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2022-10-02
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Qualcomm's US $3.1 billion acquisition of WiFi chip manufacturer Atheros

on January 6, Beijing time, according to foreign media reports, Qualcomm, a well-known US chip manufacturer, announced on Wednesday that it would acquire American Wi Fi chip manufacturer Atheros communications at a price of US $45 per share for "1035" new material related policies and future healthy development, with a total transaction volume of US $3.1 billion, and the transaction would be conducted in cash payment

Qualcomm said in a statement that the transaction had been approved by the board of directors of Qualcomm and Atheros. If it goes well, the transaction will be completed during the first half of 2011. Gaotong said that through the acquisition of Atheros, it will be conducive to the extension of its business scope beyond the network with a high autonomy rate of more than 50%

Atheros is famous for its Wi Fi high-speed wireless internet access chip. In addition, the company's product line also involves Bluetooth, Taihe GPS (Global Positioning System) and other business areas. Atheros just announced on Monday that it has launched a hybrid chip with lower energy consumption and suitable for Bluetooth and IEEE 802.11n Wi Fi technology standards. This product can be installed in notebook, laptop, desktop and tablet computers

Paul Jacobs, CEO of Qualcomm, said, "Qualcomm has been committed to integrating traditional technologies into mobile devices, making it easier for users to communicate with others and access all kinds of content. The acquisition of Atheros can be said to be a natural extension of our market strategy to ensure security." Tencent Technology

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