Qualcomm increases offer for NXP to $44bn in order to push deal through quickly

Nicholas Fearn
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Qualcomm acquisition of NXP could make the company too big a buy for Broadcom

Qualcomm has dramatically increased its offer for NXP Semiconductors to $44 billion - up from an opening bid of $38 billion.  The increased offer follows pressure from NXP shareholders, but also...

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