Vishay Intertechnology Expands Resistor Product Portfolio
Vishay Intertechnology (NYSE: VSH) has acquired Ametherm for $31.5 million, bolstering its resistor product portfolio. Ametherm specializes in inrush current limiters and sensing thermistors for markets like automotive, industrial, aerospace/defense, and medical. This acquisition aligns with Vishay's strategy to expand through M&A and enhance customer engagement through innovation. Ametherm's offerings include customizable NTC and PTC thermistors, supporting current and future market needs, such as 800VDC for EVs and up to 2000VDC in pre-charge circuits. This acquisition is expected to support Vishay's growth and operational advantages globally.
- Acquisition of Ametherm for $31.5 million expands product portfolio.
- Ametherm specializes in high-quality NTC and PTC thermistors.
- Ametherm’s products cater to high-demand markets such as automotive, industrial, aerospace/defense, and medical.
- Supports Vishay’s strategic growth through M&A.
- Enhanced innovation and deeper technical engagement with customers.
- Increased global promotion and operational advantages via Vishay’s regionalized manufacturing footprint.
- Ametherm products support current market needs (800VDC for EVs) and future needs (up to 2000VDC in pre-charge circuits).
- Cost of acquisition is $31.5 million in cash, potentially impacting liquidity.
- Integration risks associated with merging Ametherm’s operations into Vishay.
- Potential short-term disruption or costs related to aligning new products with Vishay’s existing offerings.
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Vishay Intertechnology's acquisition of Ametherm for
In the short term, the acquisition might incur additional costs related to integration, but it’s likely to enhance Vishay’s revenues by expanding its customer base and product offerings. Long term, this move could improve Vishay's competitive positioning by offering more comprehensive and specialized electronic components, which are important for high-demand sectors such as EVs.
This acquisition aligns with industry trends where companies are increasing their technological footprint through strategic acquisitions, thus potentially delivering higher growth rates.
The acquisition of Ametherm brings advanced technology in thermistors and inrush current limiters. Ametherm’s specialization in NTC (Negative Temperature Coefficient) and PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) thermistors will enhance Vishay’s product capabilities, especially in high voltages up to 2000VDC, important for evolving markets such as electric vehicles and industrial applications.
These components are essential for circuit protection and temperature sensing. NTC thermistors, for example, decrease resistance as temperature rises, making them vital for temperature monitoring. This acquisition isn’t just a portfolio expansion but a significant leap in technological capabilities, addressing stringent market needs and future-proofing Vishay’s offerings.
This acquisition positions Vishay well to cater to high-growth segments like automotive and industrial markets, which increasingly demand high-performance, reliable electronic components. The emphasis on inrush current limiters is particularly noteworthy given the growing trend towards electrification and smart industrial systems.
By integrating Ametherm’s products, Vishay can offer more tailored solutions, meeting the specific requirements of design engineers who are driving innovation in these sectors. This strategic acquisition likely enhances Vishay’s ability to command higher market share and resonates well with the company’s goal to deepen technical engagement with customers.
Furthermore, this move could potentially provide operational synergies that benefit manufacturing and distribution channels globally, reinforcing Vishay’s market presence.
Expansion Through Bolt-on Acquisition of Ametherm, Inc.
MALVERN, Pa., June 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH), one of the world’s largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components, today announced that it has acquired Ametherm, Inc., a leader in inrush current limiters and sensing thermistors, for approximately
Ametherm specializes in precision thermistors for inrush current limiters and temperature sensing that come in various sizes, forms and packages to meet the demands of the automotive, industrial, aerospace/defense and medical markets. The company offers the highest-rated NTC and PTC thermistors in customizable versions to meet the needs of specific applications for circuit protection.
“Acquiring Ametherm is an illustration of two of the eight strategic levers Vishay is employing to accelerate growth. We are expanding our product portfolio and filling technology gaps through M&A and enhancing innovation to support deeper technical engagement with our customers. Ametherm brings Vishay small package sizes, high voltages, and high-quality PTC inrush current limiters and NTC temperature sensors required in all high energy applications,” said Joel Smejkal, President and CEO of Vishay.
“Ametherm has products that can support the current market needs (ex. 800VDC for EVs) and the future needs up to 2000VDC in pre-charge circuits. Our distribution customers have indicated that Ametherm’s technology piques the interest of design engineers. Our sales, marketing and business development will increase the global promotion of Ametherm products and our regionalized manufacturing footprint will bring Ametherm operational advantages.”
“Innovation, whether organic or acquired, has always been important to Vishay,” said Marc Zandman, Executive Chairman of the Board. “The Board supports management’s continued investments to more broadly serve our addressable market and to expand our product and technology portfolio.”
About Vishay
Vishay manufactures one of the world’s largest portfolios of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components that are essential to innovative designs in the automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets. Serving customers worldwide, Vishay is The DNA of tech.™ Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. is a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH). More on Vishay at www.Vishay.com.
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