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