M&A Deal Summary

Robert Bosch Acquires Texas Instruments - Multipoint Systems Business

On May 13, 1997, Robert Bosch acquired technology hardware company Texas Instruments - Multipoint Systems Business from Texas Instruments

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Robert Bosch’s 1st transaction in the Technology Hardware sector.
  • This is Robert Bosch’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Robert Bosch’s 1st transaction in Texas.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 1997-05-13
Target Texas Instruments - Multipoint Systems Business
Sector Technology Hardware
Buyer(s) Robert Bosch
Sellers(s) Texas Instruments
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

Texas Instruments - Multipoint Systems Business

Dallas, Texas, United States
Texas Instruments - Multipoint Systems Business is a provider of two-way communications system that enables a wireless delivery of broadband and narrowband services.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Robert Bosch

Postfach, Germany
Category Company
Founded 1886
Sector Diversified
Employees300,000
Revenue 52.0B EUR (2012)
DESCRIPTION
Bosch power tools on display at an Acme Tools store in Duluth, Minnesota.
Bosch power tools on display at an Acme Tools store in Duluth, Minnesota.

Robert Bosch GmbH is a diversified technology, electronics, and automotive manufacturing company. The Company is privately owned and was established in 1886.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 20
Sector (Technology Hardware) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 2
State (Texas) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 11
Year (1997) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1992-01-01 Worcester

United Kingdom

Worcester is a manufacturer of boilers.

Buy £65M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-08-31 Telex Communications

Burnsville, Minnesota, United States

Telex Communications is a manufacturer and supplier of professional audio, wireless, life safety and communication equipment. The systems are installed in a wide range of applications, such as large stadiums and airport projects, where customers are increasingly asking for turnkey solutions combined with security systems.

Buy $420M

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Texas Instruments

Dallas, Texas, United States
Category Company
Founded 1930
Sector Semiconductors
Employees34,000
Revenue 17.5B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to Texas Instruments' corporate headquarters in Dallas, Texas.
Entrance to Texas Instruments' corporate headquarters in Dallas, Texas.

Texas Instruments is a semiconductor design and manufacturing company that develops analog ICs and embedded processors. Texas Instruments was formed in 1930 and is based in Dallas, Texas.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 12
Sector (Technology Hardware) 3 of 4
Type (Divestiture) 6 of 12
State (Texas) 4 of 7
Country (United States) 6 of 12
Year (1997) 4 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1997-04-21 Texas Instruments - Software Business

Plano, Texas, United States

Texas Instruments - Software Business is an applications development software.

Sell $165M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1997-11-19 Amati Communications

San Jose, California, United States

Amati Communications Corp. is a provider in digital modem technology, also known as Digital Subscriber Line (xDSL), which lets ordinary phone lines transmit data as much as 200 times faster than today's typical analog voiceband modems.

Buy $395M
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