onsemi cuts Synaptics acquisition price to $5.7 billion
onsemi (ON) and Synaptics (SYNA) revised their merger agreement, lowering the acquisition price to $123 per share, valuing Synaptics at $5.7B. The deal, expected to close by mid-2027, is immediately accretive to onsemi's non-GAAP EPS. Synaptics' board approved the amended terms, citing value certainty for shareholders. onsemi will finance the transaction with cash and committed debt financing from Morgan Stanley.
How this was made
The 30-second read
Why it matters
The revised terms lower the total consideration, but still represent a sizable cash transaction that will affect both balance sheets and share prices.
Market read
First report of a major M&A amendment; investors will reassess valuations of both stocks.
What to watch
Potential regulatory scrutiny beyond FTC approval and execution risk post‑close.
Background
The merger was originally announced in June 2026 at a higher valuation; a competing unsolicited proposal prompted the price reduction.
Ticker impact
onsemi announced today it will acquire Synaptics for $5.7 billion, reducing the price to $123 per share.
onsemi likely faces slight downside pressure as cash is deployed; synaptics likely sees upside as the deal price is confirmed.
Large cash deal announced today; market will price in the premium for Synaptics and the financing impact on onsemi.
Synaptics agreed to the amended merger with onsemi at $123 per share cash, valuing it at $5.7 billion.
synaptics expected to rise as the cash premium is locked in.
Deal price confirmed; cash offer at a premium to current market price.
Market effects
Consolidation in the semiconductor and sensor markets may pressure peers.
U.S. semiconductor sector may see modest volatility as the deal is priced.
Large M&A size could influence global chip supply chain expectations.
Counterpoint
The deal may overpay for Synaptics, leading to long‑term integration risk for onsemi.
Key entities
- Companyonsemi
Acquirer, semiconductor manufacturer.
- CompanySynaptics
Target, touch and sensor technology firm.
