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Chinese-owned chip company to acquire foreign auto chipmaker

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On Friday, CNBC reported that Chinese-owned chip company Nexperia is close to a deal to acquire UK-based chip foundry Newport Wafer Fab (NWF) for USD 87 million.

NWF is the UK's largest fab that specializes in auto chips. 

Some context: There has been a global shortage of auto chips this year...