Avago Technologies company headquartered in Singapore reached an agreement on the purchase of the US company Broadcom. The acquisition price is a record for the industry worth $ 37 billion. It is noteworthy that the buyer's market capitalization by about a third less than the cost of the purchased company. In the semiconductor market Avago company is currently in the 15 positions, and the company Broadcom - 9.
And yet, there is nothing particularly surprising. In recent years, Avago is growing at a faster rate than Broadcom company . The main area of Avago concern - wired and wireless communications, as well as systems for data storage, while Broadcom larger specializes in wireless communications for mobile electronics. For example, Apple and Samsung willing to use solutions for Broadcom Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Avago Company successfully entered the niche cloud solutions, and Broadcom company began to experience problems with growth, as the appearance of Radio Solution combined competition.
Broadcom money shareholders will receive $ 17 billion., And Avago shares - $ 20 billion. It is reported that the company previously attempted to negotiate a deal, but were able to agree on a price just now. To this end, for Broadcom actions Avago company overpay 28% of their current market value. Completion of the transaction is expected by the end of the first quarter 2016.