Maxeon Solar to Sell Malaysian Manufacturing Subsidiary for Up to US$51 Million
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Maxeon Solar Technologies ( (MAXN) ) just unveiled an announcement.
On January 23, 2026, Maxeon Solar Technologies announced that its Cayman Islands subsidiary, SunPower Technology Ltd., entered into a share sale and purchase agreement to divest all the issued shares of SunPower Malaysia Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd., a solar power products manufacturing unit in Malaysia, to Singapore-based MFS Technology (S) Pte Ltd. The transaction values the shares at a base consideration of US$51 million, reduced by a US$10 million uncertain tax liability and subject to locked-box and leakage adjustments, with an initial US$8.2 million deposit and the balance payable at closing no later than a longstop date of February 27, 2026, subject to possible extension. The deal structure includes detailed mechanisms to handle existing debt, a seven-year framework to resolve a Malaysian tax incentive exposure, settlement of ongoing litigation with Air Products Malaysia, and conditions that require board approvals and confirmation of no material adverse effect before completion. Post-closing, Maxeon remains responsible for the target’s 2025 tax liabilities, must execute a capital reduction to clean up a large intercompany deficit, and has agreed to non-solicitation covenants regarding the target’s employees, signaling a full operational exit from this manufacturing subsidiary while seeking to limit residual financial and legal exposure.
The most recent analyst rating on (MAXN) stock is a Sell with a $3.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Maxeon Solar Technologies stock, see the MAXN Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on MAXN Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, MAXN is a Underperform.
Maxeon Solar Technologies receives a low overall stock score due to its significant financial challenges, including declining revenues, negative profitability, and weak balance sheet. Technical analysis further indicates bearish momentum, and the valuation is unattractive with a negative P/E ratio. These factors collectively suggest a high-risk investment with limited upside potential.
To see Spark’s full report on MAXN stock, click here.
More about Maxeon Solar Technologies
Maxeon Solar Technologies is a Singapore-headquartered solar technology company that designs and manufactures premium solar power products, including high-efficiency solar panels and related manufacturing operations, with a global footprint that includes production facilities in Malaysia. Through subsidiaries such as SunPower Malaysia Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd., the group has been involved in solar module manufacturing for international markets.
Average Trading Volume: 62,165
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: $46.3M
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