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Seagate Technology Holdings plc 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Apr 23, 2024)

Reports
Material Agreements
Filing Date
Filed April 23, 2024
Period End
April 23, 2024
Security
STX
In the record · 2016–202610-K1110-Q328-K152

STX filed 11 annual reports (10-K), 32 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 152 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

  1. Restructuring8-K · Dec ’17Dec ’17
  2. Material agreement8-K · Jun ’20Jun ’20
  3. Leadership change8-K · Nov ’22Nov ’22
  4. Leadership change8-K · Sep ’26Sep ’26

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed April 23, 2024. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

Seagate Technology Holdings plc (STX) announced on April 23, 2024, that it has entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (APA) with Avago Technologies International Sales Pte.

Limited, a subsidiary of Broadcom Inc. The agreement involves the sale of Seagate's System-on-Chip (SoC) operations, including certain intellectual property, equipment, and other related assets, for a cash consideration of $600 milliona. This divestiture of the SoC operations is a significant strategic move for Seagate. While the $600 million in cash will bolster the company's financial position, investors should assess the long-term implications for Seagate's product roadmap and competitive positioning in the data storage market.

The company has also restructured an existing purchasing agreement with the purchaser, which includes provisions for employment offers to certain employees involved in the SoC operations, and outlines remedies for compliance failures. The full terms of the APA will be detailed in Seagate's upcoming Form 10-Q.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. Seagate Technology Holdings plc entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (APA) with Avago Technologies International Sales Pte. Limited (a Broadcom subsidiary).
  2. The APA involves the sale of Seagate's System-on-Chip (SoC) operations, including IP, equipment, and assets.
  3. The transaction is valued at $600 million in cash.
  4. The sale includes provisions for Avago to offer employment to certain employees of Seagate's SoC operations.
  5. An existing purchasing agreement between Seagate and Avago has been restructured as part of the transaction.
  6. The APA contains standard representations, warranties, and covenants, with full details to be disclosed in Seagate's Form 10-Q.
  7. The transaction is expected to impact Seagate's future results of operations and financial condition.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What has Seagate Technology Holdings plc sold?

    Seagate has sold its System-on-Chip (SoC) operations, which include certain intellectual property, equipment, and other related assets used in the design, development, and manufacture of its SoC products.

  2. Who is the buyer, and how much did Seagate receive?

    The buyer is Avago Technologies International Sales Pte. Limited, a subsidiary of Broadcom Inc. The sale price is $600 million in cash.

  3. What are the implications of this sale for Seagate's employees?

    As part of the transaction, the purchaser (Avago) has agreed to offer employment to certain of Seagate's employees who are engaged in the SoC Operations.

  4. When will more details about the agreement be available?

    The full terms and conditions of the Asset Purchase Agreement (APA) will be provided as an exhibit to Seagate's Form 10-Q for the period ending March 29, 2024.

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