M&A Deal Summary

Microsemi Acquires Zarlink Semiconductor

On October 12, 2011, Microsemi acquired semiconductors company Zarlink Semiconductor for 631M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Microsemi’s 17th transaction in the Semiconductors sector.
  • This is Microsemi’s 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Microsemi’s 2nd transaction in Canada.
  • This is Microsemi’s 2nd transaction in Ontario.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2011-10-12
Target Zarlink Semiconductor
Sector Semiconductors
Buyer(s) Microsemi
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 631M USD
Advisor(s) Canaccord Genuity Corp. (Financial)

Target

Zarlink Semiconductor

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
website
Zarlink Semiconductor, Inc. is a mixed-signal chip technologies for a broad range of communication and medical applications. Zarlink’s core capabilities included timing solutions that manage time-sensitive communication applications over wireless and wired networks, line circuits supporting high-quality voice services over cable and broadband connections, and ultra low-power radios enabling new wireless medical devices and therapies.

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Buyer

Microsemi

Chandler, Arizona, United States

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Category Company
Founded 1960
Sector Semiconductors
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to Microsemi's corporate headquarters in Aliso Viejo, California.
Entrance to Microsemi's corporate headquarters in Aliso Viejo, California.

Microsemi offers a comprehensive portfolio of semiconductor and system solutions for communications, defense & security, aerospace, and industrial markets. Microsemi was established in 1960 and is based in Chandler, Arizona.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 24 of 32
Sector (Semiconductors) 17 of 22
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 18 of 23
State (Ontario) 2 of 2
Country (Canada) 2 of 2
Year (2011) 5 of 5
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 17
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-10-12 Legerity Holdings

Austin, Texas, United States

Legerity Holdings, Inc. is a developer and supplier of voice ICs (integrated circuits) for carrier, enterprise and residential gateway equipment.

Buy $525M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-01-19 Maxim Integrated - Timing Synchronization and Synthesis Business

San Jose, California, United States

Maxim Integrated Product’s telecom clock generation, synchronization, packet timing and synthesis business focused on the effective and efficient delivery of time-sensitive voice, data and multimedia traffic over wireless and wired networks.

Buy -
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