Hyundai Mobis : Acquires Semiconductor Division of Hyundai Autron
December 16, 2020 at 10:15 am EST
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- Agreed to acquire the semiconductor division of Hyundai Autron
- Planning to integrally supply semiconductors and system controls on system basis
- Securing the capability of developing semiconductors for the automotive industry
[Seoul, Korea, December 14th, 2020] Hyundai Mobis (KRX: 012330) announced that the board of directors approved the acquisition of the semiconductor division of Hyundai Autron. Upon receiving the approval, Hyundai Mobis and Hyundai Autron signed a contract to transfer all related employees and assets. The acquisition cost was $122 million (KRW 133.2 billion).
With this acquisition, Hyundai Mobis plans to develop the capability of designing, developing and verifying semiconductors for vehicles and subsequently differentiate its integrated control technology in the future automotive field.
Hyundai Mobis has faced difficulties in developing system-optimized semiconductors and verifying their quality as controller specification and semiconductor development were not integrated. However, the acquisition is expected to enable the centralized development of semiconductors and controller on system basis, and boost synergy in semiconductor design and control system development.
Hyundai Mobis also plans to shift its focus on developing system semiconductors, power semiconductors and high-performance semiconductors with enhanced development capability in automotive semiconductors. In the future automotive field, which encompasses autonomous driving and electric vehicles, the competitiveness of controller units depends on the performance of the semiconductors meaning that there will be an increase in demand for semiconductors.
In the long run, Hyundai Mobis will be able to strengthen its HW/SW technology and semiconductor development capability and differentiate itself and its technological prowess in the future automotive field.
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Hyundai Mobis Co Ltd is a Korea-based company principally engaged in the manufacture of automobile components. The Company operates its business through two segments. The Module and Part Manufacture Business segment is mainly engaged in the manufacture of automobile modules including chassis, cockpit and front end modules (FEMs). And the segment also involves in the production of automobile parts including electronic stability control (ESC) systems, air suspension systems, exterior lightings, braking and steering parts and others. The After Sales (A/S) Part Business segment is mainly engaged in manufacture of automobile parts which are used for automobileâs repair and maintenance. The Company distributes its products in domestic and overseas markets.