M&A Deal Summary

Synopsys Acquires Chipidea Microelectronica S.A.

On May 8, 2009, Synopsys acquired semiconductors company Chipidea Microelectronica S.A. from MIPS Technologies for 22M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Synopsys’ 5th transaction in the Semiconductors sector.
  • This is Synopsys’ 18th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Synopsys’ 1st transaction in Portugal.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2009-05-08
Target Chipidea Microelectronica S.A.
Sector Semiconductors
Buyer(s) Synopsys
Sellers(s) MIPS Technologies
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 22M USD

Target

Chipidea Microelectronica S.A.

Porto Salvo, Portugal
Chipidea Microelectronica S.A. is a analog/mixed-signal merchant technology supplier targeting fast-growing market segments like wireless communications, digital media and consumer electronics.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Synopsys

Sunnyvale, California, United States
Category Company
Founded 1986
Sector Software
Employees20,300
Revenue 5.8B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to Synopsys' corporate headquarters in Mountain View, California.
Entrance to Synopsys' corporate headquarters in Mountain View, California.

Synopsys with companies to develop electronic products and software applications. Synopsys provides electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP solutions. Synopsys was founded in 1986 and is based in Sunnyvale, California.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 21 of 70
Sector (Semiconductors) 5 of 10
Type (Divestiture) 3 of 7
Country (Portugal) 1 of 1
Year (2009) 2 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 18 of 23
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2009-01-01 TeraRoute

Austin, Texas, United States

TeraRoute LLC, is a software development and support of shape-based technology.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2009-11-18 Gemini Design Technology

Fremont, California, United States

Gemini Design Technology, Inc., is an electronic design automation software company working on next-generation design and verification tools.

Buy -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

MIPS Technologies

Sunnyvale, California, United States
Category Company
Founded 1984
Sector Semiconductors
Employees161
DESCRIPTION

MIPS Technologies, Inc., is a provider of industry standard processor architecture and cores for digital consumers and business applications.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Semiconductors) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
Country (Portugal) 1 of 1
Year (2009) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-08-24 Chipidea Microelectronica S.A.

Porto Salvo, Portugal

Chipidea Microelectronica S.A. is a analog/mixed-signal merchant technology supplier targeting fast-growing market segments like wireless communications, digital media and consumer electronics.

Buy $154M
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