2017 Semiconductor Dead Pool
January 9, 2017
In 2015 we saw $85B in semiconductor acquisition activity and in 2016 there was more than $110B. Given 2015 and 2016 were relatively flat years for the $335B semiconductor industry and 2017 looks like more of the same we should expect consolidation to continue, absolutely.
So, let’s come up with a list of companies that may fall in 2017 and circle around at the end of the year to see how we did. I will be more than happy to defend my choices in detail in the comments section.
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