AIRMAR TECHNOLOGY acquired by AMPHENOL CORPORATION
MILFORD, NH. - January 29, 2024
📝 AIRMAR® Technology Corporation, a world leader in ultrasonic transducers and Chirp technology, is pleased to announce its purchase by Amphenol Corporation (NYSE: APH). Amphenol, one of the world’s largest providers of high-technology interconnect, sensor and antenna solutions, is headquartered in Wallingford, Connecticut, USA. Airmar is now part of the Amphenol Interconnect and Sensor Systems Division, joining several other sensor and interconnect businesses, and will continue to retain its headquarters location in Milford, New Hampshire.
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MILFORD, NH. - January 29, 2024
📝 AIRMAR® Technology Corporation, a world leader in ultrasonic transducers and Chirp technology, is pleased to announce its purchase by Amphenol Corporation (NYSE: APH). Amphenol, one of the world’s largest providers of high-technology interconnect, sensor and antenna solutions, is headquartered in Wallingford, Connecticut, USA. Airmar is now part of the Amphenol Interconnect and Sensor Systems Division, joining several other sensor and interconnect businesses, and will continue to retain its headquarters location in Milford, New Hampshire.
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MPS acquires AXIGN B.V.
Kirkland, Washington, February 7, 2024
📝 Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) (Nasdaq: MPWR), a leading company in high-performance power solutions, today announced the acquisition of Axign B.V., a Netherlands-based fabless semiconductor startup that specializes in programmable multicore DSP (digital signal processors). Axign’s audio processors demonstrate near-zero distortion signals, with significantly reduced power consumption for automotive and consumer audio systems. Axign’s technologies revolutionize audio signal processing and signal amplification. These products will change people’s experience in their cars, homes, concert venues, and stadiums.
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Kirkland, Washington, February 7, 2024
📝 Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) (Nasdaq: MPWR), a leading company in high-performance power solutions, today announced the acquisition of Axign B.V., a Netherlands-based fabless semiconductor startup that specializes in programmable multicore DSP (digital signal processors). Axign’s audio processors demonstrate near-zero distortion signals, with significantly reduced power consumption for automotive and consumer audio systems. Axign’s technologies revolutionize audio signal processing and signal amplification. These products will change people’s experience in their cars, homes, concert venues, and stadiums.
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GUERRILLA RF acquires GaN business from GALLIUM SEMICONDUCTOR
GREENSBORO, N.C- - April 29, 2024
📝 Guerrilla RF, Inc. (OTCQX: GUER) has finalized the acquisition of Gallium Semiconductor's entire portfolio of GaN power amplifiers and front-end modules. Effective April 26th, 2024, GUER acquired all previously released components as well as new cores under development at Gallium Semiconductor. Additionally, all associated intellectual property (IP) has been transferred to GUER as part of this portfolio acquisition. By integrating these assets, the Company intends to significantly enhance its ongoing efforts to develop and commercialize a new line of GaN devices tailored for wireless infrastructure, military, and satellite communications applications.
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GREENSBORO, N.C- - April 29, 2024
📝 Guerrilla RF, Inc. (OTCQX: GUER) has finalized the acquisition of Gallium Semiconductor's entire portfolio of GaN power amplifiers and front-end modules. Effective April 26th, 2024, GUER acquired all previously released components as well as new cores under development at Gallium Semiconductor. Additionally, all associated intellectual property (IP) has been transferred to GUER as part of this portfolio acquisition. By integrating these assets, the Company intends to significantly enhance its ongoing efforts to develop and commercialize a new line of GaN devices tailored for wireless infrastructure, military, and satellite communications applications.
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POWER INTEGRATIONS to acquire the assets of ODYSSEY SEMICONDUCTOR
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- May 7, 2024
📝 Power Integrations (NASDAQ: POWI), the leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, today announced an agreement to acquire the assets of Odyssey Semiconductor Technologies (OTCQB: ODII), a developer of vertical gallium-nitride (GaN) transistor technology. The transaction is expected to close in July 2024, after which all key Odyssey employees are expected to join Power Integrations’ technology organization.
