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NASDAQ: ON ON SEMICONDUCTOR CORP 8-K

ON Semiconductor to acquire Synaptics for $7B in all-stock deal, expanding into Physical AI

Filed June 25, 2026 · Period ending June 25, 2026 · ~2 min read

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Key Changes

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    ON Semi agreed to acquire Synaptics for ~$7B in stock (1.350 ON shares per SYNA share, 19% premium to 10-day VWAP). Synaptics holders will own ~12% of combined company. Deal expected to close mid-2027 pending shareholder and regulatory approvals.

    Item 1.01 — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement verify on EDGAR →
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    Acquisition aims to position ON at center of Physical AI by adding Synaptics' Edge AI compute, wireless connectivity, and human-machine interface capabilities. Expected to expand ON's addressable market by $30B to $243B by 2030.

    Exhibit 99.1 view on EDGAR →
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    Transaction expected accretive to non-GAAP EPS within 18 months of close, with $200M annual synergies and gross margins consistent with ON's long-term model. ON will maintain existing capital return policy during pendency.

    Exhibit 99.1 view on EDGAR →
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    Deal includes $235M termination fee payable by Synaptics if it accepts superior proposal, and $320M regulatory termination fee payable by ON if deal fails due to antitrust/foreign investment issues or missed regulatory approvals.

    Item 1.01 — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement verify on EDGAR →
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    Both companies reaffirmed prior quarterly guidance (ON for Q2 FY2026, Synaptics for Q4 FY2026), signaling no immediate change to near-term operations.

    Exhibit 99.1 view on EDGAR →

Summary

ON Semiconductor announced a definitive agreement to acquire Synaptics in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $7 billion. Under the fixed exchange ratio of 1.350 ON shares per Synaptics share, the deal represents a 19% premium to recent trading levels and will result in Synaptics shareholders owning roughly 12% of the combined entity.

The strategic rationale centers on expanding ON's capabilities beyond power and sensing into Edge AI compute, wireless connectivity, and human-machine interfaces — positioning the combined company at the intersection of what management calls "Physical AI." The acquisition is expected to expand ON's total addressable market by $30 billion to $243 billion by 2030, extending reach into autonomous driving, robotics, and AR/VR applications.

Financially, ON expects the deal to be accretive to non-GAAP earnings within 18 months of closing, with $200 million in annual synergies and gross margins consistent with its long-term model. The company will maintain its existing capital return policy during the pendency period. Both boards unanimously approved the transaction, and one Synaptics director will join ON's board. Closing is targeted for mid-2027, subject to Synaptics shareholder approval, Hart-Scott-Rodino and foreign antitrust clearances, and customary conditions. The agreement includes a $235 million termination fee payable by Synaptics if it accepts a superior proposal, and a $320 million regulatory termination fee payable by ON if the deal fails due to regulatory issues. Both companies reaffirmed their near-term quarterly guidance, indicating no immediate operational disruption.

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Event · Item 1.01 — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

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Item 1.01 — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement filed; see Key Changes for terms.

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At the effective time of the Merger (the “Effective Time”), each share of common stock, par value $0.001 per share, of Synaptics (“Synaptics

Common Stock”) outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time (other than shares held by Synaptics, any Synaptics subsidiary, onsemi, any onsemi subsidiary, or Merger Sub, which will be cancelled) will be converted into the right to receive a number of validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable shares of onsemi Common Stock, equal to 1.350 (the “Exchange Ratio”) (the “Merger Consideration”). No fractional shares of onsemi Common Stock will be issued in the Merger, and Synaptics stockholders will receive cash in lieu of any fractional shares, as specified in the Merger Agreement.

The merger consideration is fixed at 1.350 shares of onsemi common stock for each share of Synaptics common stock. No fractional shares will be issued; Synaptics shareholders will receive cash for any fractional share amounts. Following the merger, Synaptics common stock will be delisted from Nasdaq and deregistered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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Completion of the Merger is subject to certain customary closing conditions, including, among other things, (1) the adoption of the Merger Agreement by the holders of a majority of the shares of Synaptics Common Stock outstanding and entitled to vote (the “Required Synaptics Stockholder Vote”), (2) the expiration or early termination of the applicable waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, and the approval of the Merger under certain other antitrust and foreign investment regimes, (3) the absence of any order, injunction or law of certain jurisdictions prohibiting the Merger, (4) the effectiveness of the registration statement pursuant to which shares of onsemi Common Stock to be issued in the Merger will be registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), (5) the approval for listing on Nasdaq of shares of onsemi Common Stock to be issued in the Merger, (6) the accuracy of the other party’s representations and warranties, subject to certain standards set forth in the Merger Agreement, (7) compliance in all material respects with the other party’s covenants and other obligations under the Merger Agreement, (8) the absence of a continuing material adverse effect with respect to each of onsemi and Synaptics, and (9) the receipt by each party of customary closing tax opinions regarding the intended tax treatment of the Merger. The parties anticipate the transaction to close in mid-2027.

