➀ Isu Petasys has decided to withdraw from its plan to acquire carbon nanotube manufacturer JEIO; ➁ The decision was personally ordered by Kim Sang Beom, the chairman of Isu Group; ➂ With the cancellation, Isu Petasys will be giving up the 15.8 billion won deposit that has already been paid.
Recent #Acquisition news in the semiconductor industry
➀ Isu Petasys has abandoned its plan to acquire carbon nanotube manufacturer JEIO; ➁ The decision was personally ordered by Kim Sang Beom, the chairman of Isu Group; ➂ Isu Petasys will forgo the 15.8 billion won deposit that was already paid.
➀ Siemens has announced the acquisition of Altair Engineering; ➁ Altair is a leading software provider in the EDA industry; ➂ The acquisition aims to strengthen Siemens' position in the software market.
➀ Intel CEO Paul Otellini proposed buying NVIDIA for $20 billion in 2005; ➁ NVIDIA is now worth over $3.3 trillion and leads in AI; ➂ The board rejected the proposal, and Intel's current performance might not have been as successful if the acquisition had been made.
➀ Qualcomm is waiting for the 2024 US presidential election results before making a move on Intel; ➁ The company is considering an acquisition of Intel, which could lead to antitrust concerns; ➂ The potential merger of Qualcomm and Intel, both major players in the semiconductor industry, could be one of the biggest deals in history.
➀ Krafton is acquiring Hi-Fi Rush from Microsoft; ➁ No acquisition cost for Tango Gameworks; ➂ Krafton re-forms the core team of Tango Gameworks.
➀ Astute Group, a distributor and supply chain partner, has acquired Copper & Optic, an expert in cable and harness assembly.
➁ The acquisition enhances Astute's custom-design capabilities, particularly in aerospace and defence sectors.
➂ The integration aims to create a strong synergy between the two companies, with a focus on quality and flexibility.
➀ South Korean AI chip startup FuriosaAI has rejected an $800 million acquisition offer from Meta;
➁ The company has chosen to grow independently instead;
➂ Discussions between FuriosaAI and Meta have been ongoing since early this year.
➀ Wiz, a cybersecurity provider for cloud-based businesses, has been acquired by Google for $32 billion after rejecting a $23 billion offer last July.
➁ Wiz offers cloud-agnostic security solutions by supporting multiple cloud providers including AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and Oracle Cloud.
➂ Wiz was founded by a team that previously sold a company, Adallom, to Microsoft for $320 million.
➀ SoftBank Group has announced the acquisition of Ampere Computing, a Silicon Valley-based startup specializing in Arm-based server chips, for $6.5 billion.
➁ The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2025 and represents SoftBank's growing investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure.
➂ The acquisition reflects SoftBank's belief in the increasing importance of Arm-based technology in data centers.
➀ Softbank has announced the planned acquisition of Ampere Computing for $6.5 billion in cash;
➁ Ampere Computing will retain its name and product lines such as AmpereOne and Ampere Altra;
➂ The acquisition is expected to close in the second half of 2025, with major investors selling their stakes.
➀ Huada Jiutian plans to acquire the controlling stake of Chip and Semiconductor through the issuance of shares and cash payment.
➁ Huada Jiutian is committed to becoming a leading EDA provider in the global market.
➂ Chip and Semiconductor aims to create a full-stack EDA platform for the AI era, covering chip, packaging, module, PCB board-level, interconnection, and整机 system.
1. Innovative Solutions and Support (ISSC) develops and manufactures aircraft systems and products for improved efficiency, safety, and performance. 2. The acquisition of Honeywell product lines has led to high sales growth but negatively impacted margins. 3. Margins are expected to stabilize over the long term, and the FY2025 guidance suggests this will be the case. 4. At a P/E of 13 times the estimated EPS for FY2025, ISSC stock presents a buying opportunity.
Onsemi has proposed an acquisition of Allegro MicroSystems for $6.9 billion, offering $35.10 per share in cash.
1. Allegro MicroSystems confirms receiving an unsolicited acquisition proposal from onsemi; 2. The proposal was deemed inadequate by the Allegro Board of Directors; 3. Allegro will not comment further unless necessary.
➀ Shanghai's Xinxiangwei Microelectronics Co., Ltd. plans to purchase the controlling rights of Shenzhen Aoxiesheng Technology Co., Ltd. through issuing shares and paying cash;
➁ Xinxiangwei is a leading domestic display chip supplier and has established good cooperative relations with major panel manufacturers and display module manufacturers;
➂ The acquisition is part of Xinxiangwei's strategy to expand its business through external growth, following its establishment of a new display industry acquisition fund.
➀ Analog Devices is considering the acquisition of smaller chip manufacturer Allegro Microsystems, which primarily produces sensor integrated circuits.
➁ Allegro has not yet decided to sell the entire company, and Analog Devices has been discussing the feasibility of the acquisition with advisors in recent months, with other also showing interest.
➂ Allegro is currently valued at $4.11 billion, while Analog Devices is valued at $19.83 billion.
➀ Winbond Electronics announced a public cash offer to acquire 51% of Huajing's equity for NTD 25 per share to strengthen its business layout and expand its telecommunications and information communication supply chain services.
➁ The public offer is expected to start on March 11, with a maximum acquisition of 35,681,000 shares, representing 51% of the total issued common stock of Huajing, and a minimum of 33,340,281 shares, representing 47.66%.
➂ Huajing Information provides comprehensive information integration services and is committed to meeting the diverse needs of various industries.
➀ Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is considering acquiring a majority stake in Intel's factories, following a request from the Trump administration to promote US manufacturing and maintain technological leadership.
➁ The negotiation is in the early stages, and the specific structure of potential collaboration has not been determined yet.
➂ The arrangement may involve allowing major US chip design companies to invest and securing support from the US government.
➀ Micross Components, Inc. has completed the acquisition of Integra Technologies.
➁ This acquisition makes Micross the leading U.S.-based Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) provider.
➂ The acquisition strengthens Micross's capabilities in providing high-reliability microelectronic products and services for various applications including aerospace, defense, space, medical, and industrial sectors.
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