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Cirrus Logic Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2026

Recognition highlights Cirrus Logic’s approach to innovation across technology, sustainability and community impact

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cirrus Logic (NASDAQ: CRUS) is proud to be named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2026, joining the ranks of Google, Nvidia, Adidas, Walmart and more. This year’s list shines a spotlight on businesses that are shaping industry and culture through their innovations. Cirrus Logic is recognized in the Corporate Social Responsibility category for its sustainability efforts, blending ethical initiatives with core business strategies for financial return and positive impact.

Cirrus Logic balances the growing demand for low-power, high-performance mixed-signal devices with the desire to reduce environmental impact and strengthen supply chain resilience. Cirrus Logic addresses this challenge directly by enabling smart, efficient facilities and supporting initiatives like environmental action projects and employee-led waste reduction. In addition, the company is committed to high standards of product quality and business integrity in all business dealings. Cirrus Logic ensures that working conditions throughout the supply chain are safe; manufacturing processes are environmentally and socially responsible.

“Innovation thrives when people thrive. At Cirrus Logic, we’re intentional about creating an environment where employees feel empowered to think boldly, collaborate openly, and make a meaningful impact,” said Denise Grodé, Chief Human Resources Officer, Cirrus Logic. “What makes this recognition especially meaningful is that it reflects not only our technology leadership, but also the way our teams champion sustainability and strengthen the communities where we live and work.”

Cirrus Logic is known as a trusted partner to leading global technology brands, delivering audio and mixed-signal-processing expertise to enable the next generation of consumer devices and computing platforms.

Fast Company’s editors and writers evaluate thousands of submissions through a competitive application process. The result is a globe-spanning guide to innovators today, from early-stage startups to some of the most valuable companies in the world.

“Our list of the Most Innovative Companies is about spotlighting organizations that don’t just adapt to change—they drive it,” said Brendan Vaughan, editor-in-chief of Fast Company. “The companies we honor this year are redefining what leadership looks like in 2026, pairing bold ideas with measurable impact and turning breakthrough innovation into real-world value. They are setting the pace for their industries and offering a blueprint for what sustained innovation can achieve.”

For the full list of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, visit fastcompany.com.

In addition to this latest accolade, Cirrus Logic is repeatedly recognized as a top workplace with a variety of awards including Top Workplaces (USA, Austin and Arizona), BuiltIn Best Places to Work, Austin Business Journal’s Top Tech Companies, and Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators.

For information on career opportunities at Cirrus Logic, visit cirrus.com/careers.

About Cirrus Logic

Cirrus Logic, Inc. develops high-precision, low-power analog and mixed-signal processing solutions for a broad range of consumer and industrial applications. With a focus on power efficiency, performance, and system integration, Cirrus Logic enables next-generation devices across audio, sensing, haptics, and emerging application markets. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas. For more information, visit cirrus.com.

About Fast Company

Fast Company is the only media brand fully dedicated to the vital intersection of business, innovation, and design, engaging the most influential leaders, companies, and thinkers on the future of business. Headquartered in New York City, Fast Company is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with fellow business publication Inc. For more information, please visit fastcompany.com.

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Derrick Shannon
Account Director, Touchdown PR
CirrusLogic@touchdownpr.com
512.599.4015

Julia Betts
Director, Communications & Employee Experience, Cirrus Logic
Julia.Betts@cirrus.com
512.851.4147

Cirrus Logic, Inc.

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Headquarters: Austin, Texas
CEO: John Forsyth
Employees: 1600
Organization: PUB
Revenues: 1.78B (2022)

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Contacts

Derrick Shannon
Account Director, Touchdown PR
CirrusLogic@touchdownpr.com
512.599.4015

Julia Betts
Director, Communications & Employee Experience, Cirrus Logic
Julia.Betts@cirrus.com
512.851.4147

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