CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Silicon Labs to sell infrastructure and auto unit to Skyworks for $2.75 billion
Reuters
2 days ago
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April 22 (Reuters) - Silicon Laboratories Inc said on Thursday it would sell its infrastructure and automotive business to Skyworks Solutions Inc for $2.75 billion, in a move that would let the chipmaker focus on its core business.
Shares of Silicon Labs were halted in after hours trading, while Skyworks shares were up 3.8% at $190.47.
Austin, Texas-based Silicon Labs has been in recent months focused on the internet-of-things market, selling wireless chips for smart home devices.
The deal includes Silicon Labs' power and isolation, timing and broadcast products, intellectual property and associated employees, the company said in a statement.