Content for Mergers and Acquisitions

TDK’s subsidiary EPCOS to acquire Tronics to further grow its sensor business

“TDK Corporation (“TDK”, TSE: 6762) and Tronics Microsystems SA (“Tronics”, ISIN:FR0004175099 ALTRO) jointly announced today that TDK’s wholly-owned subsidiary EPCOS AG (“EPCOS”), a leading manufacturer of electronic components, modules and systems based in Munich, Germany, and Tronics have …

Analog Devices and Linear Technology to Combine Creating the Premier Analog Technology Company

“Analog Devices, Inc. and Linear Technology Corporation today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Analog Devices will acquire Linear Technology in a cash and stock transaction that values the combined enterprise at approximately $30 billion …

SoftBank + ARM £24.3bn investment in future of technology

“Two companies with a shared vision of pushing the limits of technology. Coming together to accelerate ARM’s leadership in technologies for the future. Assurance to create over 1,500 additional ARM jobs in the UK over the next five …

DATWYLER to acquire PREMIER FARNELL

“Today, the boards of Dätwyler Holding AG (“Datwyler”) and Premier Farnell plc (“Premier Farnell”) have reached agreement on the terms of a recommended all-cash offer by Datwyler for the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Premier Farnell …

Intel Acquires Computer Vision for IOT, Automotive

“Intel is transforming from a PC company to a company that powers the cloud and billions of smart, connected computing devices. These devices will use the power of Intel technology to process data being generated from “things,” connect to and …

Cypress to Acquire Broadcom’s Wireless Internet of Things Business

“Cypress Semiconductor Corp. and Broadcom Limited today announced the signing of a definitive agreement under which Cypress will acquire Broadcom’s Wireless Internet of Things (IoT) business and related assets in an all-cash transaction valued at $550 million. Under the …

Cisco Announces Intent to Acquire Jasper Technologies, Inc.

“Cisco announced today its intent to acquire Jasper Technologies, Inc., a privately held company based in Santa Clara that delivers a cloud-based IoT service platform to help enterprises and service providers launch, manage and monetize IoT services on a global …

Sony Acquires Altair Semiconductor, Israeli Innovator of LTE Modem Chip Technology

“Sony Corporation is announcing that it has reached an agreement with Altair Semiconductor and its major shareholders to acquire the company. The purchase price is 212 million U.S. dollars (approximately 25 billion yen), and Sony expects to complete the …

Microchip Technology, Inc. Acquires Atmel

“Microchip Technology Incorporated, a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, and Atmel Corporation today announced that Microchip has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Atmel for $8.15 per share in a combination of cash and …

NXP and Freescale Announce Completion of Merger

“NXP Semiconductors N.V.(NASDAQ:NXPI) and Freescale Semiconductor, Ltd. (NYSE:FSL) today announced the completion of the merger pursuant to the terms of the previously announced merger agreement from March 2015. The merger has created a high performance mixed …