ams AG / ams divests NFC and RFID reader product lines to increasefocus on sensor solutions retaining sensing-related wireless activities

Press Wire ♦ Published: July 29, 2016; 07:00 ♦ (Vindobona)

ams (SIX: AMS), a leading worldwide manufacturer of high performance sensor and analog solutions, has signed an agreement to divest NFC and RFID reader IP, technologies and product lines to STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM) for an up-front cash consideration of USD 79.3m (approx. EUR 71.5m) plus a substantial deferred earn-out consideration contingent on future results of up to USD 37 million.

ams AG / ams divests NFC and RFID reader product lines to increasefocus on sensor solutions retaining sensing-related wireless activities / Picture: © Vindobona.org

 

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