Qualcomm reports 13.3 percent rise in revenue beating expectations
8 years, 4 months ago

Qualcomm reports 13.3 percent rise in revenue beating expectations

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Smartphone chipmaker Qualcomm Inc, which agreed to buy NXP Semiconductors NV for about $38 billion last week, reported a better-than-expected 13.3 percent rise in quarterly revenue, helped by strong demand, particularly in China. The San Diego-based company, which supplies chips to Android smartphone makers and Apple Inc, reported mobile chip shipments of 211 million for the quarter compared with its own forecast of 195 million-215 million. “Our chipset business is also benefiting from a strong new product ramp across tiers, particularly with fast growing OEMs in China,” said Qualcomm Chief Executive Officer Steve Mollenkopf. Net income attributable to Qualcomm rose to $1.60 billion, or $1.07 per share, in the fourth quarter ended Sept. 25, from $1.06 billion, or 67 cents per share, a year earlier.

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Chipmaker NXP forecasts downbeat first-quarter revenue on soft demand
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Chipmaker NXP forecasts downbeat first-quarter revenue on soft demand

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Feb 3 - NXP Semiconductors forecast its first-quarter revenue below analysts' estimates on Monday, in a sign of sluggish demand for its chips from industrial and automotive customers. Costly electric vehicles and higher-for-longer interest rates have deterred buyers for several quarters, leading to a chip inventory buildup at clients in the automotive industry — NXP's biggest segment. The global auto …

Foxconn Q4: Chipmaker’s revenue hits $64.72 billion; beats estimates over high AI server demand
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Foxconn Q4: Chipmaker’s revenue hits $64.72 billion; beats estimates over high AI server demand

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Taiwanese giant Foxconn or Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd beat its revenue estimates for the fourth quarter. The company announced its highest-ever revenue record fueled by strong demand for artificial intelligence servers, reported the news agency Reuters on Sunday, January 5. The world's largest contract electronic maker's revenues surged 15.2 per cent to $64.72 billion, according to a company …

Qualcomm prevails on key issues in Arm suit
3 months ago

Qualcomm prevails on key issues in Arm suit

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A Delaware jury ruled that Qualcomm had a valid license to use Arm’s basic chip architecture for central processors it developed with the acquisition of a startup called Nuvia in 2021. While the jury ruled mostly in Qualcomm’s favor, it was deadlocked on the question of whether Nuvia had violated its license agreement with Arm amid Nuvia’s acquisition. Qualcomm general …

Qualcomm explores friendly takeover of Intel — Know more about potential transformational deal for chip sector
6 months ago

Qualcomm explores friendly takeover of Intel — Know more about potential transformational deal for chip sector

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Intel — once the world's largest chipmaker — might soon face a friendly takeover bid from Qualcomm. The company is headed toward its third consecutive year of shrinking sales with an estimated $52 billion revenue in 2024 — just 70% what it brought in back in 2021. A person in the know however told Bloomberg that CEO Pat Gelsinger still …

China chipmaker SMIC beats Q2 estimates despite steep profit fall
7 months, 2 weeks ago

China chipmaker SMIC beats Q2 estimates despite steep profit fall

The Hindu  

Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp reported a 59.1% fall in second-quarter net profit on Thursday though the result from China's largest chip foundry beat expectations. SMIC reported $164.6 million in unaudited profit attributable to owners for the three months to June 30, topping the $103.8 million expected by analysts polled by LSEG, while revenue rose by 21.8% to $1.9 billion, also …

Qualcomm Gives Bullish Forecast After Phone Demand Perks Up
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Qualcomm Gives Bullish Forecast After Phone Demand Perks Up

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-- Qualcomm Inc., the world’s biggest seller of smartphone processors, gave a strong revenue forecast for the current period, indicating that demand for phones is rebounding. Phone makers have been helped by a spending recovery among Chinese consumers, and that’s translating into more orders for component makers like Qualcomm. Apple’s iPhone relies on Qualcomm for connectivity chips, not the main …

Qualcomm reaches $75 mln settlement over sales and licensing practices
9 months, 1 week ago

Qualcomm reaches $75 mln settlement over sales and licensing practices

The Hindu  

Qualcomm agreed to pay $75 million to resolve a lawsuit in which shareholders accused the chipmaker of defrauding them by hiding its anticompetitive sales and licensing practices. Shareholders accused Qualcomm of artificially inflating its share price between February 2012 and January 2017 by repeatedly describing its chip sales and technology licensing as separate businesses, when in fact Qualcomm bundled them …

iPhone manufacturer Foxconn beats Street estimates in Q4; Net profit climbs 33% YoY on strong AI demand
1 year ago

iPhone manufacturer Foxconn beats Street estimates in Q4; Net profit climbs 33% YoY on strong AI demand

