Core Viewpoint - The recent trend in the semiconductor industry, particularly in the analog chip sector, shows a surge in horizontal mergers and acquisitions (M&A), but several notable deals have been terminated due to disagreements on key terms and conditions [1][5][6]. Group 1: M&A Activity - SiRuPu (688536.SH) announced the termination of its major asset restructuring plan, leading to the resumption of its stock trading [1] - DiAoWei (688381.SH) held an investor briefing to announce the termination of its share purchase agreement for acquiring RongPai Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., due to a lack of consensus on the transaction terms [1] - A total of 9 horizontal M&A attempts have been initiated by 8 domestic analog chip manufacturers this year, including notable companies like SiRuPu, DiAoWei, and YaChuang Electronics [2][3]. Group 2: Reasons for M&A Termination - The primary reason for the termination of several M&A deals is the inability of the parties involved to reach an agreement on the transaction's core terms, such as pricing and performance commitments [5][6] - SiRuPu cited that the conditions for implementing a major asset restructuring were not fully mature as a reason for its deal's termination [5] - The semiconductor industry has experienced a significant influx of capital over the past decade, leading to inflated valuations, which, combined with economic adjustments, has made M&A transactions more challenging [5][6]. Group 3: Industry Characteristics and Trends - The analog chip industry is characterized by a long product lifecycle, a wide variety of chip types, and a low individual chip value, making it difficult for single companies to cover all product categories through self-research [4][7] - Horizontal M&A is seen as a key growth strategy for analog chip companies, allowing them to quickly acquire core technologies, R&D teams, and customer resources, thereby shortening development cycles and reducing market risks [3][4]. - The global analog chip market is dominated by companies like Texas Instruments (TI) and Analog Devices (ADI), which have successfully built comprehensive product lines through strategic acquisitions [6][7]. Group 4: Future Outlook - Despite the recent terminations, external M&A is still viewed as a crucial growth path for analog chip companies, with firms like Xinxiangwei indicating a commitment to combining organic growth with external development strategies [5][6]. - The Chinese analog chip sector has over 400 design companies, but there is a notable absence of domestically competitive large firms capable of global competition [6][7].