Vinge has advised the French-Italian electronics and semiconductor manufacturer STMicroelectronics in connection with STMicroelectronics entering into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in the Swedish silicon carbide wafer manufacturer Norstel AB.
Upon completion of the transaction (which is subject to conditions), STMicroelectronics will acquire 55% of Norstel AB, with an option to acquire the remaining 45% subject to certain conditions. If such option is exercised, it will result in a total consideration of USD 137,500,000 for 100% of Norstel AB.
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