The merger requires Synaptics shareholder approval, antitrust clearances under Hart-Scott-Rodino and certain foreign regimes, SEC registration effectiveness, Nasdaq listing approval, and the absence of material adverse effects for either party. The transaction is expected to close in mid-2027, with a termination date of June 25, 2027 that may be extended for up to three three-month periods under certain circumstances.

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Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, at the Effective Time, each Synaptics restricted stock unit (“Synaptics RSU Award”) that is outstanding but not vested immediately prior to the Effective Time and held by an individual who, immediately after the Effective Time, constitutes an employee of onsemi within the meaning of Form S-8, will be assumed by onsemi and converted into a restricted stock unit award denominated in shares of onsemi Common Stock, covering a number of shares of onsemi Common Stock equal to the product, rounded to the nearest whole number, of the number of shares of Synaptics Common Stock underlying such Synaptics RSU Award multiplied by the Exchange Ratio, subject to the same terms and conditions as applied immediately prior to the Effective Time.

Unvested Synaptics equity awards held by continuing employees will be converted into onsemi equity awards using the 1.350 exchange ratio. Performance stock units will be converted with performance conditions deemed satisfied at target level for open performance periods. Vested awards and those held by non-employee directors will be cancelled and converted into merger consideration.

Event · Item 8.01 — Other Events

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ON Semiconductor announces execution of merger agreement to acquire Synaptics, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals.

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On June 25, 2026, onsemi and Synaptics jointly issued a press release announcing the execution of the Merger Agreement.

ON Semiconductor has entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire Synaptics, a semiconductor company. The transaction requires regulatory approvals and Synaptics shareholder approval. A proxy statement/prospectus will be filed on Form S-4 with the SEC for stockholder consideration.

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These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause Synaptics’ or onsemi’s actual results and performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Factors and risks that may impact future results and performance include, but are not limited to, the following factors: (1) the risk that the conditions to the closing of the transaction are not satisfied, including the risk that required approvals from regulators or the stockholders of Synaptics for the transaction are not obtained; (2) litigation relating to the transaction; (3) uncertainties as to the timing of the consummation of the transaction and the ability of each party to consummate the transaction; (4) risks that the proposed transaction disrupts the current plans and operations of Synaptics or onsemi, including restrictions during the pendency of the transaction that may impact the ability to pursue certain business opportunities or strategic transactions; (5) the ability of Synaptics and onsemi to retain and hire key personnel; (6) competitive responses to the proposed transaction; (7) unexpected costs, charges or expenses resulting from the transaction; (8) potential adverse reactions or changes to business relationships resulting from the announcement or completion of the transaction; (9) the combined companies’ ability to achieve the growth prospects and synergies expected from the transaction, as well as delays, challenges and expenses associated with integrating the combined companies’ existing businesses; (10) uncertainty as to the long-term value of onsemi’s common stock

The filing discloses standard merger-related risks including regulatory approval uncertainty, potential litigation, integration challenges, key personnel retention issues, and uncertainty about achieving expected synergies. The transaction could disrupt current operations and business relationships during the pendency period.

Event · Exhibit 99.1

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Under the terms of the agreement, which has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies, Synaptics stockholders will receive 1.350 shares of onsemi common stock for each share of Synaptics common stock held at the time of closing, implying pro forma ownership of approximately 12% for Synaptics stockholders on a fully diluted basis.

As part of the transaction, one member of the Synaptics Board of Directors is expected to join onsemi’s Board of Directors.

The transaction is expected to close in mid-2027, subject to approval by Synaptics stockholders, the receipt of required regulatory approvals and other customary conditions.

Both boards unanimously approved the transaction. One Synaptics board member will join onsemi's board. The deal requires Synaptics shareholder approval, regulatory clearances, and other customary closing conditions. Expected closing is mid-2027.

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As part of today’s announcement, onsemi is reiterating its financial outlook for the second fiscal quarter of 2026 provided on May 4, 2026. Synaptics is reiterating its financial outlook for the fiscal fourth quarter of 2026 provided on May 7, 2026.

Both companies reaffirmed their previously issued financial guidance: onsemi for Q2 fiscal 2026 (provided May 4, 2026) and Synaptics for Q4 fiscal 2026 (provided May 7, 2026). This signals no immediate change to near-term business operations or expectations.

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