Monday, September 11, 2006

Freescale in Buyout Talks

Via The Austin American-Statesman.

Austin [Texas]-based Freescale Semiconductor Inc. is in talks to be acquired by a consortium of private-equity groups in what would be the largest technology buyout ever.

The New York Times reported Sunday that the company was close to a deal that values the company at $16 billion. The paper, quoting unnamed sources, said the consortium includes Texas Pacific Group, Blackstone Group and Permira, and that Carlyle Group and Bain Capital could also join the group.

More here.

posted by Fergie @ 9/11/2006 09:11:00 AM

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