Recent events
Recent events tied to this brand in public sources.
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2022
GlobalWafers–Siltronic acquisition deal falls through
The proposed €4.35 billion acquisition of Siltronic by GlobalWafers fell through after Germany could not complete its review by the deadline. GlobalWafers said it would analyze the German government's decision and consider its impact on future investment strategy.
2021
US antitrust clearance for GlobalWafers' Siltronic acquisition
The US antitrust authority unconditionally approved GlobalWafers' acquisition of Siltronic. The deal still required approval from other relevant authorities.
2021
Taiwan approves GlobalWafers’ acquisition of Siltronic
Taiwan’s Fair Trade Commission approved GlobalWafers’ acquisition of Siltronic AG. The transaction still required approval from other relevant authorities and was expected to be completed in the second half of 2021.
2021
GlobalWafers obtains controlling stake in Siltronic
GlobalWafers announced that it had acquired 50.8% of Siltronic’s shares, meeting the acquisition threshold and obtaining control for a total price of €4.35 billion.
2021
German regulator clears GlobalWafers' acquisition of Siltronic
Germany's Federal Cartel Office gave the acquisition no-objection approval on February 9.
2021
GlobalWafers lowers minimum stake threshold for Siltronic takeover offer
GlobalWafers announced that its subsidiary GlobalWafers GmbH lowered the minimum acceptance threshold for its public offer to acquire Siltronic shares to 50%. The offer period was extended by two weeks, through February 10, 2021.
2021
GlobalWafers raises offer for Siltronic to €140 per share
GlobalWafers announced that its subsidiary GlobalWafers GmbH had raised its cash offer for all outstanding Siltronic shares to €140 per share. The other offer terms and conditions remained unchanged.
2020
GlobalWafers announces proposed acquisition of Siltronic
GlobalWafers announced its intention to make a public offer of €125 per share for Siltronic's outstanding shares. The proposed acquisition was not certain to complete and remained subject to board and regulatory approvals and other conditions.
2020
GlobalWafers announces proposed acquisition of Siltronic
GlobalWafers announced it was in the final negotiations of a business combination agreement with Siltronic and proposed a public offer of €125 per share for Siltronic's outstanding shares. The article says the deal was not yet certain and required approvals and satisfaction of conditions.
2020
GlobalWafers announces proposed Siltronic acquisition
GlobalWafers announced that it proposed to make a public offer for Siltronic's outstanding shares at €125 per share, a 48% premium. The proposed acquisition was not assured and remained subject to regulatory approval and other conditions.