# Qualcomm increases NXP Semiconductors bid to $44 billion

Qualcomm increased its bid to acquire NXP Semiconductors to $127.50 per share, valuing the deal at approximately $44 billion. The revised offer is 16% higher than the original $110 per share proposal.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2018-02-20
- Where: Netherlands
- Value: $44.0B
- Status: announced
- Products: semiconductors, automotive chips, security chips, IoT chips
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Qualcomm](https://endata.com/companies/16058.md) (acquirer)
- [NXP Semiconductors](https://endata.com/companies/19521.md) (target)

## Sources

- [hothardware.com](https://hothardware.com/news/qualcomm-sweetens-offer-nxp-semiconductors-44-billion), 2018-02-20: "NXP is a highly strategic and attractive acquisition for Qualcomm that enhances the value of our leading 5G technologies."
- [patch.com](https://patch.com/california/san-diego/qualcomm-buy-nxp-semiconductors-44-billion), 2018-02-20: "The acquisition of NXP will enable us to accelerate our growth strategy."

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