Qualcomm to Acquire Arduino SA

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. announced its agreement to acquire Arduino SA, a premier open-source hardware and software company for an undisclosed purchase price. The transaction accelerates Qualcomm Technologies’ strategy to empower developers by facilitating access to its unmatched portfolio of edge technologies and products. 

Lenz & Staehelin advised Qualcomm. The team comprised Tino Gaberthüel, Raphael Fries and Marius Meier (all M&A), Lukas Aebi, Franziska Stadtherr-Glättli (both Tax), Anja Affolter Marino, Elena Nauer (both Employment and Pensions), Peter Ling and Anna Züst (both IP, IT).