What is SiTime Corp. nearing a deal to acquire?

SiTime Corp. is nearing a deal to acquire Renesas Electronics Corp.'s timing unit.

What is the potential valuation for Renesas' timing unit acquisition?

The acquisition of Renesas' timing unit could value the business at approximately $3 billion.

What is the combined valuation of SpaceX and xAI after their merger?

The combined entity of SpaceX and xAI is valued at $1.25 trillion, with SpaceX at $1 trillion and xAI at $250 billion.

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SiTime Eyes $3B Deal for Renesas Timing Unit

3 Feb

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Summary

SiTime nears acquisition of Renesas Electronics' timing unit.
The deal could value the unit at approximately $3 billion.
SpaceX merges with xAI in a $1.25 trillion valuation deal.

SiTime Eyes $3B Deal for Renesas Timing Unit

SiTime Corp. is reportedly close to acquiring Renesas Electronics Corp.'s timing unit in a deal that could be valued at approximately $3 billion. The Santa Clara-based SiTime, known for its silicon oscillators, is finalizing the purchase of the division that synchronizes signals in wireless infrastructure. This would mark SiTime's largest acquisition. Discussions are ongoing, with an agreement potentially announced as early as Thursday.

In parallel, Elon Musk's SpaceX and artificial intelligence startup xAI have announced a merger, valuing the combined entity at $1.25 trillion. SpaceX will be valued at $1 trillion, with xAI at $250 billion. This strategic move aims to create a powerful, vertically integrated innovation engine combining AI, rockets, and satellite internet capabilities. The companies aim to leverage space for cost-efficient AI computations.

The merger brings together two major privately held companies. SpaceX's Starlink network revenue is seen as a potential funding source for xAI's capital-intensive operations. Despite the merger, SpaceX still anticipates an initial public offering later this year. Meanwhile, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket experienced an undisclosed issue after deploying Starlink satellites, with an investigation underway.