CSR announces merger with imaging and video solutions provider Zoran
Combining the two highly complementary technology portfolios is designed to uniquely position the merged company to deliver advanced platforms to capture and stream media-rich content.
The goal of the merger is to strengthen CSR’s core business by adding imaging and video capabilities within its existing end markets and create new growth opportunities within global consumer markets such as internet enabled, location-aware digital cameras and the next generation of home entertainment products and peripherals. The merger should also accelerate CSR’s strategic shift into higher margin platforms and integrated solutions.
Zoran shareholders will receive ADSs representing the equivalent of 1.85 ordinary shares of CSR for each share of Zoran common stock held, or a total consideration of approximately US$679 million. In addition, CSR plans to buy back up to US$240 million of CSR’s ordinary shares during the next 12 months via an on-market buyback programme. The Share Buyback is intended to achieve an overall financial impact on CSR broadly equivalent to a transaction structured with approximately 65% stock and 35% cash.
CSR’s Chairman, CEO and CFO will lead the merged company. Dr. Levy Gerzberg, Co-Founder, President, CEO and Director of Zoran will be joining the CSR board as a Non-Executive Director. Zoran will also propose one additional independent Non-Executive Director to join the CSR Board. Completion is expected in the second quarter of 2011 and is subject to CSR and Zoran shareholders and regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.
Visit Zoran at www.zoran.com
Visit CSR at www.csr.com
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