Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Analog Devices, Inc.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: May 19, 2026
Event: Announcement of a definitive agreement to acquire Empower Semiconductor, Inc., a provider of integrated voltage regulators and power management solutions.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses on a corporate transaction rather than periodic financial performance.
Material Changes
- Acquisition: Analog Devices has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Empower Semiconductor, Inc.
- Strategic Focus: The acquisition targets Empower's capabilities in integrated voltage regulators and power management solutions.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
- Closing Timeline: The transaction is expected to close in the second half of calendar year 2026.
- Conditions Precedent: Closing is subject to customary conditions, including the expiration of the waiting period (and any extensions) under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976.
- Disclosure Status: Information in this Item 7.01 and the attached press release is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not incorporated by reference into other filings unless expressly stated.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the final purchase price and deal structure in the definitive agreement (not disclosed in this summary).
- Monitor regulatory approval status under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act to confirm the H2 2026 closing timeline.
- Review the joint press release (Exhibit 99.1) for details on Empower's financial contribution and integration plans.
- Assess potential dilution or debt issuance related to the funding of the acquisition.