MetaLink

WLAN Silicon Solutions

Industrial Technologies
Acquired (Inactive) by Lantiq on Jan 2010 - closed due to acquisition
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Company Overview

Snapshot

Founded in September 1992 by Tzvika Shukhman, MetaLink operated with 51–200 employees. The company was acquired by Lantiq in January 2010, marking a significant exit in the semiconductor industry.

Business overview

MetaLink specializes in developing and delivering wireless local area network (HT-WLAN) silicon solutions for telecommunications, networking, and home broadband equipment manufacturers. The company also provides wireline broadband communication silicon solutions globally. Its core products include HT-WLAN chipsets designed for digital broadband media transport (video, voice, data) and DSL chipsets enabling high-speed digital transmission over copper wire. MetaLink operates within the Industrial Technologies sector, specifically focusing on Microelectronics & Photonics Solutions, and serves the Communication Services market, particularly in Broadband Networks & NGN.

Strategic signal

In June 2016, Metalink announced the board's approval for its voluntary liquidation, with an anticipated cash distribution to shareholders between $1.30 and $1.50 per share. This signals a strategic decision to wind down operations and return capital to investors, indicating the company's transition out of active business and into a final dissolution phase.

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Company Intelligence Q&A

What was a significant event for MetaLink in January 2010?
In January 2010, MetaLink was acquired by Lantiq. This acquisition marked a key milestone in the company's history, leading to its inactive status.
What was the outcome of the Extraordinary General Meeting announced in February 2017?
In February 2017, MetaLink announced an Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders to be held on March 9, 2017, at the request of Top Alpha Capital S.M. Ltd. The meeting's purpose was to elect new members to the Board of Directors, with the existing directors stepping down.
What was the strategic decision made by MetaLink in June 2016?
In June 2016, MetaLink's board approved a voluntary liquidation. The company anticipated distributing net cash to shareholders, estimated between $1.30 and $1.50 per share, with the liquidation process expected to take 6 to 12 months.
When was MetaLink founded and by whom?
MetaLink was founded in September 1992 by Tzvika Shukhman.
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