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SAN JOSE, Calif. -- May 7, 2024
📝 Power Integrations (NASDAQ: POWI), the leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, today announced an agreement to acquire the assets of Odyssey Semiconductor Technologies (OTCQB: ODII), a developer of vertical gallium-nitride (GaN) transistor technology. The transaction is expected to close in July 2024, after which all key Odyssey employees are expected to join Power Integrations’ technology organization.
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QUANTIC ELECTRONICS announces acquisition of M WAVE DESIGN
Simi Valley, CA, -- May 15, 2024
📝 Quantic® Electronics (“Quantic”), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, today announced the acquisition of M Wave Design (“M Wave”), a leading supplier of ferrite-based RF and Microwave components for aerospace, defense, and quantum computing applications.
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Simi Valley, CA, -- May 15, 2024
📝 Quantic® Electronics (“Quantic”), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, today announced the acquisition of M Wave Design (“M Wave”), a leading supplier of ferrite-based RF and Microwave components for aerospace, defense, and quantum computing applications.
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ADVANCED ENERGY acquires AIRITY TECHNOLOGIES
Denver, CO.- Jun 24, 2024
📝 Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: AEIS), a global leader in highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions, today announced the acquisition of Airity Technologies, a Redwood City, California-based provider of next-generation, high voltage power conversion products and technologies for applications in semiconductor, industrial and medical markets.
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Denver, CO.- Jun 24, 2024
📝 Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: AEIS), a global leader in highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions, today announced the acquisition of Airity Technologies, a Redwood City, California-based provider of next-generation, high voltage power conversion products and technologies for applications in semiconductor, industrial and medical markets.
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GLOBALFOUNDRIES acquires TAGORE TECHNOLOGY
MALTA, N.Y., July 1, 2024
📝 GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) today announced that it has acquired Tagore Technology’s proprietary and production proven Power Gallium Nitride (GaN) IP portfolio, a high-power density solution designed to push the boundaries of efficiency and performance in a wide range of power applications in automotive, internet of things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) datacenter. As the digital world continues to evolve with technologies like Generative AI, GaN stands out as a pivotal solution for sustainable and efficient power management particularly in datacenters.
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MALTA, N.Y., July 1, 2024
📝 GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) today announced that it has acquired Tagore Technology’s proprietary and production proven Power Gallium Nitride (GaN) IP portfolio, a high-power density solution designed to push the boundaries of efficiency and performance in a wide range of power applications in automotive, internet of things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) datacenter. As the digital world continues to evolve with technologies like Generative AI, GaN stands out as a pivotal solution for sustainable and efficient power management particularly in datacenters.
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QUALCOMM and SEQUANS reach agreement on sale of 4G IoT technology
PARIS, France and SAN DIEGO – August 23, 2024
📝 Qualcomm Incorporated, (NASDAQ: QCOM), a global leader in high-performance at low-power solutions, through its subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. (“Qualcomm”), and Sequans Communications S.A. (NYSE: SQNS), a supplier of 4G and 5G semiconductor solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT), today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for Qualcomm to buy Sequans’ 4G IoT technologies. The acquisition includes certain employees, assets and licenses. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including French regulatory approval.
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PARIS, France and SAN DIEGO – August 23, 2024
📝 Qualcomm Incorporated, (NASDAQ: QCOM), a global leader in high-performance at low-power solutions, through its subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. (“Qualcomm”), and Sequans Communications S.A. (NYSE: SQNS), a supplier of 4G and 5G semiconductor solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT), today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for Qualcomm to buy Sequans’ 4G IoT technologies. The acquisition includes certain employees, assets and licenses. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including French regulatory approval.
