# MediaTek to fully integrate MStar Semiconductor after China approval

MediaTek announced it will create a new TV chip business group by integrating MStar Semiconductor's TV chip design team, following Chinese Ministry of Commerce approval to proceed with the NT$112 billion (US$3.65 billion) merger announced in 2012.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2018-08-22
- Where: TWN
- Value: $3.65B (112.0B TWD)
- Status: announced
- Products: TV chips, set-top box chips, touch sensor design
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [MediaTek](https://endata.com/companies/24743.md) (acquirer)
- [MStar Semiconductor](https://endata.com/companies/33895.md) (target)

## Sources

- [taipeitimes.com](https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/biz/archives/2018/08/23/2003699000), 2018-08-22: "The regrouping plan is part of the company's broader restructuring efforts."

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