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NXP Semiconductors has retained ATREG, the semiconductor sales division of Colliers International, to sell its fully operational BiCMOS RF and high-voltage CMOS, 200-mm 0.25-micron semiconductor manufacturing facility in Fishkill, NY.

"NXP is willing to license their advanced process technologies and enter into a supply agreement which would immediately allow for rapid market penetration and instant product differentiation in leading-edge
applications," said Stephen Rothrock, Colliers' senior vice president and managing director of ATREG. "The fab's leading-edge technology capability, SMIF interface tool line, and premium wafer pricing make this a very
attractive offering."   

Peter Yates, senior vice president and general manager of NXP,  added: "NXP elected Stephen Rothrock and Doug Barrett of ATREG to assist in capitalizing on the global interest we have experienced since our
announcement. NXP is committed to identifying a qualified purchaser who will recognize the inherent long term value of the offering and the dedicated, experienced and highly-skilled staff on site."

Terms of the offer were not disclosed.

NXP announced in September that it planned to shut down the Fishkill fab and three other chipmaking facilities as part of a corporate restructuring.

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