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iPhone manufacturer Foxconn announced its fourth quarter results on Thursday, March 14, reporting a 33 per cent year-on-year rise in net profit, driven by a strong demand for artificial intelligence servers and high sales the year-end peak season. The world’s largest contract electronics maker's Q4 net profit is the strongest YoY growth logged for a quarter since March 2021, according …

Qualcomm open to buying made-in-India chips, says CEO
1 year ago

Qualcomm open to buying made-in-India chips, says CEO

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Chennai: Wireless communications major Qualcomm Inc is open to buying semiconductor chips from India whenever they are available, the company’s president and CEO Cristiano Amon said. The Indian government has approved four projects to make semiconductor chips with an investment of ₹1.6 trillion, including two involving US-based Micron Technology and Tata Electronics. After the inauguration, union minister for and electronics …

Nvidia’s 4Q revenue, profit soar thanks to demand for its chips used for artificial intelligence
1 year, 1 month ago

Nvidia’s 4Q revenue, profit soar thanks to demand for its chips used for artificial intelligence

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Nvidia Corp., which has seen its value skyrocket over the past year thanks to soaring demand for its graphics chips used for artificial intelligence, posted stronger-than-expected results Wednesday for its latest quarter, with its revenue more than tripling from a year earlier. “It has a massive lead in the growing global AI chip sector but can’t …

Dell Technologies Q2 revenue beats estimates; raises full-year forecasts
1 year, 6 months ago

Dell Technologies Q2 revenue beats estimates; raises full-year forecasts

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Dell Technologies shares rallied 8% in extended trading on Thursday after the company raised its full-year revenue and profit forecast. The company forecast third-quarter revenue between $22.5 billion and $23.5 billion beating analysts’ estimates of $21.67 billion, according to Refinitiv data. For the full year, Dell Technologies now expects revenue between $89.5 billion and $91.5 billion, and earnings per share …

Key iPhone Assembler Foxconn's Q2 Revenue Falls 1 Per Cent Due To Weak Demand For Electronics
1 year, 7 months ago

Key iPhone Assembler Foxconn's Q2 Revenue Falls 1 Per Cent Due To Weak Demand For Electronics

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Key iPhone assembler Foxconn has reported one per cent fall in its second quarter net profit amid weak demand for electronics globally. The company, also the world's largest contract electronics manufacturer, beat analysts' forecasts - its net profit for the April-June quarter fell to T$33 billion from a revised T$33.29 billion in the same period last year. Foxconn shares rose …

Qualcomm Ventures ups China tech funding
2 years, 1 month ago

Qualcomm Ventures ups China tech funding

China Daily  

Visitors check out Qualcomm's exhibition stand during the fifth China International Import Expo in Shanghai in November. Shen Jin, managing director of Qualcomm Ventures, said the company's investment theme at this stage is intelligent interconnection, with priorities including intelligent driving, AI and its applications in the internet of things, robot solutions and computer vision in advanced manufacturing, as well as …

Qualcomm predicts “ low double-digit drop” in phone sales in 2022
2 years, 4 months ago

Qualcomm predicts “ low double-digit drop” in phone sales in 2022

The Hindu  

Qualcomm, on Wednesday, in its fourth quarter fiscal report predicted a “low double-digit percentage” decline in phone sales. The company, one of the primary providers of chips and modems for smartphone manufacturers, changed its earlier prediction of a mid-single-digit percentage decline in smartphone sales citing uncertainty caused by macroeconomic environments, The predictions account for sales of 3G, 4G, and 5G …

Taiwan chipmaker TSMC says quarterly profit $8.8 billion
2 years, 5 months ago

Taiwan chipmaker TSMC says quarterly profit $8.8 billion

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the biggest contract manufacturer of processor chips for smartphones and other products, said Thursday that its quarterly profit rose 79.7% over a year earlier to a record $8.8 billion amid surging demand. The American Embassy in Beijing didn’t immediately respond to a question about whether TSMC had received an exemption that might allow …

Apple Q2 earnings: iPhone maker warns of serious supply headwinds in China
2 years, 10 months ago

