Qualcomm agrees to acquire NXP Semiconductors for $47B

Qualcomm agreed to acquire NXP Semiconductors for approximately $47 billion, the largest semiconductor deal ever, expected to close by end of 2017 subject to regulatory approvals.

“The NXP acquisition accelerates our strategy to extend our leading mobile technology into robust new opportunities, where we will be well positioned to lead by delivering integrated semiconductor solutions at scale.”pinsentmasons.com

• 3 sources
• pinsentmasons.comQualcomm agrees deal to acquire NXP SemiconductorsNov 2, 2016
• sst.semiconductor-digest.comIFTLE 312 Mergers, Acquisitions and Rumors; IMAPS 2016 | Insights From Leading EdgesdavisNov 28, 2016
• pinsentmasons.comEurope to investigate Qualcomm acquisition of NXPJun 15, 2017

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