MACOM Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire AppliedMicro

LOWELL, Mass.-- MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc. (MTSI) (“MACOM”), a leading supplier of high-performance analog RF, microwave, millimeterwave and photonic semiconductor products, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Applied Micro Circuits Corporation (AMCC) (“AppliedMicro”), a global leader in Connectivity and Computing solutions for next-generation cloud infrastructure and Data Centers, for approximately $8.36 per share, consisting of $3.25 in cash and 0.1089 MACOM shares per share of AppliedMicro. This price for each share of AppliedMicro represented a 15.4% premium over the company’s closing price of $7.25 on Friday, November 18th. MACOM intends to divest the well-positioned but non-strategic Compute business within the first 100 days of closing.
Published: 21 November 2016
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Marvell Technology Group Ltd. Announces $1 Billion Share Repurchase Plan; Declares Quarterly Dividend Payment

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 17, 2016 -- Marvell Technology Group Ltd. (MRVL), a leader in storage, networking, and connectivity semiconductor solutions, today announced that the Board of Directors has authorized a $1 billion share buyback program.  This newly authorized stock repurchase program replaces in its entirety the prior $3.25 billion stock repurchase program, which had approximately $115 million of repurchase authority remaining.  The Company currently intends to repurchase approximately $500 million worth of shares over the next 12 months.
 
Under the program authorized by its Board of Directors, Marvell may repurchase shares in open-market purchases or through privately negotiated transactions. The extent to which Marvell repurchases its shares and the timing of such repurchases will depend upon market conditions and other corporate considerations, as determined by Marvell's management team. The repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued at any time.
Published: 18 November 2016
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Superconductor Technologies Reports 2016 Third Quarter Results

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 10, 2016  -- Superconductor Technologies Inc. (STI) (SCON) reported financial results for the quarter ended Oct.1, 2016.
 
“In the third quarter, STI’s HTS wire program focused on demonstrating our market leading critical current performance when using our strengthened wire template,” stated Jeff Quiram, STI’s president and chief executive officer. “We significantly improved our Conductus® wire performance during the quarter, attaining approximately 80% of our goal while maintaining our target properties for mechanical strength. Once the full specification is achieved, we plan to ship wire promptly to key customers to complete existing qualification orders.
Published: 17 November 2016
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Enphase Energy Reports Financial Results for the Third Quarter of 2016

PETALUMA, Calif., Nov. 01, 2016 -- Enphase Energy, Inc.(ENPH), a global energy technology company, announced today financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2016.
 
Enphase Energy reported total revenue for the third quarter of 2016 of $88.7 million, an increase of 12 percent compared to the second quarter of 2016. During the third quarter of 2016, Enphase sold 204MW (AC) or 869,000 microinverters, an increase in MW of 10 percent compared to the second quarter of 2016. GAAP gross margin for the third quarter of 2016 was 17.9 percent and non-GAAP gross margin was 18.2 percent.
 
GAAP operating expense for the third quarter of 2016 was $33.6 million and non-GAAP operating expense was $28.6 million. GAAP operating loss for the third quarter of 2016 was $17.7 million and non-GAAP operating loss was $12.4 million. GAAP net loss for the third quarter of 2016 was $18.8 million, or a net loss of $0.40 per share. On a non-GAAP basis, net loss was $13.4 million, or a net loss of $0.28 per share.
Published: 02 November 2016
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Amkor Technology Reports Financial Results for the Third Quarter 2016

TEMPE, Ariz.-- Amkor Technology, Inc. (AMKR), a leading provider of semiconductor packaging and test services, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2016.
 
"Third quarter results were at the high end of our guidance," said Steve Kelley, Amkor's president and chief executive officer. "We saw notable strength in smartphones across multiple tiers. Sales in Automotive, Greater China and advanced SiP were all up sequentially reflecting the continued success of our strategic initiatives in these key areas. Our 18% sequential growth in sales generated substantial cash and profits for the quarter.”
Published: 01 November 2016
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