Sivers Semiconductors: Index-Driven Short Squeeze Meets Leak Probe and Auditor Warning
23.06.2026 - 03:45:46 | boerse-global.de
The Swedish chipmaker Sivers Semiconductors has become a battleground for diametrically opposed market forces. On one side, an index-induced short squeeze is forcing fund managers to buy the stock regardless of price. On the other, a widening investigation into a potential Nasdaq listing leak, auditor doubts about the company's survival, and a bearish report from a short seller are piling pressure on the new board.
The stock recently traded at €8.98, roughly 12% below its 52-week high of €10.23, after surging more than 41% in the past month. That rally has been fueled in part by mechanical demand: Sivers was added to the OMX Stockholm Benchmark and MSCI Small-Cap indices, forcing ETF and index fund providers to accumulate shares. Meanwhile, short interest has exploded from just 1.6% of outstanding shares in March to 17% today, creating the classic ingredients for a squeeze. The resulting annualized 30-day volatility stands at over 229%.
Anonymous Leak and Board Overhaul
The high short interest is no accident. In mid-June, an anonymous account published details of a planned Nasdaq listing exactly 48 hours before the company's official announcement. Swedish prosecutors have opened a market manipulation inquiry, with the lead investigator likening the case to earlier pump-and-dump schemes. On the day of the announcement, three board members resigned. The annual general meeting subsequently elected a new leadership team, including Joakim Nideborn and Helena Svancar as directors. Nideborn was later appointed deputy chairman, while Bami Bastani remains chairman.
Shareholders also approved a capital increase, replacing an earlier plan to issue roughly 54 million new shares directly. The move gives the board financial flexibility without immediate dilution.
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Auditor Flags Going-Concern Risk
Adding to the complexity, the company's auditors have issued a "going-concern" qualification in the latest annual report, casting doubt on Sivers' ability to continue operating without external support. The audit firm required extensive restatements of accounts for 2023 to 2025 to align with U.S. PCAOB standards — a step seen as preparation for a Nasdaq listing. At the same AGM, shareholders voted against a dividend for fiscal 2025 and withdrew a proposed employee incentive program, pending input from the new directors.
Revenue Drops as Pipeline Grows
First-quarter 2026 results painted a weak operational picture. Net revenue fell 22% to approximately 61.9 million Swedish kronor, with a net loss of 42.7 million kronor. The adjusted operating loss landed at 13.8 million kronor. Management attributed the shortfall to delays in the U.S. defense budget, but insisted that most expected revenue will materialize in the second half of the year.
Despite the sluggish start, Sivers' project pipeline has swelled 77% since the beginning of the year to $799 million. A concrete production order from satellite communications firm ALL.SPACE — worth $8.2 million for Ka-band beamforming integrated circuits, with delivery slated for 2027 — shows that the company is transitioning from development to series production.
A strategic partnership with GlobalFoundries to integrate Sivers' laser arrays into the foundry's platform targets the booming AI infrastructure market. However, the financials restated under U.S. GAAP for 2025 show a net loss of 222.6 million kronor, underscoring the distance between promise and profitability.
Insider Sale and Short-Seller Attack
Two other developments are fueling skepticism. Managing Director of Sivers Wireless, Harish Krishnaswamy, sold shares worth roughly 100 million kronor in early June. While insiders still hold about 22% of the company, such a large sale sends a mixed signal.
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Separately, short seller Ningi Research published a report questioning around 31% of Sivers' reported 2025 revenue, alleging that research grants were booked as commercial income. Management has not yet issued a public response.
The next major test comes on August 6, when Sivers releases its interim report. The new board must address the short seller's allegations and demonstrate that the pipeline pipeline can convert into actual revenue — while navigating a criminal probe and a going-concern cloud that, for now, remains overshadowed by the rally.
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