Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) has proposed to acquire all shares of Silicon Laboratories Inc (Silicon Labs), and the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCS) is now inviting public feedback on this transaction. The CCS is assessing whether this acquisition could lead to a significant reduction in competition within any market in Singapore.
TI, a global semiconductor company listed on the Nasdaq, designs and sells analogue and embedded processing chips worldwide, including in Singapore. Silicon Labs, also Nasdaq-listed, is a US-based fabless semiconductor group specialising in wireless connectivity solutions. Both companies’ operations extend to Singapore.
The proposed acquisition involves several relevant product markets, including wireless connectivity system-on-chips (SoCs), non-wireless microcontroller units, power management integrated circuits, sensors, and universal serial bus bridges. The parties involved argue that the transaction will not result in non-coordinated or coordinated effects due to their modest market presence, the competitive landscape, and the complementary nature of their activities.
The CCS is particularly interested in public opinion on whether the acquisition might lead to vertical or conglomerate effects, although the parties have stated that such outcomes are unlikely. The public consultation period is open until 22 July 2026, with more information available on the CCS website.
