Blair Abernethy

Craig Ellis

Robert Mertens

Charles Shi

Blayne Curtis

Christian Schwab

Mayur Popuri

Ross Cole

- Silvaco Group, Inc. announced that **Dr. Babak Taheri** stepped down as Chief Executive Officer, effective **August 19, 2025**, after nearly seven years.  **[1943289_0001943289-25-000009_ex99_1-silvacotransitionpr.htm:0]** **[1943289_0001943289-25-000009_svco-20250821.htm:1]** 
- **Walden C. Rhines, Ph.D.**, a current board member, was appointed as the new CEO, effective immediately.  **[1943289_0001943289-25-000009_ex99_1-silvacotransitionpr.htm:0]** **[1943289_0001943289-25-000009_ceoemploymentagreementfinal.htm:0]**  His employment term is set to continue until **March 31, 2027**.  **[1943289_0001943289-25-000009_ceoemploymentagreementfinal.htm:1]** 
- Dr. Taheri's separation package includes **$975,484** in cash severance, 15 months of health benefits, accelerated vesting of **126,161** restricted stock units, **$12,000** for car lease payments, and **$20,000** for his 2025 life insurance premium.  **[1943289_0001943289-25-000009_svco-20250821.htm:1]** **[1943289_0001943289-25-000009_ex10_1-ceoseparationagreem.htm:8]**

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