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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-23-002445"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SMTC"
cik: "0000088941"
company_name: "SEMTECH CORP"
filed_at: "2023-01-05T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-20T20:04:09.574729+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.85
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Semtech receives HSR clearance for Sierra Wireless acquisition; closing expected Jan 12

## Summary
- DOJ waiting period under HSR Act terminated on January 5, 2023.
- Closing of the Arrangement to acquire all Sierra Wireless shares expected on or about January 12, 2023.
- Acquisition remains subject to satisfaction or waiver of other closing conditions.
- Joint press release issued confirming clearance milestone.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-23-002445
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SMTC
- cik: 0000088941
- company_name: SEMTECH CORP
- filed_at: 2023-01-05T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.85
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/88941/000119312523002445/0001193125-23-002445-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/88941/000119312523002445/d448131d8k.htm

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