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Onsemi agrees to buy Synaptics for $123/share in cash in revised deal (SYNA:NASDAQ)

Onsemi (ON) revised its agreement to acquire Synaptics (SYNA) for $123 per share in cash, replacing a previous all-stock deal. The change followed a competing offer. SYNA shares rose 13% in after-hours trading.

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Published Oct 1, 2026, 8:58 PM UTC
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Primary signal
$ON
Bearish
high confidence
Mentioned
$ON · $SYNA
Relevance
9/10
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$ONBearishHigh
01

Why it matters

The revised cash transaction provides a clear premium to Synaptics shareholders while imposing a sizable cash commitment on Onsemi, reshaping valuation expectations for both companies.

02

Market read

The announcement is a primary M&A disclosure with material price moves, offering immediate trading opportunities for both stocks.

03

What to watch

Potential regulatory review and integration costs could dampen the expected synergies.

Relevance 9/10Novelty 9/10Timing: after‑hours today

Background

Onsemi previously announced an all‑stock merger with Synaptics in June, which is now being replaced by a cash deal after a competing proposal.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$ONBearishHigh confidence
Context

Onsemi announced a revised cash acquisition of Synaptics at $123 per share, revising a prior all‑stock deal.

Expected impact

likely pressure as the market prices in the cash outflow and integration risk

Evidence & confidence

The deal size is material for Onsemi and the cash payment may strain balance sheet in the near term.

$SYNABullishHigh confidence
Context

Synaptics shares jumped 13% in after‑hours trading following Onsemi's cash acquisition announcement.

Expected impact

upward pressure as investors price in the premium acquisition premium

Evidence & confidence

The cash offer at $123 per share represents a premium to recent trading levels, prompting a strong short‑term rally.

Market effects

Sector

Consolidation in the semiconductor and touch‑controller market may pressure peers.

Regional

U.S. semiconductor sector could see short‑term volatility.

Global

Deal highlights ongoing M&A activity in the global tech hardware space.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Onsemi's cash outlay could overextend its balance sheet, making the stock vulnerable if integration stalls.

Key entities

  • Company
    Onsemi

    U.S. semiconductor manufacturer (ticker ON).

  • Company
    Synaptics

    U.S. touch‑controller and sensor maker (ticker SYNA).

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