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DELTA acquires ALPS ALPINE's power inductor business assets to enhance its capabilities in next-generation passive components
TAIPEI, Aug. 29, 2024
📝 Delta, a global leader in power management and a provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, today announced the signing of an agreement by its subsidiaries, Delta Electronics (Japan), Inc. and Delta Electronics (Korea), Inc. to acquire the power inductor and powder materials business and assets, including production and R&D equipment, patents, and intellectual property from Japan-listed company Alps Alpine Co., Ltd. and its subsidiary, Alps Electric Korea Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Alps Alpine") respectively, for approximately US$71 million (approx. NT$2,331,285 thousand). Alps Alpine's unique powder material patent technology helps create power inductors with low power loss that improve the energy efficiency of devices and equipment. After the acquisition is completed, Delta expects to integrate Alps Alpine's power inductor business in Japan and South Korea, combining their R&D capabilities, production facilities, and customer resources to enhance the capabilities of its passive components for data centers, AI high-performance computing, edge computing, electric vehicles, smartphones, and next-generation ICT products.
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TAIPEI, Aug. 29, 2024
📝 Delta, a global leader in power management and a provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, today announced the signing of an agreement by its subsidiaries, Delta Electronics (Japan), Inc. and Delta Electronics (Korea), Inc. to acquire the power inductor and powder materials business and assets, including production and R&D equipment, patents, and intellectual property from Japan-listed company Alps Alpine Co., Ltd. and its subsidiary, Alps Electric Korea Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Alps Alpine") respectively, for approximately US$71 million (approx. NT$2,331,285 thousand). Alps Alpine's unique powder material patent technology helps create power inductors with low power loss that improve the energy efficiency of devices and equipment. After the acquisition is completed, Delta expects to integrate Alps Alpine's power inductor business in Japan and South Korea, combining their R&D capabilities, production facilities, and customer resources to enhance the capabilities of its passive components for data centers, AI high-performance computing, edge computing, electric vehicles, smartphones, and next-generation ICT products.
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KNOWLES to sell CMM business to SYNTIANT for $150M
ITASCA, Ill. – September 19, 2024
📝 Knowles Corporation (NYSE: KN) ("Knowles" or the "Company"), a leading global supplier of high performance electronics for demanding applications, including capacitors and radio frequency ("RF") filters, advanced medtech microphones, and balanced armature speakers, announced today that, following a thorough strategic review, it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Consumer MEMS Microphones ("CMM") business to Syntiant Corp ("Syntiant") for $150 million (the "Transaction").
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ITASCA, Ill. – September 19, 2024
📝 Knowles Corporation (NYSE: KN) ("Knowles" or the "Company"), a leading global supplier of high performance electronics for demanding applications, including capacitors and radio frequency ("RF") filters, advanced medtech microphones, and balanced armature speakers, announced today that, following a thorough strategic review, it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Consumer MEMS Microphones ("CMM") business to Syntiant Corp ("Syntiant") for $150 million (the "Transaction").
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POLYRACK TECH-GROUP welcomes legacy brand VEROTEC
Straubenhardt, D / Hampshire, UK, September 23rd, 2024
📝 POLYRACK ElectronicAufbausysteme GmbH has acquired a majority stake in VEROTEC Ltd, based in Hampshire, UK. Tim Armstrong will continue to serve as Managing Director of VEROTEC UK, he will also stay on board as shareholder. This strategic partnership enables POLYRACK to serve the UK market in the future from a local basis, and the partnership will help VEROTEC to widen its capabilities and services to the UK market under the umbrella of the POLYRACK TECH-GROUP.
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Straubenhardt, D / Hampshire, UK, September 23rd, 2024
📝 POLYRACK ElectronicAufbausysteme GmbH has acquired a majority stake in VEROTEC Ltd, based in Hampshire, UK. Tim Armstrong will continue to serve as Managing Director of VEROTEC UK, he will also stay on board as shareholder. This strategic partnership enables POLYRACK to serve the UK market in the future from a local basis, and the partnership will help VEROTEC to widen its capabilities and services to the UK market under the umbrella of the POLYRACK TECH-GROUP.
