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Onsemi revises Synaptics deal to $123/sh all-cash, shares of both soar

Onsemi and Synaptics revised their merger agreement to an all-cash deal at $123 per share, valuing the transaction at $5.7B. Shares of ON and SYNA rose 5.7% and 12.4% in after-hours trading, respectively. The deal is expected to be accretive to onsemi's earnings and is set to close by mid-2027, pending approvals.

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Published Oct 1, 2026, 8:52 PM UTC
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Primary signal
$SYNA
Bullish
high confidence
Mentioned
$SYNA
Relevance
9/10
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$SYNABullishHigh
01

Why it matters

The amendment provides a clearer valuation and immediate premium, prompting strong price reactions for both stocks.

02

Market read

The revised $5.7 billion cash acquisition is a material M&A event that moved both stocks sharply, offering traders a clear entry point.

03

What to watch

Potential regulatory scrutiny in other jurisdictions could delay closing.

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

Background

Onsemi and Synaptics had previously agreed to an all‑stock merger; the amendment to an all‑cash deal changes the transaction economics.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$SYNABullishHigh confidence
Context

Synaptics agreed to be acquired by Onsemi for $123 per share in cash, sending SYNA shares up 12.4% after the announcement.

Expected impact

likely upward pressure as investors price in the premium cash consideration

Evidence & confidence

A 12% post‑announcement rally reflects strong market approval of the deal terms.

Market effects

Sector

Consolidation in the semiconductor and touch‑sensor markets may pressure peers.

Regional

U.S. semiconductor sector likely to see a modest lift.

Global

The deal underscores continued M&A activity in the global tech hardware space.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Some investors may worry about Onsemi's cash outlay and integration risk.

Key entities

  • Company
    Onsemi

    U.S. semiconductor manufacturer (ticker ON).

  • Company
    Synaptics

    Touch‑sensor and human‑interface solutions provider (ticker SYNA).

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