Dialog Semiconductor to acquire Atmel for $4.6 Billion

Dialog Semiconductor and Atmel Corporation have announced that Dialog has agreed to acquire Atmelin a cash and stock transaction for total consideration of approximately $4.6 billion.The acquisition creates a global leader in both Power Management ⁽²⁾and Embedded Processing solutions. The transaction results in a fast growing and innovative powerhouse, supportingMobile Power, IoT and Automotive customers. The combined company will address an attractive, fast growing market opportunity of approximately $20 billionby 2019. 

Dialogwill complement its leadership position in Power Management ICs with a leading portfolio of proprietary and ARM®based Microcontrollers in addition to high performance ICs for Connectivity, Touch and Security. Dialog will also leverage Atmel’s established sales channelsto significantly diversify its customer base. Through realized synergies, we expect the combination will deliver an improved operating model and enable new revenue growth opportunities.

“The rationale for the transaction we are proposing today is clear – and the potential this combination holds is exciting.  By bringing together our technologies, world-class talent and broad distribution channels we will create a new, powerful force in the semiconductor space.  Our new, enlarged company will be a diversified, high-growth market leader in Mobile Power, IoT and Automotive. We firmly believe that by combining Power Management, Microcontrollers, Connectivity and Security technologies, we will create a strong platform for innovation and growth in thelarge and attractive market segments we serve.  This is an important and proud milestone in the evolution of our Dialog story,”said Jalal Bagherli, Dialog Chief Executive Officer.

“This transaction combines two successful companies and will create significant value for Atmel and Dialog shareholders, customers and employees. Adding Dialog’s world-class capabilities in Power Management with Atmel’s keen focus on Microcontrollers, Connectivity and Security will enable Dialog to more effectively target high-growth applications within the Mobile, IoT and Automotive markets,” said Steven Laub, Atmel President and Chief Executive Officer.