Dialog Semiconductor Plc is in discussions with touch-pad technology maker Synaptics Inc. about a potential deal with the U.S. company, according to people familiar with the matter.
Exploratory talks about a combination are ongoing and may not lead to an agreement, said the people, who asked not to be identified as the details aren’t public. Dialog has a market value of about 1.15 billion euros ($1.4 billion) while Synaptics is valued at $1.6 billion.