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Hours after Skyworks Solutions (NASDAQ:SWKS | SWKS Price Prediction) completed its takeover of Qorvo (NASDAQ:QRVO), Jim Cramer told CNBC viewers the combined RF chipmaker is worth owning.
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: SWKS) (“Skyworks”), a leading developer, manufacturer and provider of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and solutions for numerous applications, today announced the expiration and final results of its previously announced offers to holders of Qorvo Notes (as defined herein) to exchange (the “Exchange Offers”) any and all outstanding 4.375% Senior Notes due 2029 (the “2029 Qorvo Notes”) and any and all outstanding 3.375% Senior Notes due 2031 (the “2031 Qorvo Notes” and, together with the 2029 Qorvo Notes, the “Qorvo Notes”) issued by Qorvo, Inc. (“Qorvo”) as set forth in the table below for (1) with respect to the 2029 Qorvo Notes, up to $850,000,000 aggregate principal amount of new 4.375% Senior Notes due 2029 (the “New 2029 Skyworks Notes”) issued by Skyworks and (2) with respect to the 2031 Qorvo Notes, up to $700,000,000 aggregate principal amount of new 3.375% Senior Notes due 2031 (the “New 2031 Skyworks Notes”) issued by Skyworks.
What happened Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: SWKS) said it completed its combination with Qorvo on October 5, 2026. Qorvo shareholders received $32.50 in cash and 0.960 of a Skyworks common share for each Qorvo share. Skyworks said it will keep trading under SWKS, and Phil Brace remains chief executive officer and president. The company said
Skyworks Completes Combination with Qorvo Expands technology portfolio and addressable market, with $500 million or more in expected annual cost synergies
I rate Skyworks Solutions a Buy, with a price target of $123.11 per share, representing approximately 40% upside from the current share price. The Qorvo merger addresses several standalone issues by adding scale, broader end-market exposure, and a larger customer base. The combined company could generate at least $500 million in annual cost synergies, with additional benefits from better manufacturing utilization and a larger R&D platform.
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: SWKS) (“Skyworks”), a leading developer, manufacturer and provider of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and solutions for numerous applications, today announced that it has extended the expiration date of its previously announced offers to holders of Qorvo Notes (as defined herein) to exchange (the “Exchange Offers”) any and all outstanding 4.375% Senior Notes due 2029 (the “2029 Qorvo Notes”) and any and all outstanding 3.375% Senior Notes due 2031 (the “2031 Qorvo Notes” and, together with the 2029 Qorvo Notes, the “Qorvo Notes”) issued by Qorvo, Inc. (“Qorvo”) as set forth in the table below for (1) with respect to the 2029 Qorvo Notes, up to $850,000,000 aggregate principal amount of new 4.375% Senior Notes due 2029 (the “New 2029 Skyworks Notes”) issued by Skyworks and (2) with respect to the 2031 Qorvo Notes, up to $700,000,000 aggregate principal amount of new 3.375% Senior Notes due 2031 (together with the New 2029 Skyworks Notes, the “New Skyworks Notes”) issued by Skyworks.
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: SWKS) today announced that it has received all necessary regulatory clearances to proceed with the previously announced transaction with Qorvo, Inc. (Nasdaq: QRVO) (the “Mergers”). The parties expect to close the Mergers on or about October 5, 2026, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the remaining customary closing conditions.
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: SWKS) (“Skyworks”), a leading developer, manufacturer and provider of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and solutions for numerous applications, today announced that it has extended the expiration date of its previously announced offers to holders of Qorvo Notes (as defined herein) to exchange (the “Exchange Offers”) any and all outstanding 4.375% Senior Notes due 2029 (the “2029 Qorvo Notes”) and any and all outstanding 3.375% Senior Notes due 2031 (the “2031 Qorvo Notes” and, together with the 2029 Qorvo Notes, the “Qorvo Notes”) issued by Qorvo, Inc. (“Qorvo”) as set forth in the table below for (1) with respect to the 2029 Qorvo Notes, up to $850,000,000 aggregate principal amount of new 4.375% Senior Notes due 2029 (the “New 2029 Skyworks Notes”) issued by Skyworks and (2) with respect to the 2031 Qorvo Notes, up to $700,000,000 aggregate principal amount of new 3.375% Senior Notes due 2031 (together with the New 2029 Skyworks Notes, the “New Skyworks Notes”) issued by Skyworks.
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