Okika Devices Acquires Anadigm

Analog Devices to Acquire Alif Semiconductor

September 11, 2026

Manufacturing

Analog Devices agreed to acquire Alif Semiconductor in an all-cash transaction for $1.35 billion upfront, with up to $200 million in additional contingent consideration. The acquisition will add Alif’s AI-native microcontrollers and fusion processors to Analog Devices’ portfolio, supporting its Physical Intelligence strategy and expanding its reach across industrial, data center, defense, energy, robotics, digital health, and wearable markets.

Qorvo Acquires Anokiwave

January 31, 2024

Aerospace & Defense

Qorvo has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Anokiwave, a Boston-based supplier of high-performance millimeter-wave integrated circuits for beamforming and IF-to-RF conversion used in phased arrays, SATCOM and 5G. The Anokiwave team will join Qorvo’s High Performance Analog segment to expand Qorvo’s capabilities and addressable opportunities across defense, aerospace and network infrastructure markets.

QIA Takes Minority Stake in Kokusai Electric Corporation

June 22, 2023

Manufacturing

Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), via its subsidiary Qatar Holding LLC, has taken a minority stake in Japan-based semiconductor equipment manufacturer Kokusai Electric Corporation, acquiring shares from global investment firm KKR. The investment supports Kokusai's role in advanced deposition and treatment equipment amid rising demand from data centers, AI and other high-growth semiconductor end markets.

IFS Acquires Poka

June 20, 2023

Software

IFS has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Poka, Inc., a Quebec‑based provider of a connected worker platform for manufacturers. The acquisition expands IFS’s ERP, EAM and FSM capabilities by adding Poka’s connected worker technology to digitally connect factory and field workers; the deal is expected to close in Q3 2023.

SEMIFIVE Acquires Analog Bits

March 22, 2022

Manufacturing

SEMIFIVE, a South Korea–based SoC design platform provider, acquired Analog Bits, a Sunnyvale-based supplier of low-power mixed-signal IP, to expand its design IP capabilities and SoC platform offerings. The deal broadens SEMIFIVE's product portfolio for AI, AIoT and other SoC markets and extends its global footprint in the United States.

II‑VI Incorporated Acquires EpiWorks and ANADIGICS for $110M

January 19, 2016

Manufacturing

II‑VI Incorporated agreed to acquire EpiWorks, Inc. (approximately $43.0M, including a $6.0M earn‑out) and ANADIGICS, Inc. (approximately $61.0M) for a combined cash consideration of $110M to expand its epitaxial growth and 6‑inch GaAs wafer fabrication capacity. The deals are intended to accelerate II‑VI's VCSEL and semiconductor laser platform scale and will be financed with cash and borrowings; both transactions were expected to close within about 60 days.