M&A Deal Summary

Unitrode Acquires Benchmarq Microelectronics

On March 3, 1998, Unitrode acquired semiconductors company Benchmarq Microelectronics for 135M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Unitrode’s 1st transaction in the Semiconductors sector.
  • This is Unitrode’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Unitrode’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Unitrode’s 1st transaction in Texas.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 1998-03-03
Target Benchmarq Microelectronics
Sector Semiconductors
Buyer(s) Unitrode
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 135M USD

Target

Benchmarq Microelectronics

Dallas, Texas, United States
Benchmarq Microelectronics Inc. is a provider of semiconductors that control battery power.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Unitrode

Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States

Category Company
Sector Test/Measurement Equipment
Employees840
DESCRIPTION

Unitrode designs and manufactures analog/linear and mixed-signal integrated circuits, modules, and non-volatile products, principally to perform power management, portable power, and interface functions.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Semiconductors) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
State (Texas) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (1998) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1