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Product category: Communications ICs (Wired)
News Release from: Zarlink Semiconductor
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial Team on 26 June 2007

Acquisition unites complementary
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Zarlink Semiconductor is to acquire voice IC specialist Legerity Holdings.

Zarlink Semiconductor has entered into an agreement to acquire privately held Legerity Holdings, a leading developer and supplier of voice ICs for carrier, enterprise and residential gateway equipment Under the terms of the agreement, Zarlink will acquire Legerity for US $134.5 million in cash, subject to working capital adjustments

Zarlink intends to fund this acquisition through a combination of its cash resources and, as required, draw down on a bridge facility of up to US $50 million.

"This acquisition will accelerate and expand Zarlink's plans for