IDT Divests PCIe Enterprise Flash Controller Business to PMC-Sierra, Inc.
IDT Divests PCIe Enterprise Flash Controller Business to PMC-Sierra, Inc.
Sharpens Product Focus while Improving Operating Margins
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT®) (NAS: IDTI) today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to divest its PCI Express® (PCIe) enterprise flash controller business and related PCIeintellectual property assets to PMC-Sierra, Inc. (NAS: PMCS) . The purchase consideration consists of approximately US$100 million in cash, subject to certain purchase price adjustments. The transaction has received appropriate board approvals, but will be subject to applicable regulatory and closing conditions. The transaction is anticipated to close in the third quarter of calendar 2013.
"The divestiture of our PCIe flash controller business enables IDT to capitalize on our early investments in this disruptive technology," said Ted Tewksbury, president and CEO at IDT. "Going forward, we will focus our R&D investments on advanced timing, wireless power, memory interface, and communications signal chain solutions. This enhanced focus will accelerate operating margin expansion while sustaining long-term revenue growth."
Integrated Device Technology, Inc., the Analog and Digital Company™, develops system-level solutions that optimize its customers' applications. IDT uses its market leadership in timing, serial switching and interfaces, and adds analog and system expertise to provide complete application-optimized, mixed-signal solutions for the communications, computing and consumer segments. Headquartered in San Jose, Calif., IDT has design, manufacturing, sales facilities and distribution partners throughout the world, with direct purchase services through IDT Direct™. IDT stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Stock Market® under the symbol "IDTI." Additional information about IDT is accessible at www.IDT.com. Follow IDT on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube.
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