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Mergers - Acquisitions - Takeovers
26.06.2014

Unterpremstaetten, Austria, 26 June 2014 - AMS (SIX: AMS) and Dialog
Semiconductor note the recent press speculation and confirm that the
two companies are in preliminary discussions regarding a possible
merger of equals of AMS and Dialog Semiconductor. These discussions
are at a very preliminary stage and there can be no certainty that a
transaction will be forthcoming.

In accordance with Rule 2.6(a) of the City Code on Takeovers and
Mergers (the "Code"), AMS must, by not later than 5.00 p.m. on 24
July 2014, either announce a firm intention to make an offer for
Dialog Semiconductor (as appropriate) in accordance with Rule 2.7 of
the Code or announce that it does not intend to make an offer, in
which case the announcement will be treated as a statement to which
Rule 2.8 of the Code applies. This deadline will only be extended
with the consent of the Panel in accordance with Rule 2.6(c) of the
Code. Further announcements will be made as and when appropriate.

In accordance with Rule 30.4 of the Code, a copy of this announcement
will be available at www.ams.com/eng/investor and
www.dialog-semiconductor.com/investor-relations.

Enquiries:

AMS

Michael Wachsler-Markowitsch, CFO +43 (0) 3136 500 31111
Moritz Gmeiner, Investor Relations +43 (0) 3136 500 31211

About AMS

ams develops and manufactures high performance analog semiconductors
that solve its customers' most challenging problems with innovative
solutions. ams' products are aimed at applications which require
extreme precision, accuracy, dynamic range, sensitivity, and
ultra-low power consumption. ams' product range includes sensors,
sensor interfaces, power management ICs and wireless ICs for
customers in the consumer, industrial, medical, mobile communications
and automotive markets.

With headquarters in Austria, ams employs over 1,400 people globally
and serves more than 7,800 customers worldwide. ams is listed on the
SIX Swiss stock exchange (ticker symbol: AMS). More information about
ams can be found at www.ams.com

About Dialog Semiconductor

Dialog Semiconductor creates highly integrated, mixed-signal
integrated circuits (ICs), optimised for personal portable,
short-range wireless connectivity, LED solid state lighting and
automotive applications. The company provides flexible and dynamic
support, world-class innovation and the assurance of dealing with an
established business partner. With its focus and expertise in
energy-efficient system power management and a technology portfolio
that also includes audio, short-range wireless, AC/DC power
conversion and multi-touch, Dialog brings decades of experience to
the rapid development of ICs for personal portable and digital
consumer applications, including smartphones, tablets, Ultrabooks™
and emerging wearable type devices. Dialog's power management ICs
increase the performance of portable devices by extending battery
lifetime, enabling faster charging and enhancing the consumer's
experience. With world-class manufacturing partners, Dialog operates
a fabless business model. Dialog Semiconductor plc is headquartered
in London with a global sales, R&D and marketing organisation. In
2013, it had approximately $910 million in revenue and was one of the
fastest growing European public semiconductor companies. It currently
has approximately 1,100 employees worldwide. The company is listed on
the Frankfurt (FWB: DLG) stock exchange (Regulated Market, Prime
Standard, ISIN GB0059822006) and is a member of the German TecDax
index. It also has convertible bonds listed on the Euro MTF Market on
the Luxemburg Stock Exchange (ISIN XS0757015606).

Important Note The release, publication or distribution of this
announcement in certain jurisdictions may be restricted by law.
Persons who are not resident in the United Kingdom or who are subject
to other jurisdictions should inform themselves of, and observe, any
applicable requirements.

Disclosure requirements of the UK-City Code on Takeovers and Mergers
Code

Under Rule 8.3(a) of the Code, any person who is interested in 1% or
more of any class of relevant securities of an offeree company or of
any paper offeror (being any offeror other than an offeror in respect
of which it has been announced that its offer is, or is likely to be,
solely in cash) must make an Opening Position Disclosure following
the commencement of the offer period and, if later, following the
announcement in which any paper offeror is first identified. An
Opening Position Disclosure must contain details of the person's
interests and short positions in, and rights to subscribe for, any
relevant securities of each of (i) the offeree company and (ii) any
paper offeror(s). An Opening Position Disclosure by a person to whom
Rule 8.3(a) applies must be made by no later than 3.30 pm (London
time) on the 10th business day following the commencement of the
offer period and, if appropriate, by no later than 3.30 pm (London
time) on the 10th business day following the announcement in which
any paper offeror is first identified. Relevant persons who deal in
the relevant securities of the offeree company or of a paper offeror
prior to the deadline for making an Opening Position Disclosure must
instead make a Dealing Disclosure. Under Rule 8.3(b) of the Code, any
person who is, or becomes, interested in 1% or more of any class of
relevant securities of the offeree company or of any paper offeror
must make a Dealing Disclosure if the person deals in any relevant
securities of the offeree company or of any paper offeror. A Dealing
Disclosure must contain details of the dealing concerned and of the
person's interests and short positions in, and rights to subscribe
for, any relevant securities of each of (i) the offeree company and
(ii) any paper offeror, save to the extent that these details have
previously been disclosed under Rule 8. A Dealing Disclosure by a
person to whom Rule 8.3(b) applies must be made by no later than 3.30
pm (London time) on the business day following the date of the
relevant dealing. If two or more persons act together pursuant to an
agreement or understanding, whether formal or informal, to acquire or
control an interest in relevant securities of an offeree company or a
paper offeror, they will be deemed to be a single person for the
purpose of Rule 8.3. Opening Position Disclosures must also be made
by the offeree company and by any offeror and Dealing Disclosures
must also be made by the offeree company, by any offeror and by any
persons acting in concert with any of them (see Rules 8.1, 8.2 and
8.4). Details of the offeree and offeror companies in respect of
whose relevant securities Opening Position Disclosures and Dealing
Disclosures must be made can be found in the Disclosure Table on the
Takeover Panel's website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk, including
details of the number of relevant securities in issue, when the offer
period commenced and when any offeror was first identified. You
should contact the Panel's Market Surveillance Unit on +44 (0)20 7638
0129 if you are in any doubt as to whether you are required to make
an Opening Position Disclosure or a Dealing Disclosure.

Further inquiry note:
Moritz M. Gmeiner
Director Investor Relations
Tel: +43 3136 500-31211
Fax: +43 3136 500-931211
Email: investor@ams.com

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issuer: ams AG
Tobelbader Strasse 30
A-8141 Unterpremstaetten
phone: +43 3136 500-0
FAX: +43 3136 500-931211
mail: investor@ams.com
WWW: www.ams.com
sector: Technology
ISIN: AT0000920863
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language: English