Silicon Image (SIMG) to Acquire SiBEAM for $25.5M
Silicon Image Inc., a leader in advanced, interoperable HD connectivity solutions for consumer electronics, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held SiBEAM Inc., a fabless semiconductor company headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., for $25.5 million in cash and Silicon Image stock. SiBEAM is the leading provider of high-speed wireless communication products for uncompressed HD video in consumer electronics and personal computer applications. The company is also a founding member of the WirelessHD™ Consortium and an active member of the Wireless Gigabit Alliance (WiGig™). “The acquisition of SiBEAM underscores our stated mission to be the leader in advanced video connectivity solutions…