Consolidation of the semiconductor industry continues, and another contender for the title of "deal of the century" was officially announced yesterday - Qualcomm has acknowledged that an agreement with NXP Semiconductors to buy shares of the latter for $ 110 apiece. The deal amounted to almost $ 47 billion., and the parties agreed to pay the entire amount in cash. About $ 10 billion of that amount -. Debt directly NXP assets are valued at approximately $ 38 billion premium to the current price of NXP shares will be modest 11.5%..
Recall that the developer of semiconductor solutions NXP Semiconductors from the Netherlands is one of the largest suppliers of components for automotive electronics. Its articles have been seen in the production of 14 of the top 15 manufacturers of automotive infotainment systems. The total number of customers exceeded 25 thousand NXP.
The combined company expects to receive annual revenue of $ 30 billion., In 2020 to take a leading position in a number of markets with an aggregate capacity of $ 138 billion., Including the automotive, mobile, network segments, and the segments of information security and the "Internet of Things". Qualcomm intends to finance the transaction from its own and borrowed funds. The transaction should be completed by the end of next year, but Qualcomm must first obtain the approval of all relevant authorities.
Interestingly, the head of STMicroelectronics in an interview with Bloomberg said there is no need for such acquisitions to expand its presence in the market. According to him, to invest is enough in the development of about $ 1.4 billion Annually.