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Onsemi Amends Synaptics Merger Agreement at $5.7 Billion

Onsemi amended its merger agreement with Synaptics, valuing the deal at $5.7 billion. The announcement was made on October 1, 2026, with Onsemi's stock showing a 5-day change of +4.18% and a year-to-date change of +9.47%.

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Published Oct 1, 2026, 9:38 PM UTC
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Primary signal
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Neutral
high confidence
Mentioned
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Relevance
9/10
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$SYNANeutralHigh
01

Why it matters

The amendment may adjust valuation metrics and timing, prompting traders to reassess positions in both stocks.

02

Market read

M&A amendment for a multi‑billion‑dollar deal is material for both stocks and the broader semiconductor sector.

03

What to watch

Regulatory review timelines and integration risk are not detailed in the amendment.

Relevance 9/10Novelty 9/10Timing: post‑market today

Background

Onsemi and Synaptics previously announced a $5.7 billion merger; the current article reports an amendment to that agreement.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$SYNANeutralHigh confidence
Context

Synaptics is the target of Onsemi's amended $5.7 billion merger agreement, with revised terms now public.

Expected impact

possible slight upside if amendment improves deal premium

Evidence & confidence

Target companies react to amendment news; investors will price in any perceived benefit.

Market effects

Sector

The semiconductor M&A landscape may see increased activity as the deal signals consolidation.

Regional

U.S. tech sector could experience modest ripple effects.

Global

Limited to investors tracking large‑cap semiconductor deals.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Amendments could signal underlying deal difficulties, suggesting a potential downside.

Key entities

  • Company
    Onsemi

    US semiconductor manufacturer, ticker ON.

  • Company
    Synaptics

    US touch‑interface technology firm, ticker SYNA.

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Storyonsemi revises Synaptics acquisition to all‑cash $123 per share, $5.7 billion

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