The imposition of a fine by anti-trust regulators in the EU could potentially provide an opportunity for a hostile takeover of Qualcomm. As per a source familiar with the matter at hand, EU’s anti-trust regulators are set to impose a… Read More ›
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Apple secures key supplier for Augmented Reality laser chips
In a strategic move Apple has moved quickly to secure its position in the global supply chain of VCSEL chips, blocking off rivals such as Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, Huawei Technologies. Apple Inc’s $390 million deal with Finisar Corp, a… Read More ›
Broadcom’s merger with Qualcomm likely to face intense antritrust scrutiny
This merger is likely to be one of the topics of discussion when U.S. President Donald Trump visits China. According to antitrust lawyers, with China itching to get into the semiconductors industry, the potential merger of chipmaker Broadcom Ltd with… Read More ›
Bain Capital led consortium in the lead for Toshiba’s chip business: sources
Fears that Western Digital might take over control of Toshiba’s chip business led to it being dropped as the preferred bidder, said sources. According to two sources briefed on the matter at hand, Toshiba Corp favors a consortium led by… Read More ›