Item 3. Legal Proceedings
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
From time to time, we are subject to various claims and legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of business. We accrue for losses related to litigation when a potential loss is probable and the loss can be reasonably estimated in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) requirements. As of December 31, 2022, except as disclosed below, we were not party to any material legal proceedings for which a loss was probable or an amount was accrued.
On May 6, 2020, we initiated an arbitration proceeding with the Hong Kong International Arbitration Center against SMIC New Technology Research & Development (Shanghai) Corporation (“SMIC”) due to SMIC’s failure to pay fees due to us under a series of contracts. We seek to recover the unpaid fees, a declaration requiring SMIC to pay fees under the contracts in the future (or a lump sum payment to end the contract), and costs associated with bringing the arbitration proceeding. SMIC denies liability, and an arbitration hearing was held in February 2023. The decision is expected within approximately three to six months.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
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