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UK takeover panel gives Qualcomm till May 27 to make a bid for Alphawave

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Posted on May 12, 2025

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UK takeover panel gives Qualcomm till May 27 to make a bid for Alphawave
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(Reuters) -British semiconductor company Alphawave IP Group on Monday said the UK takeover panel had extended the deadline for a takeover offer by U.S. chipmaker Qualcomm to May 27. The deadline to

UK Extends Qualcomm's Deadline for Alphawave Bid to May 27

(Reuters) -British semiconductor company Alphawave IP Group on Monday said the UK takeover panel had extended the deadline for a takeover offer by U.S. chipmaker Qualcomm to May 27.

The deadline to make an offer was previously extended to May 12, on Monday, Alphawave said both parties remained in talks and had consented to extend the deadline further.

(Reporting by Rishab Shaju in Bengaluru; Editing by Nivedita Bhattacharjee)

Key Takeaways

  • UK panel extends Qualcomm's bid deadline for Alphawave to May 27.
  • The previous deadline was May 12.
  • Both companies are still in negotiations.
  • Alphawave is a British semiconductor company.
  • Qualcomm is a U.S. chipmaker.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
The main topic is the UK takeover panel extending Qualcomm's deadline to bid for Alphawave to May 27.
What companies are involved?
The companies involved are Qualcomm, a U.S. chipmaker, and Alphawave, a British semiconductor company.
Why was the deadline extended?
The deadline was extended to allow continued negotiations between Qualcomm and Alphawave.

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