Date: 16/06/2016

Cavium agree to buy Qlogic

Datacenter/cloud processor chip developer Cavium to acquire Qlogic for approximately $1.36 billion to grow faster in data center and storage markets.

Qlogic offers connectivity and storage solutions for customers in Enterprise, Cloud, Data Center, Storage, Telco and Networking markets. Cavium says QLogic adds an incremental $2+ billion market opportunity for the company.

“Today’s acquisition of QLogic is highly complementary and strategic to Cavium and it creates a diversified pure-play infrastructure semiconductor leader,” stated Syed Ali, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cavium. “QLogic’s industry leading products extend our market position in data center, cloud and storage markets, and further diversifies our revenue and customer base. In addition to the compelling strategic benefits, the manufacturing, sales and operating synergies will create significant value for our shareholders.”

“QLogic with Cavium is a winning combination for customers and employees and is financially compelling for QLogic shareholders,” said Christine King, Executive Chairman of QLogic. “The scale of operations of a nearly $1 billion revenue business will allow the combined company to deliver better solutions for customers and create more career opportunities for employees. Shareholders will benefit from both the immediate premium, as well as the opportunity to participate in the long-term value creation from the combined company’s strong growth prospects.”
Author: Srinivasa Reddy N
Author: Srinivasa Reddy N