dutch Court Order Over Nexperia Control — Photo: Mezha.net

This ongoing legal struggle centers on the governance of the semiconductor firm. The Enterprise Chamber remains central to the oversight process, having moved to protect Nexperia from interference by Wingtech. The court’s most recent directive aims to ensure that the court-appointed officials can fulfill their mandate.

Wingtech’s decision to pursue an appeal reflects the company’s stance that the decision improperly interfered with ongoing judicial proceedings in China. The conflict highlights the complexities of managing cross-border technology assets.