M&A Deal Summary

Pixelworks Acquires ViXS Systems

On May 18, 2017, Pixelworks acquired semiconductors company ViXS Systems for 20M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Pixelworks’ 1st transaction in the Semiconductors sector.
  • This is Pixelworks’ largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Pixelworks’ 1st transaction in Canada.
  • This is Pixelworks’ 1st transaction in Ontario.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2017-05-18
Target ViXS Systems
Sector Semiconductors
Buyer(s) Pixelworks
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 20M USD
Advisor(s) Needham & Co. LLC (Financial)
Gowling WLG (Legal)

Target

ViXS Systems

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
website
ViXS Systems Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company which develops high performance MPEG video processors and wireless semiconductor solutions with unprecedented capabilities for processing and distribution of broadcast-quality video. ViXS Systems is based in Toronto, Ontario.

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Buyer

Pixelworks

San Jose, California, United States

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Category Company
Founded 1997
Sector Information Technology
Employees197
Revenue 70M USD (2022)
DESCRIPTION

Pixelworks is a developer and marketer of visual display processing solutions for applications that demand the very highest quality images. At design centers around the world, Pixelworks engineers constantly push visual processing performance to keep manufacturers of consumer electronics and professional displays worldwide on the leading edge. Pixelworks was founded in 1997 and is based in San Jose, California.

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Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Semiconductors) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
State (Ontario) 1 of 1
Country (Canada) 1 of 1
Year (2017) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
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