October 23, 2025 /SemiMedia/ — ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. (ASE) said its Malaysian subsidiary, ASE Electronics (M) Sdn. Bhd., has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Linear Technology Pte Ltd – a subsidiary of U.S.-based Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) – to negotiate terms for acquiring 100 % of ADI’s Malaysian unit, Analog Devices Sdn. Bhd..

ASE said the proposed transaction is aimed at strengthening its global semiconductor supply-chain resilience, expanding offshore production footprint, and deepening its long-term collaboration with ADI in analog and mixed-signal device markets. ASE expects that, once completed, the deal will positively impact the group’s long-term financial position and business development, helping it scale up customer service capacity and local delivery efficiency amid rising demand in AI, automotive and high-end industrial control applications.

The company noted that the deal is subject to signing of a share purchase agreement (SPA) and that all covenant restrictions and commitments will be handled as stipulated in the contract.