STMicroelectronics has announced the planned acquisition of NXP SemiconductorsÂ’ MEMS sensors business, which is focused on automotive safety products as well as sensors for industrial applications.
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The transaction will complement and expand ST’s MEMS sensors technology and product portfolio, allowing it to unlock new opportunities for development across automotive, industrial and consumer applications.
“The planned acquisition is a great strategic fit for ST,” said Marco Cassis, President, Analogue, Power & Discrete, MEMS and Sensors Group of STMicroelectronics. “Together with ST’s existing MEMS portfolio, these highly complementary technologies and customer relationships, focused on automotive safety and industrial technologies, will strengthen our position in sensors across key segments in automotive, industrial and consumer applications. By leveraging our IDM model, with technology R&D, product design and advanced manufacturing, we will better serve all our customers worldwide.”
Commenting on the company’s decision to sell its MEMs sensor business, Jens Hinrichsen, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Analogue and Automotive Embedded Systems of NXP said that the decision was made after a careful portfolio review and having reached the conclusion that the business no longer fitted with the company’s long-term strategic direction.
“We have agreed with STMicroelectronics that the product line will fit ideally into ST’s portfolio, manufacturing footprint and strategic roadmap. We are gratified that the MEMS sensor team will have an excellent home and long-term future at ST,” Hinrichsen said.
The MEMS sensors portfolio primarily targets automotive safety sensors, both passive (airbags) and active (vehicle dynamics), as well as monitoring sensors (TPMS, engine management, convenience, and security). It also includes pressure sensors and accelerometers for industrial applications. MEMS technologies increasingly enable advanced functionalities for safety, electrification, automation, and connected vehicles, and are seen as paving the way for future revenue growth.
MEMS inertial sensors in Automotive are expected to grow at a faster pace than the broader MEMS market and the business to be acquired generated about $300m revenues in 2024.
The planned acquisition will enhance ST’s MEMS technology, product R&D capabilities and roadmap, with leading IP, technology and products for automotive safety applications and highly skilled R&D teams.
The expanded business will take advantage of ST’s Integrated Device Manufacturer model for MEMS, which involves every stage of MEMS development, from design and manufacturing to testing and packaging, enabling faster innovation cycles and greater flexibility for customisation.
The two companies have entered into a definitive transaction agreement for a purchase price of up to $950 million in cash, including $900 million upfront and $50 million subject to the achievement of technical milestones.