Intel Acquires Wind River Systems for $884 Million
Intel will acquire all outstanding Wind River Systems common stock for $11.50 per share in cash (total of about $884 million). Wind River is a leading software vendor in embedded devices and will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Intel and continue with its current business model of supplying leading-edge products and services to its customers worldwide.
As an Intel subsidiary, Wind River will continue to develop innovative, commercial-grade software platforms that support multiple hardware architectures that are optimized for the needs of its many embedded and mobile customers. The acquisition will boost Wind River’s Intel-architecture focused sales as it gains access to the company’s technology investments, brand, employees and global sales force.
By acquiring Wind River Systems, Intel will gain software capabilities in embedded systems and mobile devices, both important growth areas for the company. Embedded systems and mobile devices include smart phones, mobile Internet devices, other consumer electronics (CE) devices, in-car infotainment systems and other automotive areas, networking equipment, aerospace and defense, energy and thousands of other devices.
The board of directors of Wind River has unanimously approved the transaction. It is expected to close this summer, subject to certain regulatory approvals and other conditions specified in the definitive agreement. Upon completion of the acquisition, Wind River will report into Intel’s Software and Services Group, headed by Renee James.
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