Qualcomm is ready to deal with Broadcom, but for $ 160 billion
Semiconductor Qualcomm has invited representatives of Broadcom for new negotiations. But there is one condition - increase the price of the transaction.
How many
AT Qualcomm ready for merger, but totally agree $ 160 billion, including $ 25 billion of their debts. It's over $ 90 for share.
Recall that in Qualcomm four times rejected Broadcom terms, which offered $ 100 billion, $ 103 billion and behind $ 121 billion for merger. AT the last time the amount was reduced to $ 117 billion, this is $ 79 for share.
Ready whether in Broadcom give such a sum - is still unknown.
Interest in the USA
By According to Reuters sources, the deal was interested in the US government, where they are national security. Not reassured even Broadcom's promises to move the headquarters from Singapore in America.
This concern can be explained by the fact that Broadcom is trying to promote the Board of Directors of Qualcomm of its candidates. Voting will take place 6 March, and if the candidates approve - Broadcom will be able to buy a controlling stake without the consent of the current Qualcomm executives.
What happens
If the merger does take place, it will be the largest in stories. The newly-minted company will be the third among the largest chipmakers in world after Samsung and Intel.
Source: Financial Times , Reuters