NXP Completes Acquisitions of Aviva Links and Kinara to Advance Automotive Connectivity and AI at the Intelligent Edge

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NXP (NASDAQ: NXPI) announced it completed two acquisitions in October 2025: Aviva Links closed on Oct 24, 2025 for $243 million in cash (before closing adjustments) and Kinara closed on Oct 27, 2025 for $307 million in cash (before closing adjustments).

Aviva Links provides Automotive SerDes Alliance (ASA)-compliant in-vehicle connectivity solutions and expands NXP's automotive networking capabilities. Kinara supplies high-performance, energy-efficient programmable discrete neural processing units (NPUs), strengthening NXP's AI edge offerings for Industrial & IoT and Automotive end markets. Both transactions follow agreements announced in December 2024 and February 2025.

Positive

• Aviva Links adds ASA-compliant in-vehicle connectivity capabilities
• Kinara brings high-performance programmable NPUs for AI at the edge
• Acquisitions expand NXP's presence in Automotive and Industrial & IoT end markets

Negative

• Combined cash consideration of $550 million before closing adjustments

EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, Oct. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) has announced the completion of its acquisitions of Aviva Links, and Kinara.

On October 24, 2025, NXP closed the previously announced acquisition of Aviva Links for $243 million in cash before closing adjustments. Aviva Links is a provider of Automotive SerDes Alliance (ASA) compliant-in-vehicle connectivity solutions. The Aviva Links acquisition complements and expands NXP’s automotive networking solutions in the Automotive and Industrial & IoT end markets; and

On October 27, 2025, NXP closed the previously announced acquisition of Kinara, Inc. for $307 million in cash before closing adjustments. Kinara is an industry leader in high performance, energy-efficient and programmable discrete neural processing units (NPUs). The Kinara acquisition complements and expands NXP’s solutions for AI-powered edge systems in the Industrial & IoT and Automotive end markets.

These acquisitions were finalized pursuant to the terms of the previously announced agreements from December 2024 and February 2025, respectively.

More information on NXP’s acquisition of Aviva Links is available here, while more information on the company’s acquisition of Kinara is available here.

About NXP Semiconductors
NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) is the trusted partner for innovative solutions in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communications infrastructure markets. NXP's "Brighter Together" approach combines leading-edge technology with pioneering people to develop system solutions that make the connected world better, safer, and more secure. The company has operations in more than 30 countries and posted revenue of $12.61 billion in 2024. Find out more at www.nxp.com.

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FAQ

What did NXP (NXPI) pay to acquire Aviva Links and when did the deal close?

NXP closed the Aviva Links acquisition on Oct 24, 2025 for $243 million in cash before closing adjustments.

When did NXP (NXPI) complete the Kinara acquisition and what was the price?

NXP closed the Kinara acquisition on Oct 27, 2025 for $307 million in cash before closing adjustments.

How do the Aviva Links and Kinara acquisitions affect NXP's product portfolio (NXPI)?

Aviva Links expands ASA-compliant automotive networking; Kinara adds energy-efficient NPUs for AI-powered edge systems in Automotive and Industrial & IoT.

What is the total cash consideration NXP (NXPI) paid for both acquisitions?

The combined cash consideration reported is $550 million before any closing adjustments.

Were these acquisitions part of previously announced agreements for NXP (NXPI)?

Yes; both deals were finalized pursuant to agreements announced in December 2024 (Aviva Links) and February 2025 (Kinara).