Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: September 9, 2026
Event: Announcement of a definitive agreement to acquire Alif Semiconductor, Inc.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing is a current report regarding a corporate transaction and does not contain periodic financial statements. Consequently, specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, and liquidity are not provided in this document.
Material Changes
- Acquisition Announcement: Analog Devices, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Alif Semiconductor, Inc.
- Target Profile: Alif is a provider of low-power microcontroller and fusion processor semiconductor products featuring integrated AI/ML acceleration.
- Transaction Status: The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of calendar year 2026.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
- Closing Conditions: The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including the expiration of the applicable waiting period (and any extension) under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976.
- Management Commentary: The filing references a joint press release (Exhibit 99.1) for further details but does not include specific financial guidance or outlook adjustments within the text of the 8-K itself.
- Legal Disclaimer: Information in Item 7.01 and Exhibit 99.1 is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not incorporated by reference into other registration statements unless expressly stated.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the final purchase price and deal structure in the joint press release (Exhibit 99.1).
- Monitor the status of the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) antitrust review to confirm the Q4 2026 closing timeline.
- Assess the strategic fit of Alif's AI/ML acceleration capabilities with Analog Devices' existing product portfolio.
- Review future earnings calls for potential impacts on capital allocation and debt levels resulting from the acquisition.