# Toshiba, ROHM and Mitsubishi Electric sign MoU to discuss semiconductor business integration

Toshiba, ROHM and Mitsubishi Electric signed an MoU to start discussions on integrating their semiconductor and power device businesses, aiming to create a globally competitive entity. The MoU was signed with Japan Industrial Partners and TBJ Holdings.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2026-03-27
- Where: Kawasaki, Japan, Japan
- Status: announced
- Products: power devices, semiconductors
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Toshiba](https://endata.com/companies/8893.md)
- [Mitsubishi Electric](https://endata.com/companies/2378.md) (partner)
- [Toshiba](https://endata.com/companies/8893.md) (partner)
- [RÖHM Group](https://endata.com/companies/18449.md) (partner)
- [Japan Industrial Partners](https://endata.com/companies/22431.md) (partner)
- [TBJ Holdings](https://endata.com/companies/91057.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [global.toshiba](https://www.global.toshiba/ww/news/corporate/2026/03/news-20260327-01.html), 2026-03-27: "This agreement marks the commencement of deliberations."
- [aa.com.tr](https://www.aa.com.tr/en/economy/toshiba-in-talks-with-mitsubishi-electric-rohm-on-chip-business-integration/3881881), 2026-03-27: "The discussions come as Japanese chipmakers face intensifying competition from overseas, particularly in the fast-growing market for power semiconductors used in electric vehicles, renewable energy and industrial systems."
- [semiconleadersasia.com](https://www.semiconleadersasia.com/news/63/931/toshiba-rohm-and-mitsubishi-electric-explore-semiconductor-integration.html), 2026-05-01: "Japan’s Toshiba, ROHM, and Mitsubishi Electric have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to begin discussions on potentially combining parts of their semiconductor operations."

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