2
August 2014
Announced M&A Transactions
Completed
Closed
Announced
July 11, 2014
June 23, 2014
June 18, 2014
Notes
Notes
Notes
Audience has completed its
acquisition of Sensor Platforms, Inc.
for $41.0 million in cash. Sensor
Platforms develops software that
interprets sensor data on smart
phone and wearable devices.
Audience is a leader in voice and
multisensory processing, and
products have been shipped into 400
million devices worldwide.
Avago Technologies, a leading
analog semiconductor firm, has
acquired PLX Technology for $309.0
million. PLX is a manufacturer of PCI
Express connectivity solutions that
provide extended bandwidth. The
addition is expected to enhance
Avago’s reach into the data center
market. The deal was valued at 2.8x
revenue and 30x EBITDA.
TE Connectivity has agreed to
acquire Measurement Specialties for
$1.4 billion. Measurement Specialties
is a global manufacturer of sensors
and sensor based systems such as
vibration, force, temperature,
humidity, etc. The deal was valued at
3.5x revenue and 20x EBITDA.
has acquired
has acquired
to acquire
Source: Public Filings; Industry Newswires and Capital IQ as of 7/29/14
