Capella Microsystems acquired by Vishay Intertechnology for 6.05 billion New Taiwan Dollars (US$205 million)

Client(s) Capella Microsystems Inc.

Jones Day advised Capella Microsystems Inc., a fabless IC design company specializing in optoelectronic products, in its acquisition by Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., one of the world's largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components, for approximately 6.05 billion New Taiwan Dollars (US$205 million).

The transaction was structured as a two step acquisition, including a cash tender offer for all outstanding shares of Capella common stock followed by a merger in which Vishay acquired remaining outstanding shares of Capella common stock.