Apple Q2 earnings: iPhone maker warns of serious supply headwinds in China

CNN  

CNN Business — Apple topped Wall Street’s estimates in its latest quarter and reported one of the strongest three-month periods in its history on Thursday thanks to record revenues for its services business and strong iPhone sales. CEO Tim Cook kicked off the earning call by recognizing the company’s efforts in Ukraine, such as donating products to support refugees arriving …

Qualcomm can keep growing without Apple, analysts say
3 years, 4 months ago

Qualcomm can keep growing without Apple, analysts say

The Hindu  

Investors once believed that Qualcomm Inc's fortunes rose and fell with Apple Inc's iPhone, which uses a key "modem" chip from the San Diego company to connect to mobile data networks. But as Qualcomm prepares for an investor presentation on Tuesday where it will outline plans to land its chips in everything from virtual reality headsets to self-driving cars to …

Qualcomm optimistic on 5G, connected device sales as supply bottlenecks ease
3 years, 7 months ago

Qualcomm optimistic on 5G, connected device sales as supply bottlenecks ease

The Hindu  

Qualcomm Inc on Wednesday predicted a rise in sales of chips for 5G phones, including Apple Inc's iPhone, as the company said it had mitigated supply shortfalls that have contributed to a global chip shortage. Qualcomm's chip revenue forecast for the current fiscal fourth quarter had a midpoint of $7.25 billion, compared with analyst estimates of $6.83 billion, according to …

Qualcomm achieves strong Q4 results due to early 5G rolout: Know details
4 years, 4 months ago

Qualcomm achieves strong Q4 results due to early 5G rolout: Know details

India TV News  

Bullish on the early success of its 5G rollout, chip-maker Qualcomm has posted strong results for its fourth quarter, logging $6.5 billion in revenue which is up 35 per cent. "Our fiscal fourth-quarter results demonstrate that our investments in 5G are coming to fruition and showing benefits in our licensing and product businesses," said Steve Mollenkopf, CEO of Qualcomm. Inching …

Samsung Q3 profit likely at two-year high after Huawei orders, phone recovery
4 years, 5 months ago

Samsung Q3 profit likely at two-year high after Huawei orders, phone recovery

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Samsung Electronics Co Ltd said its third-quarter profit likely jumped 58% to the highest in two years, beating analysts' estimates as U.S. restrictions on China's Huawei boosted the South Korean tech giant's phone and chip sales. MOBILE PROFIT BOOST Samsung was expected to post its biggest smartphone profit in at least four years, analysts said, as it gained market share …

Qualcomm shares spike by 5 percent, beats Wall Street estimates for Q4 revenue
5 years, 4 months ago

Qualcomm shares spike by 5 percent, beats Wall Street estimates for Q4 revenue

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Qualcomm’s revenue in the Q4 fell about 17 percent to $4.81 billion, but beat analysts’ estimates of $4.70 billion. Qualcomm Inc forecast current-quarter profit above Wall Street expectations and beat estimates for fourth-quarter revenue from its closely watched licensing business, sending its shares up 5 percent in extended trading. The world’s biggest supplier of mobile phone chips expects between 1.75 …

Qualcomm outlook weighed down by weak smartphone demand
5 years, 7 months ago

Qualcomm outlook weighed down by weak smartphone demand

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Qualcomm Inc. gave a downbeat fourth-quarter sales forecast, indicating lingering weakness in smartphone demand while consumers wait for devices with the next generation of wireless technology. That’s making the near-term outlook for phones look “soft," but only temporarily ahead of an expected surge in demand for new devices, he said. On a conference call, analysts questioned Qualcomm’s confidence that the …

Qualcomm's outlook weighed down by Huawei's smartphone gains in China
5 years, 7 months ago

Qualcomm's outlook weighed down by Huawei's smartphone gains in China

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By Stephen Nellis and Munsif Vengattil - Qualcomm Inc’s quarterly revenue and profit forecast fell short of Wall Street targets, driven by Huawei Technologies Co Ltd’s strong gains in the Chinese smartphone market, the U.S. company said, sending its shares down as much as 6%. Qualcomm Inc’s quarterly revenue and profit forecast fell short of Wall Street targets, driven by …

Apple to buy majority of Intel's modem chip business for $1 billion
5 years, 8 months ago

Apple to buy majority of Intel's modem chip business for $1 billion

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Apple Inc said on Thursday it would buy the majority of Intel Corp's smartphone modem business for $1 billion, months after the chipmaker announced plans to exit the 5G modem chip business. Apple will hold over 17,000 wireless technology patents and take on about 2,200 Intel employees after the completion of the deal, the iPhone maker said. Intel had positioned …

