KYOTO and AUSTIN – Murata Electronics North America and Resonant have entered into a definitive agreement under which Murata will acquire all outstanding shares of Resonant not owned by Murata for $4.50 per share in cash.

Resonant will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Murata. The company designs radio frequency frontends for mobile handset and wireless devices.

“This acquisition will combine Murata’s world-leading mobile RF product capabilities with Resonant’s best-in-class XBAR filter solutions and world-class team of talented engineers,” said Norio Nakajima, president, Murata. “Resonant invented its proprietary XBAR technology, which is expected to achieve higher frequency and superior performance to other filter technologies. We have collaborated closely with Resonant for many years on the development of proprietary circuit designs using Resonant’s XBAR technology, and Resonant licensed to Murata rights for products in multiple specific radio frequencies in connection with our commercial partnership. We are confident Resonant’s innovation is a key strategic differentiator for the mobile industry. This transaction will deepen our existing partnership and position us to better meet our customers’ needs and expand opportunities for Murata.”

“Murata is a global leader in RF modules and filters, and we are excited to build upon the successful partnership we’ve had together. The combination of Murata’s leading products with Resonant’s leading-edge XBAR filter technologies will advance our combined ability to deliver best-in-class products to the RF frontend market,” said George B. Holmes, chairman and CEO, Resonant. “As part of the Murata team, we are looking forward to accelerating the integration of our XBAR technology into the Murata RF roadmap and delivering solutions with optimum RF performance. We have tremendous respect for Murata and look forward to accomplishing great things together.”

“We believe this acquisition will enhance Murata’s advanced RF frontend capabilities and the world’s best filtering technology in the 3~9GHz frequency range, key areas for the growing integration of mobile technologies,” said Nakajima. “The radio requirements of smartphones and other wireless devices continue to grow more complex. XBAR filter technology delivers the ability to solve the complexities created by these next-generation network requirements. Murata and Resonant will provide a strong portfolio of intellectual property rights covering the entire XBAR technology.”

The transaction, which has been approved by both companies’ boards of directors, is expected to close by the end of March, subject to the tender of a majority of Resonant’s shares, certain regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.

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