Allegro MicroSystems Completes Acquisition of Crocus Technology to Accelerate Innovation in TMR Sensing Technology

-- Tunnel Magnetoresistance (“TMR”) Represents Fastest Growing Technology in Magnetic Sensing with an Estimated 30% CAGR Through 2030 --

MANCHESTER, N.H., Oct. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. (“Allegro”) (Nasdaq: ALGM), a global leader in power and sensing semiconductor technology for motion control and energy efficient systems, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Crocus Technology, a leader in advanced TMR sensor technology, for $420 million in cash, subject to customary working capital adjustments. This acquisition accelerates Allegro’s TMR roadmap and strengthens its leading position in the magnetic sensing market.

“On behalf of the entire company, I am thrilled to welcome the Crocus team to Allegro. We look forward to working together to bring Crocus’ TMR technology and our combined value proposition to our customers,” said Vineet Nargolwala, President and CEO of Allegro. “This highly strategic acquisition demonstrates Allegro’s commitment to its leadership position in magnetic sensing. Further, we expect this combination to solidify Allegro as a leading TMR semiconductor company by leveraging a unique opportunity to drive broader adoption of TMR technology across high-growth strategic focus areas, including e-Mobility, Clean Energy and Automation.”

The acquisition was funded by a combination of cash on hand and a new seven-year $250 million senior secured term loan.

About Allegro MicroSystems

Allegro MicroSystems is a leading global designer, developer, fabless manufacturer and marketer of sensor integrated circuits (“ICs”) and application-specific analog power ICs enabling emerging technologies in the automotive and industrial markets. Allegro’s diverse product portfolio provides efficient and reliable solutions for the electrification of vehicles, automotive ADAS safety features, automation for Industry 4.0 and power saving technologies for data centers and green energy applications.

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