M&A Deal Summary

Renesas Electronics Acquires Dialog Semiconductor

On February 8, 2021, Renesas Electronics acquired semiconductors company Dialog Semiconductor for 4.9B EUR

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Renesas Electronics’ 3rd transaction in the Semiconductors sector.
  • This is Renesas Electronics’ 3rd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Renesas Electronics’ 1st transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2021-02-08
Target Dialog Semiconductor
Sector Semiconductors
Buyer(s) Renesas Electronics
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 4.9B EUR
Advisor(s) J.P. Morgan Securities
Qatalyst Partners (Financial)
Linklaters (Legal)

Target

Dialog Semiconductor

Reading, United Kingdom
Dialog Semiconductor Plc is a designer and producer of semiconductors for mobile telephones and automotive systems. Dialog Semiconductor was founded in 1988 and is based in Reading, the United Kingdom.

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Buyer

Renesas Electronics

Tokyo, Japan
Category Company
Founded 2002
Sector Semiconductors
Employees21,204
Revenue 1.47T JPY (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Renesas Electronics delivers semiconductor solutions that enable billions of connected, intelligent devices to enhance the way people work and live. Renesas is a global supplier of microcontrollers, and a leader in Analog & Power and SoC products, Renesas provides the expertise, quality, and comprehensive solutions for a broad range of Automotive, Industrial, Home Electronics (HE), Office Automation (OA) and Information Communication Technology (ICT) applications to help shape a limitless future. Renesas Electronics was founded in 2002 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 10
Sector (Semiconductors) 3 of 6
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 9
Country (United Kingdom) 1 of 1
Year (2021) 1 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 3 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-09-11 Integrated Device Technology

San Jose, California, United States

Integrated Device Technology, Inc. is a provider of semiconductor solutions for advanced network services. IDT serves communications equipment vendors by applying its hardware, software and memory technologies to create flexible, highly integrated products that enhance the functionality and processing of network equipment. Integrated Device Technology, Inc. was formed in 1980 and is based in San Jose, California.

Buy $6.7B
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-10-28 Celeno

Ra'anana, Israel

Celeno offers a wide range of wireless communication solutions, including advanced Wi-Fi chipsets and software solutions, for high-performance home networks, smart buildings, enterprise, and industrial markets. Its industry’s most compact chipset offerings for Wi-Fi 6 and 6E deliver exceptional Wi-Fi network performance and increased security with low latency and low power consumption. The company's breakthrough Wi-Fi Doppler Imaging technology, a Wi-Fi based, high-resolution imaging technology is ideal for home elderly care and assisted living, home security, safe driving and digital and connected factories. It depicts, tracks and analyzes the motion, behavior and location of people and objects using standard Wi-Fi, eliminating the need for multiple cameras or sensors in home environments and commercial buildings. Celeno was formed in 2005 and is based in Ra'anana, Israel.

Buy $315M
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