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Presidential Order Requiring HieFo Corporation to Divest EMCORE Assets

Original title: Regarding the Acquisition of Certain Assets of EMCORE Corporation by HieFo Corporation

January 2, 2026

national security foreign investment technology divestment CFIUS

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The Frame

What this does

This order demonstrates the federal government's authority to retroactively block foreign acquisitions of U.S. technology assets if they are deemed a threat to national security.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

HieFo Corporation

The company is legally required to divest assets and submit to ongoing audits and reporting requirements.

EMCORE Corporation

The company is subject to obligations regarding the divestment process and CFIUS oversight.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 2, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

President Donald Trump has issued an executive order prohibiting HieFo Corporation from owning assets acquired from EMCORE Corporation due to national security concerns. HieFo is required to divest these assets within 180 days and must comply with strict operational and reporting requirements until the is verified by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States ().

Key Facts

The acquisition of EMCORE assets by HieFo was completed on April 30, 2024.
HieFo must divest all interests in the acquired EMCORE assets within 180 days.
HieFo is prohibited from granting access to the assets or related technical information to unauthorized persons until divestment is complete.
CFIUS is authorized to audit HieFo at the company's expense to ensure compliance.
Any sale of the assets to a third party requires CFIUS notification and a 30-day review period.

Why It Matters

This order demonstrates the federal government's authority to retroactively block foreign acquisitions of U.S. technology assets if they are deemed a threat to national security.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is HieFo Corporation being forced to sell these assets?

The President determined there is credible evidence that HieFo's control of these specific EMCORE assets threatens to impair the national security of the United States.

What happens if HieFo does not comply with the divestment order?

is authorized to implement measures to verify and enforce compliance, and any attempt to evade or circumvent the order is prohibited.

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Retroactive Asset Divestment

The order mandates the divestment of assets from a transaction that was completed over 20 months prior to the order date.

HieFo Corporation EMCORE Corporation

Connected Entities

organizationEMCORE Corporation“A New Jersey corporation whose digital chip and wafer assets were acquired by Hi”Map →

bill_numberDefense Production Act of 1950“The legal authority cited for the executive order.”Map →

organizationHieFo Corporation“A Delaware company controlled by a citizen of the People's Republic of China sub”Map →

personDonald Trump“President of the United States who issued the order.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Foreign Investment in the United States“The federal body tasked with enforcing the divestment and monitoring compliance.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.federalregister.gov

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