M&A Deal Summary

Vishay Intertechnology Acquires General Semiconductor

On November 2, 2001, Vishay Intertechnology acquired semiconductors company General Semiconductor for 869M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Vishay Intertechnology’s 3rd transaction in the Semiconductors sector.
  • This is Vishay Intertechnology’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Vishay Intertechnology’s 4th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Vishay Intertechnology’s 1st transaction in New York.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2001-11-02
Target General Semiconductor
Sector Semiconductors
Buyer(s) Vishay Intertechnology
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 869M USD

Target

General Semiconductor

Melville, New York, United States
General Semiconductor, Inc., is a designer and manufacturer of semiconductor components, including rectifiers, transient voltage suppressors, small-signal transistors, diodes, MOSFETs, and analog circuits.

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Buyer

Vishay Intertechnology

Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States
Category Company
Founded 1962
Sector Semiconductors
Employees23,500
Revenue 3.4B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to Vishay's corporate headquarters in Malvern, Pennsylvania.
Entrance to Vishay's corporate headquarters in Malvern, Pennsylvania.

Vishay Intertechnology is a global manufacturer and supplier of discrete semiconductors and passive components. The Company supports the microprocessor chips and other integrated circuits (ICs) that coordinate and control the functions of electronic devices and equipment. Vishay Intertechnology was founded in 1962 and is based in Malvern, Pennsylvania.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 18
Sector (Semiconductors) 3 of 12
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 13
State (New York) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 4 of 12
Year (2001) 2 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 11
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2001-06-28 Infineon’ - Infrared Components Business

San Jose, California, United States

Infineon’ - Infrared Components Business engages in manufacturing of semiconductor and integrated devices development, marketing and distribution activities in San Jose and its production facility in Malaysia.

Buy $120M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2002-12-16 BC Components Holdings B.V

Eindhoven, Netherlands

BC Components Holdings B.V (Beyschlag Centralab components) is a manufacturer of passive electronic components.

Buy -
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