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STMicroelectronics agrees to buy NXP's MEMS sensors business for USD 950 million

STMicroelectronics agreed to buy NXP Semiconductors' MEMS sensors business, which earned about USD 300 million in 2024, for up to USD 950 million in cash to expand its automotive and industrial sensor portfolio.

Verified Editor-read STMicroelectronics press release (SEC Form 6-K exhibit), 24 July 2025

What it does not test. This does not establish that the acquisition has closed; completion remained subject to regulatory approval.

How this item counts. This item is dated before the index starts on 1 January 2026, so it does not count in the European Sovereignty Index.

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