Archive · 18 Dec 2025
Cyient Acquires Majority Stake in Kinetic Tech
Cyient Semiconductors, a company that makes computer chips, has agreed to buy more than 65% of Kinetic Technologies, another chip company based in the United States.
The deal is worth $93 million, which is about Rs 838.6 crore.
Kinetic Technologies specializes in making parts that help manage power in electronic devices.
The leader of Cyient Semiconductors, Suman Narayan, said that this deal will help them make better and more affordable chips for their customers, especially in areas like data centers, automation, and AI.
The acquisition is expected to be completed by April 2026.
Kinetic Technologies was founded in 2006 and had revenues of $41 million in 2025.
Cyient's stock has been down 44% in the past year, but up slightly in the last month.
Cyient Semiconductors acquires over 65% stake in Kinetic Technologies for $93 million (Rs 838.6 crore).
Kinetic Technologies specializes in power management and high-performance analog technology.
The acquisition aims to accelerate growth in data center, automation, and AI compute segments.
Kinetic Technologies' leadership and engineering team will continue to operate under Cyient's oversight.
The acquisition is expected to be completed by April 2026, with Kinetic Technologies reporting revenues of $41 million in 2025.
- Who
- Cyient Semiconductors and Kinetic Technologies
- What
- Acquisition of a majority stake
- When
- December 17, 2025 (announcement), expected completion by April 2026
- Where
- San Jose, US (Kinetic Technologies' headquarters)
- Why
- To accelerate custom chip development and deliver differentiated, system-level solutions, and to strengthen the platform strategy for AI demands
Pro-Acquisition
Skeptical Investors
Strategic Growth
Pro-Acquisition
The acquisition accelerates growth in data center, automation, and AI compute segments.
Skeptical Investors
Investors may be concerned about the company's declining share price and the high acquisition cost.
- Acquirer
- Cyient Semiconductors
- Target
- Kinetic Technologies
- Deal Value
- $93 million (Rs 838.6 crore)
- Target Headquarters
- San Jose, US
- Target R&D Centers
- Silicon Valley and Asia
- Acquirer CEO
- Suman Narayan
- Announcement Date
- December 17, 2025
- Expected Completion Date
- April 2026
- Kinetic Technologies' Revenue (2025)
- $41 million
- Kinetic Technologies' Revenue (2024)
- $37 million
- Kinetic Technologies' Revenue (2023)
- $63 million
- Cyient Share Price (Opening)
- Rs 1,145
- Cyient Share Price Change (1 Month)
- 0.68% gain
- Cyient Share Price Change (1 Year)
- 44% decline