Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Qualcomm To Buy Atheros, Says Report

San Diego-based Qualcomm is in the midst of a $3.5 billion offer to buy semiconductor maker Atheros Communications, according to the New York Times. The report, citing two people with "direct knowledge of the talks" said the deal is expected to be announced as soon as Wednesday. The deal would be the largest ever acquisition for Qualcomm.

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