What is the primary purpose of this 8-K/A filing?

The primary purpose of this 8-K/A filing is to provide investors with unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information for Microchip Technology Incorporated and Atmel Corporation, reflecting the expected financial impact of their acquisition.

Where can I find the historical financial statements of Atmel?

The historical financial statements of Atmel Corporation were previously filed and incorporated by reference into Microchip's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (file number 333-209477).

What is 'pro forma' financial information and why is it important here?

Pro forma financial information is a hypothetical representation of financial results that combines the financial statements of two entities (in this case, Microchip and Atmel) as if a particular event, like the acquisition, had occurred at an earlier date. It's important because it helps investors understand the combined entity's potential financial position and performance and assess potential synergies, without waiting for the actual post-acquisition financial statements.

Is this the final financial information for the combined company?

No, this filing provides unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information, which is a projection or hypothetical view. The actual financial results of the combined company will be reported in future SEC filings once the acquisition is fully integrated and accounted for according to accounting standards.

MCHP/MCHPP 8-K SEC Disclosure

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Microchip Technology Inc. (MCHP) filed an 8-K/A on June 8, 2016, primarily to furnish pro forma financial information related to its previously announced acquisition of Atmel Corporation. This filing supplements the company's Registration Statement on Form S-4, where the historical financial statements of Atmel were already incorporated by reference. Investors should focus on the pro forma combined financial statements, which offer a hypothetical view of the merged entity's financial position and performance, assuming the acquisition had occurred at an earlier date. This provides a more relevant basis for evaluating the financial impact and potential synergies of the Atmel acquisition on Microchip's business going forward.

Key Highlights

1Filing is an 8-K/A (Amendment) related to the acquisition of Atmel Corporation.
2Provides unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information as Exhibit 99.1.
3This pro forma information presents a hypothetical view of the combined company's financial results as if the acquisition had occurred earlier.
4Historical financial statements of Atmel were previously filed and incorporated by reference in the Form S-4 registration statement.
5This filing is crucial for investors to understand the potential financial scale and impact of the Atmel acquisition on Microchip's future financial statements.
6The pro forma data allows for a more informed analysis of the combined entity's financial health and potential synergies.

MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INC 8-K/A Report, Exhibit Filing (Jun 8, 2016)

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