KYOTO, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:6981) (ISIN:JP3914400001), the world's number one supplier of passive electronic components, announced today that Murata Electronics North America, Inc., its full subsidiary has signed a definitive agreement to acquire RF Monolithics, Inc. (NASDAQ: RFMI) in an all cash transaction. Targeted to close in the third calendar quarter of 2012, the deal will pay the holders of RFM common shares $1.78 per share.
RF Monolithics, Inc., (hereinafter referred to as "RFM"), headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a provider of solutions-driven, technology-enabled wireless connectivity for a broad range of wireless applications—from individual standardized and custom components to modules for comprehensive industrial wireless sensor networks and machine-to-machine (M2M) technology. For more information on RFM, please visit RFM's website at http://www.RFM.com.
"RFM's proven success in developing business in the healthcare, energy and industrial markets compliments Murata's growth strategy. Additionally, leveraging RFM's expertise in design and development of production ready RF modules, SAW based & RFIC short-range radios, stand-alone radio systems and platforms for M2M applications will enable Murata to increase the value of the wireless module solutions delivered to Murata's existing and future customers in the global marketplace." said David M. Kirk, President and CEO of Murata Electronics North America, Inc., the Regional Headquarters of Murata Americas.
About Murata Americas (www.murataamericas.com)
Murata
Americas regional HQ is Murata Electronics North America, Inc., a wholly
owned subsidiary of Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd., whose global
headquarters are in Kyoto, Japan. Established in 1944, Murata
Manufacturing is a worldwide leader in research, design, manufacture and
sale of ceramic based passive electronic components, power supply and
wireless module solutions. With annual revenues in excess of $7 billion
dollars, Murata is committed to the environmentally conscious
development and stable supply of advanced electronic materials, leading
edge electronic components, and multi-functional, high-density modules.
Products include: monolithic ceramic capacitors, polymer aluminum
electrolytic capacitors, electric double layer energy device (EDLC),
noise suppression products/EMI suppression filters, inductors, resistor
products, resonators, filters, RF components, communication and wireless
module solutions, sensors, thermistors, DC-DC converters, AC-DC power
supplies, sound components, piezo actuators, micromechatronics products,
ceramic applied products, and RFID solutions. Murata's products are
found in a wide range of applications including consumer, mobile
communications, computers and networking equipment, automotive
electronics, advanced metering equipment, digital home electronics,
lighting and illumination, and healthcare devices. Murata has employees
and manufacturing facilities throughout the world.
Forward-Looking Statements
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meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such
forward-looking statements include statements regarding the intent,
belief or current expectations of the Murata and members of its
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risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees
of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that actual
results may differ materially from those contemplated by such
forward-looking statements. Many of these factors are beyond Murata's
ability to control or predict. Such risks and uncertainties include, but
are not limited to, any conditions imposed in connection with the
proposed merger of Ryder Acquisition Company Limited with and into RFM,
pursuant to which RFM would become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Murata
Electronics North America, Inc. (the "Merger"), approval by RFM's
stockholders of that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of
April 12, 2012 (the "Merger Agreement"), among RFM, Murata Electronics
North America, Inc. and Ryder Acquisition Company Limited, the
satisfaction of various other conditions to the closing of the Merger
contemplated by the Merger Agreement, and the outcome of any legal
proceedings that may be instituted against RFM related to the Merger
Agreement. These risks and uncertainties should be considered in
evaluating any forward-looking statements contained herein. Each
forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of the particular
statement and Murata does not undertake any obligation to update or
revise such forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise.