Analog Devices宣布收购Maxim Integrated，加强其模拟半导体市场领导地位
以产生82亿美元营收1的产品组合创造持续增长趋势，扩展业务规模和多样性
增加专业领域知识，扩展工程技术能力，以开发出更完整的解决方案，解决客户复杂的问题与挑战
预计将在交易结束时增加自由现金流，在交易结束后18个月内提升调整后每股收益(EPS)，并在第二年年底实现2.75亿美元的成本协同效益
Forward Looking Statements
This communication relates to a proposed business combination transaction between Analog Devices, Inc. (“ADI”) and Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (“Maxim”). This communication contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements address a variety of subjects, including, for example, projections as to the anticipated benefits of the proposed transaction, the anticipated impact of the proposed transaction on the combined organization’s business and future financial and operating results, the expected amount and timing of synergies from the proposed transaction, and the anticipated closing date for the proposed transaction. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about ADI’s and Maxim’s beliefs, plans and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on ADI’s and Maxim’s current expectations and are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements often contain words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “will,” “estimate,” “would,” “target” and similar expressions, as well as variations or negatives of these words. The following important factors and uncertainties, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements: the uncertainty as to the extent of the duration, scope and impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic; political and economic uncertainty, including any faltering in global economic conditions or the stability of credit and financial markets, erosion of consumer confidence and declines in customer spending; unavailability of raw materials, services, supplies or manufacturing capacity; changes in geographic scope or product or customer mix; changes in export classifications, import and export regulations or duties and tariffs; changes in ADI’s or Maxim’s estimates of their expected tax rate based on current tax law; ADI’s ability to successfully integrate Maxim’s businesses and technologies; the risk that the expected benefits and synergies of the proposed transaction and growth prospects of the combined company may not be fully achieved in a timely manner, or at all; adverse results in litigation matters, including the potential for litigation related to the proposed transaction; the risk that ADI or Maxim will be unable to retain and hire key personnel; the risk associated with ADI’s and Maxim’s ability to obtain the approvals of their respective shareholders required to consummate the proposed transaction and the timing of the closing of the proposed transaction, including the risk that the conditions to the transaction are not satisfied on a timely basis or at all or the failure of the transaction to close for any other reason or to close on the anticipated terms, including the anticipated tax treatment; the risk that any regulatory approval, consent or authorization that may be required for the proposed transaction is not obtained or is obtained subject to conditions that are not anticipated; unanticipated difficulties or expenditures relating to the transaction, the response of business partners and retention as a result of the announcement and pendency of the transaction; uncertainty as to the long-term value of ADI’s common stock; and the diversion of management time on transaction-related matters. These risks, as well as other risks related to the proposed transaction, will be included in the registration statement on Form S-4 and joint proxy statement/prospectus that will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) in connection with the proposed transaction. While the list of factors presented here is, and the list of factors to be presented in the registration statement on Form S-4 are, considered representative, no such list should be considered to be a complete statement of all potential risks and uncertainties. For additional information about other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, please refer to ADI’s and Maxim’s respective periodic reports and other filings with the SEC, including the risk factors contained in ADI’s and Maxim’s most recent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Annual Reports on Form 10-K. Forward-looking statements represent management’s current expectations and are inherently uncertain and are made only as of the date hereof. Except as required by law, neither ADI nor Maxim undertakes or assumes any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information or to reflect subsequent events or circumstances or otherwise.
Analog Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq：ADI)和Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (Nasdaq：MXIM)7月13日宣布双方已达成最终协议，ADI公司以全股交易方式收购Maxim，合并后公司总市值超过680亿美元2。两家公司董事会已一致批准本次交易。通过拓展在多个极具吸引力的终端市场的业务广度和规模，本次交易将加强ADI的模拟半导体领导地位。
根据协议条款，交易结束后，持有Maxim普通股的股东，每股可兑换0.630股ADI公司普通股。交易结束后，ADI的当前股东将持有合并后公司大约69%的股份，而Maxim股东将持有大约31%的股份。本次交易旨在获得美国联邦所得税法免税重组资格。
ADI总裁兼首席执行官Vincent Roche表示：“我们今天与Maxim共同发表振奋人心的声明，诠释了ADI搭建连接现实与数字世界桥梁这一愿景的下一步举措。ADI和Maxim都致力于解决客户复杂的问题，合并后，我们将进一步拓展技术和人才的广度和深度，从而能够开发出更完整的领先解决方案。Maxim是一家享有盛誉的信号处理和电源管理公司，拥有成熟的技术组合和令人印象深刻的设计创新历史。我们强强联合，共同努力以实现半导体行业的下一波增长，同时为人创造一个更健康、更安全、更加可持续的未来。”
Maxim Integrated总裁兼首席执行官Tunç Doluca表示：“在过去三十多年里，我们一直坚守信念：不断创新并开发高性能半导体产品，助力客户进行发明创造。未来，我非常高兴能够与ADI公司一起持续突破技术边界，超越一切可能。我们两家公司都拥有丰富的工程技术专业知识和浓厚的创新文化。我们将携手打造一个更强大的行业领导者，为我们的客户、员工和股东创造卓越价值。”
本次交易结束后，Maxim的两名董事将加入ADI董事会，其中包括Maxim总裁兼首席执行官Tunç Doluca。