Daqo New Energy Corp. (DQ) to Pay Roughly $453,000 in Compensation and Attorneys' Fees Under a Retrial Verdict

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On September 11, 2025, under a retrial verdict, Daqo New Energy Corp. (NYSE:DQ)’s subsidiary Xinjiang Daqo was ordered to pay roughly $453,000 in compensation and attorneys’ fees to two companies that had provided silicon core processing services.

Furthermore, the court also affirmed the termination of the cooperation agreement between the parties. Meanwhile, the plaintiff’s claims for consequential damages were rejected by the court. Daqo New Energy Corp. (NYSE:DQ) stated that the litigation’s impact on its subsidiary will be contingent upon the final verdict.

Daqo New Energy Corp. (NYSE:DQ) manufactures and sells high-purity polysilicon to photovoltaic product manufacturers in China. It is one of the Best Debt Free Stocks.

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