DENSO WITHDRAWS ROHM TAKEOVER PROPOSAL

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SAT, APR 25, 2026

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Denso Corp. is withdrawing its proposal to acquire semiconductor maker Rohm Co., ending merger talks after the two companies failed to agree on deal terms.

The Japanese automotive parts supplier and the chipmaker were unable to reach consensus on the offer price, according to reporting by Nikkei. The withdrawal marks the end of negotiations that had centered on bringing the two companies together in a consolidation move. Rohm manufactures semiconductors for automotive and industrial applications. Denso, a major supplier to Toyota and other automakers, had pursued the acquisition as part of broader efforts to strengthen its semiconductor capabilities. The failed merger reflects ongoing challenges in high-value tech acquisitions, where valuation disagreements frequently derail deals. Both companies will now pursue separate strategic paths as the semiconductor industry continues consolidation efforts across the region. Neither Denso nor Rohm has publicly commented on the withdrawal.

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