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Significance of Possible Acquisition of Micron by Tsinghua Unigroup

August 17, 2015 / Yaru Shih

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Abstract

China's Tsinghua Unigroup is alleged to acquire the largest US memory company Micron, according to the Wall Street Journal on July 14, 2015. While the news has yet to be confirmed by both companies, it has aroused considerable interest in the worldwide semiconductor industry and evoked heated discussions in China as well as overseas. This report will take a close look at the purposes, influences, and challenges of the acquisition.

Table of Contents
1. Purposes of the Acquisition Offer
2. Potential Influences of the Acquisition
3. Challenges Ahead of Acquisition
Conclusion
Appendix

List of Topics
Background analysis of Tsinghua Unigroup's intention to acquire Micron and the Chinese government's memory industry policies

Potential influences of the acquisition, both on Taiwanese vendors and the worldwide memory industry

Hurdles that Tsinghua Unigroup may face when trying to acquire Micron, including conflicts with Micron's long-term strategies and US government's disapproval

Companies covered
Changjiang Electronics Technology, Dongbu HiTek, Elite Semiconductor, Memory Technology, Elpida Memory, Etron Technology, Hua Capital, IM Flash, Inotera Memories, Intel, ISSI, Macronix, Micron, Micron Memory Taiwan (Rexchip Electronics), Nanya Technology, Numonyx, OmniVision, PTI, Qualcomm, Samsung, Shanghai HuaLi Microelectronics, SK Hynix, SMIC, STATS ChipPAC, Toshiba, Tsinghua Unigroup, Winbond Electronics, Xi'an Sinochip Semiconductors, Xinxin Semiconductor Manufacturing

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