As a result of the merger between Infineon Technologies AG and Philips Semiconductors, Infineon Philips Semiconductors AG (IPS) would rank third amongst the world’s largest manufacturers of semiconductors, with 5.9% of total sales. Infineon would gain access to Philips’ customer base which demands profitable chips for consumer electronics and mobile solutions. Its presence in the growing markets of Asia will be strengthened. By merging the two companies, a strategic fit would be achieved in terms of geographic market penetration and market sectors. Furthermore, the size of IPS would streamline efficiency and secure the long-term survival in a highly-competitive market with intensifying pressures from Asian manufacturers. Another objective is to combine both companies’ competencies in order to develop smaller wafers and to conduct research on nanotechnology. The strengthened capital basis enables IPS to enlarge investments in R&D and production facilities. Major shareholders of IPS would be Siemens AG and the Philips Group.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Executive Summary
- Introduction
- Infineon Technologies AG
- Company Profile
- Company Ownership
- SWOT Analysis
- Philips Semiconductors
- Market and Industry Profile
- Remote Environment
- Competitive Environment
- Market Outlook
- Reasons for the Merger
- Infineon Philips Semiconductors AG (IPS)
- Ownership
- Strategy (Porter's Generic Strategies)
- Organisational Structure
- Appendices
- Bibliography
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This report aims to analyze the potential and prospects of a merger between Infineon Technologies AG and Philips Semiconductors, specifically targeting Infineon shareholders. It explores the background of both companies, their market and industry landscape, and the rationale behind the merger. Additionally, it delves into the ownership, strategy, and organizational structure of the resulting entity, Infineon Philips Semiconductors AG (IPS).
- Strategic Fit and Market Penetration
- Market and Industry Dynamics
- Company Performance and Efficiency
- Research and Development (R&D) Synergies
- Long-Term Survival and Growth
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Executive Summary: This chapter provides a brief overview of the merger, highlighting the strategic fit between Infineon and Philips Semiconductors and the key benefits for both companies, including market share gains, geographic expansion, and enhanced R&D capabilities.
- Introduction: This chapter introduces the purpose of the report, which is to analyze the potential of the merger for Infineon shareholders. It outlines the structure of the report, highlighting the key chapters that will be discussed.
- Infineon Technologies AG: This chapter provides a detailed overview of Infineon Technologies AG, including its company profile, ownership structure, and SWOT analysis. It delves into the company's history, key business segments, and its position within the semiconductor industry.
- Philips Semiconductors: This chapter focuses on Philips Semiconductors, exploring its market and industry profile, including the remote and competitive environment. It analyzes the company's market share, key customer base, and its growth potential within the global semiconductor market.
- Reasons for the Merger: This chapter outlines the rationale behind the merger between Infineon and Philips Semiconductors, drawing on the information presented in previous chapters. It highlights the strategic benefits of combining the two companies, including increased market share, improved efficiency, and access to new markets and technologies.
- Infineon Philips Semiconductors AG (IPS): This chapter provides an in-depth analysis of the newly merged entity, Infineon Philips Semiconductors AG (IPS). It discusses the ownership structure, strategic direction (based on Porter's Generic Strategies), and organizational structure of the combined company.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This report focuses on the merger of Infineon Technologies AG and Philips Semiconductors, exploring the strategic fit, market dynamics, and long-term implications. Key themes include semiconductor industry, strategic partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, market share, geographical expansion, R&D collaboration, and competitive advantage.
- Quote paper
- Matthias Meier (Author), 2006, Infineon Philips Semiconductors AG - Strategic Fit of a Merger, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/57534