Apple's 5G iPhones to sport Qualcomm, Samsung chips
5 years, 11 months ago

Apple's 5G iPhones to sport Qualcomm, Samsung chips

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San Francisco: Apple is expected to release a 5G-equipped iPhone in 2020 powered by chipsets from Qualcomm and Samsung that would take the total iPhone shipments to 195-200 million units in two years, according to Apple expert and predictor Ming-Chi Kuo. "We expect Apple will likely adopt 5G baseband chips made by Qualcomm and Samsung for lowering supply risk, reducing …

Qualcomm's settlement with Apple could help solve dispute with Huawei, analysts say
5 years, 11 months ago

Qualcomm's settlement with Apple could help solve dispute with Huawei, analysts say

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A settlement with Apple and Huawei will help Qualcomm to focus more in rolling out its 5G modems. Qualcomm Inc’s surprise settlement of a prolonged legal fight with Apple Inc paves the way for the chipmaker to resolve a similar dispute with China’s Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, ahead of the launch of 5G phones, several analysts said. “We now expect …

Qualcomm considers NXP Semiconductors acquisition matter as closed
6 years, 3 months ago

Qualcomm considers NXP Semiconductors acquisition matter as closed

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China was “open to approving the previously unapproved” deal for Qualcomm to acquire NXP. US smartphone chip manufacturer Qualcomm Inc considers the prospect of an acquisition of NXP Semiconductors as closed, the company said on Monday. “While we were grateful to learn of President Trump and President Xi’s comments about Qualcomm’s previously proposed acquisition of NXP, the deadline for that …

China resumes its review of Qualcomm's $44 billion takeover bid of NXP Semiconductor: Bloomberg
6 years, 10 months ago

China resumes its review of Qualcomm's $44 billion takeover bid of NXP Semiconductor: Bloomberg

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China’s commerce ministry has been asked to speed up the review of the deal and Qualcomm’s proposed remedies to protect local companies. China has resumed its review of US chipmaker Qualcomm Inc’s proposed $44 billion takeovers of NXP Semiconductors NV, Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing unidentified sources. China’s commerce ministry has been asked to speed up the review of the …

Qualcomm's Q1 2018 profit exceeds forecasts, suggesting that a slowdown in global smartphone market is not as bad
6 years, 11 months ago

Qualcomm's Q1 2018 profit exceeds forecasts, suggesting that a slowdown in global smartphone market is not as bad

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The results announced in Qualcomm’s smartphone chip business contrasted to those from major mobile phone components makers in Asia. US chipmaker Qualcomm Inc’s quarterly profit and revenue topped Wall Street forecasts, suggesting that a slowdown in the global smartphone business might be less severe than feared after a string of weak forecasts from suppliers. Qualcomm said it expects the loss …

Samsung Electronics Q1 net profit up by more than half
6 years, 11 months ago

Samsung Electronics Q1 net profit up by more than half

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Seoul: South Korean telecoms giant Samsung Electronics saw net profit leap by more than half in the first quarter, it said Thursday, thanks to strong demand for memory chips and its latest high-end smartphone. The firm, the world’s biggest maker of memory chips and the flagship subsidiary of the sprawling Samsung group, has recovered from a series of setbacks to …

Apple's iPhone X generates 35 percent of the total handset profits in Q4 FY17: Counterpoint
6 years, 11 months ago

Apple's iPhone X generates 35 percent of the total handset profits in Q4 FY17: Counterpoint

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The premium smartphone market did not grow as expected and Apple remained the most profitable brand, capturing 86 percent of the total handset market profits. As global handset profits dipped 1 percent in the fourth quarter of 2017, Apple’s iPhone X alone generated 35 percent of the total handset industry profits, helping the iPhone maker grow 1 percent in the …

Qualcomm increases offer for NXP, cuts deal with holders
7 years, 1 month ago

Qualcomm increases offer for NXP, cuts deal with holders

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London/San Francisco: Qualcomm Inc. raised its offer for NXP Semiconductors NV and said it cut a deal with holders, in a bid to close a transaction that may be crucial to its own efforts to fend off a hostile approach by Broadcom Ltd. Qualcomm’s move may not end Broadcom’s attempt to purchase it though, according to Sanford C. Bernstein & …

Qualcomm's raised offer to buy NXP Semiconductors now has backing from Elliott Management
7 years, 1 month ago

Qualcomm's raised offer to buy NXP Semiconductors now has backing from Elliott Management

