GlobalWafers to finish merger with Siltronic in 2H21
Semiconductor silicon wafer maker GlobalWafers expects to complete the merger with Germany-based fellow maker Siltronic in second-half 2021, according to company chairperson and CEO Doris Hsu......»»
Stellantis consolidates advertising account with Publicis
The automaker, which formed earlier this year with the merger of Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot, spent $4.2 billion on worldwide advertising last year......»»
To be frank, I do not know how to value Honest Company
Is this a company going public while markets are hot so it can try to limp across the finish line? Or is Honest something honestly more exciting? The Honest Company, a heavily venture-backed consumer goods company, announced an IPO price ra.....»»
Rising end-market prices may affect panel demand in 2H21
Most IT and TV brand vendors have been forced to raise their quotes in the end markets recently due to ever-rising component and material prices - a trend that could dampen the currently robust demand for panels, according to industry sources......»»
John Legere got $137 million severance for completing T-Mobile/Sprint merger
Legere's 2020 compensation was $137.2M—he worked three months, then left in April. Enlarge / Then-T-Mobile CEO John Legere testifies before the House Judiciary Committee's Antitrust Subcommittee on March 12, 2019 in Washington, DC. (credit: Ge.....»»
Huawei reportedly to release 3 new foldable smartphones in 2H21
Huawei reportedly plans to launch three new foldable smartphones in the second half of 2021, having launched its foldable Mate X2 in February, according to industry sources......»»
AiP substrate shipments for new iPhones to surge in 2H21
Demand for mmWave AiP modules is set to pick up significantly in the second half of 2021 as Apple is expected to boost the adoption of such modules in its new Phones, which in turn will drive up shipments of BT-based AiP substrates from main supplier.....»»
CMA clears £31bn merger between O2 and Virgin Media
The £31bn merger between Virgin Media and O2 has been provisionally cleared by Britain's competition watchdog......»»
TSMC to boost 5nm chip output in 2H21
TSMC is expected to substantially scale up its 5nm chip output in the second half of 2021 in order to boost 5nm chip sales as a proportion of its total wafer revenue to 20% by the end of the year, market watchers believe......»»
Virgin Media and O2 "blockbuster" merger provisionally approved
The deal will make the telecoms firm a "powerful" rival to BT, according to analysts......»»
HDI board vendors to see shipment momentum persist into 2H21
Taiwan's major HDI board makers including Compeq Manufacturing, Tripod Technology and Unimicron Technology will see strong shipment momentum persist into the second half of the year, with their order visibility clear through the third quarter, accord.....»»
NGK Spark Plugs launches $100M corporate venture fund, will seek M&A opportunities
NGK Spark Plug, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of automative spark plugs, announced a new $100 million fund to invest in startups and find potential merger and acquisition deals. The fund was launched with Pegasus Tech Ventures, the ̶.....»»
Quanta, Compal expect shipment growth in 2Q21, but cautious about 2H21
Quanta Computer and Compal Electronics expect their notebook shipments to see double-digit sequential growths in the second quarter of 2021, but remain cautious about the second half of the year......»»
Wi-Fi 6E chips to bring business for test, certification labs in 2H21
Chipmakers are set to roll out Wi-Fi 6E chip solutions in the second half of the year, bringing new business opportunities for IC test and certification labs including Sporton International......»»
Shares of lidar sensor startup Innoviz rise in trading debut
The Israeli startup went public Tuesday after completing a merger with publicly listed blank-check firm Collective Growth Corp. that raised $371 million......»»
Robotic exoskeleton maker Sarcos announces SPAC plans
While it’s true the VC world has gone SPAC-happy, the reverse merger method hasn’t been a huge driver in robotics thus far, with some notable exceptions like Berkshire-Grey. This morning, however, Utah-based Sarcos Robotics announced plans to boa.....»»
Will Topps’ SPAC-led debut expand the bustling NFT market?
Twitter is abuzz with the news that Topps, a company perhaps best known for making collectible trading cards, is going public via a SPAC. The reverse merger with its chosen blank-check company values the combination on an equity basis at $1.163 billi.....»»
Ancient atmospheric oxygen sleuthing with ocean chromium
Found in jewelry, car parts, pigments, and industrial chemical reactions, the metal chromium and its compounds are often employed for their color, finish, and anti-corrosive and catalytic properties. Currently, geoscientists and paleoceanographers fr.....»»
Facebook’s Kustomer buy could face EU probe after merger referral
The European Union may investigate Facebook’s $1BN acquisition of customer service platform Kustomer after concerns were referred to it under EU merger rules. A spokeswoman for the Commission confirmed it received a request to refer the propose.....»»
LINE Ventures merges with YJ Capital, launches $271M fund
LINE completed its merger with Yahoo! Japan owner Z Holdings last month, and now the two firm’s venture capital arms have also combined. Z Holdings announced today that its subsidiary, YJ Capital, has merged with LINE Ventures to form Z Venture Cap.....»»
Former GM exec"s SPAC to acquire electric aircraft startup Lilium
Qell Acquisition Corp., led by former GM North America President Barry Engle, plans to take the German startup public through a reverse merger in a deal that values the combined company at about $3.3 billion.....»»