Maxeon and Aiko Announce Patent Licensing Agreement

SINGAPORE, Feb. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Maxeon Solar Technologies, Ltd. (NASDAQ: MAXN) and Shanghai Aiko Solar Energy Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Aiko") today announced that the two parties have formally reached an agreement to license Maxeon's Back Contact (BC) solar cell and module patents.

Pursuant to the agreement, Aiko will obtain a license to all of Maxeon's BC solar cell and module patents outside of the United States, including both existing patents and those to be newly added over the next five years. Also pursuant to the agreement, Maxeon has agreed to fully withdraw and terminate all pending and potential patent enforcement actions against Aiko, and Aiko has agreed to withdraw and terminate all invalidation efforts against Maxeon's patents.

The successful conclusion of this patent licensing agreement demonstrates both parties' respect for the value of intellectual property, strengthening intellectual property protection, and promoting technological advancement in the solar industry.

About Maxeon Solar Technologies 

Maxeon Solar Technologies (NASDAQ: MAXN) is Powering Positive Change™. Headquartered in Singapore, Maxeon leverages 40 years of solar energy leadership and over 2,000 granted patents to design innovative and sustainably made solar panels and energy solutions for residential, commercial, and power plant customers. For more information about how Maxeon is Powering Positive Change™ visit us at www.maxeon.com, and on LinkedIn. 

About AIKO

As a global leader in new energy technology, AIKO (Stock code: 600732.SH) is dedicated to the R&D and manufacturing of high-efficiency solar cells and modules. Driven by the mission to "maximize photoelectric conversion efficiency," the company spearheads generational transformations in PV technology through disruptive innovations. With over 180GW of cumulative shipments, AIKO's global presence spans 120 countries and regions. Learn more about AIKO at: www.aikosolar.com

Forward-Looking Statements 
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