Mahalla and Adr
Qualcomm/Atheros Deal Close – Messaging/Q&AMay 24, 2011 |
Key Messages |
Our comprehensive industry-leading connectivity and networking portfolio will help accelerate the expansion of Qualcomm’s presence in existing businesses and provide access to significant new business opportunities with additional products and channels. The unparalleled combination of our technologies will provide rich and complete platforms that enable Qualcomm’s customers to deliver more compelling user experiences, accelerate time-to-market and expand their footprint.
Market expansion beyond mobile:
Atheros’ complementary product portfolio, sales channels, and leadership in the networking, computing and CE segments provides an opportunity for Qualcomm to expand beyond its core mobile business into new business opportunities with additional products and channels, representing an incremental and growing global TAM.
Brings two global leaders together:
This acquisition combines the technology strength and leadership of Qualcomm in mobile platforms and WAN technology, with the technology strength and leadership of Atheros in LAN connectivity.
Commitment to innovation (Team strength and culture fit):
Qualcomm and Atheros share engineering-focused cultures with demonstrated execution capabilities and proven track records in developing technologies that help our customers deliver the most compelling products and user experiences.
Global scale and reach:
Qualcomm and Atheros have complementary customer relationships around the world, with particular strength in high-growth businesses. This enables Qualcomm to leverage the engineering expertise and investments of both companies across expanding businesses. Leveraging the combined scale of two fabless semiconductor leaders will increase our ability to deliver high-performance products quickly, at high volume, and at great value.
Rich customer solutions:
Our complementary strengths will allow the combined company to
Key Messages |
Our comprehensive industry-leading connectivity and networking portfolio will help accelerate the expansion of Qualcomm’s presence in existing businesses and provide access to significant new business opportunities with additional products and channels. The unparalleled combination of our technologies will provide rich and complete platforms that enable Qualcomm’s customers to deliver more compelling user experiences, accelerate time-to-market and expand their footprint.
Market expansion beyond mobile:
Atheros’ complementary product portfolio, sales channels, and leadership in the networking, computing and CE segments provides an opportunity for Qualcomm to expand beyond its core mobile business into new business opportunities with additional products and channels, representing an incremental and growing global TAM.
Brings two global leaders together:
This acquisition combines the technology strength and leadership of Qualcomm in mobile platforms and WAN technology, with the technology strength and leadership of Atheros in LAN connectivity.
Commitment to innovation (Team strength and culture fit):
Qualcomm and Atheros share engineering-focused cultures with demonstrated execution capabilities and proven track records in developing technologies that help our customers deliver the most compelling products and user experiences.
Global scale and reach:
Qualcomm and Atheros have complementary customer relationships around the world, with particular strength in high-growth businesses. This enables Qualcomm to leverage the engineering expertise and investments of both companies across expanding businesses. Leveraging the combined scale of two fabless semiconductor leaders will increase our ability to deliver high-performance products quickly, at high volume, and at great value.
Rich customer solutions:
Our complementary strengths will allow the combined company to