AUSTIN --- NXP Semiconductors and Austin-based Freescale Semiconductor announced a $40 billion merger Sunday. Freescale Semiconductor is being acquired by The Netherlands-based NXP Semiconductors NV ...

A faster processor from chip maker Freescale could help cut down the cost of components for e-readers, paving the way to a $150 device later this year. Freescale's latest system-on-chip, called the ...

Could this deal get competitive? For merger arbitrage professionals, competitive deals can make your quarter. If you get two companies bidding against each other, a 1% gross spread can easily become ...

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Chip maker NXP Semiconductors NV has agreed to buy smaller peer Freescale Semiconductor Ltd and merge operations in a deal valuing the combined company at over $40 billion (26 ...

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Freescale Semiconductor, which makes chips used in cars, has agreed to a $11.8 billion cash and stock take-over by Dutch chipmaker NXP Semiconductors. Freescale (FSL) shareholders will receive $6.25 ...

Freescale Semiconductor on Wednesday launched new wireless-charging integrated circuits and designs in an effort to make Qi-certified chargers more customizable and ubiquitous. Qi is a standard by the ...