Geneva and Paris, June 26, 2002 – STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM) and Alcatel (Paris: CGEP.PA and NYSE:ALA) today announced, after receiving approval from the EU and US anti-trust authorities, the completion of the acquisition of Alcatel Microelectronics by STMicroelectronics. As part of this cash transaction of Euro 390 million, the two companies are entering into a cooperation for the joint development of DSL chip-sets that will also be made available to the open market. The agreement will also make STMicroelectronics a preferred supplier of Alcatel, thus expanding their long-standing strategic alliance.
Alcatel Microelectronics, headquartered in Belgium, is a leading player in the design, manufacture and marketing of semiconductor components with a focus on telecommunications, automotive and peripheral markets. In particular, it has achieved a global top position in the growing market of DSL chip-sets used in infrastructure and end-user equipment, providing high-speed internet access. In 2001, Alcatel Microelectronics registered revenues in the range of Euro 350 million.
About Alcatel
Alcatel designs, develops and builds innovative and competitive communications networks, enabling carriers, service providers and enterprises to deliver any type of content, such as voice, data and multimedia, to any type of consumer, anywhere in the world. Relying on its leading and comprehensive products and solutions portfolio, stretching from end-to-end optical infrastructures, fixed and mobile networks to broadband access, Alcatel's customers can focus on optimizing their service offerings and revenue streams. With sales of EURO 25 billion in 2001 and 99,000 employees, Alcatel operates in more than 130 countries.
About STMicroelectronics
STMicroelectronics, the world’s third largest semiconductor company, is a global leader in developing and delivering semiconductor solutions across the spectrum of microelectronics applications. An unrivalled combination of silicon and system expertise, manufacturing strength, Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio and strategic partners positions the Company at the forefront of System-on-Chip (SoC) technology and its products play a key role in enabling today's convergence markets. The Company’s shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange, on Euronext Paris and on the Milan Stock Exchange. In 2001, the Company’s net revenues were $6.36 billion and net earnings were $257.1 million. Further information on ST can be found at http://www.st.com
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