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Qualcomm said it needs to buy a minimum 70 percent of NXP’s outstanding shares, instead of the 80 percent required in the earlier agreement. U.S. chipmaker Qualcomm Inc raised its offer to buy NXP Semiconductors NV to $127.50 per share on Tuesday, and said it now has the backing of the shareholder group led by Elliott Management that opposed the …

Qualcomm rejects Broadcom's revised buyout offer of $121 billion and proposes a meeting to address the bid's deficiencies
7 years, 1 month ago

Qualcomm rejects Broadcom's revised buyout offer of $121 billion and proposes a meeting to address the bid's deficiencies

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Qualcomm’s response attempts to find balance between continued resistance to Broadcom’s takeover attempt and heeding the calls of some Qualcomm shareholders US semiconductor company Qualcomm Inc on 8 February rejected Broadcom Ltd’s revised $121 billion buyout offer, but proposed meeting its peer to see whether they can address what it called the bid’s “serious deficiencies in value and certainty.” Qualcomm’s …

Broadcom hopes to raise the Qualcomm Inc acquisition offer to $120 billion: Report
7 years, 1 month ago

Broadcom hopes to raise the Qualcomm Inc acquisition offer to $120 billion: Report

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Broadcom also plans to offer Qualcomm a higher-than-usual breakup fee in the event regulators thwart the deal, according to the sources. Broadcom Ltd plans to unveil a new approximately $120 billion offer for Qualcomm Inc on 5 February, aiming to ratchet up pressure on its US semiconductor peer to engage in negotiations, people familiar with the matter said on 4 …

Top iPhone suppliers warn of slower sales ahead of Apple results
7 years, 1 month ago

Top iPhone suppliers warn of slower sales ahead of Apple results

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San Francisco: Qualcomm Inc. and Broadcom Ltd, key suppliers to Apple Inc., have implied that orders related to the iPhone tailed off more than normal at this time of year. Apple reports earnings on Thursday, where it has projected revenue of $84 billion to $87 billion for the holiday quarter, including from its new flagship iPhone X, which went on …

Qualcomm earnings report beats revenue expectations as demand for its chips surges
7 years, 1 month ago

Qualcomm earnings report beats revenue expectations as demand for its chips surges

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Apple sued Qualcomm last January, accusing it of overcharging for chips and refusing to pay some $1 billion in promised rebates. Chipmaker Qualcomm Inc’s profit and revenue beat expectations as demand surged for its chips used in smartphones and cars, but an earnings forecast for the current quarter fell below analysts’ estimates due to tepid mobile sales in China. But …

Broadcom reports better-than-expected quarterly proft after its bid to acquire Qualcomm intensifies
7 years, 3 months ago

Broadcom reports better-than-expected quarterly proft after its bid to acquire Qualcomm intensifies

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Broadcom’s move came after Qualcomm rejected its $70 per share bid, saying the offer undervalued the company and would face regulatory hurdles. Broadcom Ltd on 6 December reported a better-than-expected quarterly profit and boosted its dividend by 72 percent, days after the chipmaker took its $103 billion bid for Qualcomm Inc hostile. Shares of Broadcom rose 5 percent in extended …

Qualcomm takes another shot at ending Intel PC stranglehold
7 years, 3 months ago

Qualcomm takes another shot at ending Intel PC stranglehold

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San Francisco: Qualcomm Inc. is taking another stab at breaking into the market for personal-computer processors with a range of new devices it says will stay connected and run all day on one battery charge. The slim machines will have wireless connections via mobile phone chips that ensure they’re always receiving data and sip battery power in a way that …

Qualcomm rejects Broadcom acquisition offer, setting up $103 billion proxy fight
7 years, 4 months ago

Qualcomm rejects Broadcom acquisition offer, setting up $103 billion proxy fight

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San Francisco: Qualcomm Inc. rejected Broadcom Ltd’s $105 billion acquisition offer, kicking off what would be the largest technology takeover battle in history. “It is the board’s unanimous belief that Broadcom’s proposal significantly undervalues Qualcomm relative to the company’s leadership position in mobile technology and our future growth prospects,” said Paul Jacobs, executive chairman and chairman of the board of …

Qualcomm plans to reject Broadcom's $103 billion buyout; says $70 per share bid undervalues the company
7 years, 4 months ago

Qualcomm plans to reject Broadcom's $103 billion buyout; says $70 per share bid undervalues the company