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MOLEX announces agreement to acquire AIRBORN
Lisle, IL – November 14, 2024
📝 Molex, a leading global connectivity and electronics solutions provider, today announced the signing of an agreement to purchase AirBorn, Inc., an employee-owned company headquartered in Georgetown, TX, specializing in the design and manufacturing of rugged connectors and electronic components for global Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) serving the aerospace and defense, commercial air, space exploration, medical and industrial markets.
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Lisle, IL – November 14, 2024
📝 Molex, a leading global connectivity and electronics solutions provider, today announced the signing of an agreement to purchase AirBorn, Inc., an employee-owned company headquartered in Georgetown, TX, specializing in the design and manufacturing of rugged connectors and electronic components for global Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) serving the aerospace and defense, commercial air, space exploration, medical and industrial markets.
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onsemi to acquire Silicon Carbide JFET technology to enhance its power portfolio for AI data centers
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – December 9, 2024
📝 onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the Silicon Carbide Junction Field-Effect Transistor (SiC JFET) technology business, including the United Silicon Carbide subsidiary, from Qorvo for $115 million in cash. The acquisition will complement onsemi’s extensive EliteSiC power portfolio and enable the company to address the need for high energy efficiency and power density in the AC-DC stage in power supply units for AI data centers. Additionally, the move will accelerate onsemi’s readiness for emerging markets such as EV battery disconnects and solid-state circuit breakers (SSCBs).
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – December 9, 2024
📝 onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the Silicon Carbide Junction Field-Effect Transistor (SiC JFET) technology business, including the United Silicon Carbide subsidiary, from Qorvo for $115 million in cash. The acquisition will complement onsemi’s extensive EliteSiC power portfolio and enable the company to address the need for high energy efficiency and power density in the AC-DC stage in power supply units for AI data centers. Additionally, the move will accelerate onsemi’s readiness for emerging markets such as EV battery disconnects and solid-state circuit breakers (SSCBs).
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LITTELFUSE completes acquisition of the 200mm wafer Fab located in Dortmund, Germany
CHICAGO, Il. - December, 30, 2024
📝 Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFUS), a diversified industrial technology manufacturing company empowering a sustainable, connected, and safer world, today announced it completed the acquisition of the 200mm wafer fab located in Dortmund, Germany (“Dortmund fab”) from Elmos Semiconductor SE (FSE: ELG), which will become effective on December 31, 2024, at midnight (CET).
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CHICAGO, Il. - December, 30, 2024
📝 Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFUS), a diversified industrial technology manufacturing company empowering a sustainable, connected, and safer world, today announced it completed the acquisition of the 200mm wafer fab located in Dortmund, Germany (“Dortmund fab”) from Elmos Semiconductor SE (FSE: ELG), which will become effective on December 31, 2024, at midnight (CET).
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NXP agrees to acquire edge AI pioneer KINARA to redefine the intelligent edge
Eindhoven, the Netherlands, February 10, 2025
📝 NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Kinara, Inc., an industry leader in high performance, energy-efficient and programmable discrete neural processing units (NPUs). These devices enable a wide range of edge AI applications, including multi-modal generative AI models. The acquisition will be an all-cash transaction valued at $307 million and is expected to close in the first half of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory clearances.
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Eindhoven, the Netherlands, February 10, 2025
📝 NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Kinara, Inc., an industry leader in high performance, energy-efficient and programmable discrete neural processing units (NPUs). These devices enable a wide range of edge AI applications, including multi-modal generative AI models. The acquisition will be an all-cash transaction valued at $307 million and is expected to close in the first half of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory clearances.
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SOFTBANK GROUP to acquire AMPERE COMPUTING
(TOKYO, Japan) and (Santa Clara, CA) – March 19, 2025
📝 SoftBank Group Corp. (TSE: 9984, “SoftBank Group”) today announced that it will acquire Ampere® Computing, a leading independent silicon design company, in an all-cash transaction valued at $6.5 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, Ampere will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of SoftBank Group and retain its name. As part of the transaction, Ampere’s lead investors – Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) and Oracle Corp. (NYSE: ORCL) – are selling their respective positions in Ampere.
