According to a report from the Wall Street Journal citing sources familiar with the matter, China’s antitrust regulators are mulling options to levy a record fine on Alibaba Group Holding Ltd over suspected anti-competitive behavior. The potential fine could exceed… Read More ›
Qualcomm
Huawei’s Meng Wanzhou, founder’s daughter and CFO, arrested in Canada
The arrest and the subsequent extradition to the United States is one of several headwinds facing Huawei. Countries across the world are taking steps to bar the usage of Huawei’s equipment from their core existing and future mobile operations. In… Read More ›
Broadcom’s proposes $19 billion acquisition of U.S. software firm CA
Earlier the Trump Administration had blocked Broadcom’s $117 billion hostile bid to acquire Qualcomm Inc citing national security concerns. But since then in a cunning move, Broadcom has re-domiciled from Singapore to the U.S, which places it outside of CFIUS’… Read More ›
Qualcomm eases licensing terms, to unclog inflow of revenues
Through this strategic move Qualcomm is aiming to avoid potental future legal disputes and maintain its existing business structure. In a development that underscores how far Qualcomm Inc is willing to go to preserve its core business practice of making… Read More ›
Qualcomm staring at a potential multi-million euro fine in anti-trust case
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 ›
M&A activity peaks in 2017
This marks the highest levels since the 2007-2009 financial crisis. Analysts opine that after the passing of the U.S. Tax bill, M&A activity could pick up in 2018. 2017 has been a strong year for the M&A scene with activity… Read More ›
Broadcom unveils its list of nominees for Qualcomm’s board
The move, its first step towards Broadcom’s acquisition of Qualcomm, was on expected lines. Its March 6 AGM promises to be eventful. On Monday, in a significant development, Broadcom Ltd took its first step towards its hostile takeover of Qualcomm… Read More ›
Broadcom intends to make significant changes in Qualcomm’s patent licensing system
Qualcomm’s patent licensing system is the root cause of much dispute. By targeting changes in it, Broadcom can win over antitrust regulators and Apple. In a development pregnant with possibilities, a source familiar with the matter at hand has stated,… Read More ›
Qualcomm likely to reject Broadcom’s $103 billion acquisition offer
Broadcom has let it be known that it is prepared for a takeover battle. According to 4 sources familiar with the matter at hand, Qualcomm Inc is preparing to reject Broadcom’s $103 billion takeover bid as early as this week…. 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 ›