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Broadcom has also been deliberating the possibility of raising its bid for Qualcomm, including through more debt financing, some of the sources said, although it was not clear when Broadcom would choose to make such a move. US chipmaker Qualcomm Inc is making preparations to reject rival Broadcom Ltd’s $103 billion bid as early as this week, four people familiar …

Deals Buzz: Broadcom offers $105 billion for Qualcomm, up to be largest tech deal
7 years, 4 months ago

Deals Buzz: Broadcom offers $105 billion for Qualcomm, up to be largest tech deal

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Mumbai: Mint brings to you your daily dose of top deals reported by newsrooms across the country. Ltd, in a transaction that may rank among India’s largest renewable energy deals, reports Mint, citing multiple people aware of the development. Everstone Group agrees to buy Kenstar from Videocon associate firm Private equity firm Everstone Group has agreed to acquire Kenstar, a …

Broadcom offers to buy chip-maker Qualcomm in a $103 billion cash deal
7 years, 4 months ago

Broadcom offers to buy chip-maker Qualcomm in a $103 billion cash deal

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Qualcomm shareholders would get $60 in cash and $10 per share in Broadcom shares. Communications chipmaker Broadcom Ltd on 6 November said it offered to buy smartphone chip supplier Qualcomm Inc for $70 per share or $103 billion in cash and stock, in what would be the biggest technology acquisition ever. Broadcom’s offer is at a premium of 27.6 percent …

Broadcom offers $105 billion for Qualcomm in landmark deal
7 years, 4 months ago

Broadcom offers $105 billion for Qualcomm in landmark deal

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San Francisco: Broadcom Ltd offered about $105 billion for Qualcomm Inc., kicking off an ambitious attempt at the largest technology takeover ever in a deal that would rock the electronics industry. The lawsuit may prompt Apple to stop buying Qualcomm chips for use in the iPhone and other products, which would deal a major blow to a unit that drives …

Qualcomm responds to US SEC revealing more details of ongoing dispute with Apple
7 years, 7 months ago

Qualcomm responds to US SEC revealing more details of ongoing dispute with Apple

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Qualcomm, the largest maker of chips used in smartphones, said revenue in its CDMA technology business from modem sales for iPhones may continue to decline. Qualcomm, the largest maker of chips used in smartphones, said revenue in its CDMA technology business from modem sales for iPhones may continue to decline, in part depending on the extent of Apple ’s utilization …

Qualcomm discloses further details about the impact of its ongoing licensing dispute with Apple
7 years, 7 months ago

Qualcomm discloses further details about the impact of its ongoing licensing dispute with Apple

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Chipmaker Qualcomm Inc on Monday disclosed further details about the impact of an ongoing dispute with Apple Inc, responding to questions from the U.S. SEC. Chipmaker Qualcomm Inc on Monday disclosed further details about the impact of an ongoing dispute with Apple Inc, responding to questions from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Apple’s dual sourcing does not impact the …

Intel has agreed to buy autonomous vehicle technology firm Mobileye for $15.3 billion
8 years ago

Intel has agreed to buy autonomous vehicle technology firm Mobileye for $15.3 billion

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Intel Corp agreed to buy Israeli autonomous vehicle technology firm Mobileye for $15.3 billion on Monday in a deal that could thrust the U.S. chipmaker into direct competition with rivals Nvidia Corp and Qualcomm Inc to develop driverless systems for global automakers. Still, the industry newsletter Semiconductor Advisors on Monday wrote that Intel’s acquisition of Mobileye indicates a strategic move …

NXP Semiconductor expects self-driving cars to help consolidation in chip sector
8 years, 4 months ago

NXP Semiconductor expects self-driving cars to help consolidation in chip sector

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NXP Semiconductor, the world’s largest chip supplier to the automotive industry, expects efforts to make self-driving cars will lead to more consolidation in its sector, the company’s automotive head told Reuters. The chip industry has been undergoing rapid consolidation as companies try to capture market share, much of it related to connected devices and cars, as smartphone sales growth flattens. …

Qualcomm Spends Big Money To Get In The Car (Chip) Business
8 years, 4 months ago

Qualcomm Spends Big Money To Get In The Car (Chip) Business

NPR  

Qualcomm Spends Big Money To Get In The Car Business Enlarge this image toggle caption Gregory Bull/AP Gregory Bull/AP Smartphone chip maker Qualcomm Inc. has agreed to buy NXP Semiconductors for $38 billion. And after Qualcomm lost some modem chip business in the popular iPhone 7 to Intel, the acquisition could boost its iPhone share thanks to NXP sensor and …

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