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(TOKYO, Japan) and (Santa Clara, CA) – March 19, 2025
📝 SoftBank Group Corp. (TSE: 9984, “SoftBank Group”) today announced that it will acquire Ampere® Computing, a leading independent silicon design company, in an all-cash transaction valued at $6.5 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, Ampere will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of SoftBank Group and retain its name. As part of the transaction, Ampere’s lead investors – Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) and Oracle Corp. (NYSE: ORCL) – are selling their respective positions in Ampere.
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QUALCOMM to acquire ALPHAWAVE SEMI
London, UK - Jun 9, 2025
📝 Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced that it has reached an agreement with Alphawave IP Group plc (AWE.L) (“Alphawave Semi”) regarding the terms and conditions of a recommended acquisition by Aqua Acquisition Sub LLC, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, for the entire issued and to be issued ordinary share capital of Alphawave Semi at an implied enterprise value of approximately US$2.4 billion.
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London, UK - Jun 9, 2025
📝 Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced that it has reached an agreement with Alphawave IP Group plc (AWE.L) (“Alphawave Semi”) regarding the terms and conditions of a recommended acquisition by Aqua Acquisition Sub LLC, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, for the entire issued and to be issued ordinary share capital of Alphawave Semi at an implied enterprise value of approximately US$2.4 billion.
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GLOBALFOUNDRIES to Acquire MIPS
MALTA, N.Y., and San Jose, Calif., July 8, 2025
📝 GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) today announced a definitive agreement to acquire MIPS, a leading supplier of AI and processor IP. This strategic acquisition will expand GF’s portfolio of customizable IP offerings, allowing it to further differentiate its process technologies with IP and software capabilities.
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MALTA, N.Y., and San Jose, Calif., July 8, 2025
📝 GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) today announced a definitive agreement to acquire MIPS, a leading supplier of AI and processor IP. This strategic acquisition will expand GF’s portfolio of customizable IP offerings, allowing it to further differentiate its process technologies with IP and software capabilities.
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SAN’AN and INARI to acquire 100% of LUMILEDS HOLDING B.V.’s shares
Amsterdam, Eindhoven, The Netherlands – August 1, 2025
📝 San’an Optoelectronics and Inari Amertron Berhad today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Lumileds Holding B.V. and its European and Asian subsidiaries (“Lumileds International”).
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Amsterdam, Eindhoven, The Netherlands – August 1, 2025
📝 San’an Optoelectronics and Inari Amertron Berhad today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Lumileds Holding B.V. and its European and Asian subsidiaries (“Lumileds International”).
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AMPHENOL to acquire connectivity and cable solutions business from COMMSCOPE
Wallingford, CONN./ Claremont, NC : Aug 4, 2025
📝 Amphenol Corporation (NYSE: APH) today announced a definitive agreement to acquire CommScope’s (NASDAQ: COMM) Connectivity and Cable Solutions (CCS) business for $10.5 billion in cash, subject to customary post-closing adjustments. The transaction expands Amphenol’s interconnect product capabilities in the fast-growing IT datacom market, particularly adding fiber optic interconnect products for artificial intelligence and other data center applications, and further diversifies Amphenol’s broad portfolio of fiber optic and other interconnect product solutions in the communications networks and industrial markets.
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Wallingford, CONN./ Claremont, NC : Aug 4, 2025
📝 Amphenol Corporation (NYSE: APH) today announced a definitive agreement to acquire CommScope’s (NASDAQ: COMM) Connectivity and Cable Solutions (CCS) business for $10.5 billion in cash, subject to customary post-closing adjustments. The transaction expands Amphenol’s interconnect product capabilities in the fast-growing IT datacom market, particularly adding fiber optic interconnect products for artificial intelligence and other data center applications, and further diversifies Amphenol’s broad portfolio of fiber optic and other interconnect product solutions in the communications networks and industrial markets.
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