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Group 1 - Elmos Semiconductor, valued at approximately €2.3 billion ($2.5 billion), is considering a sale as its founder contemplates exiting the business [1] - The company has engaged Morgan Stanley for advisory services regarding the potential acquisition and has begun preliminary discussions with potential buyers, including major semiconductor firms [1] - Infineon Technologies and Qualcomm are seen as ideal acquisition targets for Elmos, as both companies aim to expand their automotive chip capabilities and product lines [1] Group 2 - Co-founder Klaus Weyer holds 20.7% of Elmos shares through his private investment company, allowing insiders to effectively control any potential transactions [2] - Elmos plans to focus on chip design after selling its Dortmund wafer fab to Littelfuse by the end of 2024, outsourcing manufacturing [2] - The company reported record sales of €582.6 million for 2025, slightly above the previous year, but EBIT decreased by approximately 13% to €125.7 million; it expects an 11% revenue growth in 2026 with a profit margin improvement to about 24% [2] Group 3 - The semiconductor industry is experiencing increased merger and acquisition activity as companies seek to enhance their capabilities in automotive and industrial chips, driving industry consolidation [2] - BE Semiconductor Industries has attracted acquisition interest from U.S. chip equipment manufacturers Lam Research and Applied Materials [3] - Qualcomm acquired UK-based Alphawave for $2.4 billion last year, while Infineon purchased Marvell Technology's automotive Ethernet business for approximately $2.5 billion [3]