# STMicroelectronics acquires BeSpoon and Riot Micro assets

STMicroelectronics signed agreements to acquire BeSpoon, an Ultra Wide Band specialist, and the cellular IoT connectivity assets of Riot Micro. Terms were not disclosed.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2020-07-16
- Status: announced
- Products: Ultra Wide Band technology, cellular IoT connectivity
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Trumpf](https://endata.com/companies/18618.md) (partner)
- [STMicroelectronics](https://endata.com/companies/21952.md) (acquirer)
- [BeSpoon](https://endata.com/companies/48634.md) (target)
- [Riot Micro](https://endata.com/companies/48635.md) (target)

## Sources

- [globenewswire.com](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2020/07/16/2063359/0/en/STMicroelectronics-makes-acquisitions-to-further-strengthen-the-wireless-connectivity-capabilities-of-STM32-microcontrollers.html), 2020-07-16: "At ST we work to offer our customers the products and solutions they need in order to address their opportunities and challenges."
- [newsroom.st.com](https://newsroom.st.com/media-center/press-item.html/c2963.html), 2020-07-16: "At ST we work to offer our customers the products and solutions they need in order to address their opportunities and challenges."

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