Cirrus Logic acquires Inventvm Semiconductor
Cirrus Logic’s CEO said the companies had worked closely together for several years before the acquisition.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Cirrus Logic (CRUS) acquired Inventvm Semiconductor, a fabless semiconductor company based in Pavia, Italy, specializing in mixed-signal power management and audio integrated circuits. Cirrus Logic said the acquired business brings engineering expertise, intellectual property and an established presence in a region where it intends to expand. The company stated that the transaction will not have a material impact on revenue.
Cirrus Logic president and chief executive officer John Forsyth said the acquisition adds engineering capacity, talent and intellectual property, and supports the company’s efforts to expand into additional applications and markets. Cirrus Logic’s statements about expected benefits are forward-looking; the company identifies business integration, government trade-policy changes including tariffs or export restrictions, and global economic conditions as risks that could cause actual results to differ materially.
Filing Explained
Cirrus Logic does not disclose the acquisition’s financial terms, so the amount paid and the transaction’s purchase-price scale cannot be assessed from this filing.
8-K Event Classification
2 items: 7.01, 9.01
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Item 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure
Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Terms
fabless semiconductor company, mixed-signal power management, audio integrated circuits, forward-looking statements
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"a fabless semiconductor company based in Pavia, Italy"
A fabless semiconductor company designs and develops computer chips and related circuitry but does not own or operate the factories that manufacture them; instead it outsources production to third‑party foundries. Like an architect who creates plans and hires a contractor to build the house, a fabless firm focuses on design, intellectual property and product roadmaps while relying on partners for fabrication, which affects capital needs, profit margins and supply‑chain exposure—factors investors watch.
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"specializing in mixed-signal power management"
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"and audio integrated circuits"
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"statements about expected benefits are forward-looking"
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Will the Cirrus Logic acquisition materially affect revenue?
Cirrus Logic said the acquisition will not have a material impact on revenue.
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UNITED STATES
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WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): October 6, 2026
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
On October 6, 2026, Cirrus Logic, Inc. issued a press release announcing that it has acquired Inventvm Semiconductor S.r.l. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
The information under this Item 7.01, including the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, is intended to be furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) The following exhibits are furnished with this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Exhibit Description
Exhibit 99.1 Cirrus Logic, Inc. press release dated October 6, 2026
Exhibit 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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Cirrus Logic Announces Acquisition of INVENTVM Semiconductor
AUSTIN, Texas – October 6, 2026 – Cirrus Logic, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRUS) announced that it has acquired INVENTVM, a fabless semiconductor company based in Pavia, Italy that specializes in mixed-signal power management and audio integrated circuits. INVENTVM brings deep engineering expertise, intellectual property, and an established presence in a region where Cirrus Logic intends to expand further. This acquisition enables Cirrus Logic to accelerate the development of industry-leading products, supporting the company’s long-term growth strategy to expand into additional applications and markets.
“Our current pipeline of opportunities is the strongest we’ve ever had, and this acquisition directly adds innovative IP, expands our engineering capacity, increases our talent depth, and supports our efforts to grow in new applications and markets,” said John Forsyth, Cirrus Logic president and chief executive officer. “Having worked together closely for several years, we know the strength of this team, and we look forward to them joining our world-class engineering organization.”
“This announcement reflects the strong relationship our teams have built over many years of collaboration,” said Michele Chiabrera, chief executive officer of INVENTVM. “We are proud of what the INVENTVM team has accomplished, and we believe joining Cirrus Logic will create new opportunities to advance our technology, support customers, and continue innovating as part of a larger global organization.”
The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed, and the transaction will not have a material impact on Cirrus Logic’s revenue.
About Cirrus Logic
Cirrus Logic is a leader in low-power, high-precision mixed-signal processing solutions that create innovative user experiences for the world's top mobile and consumer applications. With headquarters in Austin, Texas, Cirrus Logic is recognized globally for its award-winning corporate culture.
Cirrus Logic, Cirrus and the Cirrus Logic logo are registered trademarks of Cirrus Logic, Inc.
Safe Harbor Statement
Except for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this news release contain forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the expected benefits and impact of the acquisition. In some cases, forward-looking statements are identified by words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “target,” “project,” “believe,” “goals,” “opportunity,” “estimates,” “intend,” and variations of these types of words and similar expressions. In addition, any statements that refer to plans, expectations, strategies, or other characterizations of future events or circumstances are forward-looking statements.
These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and assumptions and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, and readers should not place undue reliance on such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the integration of the businesses, changes in government trade policies, including the imposition of tariffs or export restrictions, and global economic conditions and uncertainty, along with the risk factors listed in Cirrus Logic's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available at www.sec.gov. The foregoing information represents the company's views as of the date of this news release, and Cirrus Logic expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new developments or otherwise, unless required by law.
Investor Contact:
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Cirrus Logic, Inc.
(512) 851-4125
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Cirrus Logic, Inc.
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