# China's SAMR approves Infineon/Cypress merger with FRAND remedies

China's State Administration for Market Regulation approved the merger of Infineon Technologies and Cypress Semiconductor, requiring the merged company to provide Chinese customers fair access to key automotive components for five years.

- Type: Regulation
- Announced: 2020-04-08
- Where: China
- Status: announced
- Products: automotive semiconductors
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md), [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [Infineon Technologies AG](https://endata.com/companies/15717.md) (acquirer)
- [Cypress Semiconductor](https://endata.com/companies/22566.md) (target)

## Sources

- [globalcompetitionreview.com](https://globalcompetitionreview.com/article/samr-imposes-frand-remedies-infineoncypress-semiconductor-deal), 2020-04-08: "China’s competition watchdog will allow Infineon Technologies and Cypress Semiconductor to merge after requiring that the merged company provide Chinese customers with access to several key automotive components on a fair and non-discriminatory basis for five years."

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