Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

Electronic Components and Passive DevicesFounded 1944- HQ today: Nagaokakyo, Kyoto, Japan

Acquisitions

Murata Acquisitions

Major Deals Covered

$646M

Disclosed Deal Value

What are Murata's biggest acquisitions?

Murata's largest disclosed acquisition here is Peregrine Semiconductor for $471M in 2014. This page covers 3 major deals from 2014 to 2017, each with its price where disclosed and the reason behind it.

Major deals covered: 3
Largest deal: Peregrine Semiconductor ($471M)
First deal: 2014
Most recent: 2017

Company	Year	Price	Purpose
Peregrine Semiconductor	2014	$471.0M	Murata acquired American RF chipmaker Peregrine Semiconductor for about $471 million to add silicon-on-sapphire RF switch and front-end technology to its passive-component portfolio, positioning it to supply more complete radio-frequency modules for smartphones as device makers demanded higher integration.
Sony Battery Business	2017	$175.0M	Murata agreed in October 2016 to acquire Sony's battery business, including Sony Energy Devices Corporation and related manufacturing operations in China and Singapore, for about $117 million (17.5 billion yen), completing the transaction in September 2017 and bringing roughly 8,500 Sony Group employees into Murata.
Vios Medical	2017	Undisclosed	Murata acquired Vios Medical, a US developer of wireless patient-monitoring systems, to build a healthcare monitoring business using its sensor and wireless module technology.

What companies has Murata bought?: Major acquisitions by Murata documented here include Peregrine Semiconductor (2014), Sony Battery Business (2017) and Vios Medical (2017).
What is Murata's most recent acquisition?: The most recent Murata acquisition documented here is Sony Battery Business, in 2017, for $175M.

Sony Battery Business

2017

$175M

Why

Murata agreed in October 2016 to acquire Sony's battery business, including Sony Energy Devices Corporation and related manufacturing operations in China and Singapore, for about $117 million (17.5 billion yen), completing the transaction in September 2017 and bringing roughly 8,500 Sony Group employees into Murata.

Impact

The acquisition gave Murata established lithium-ion battery manufacturing capability and Sony's existing customer relationships, diversifying the company beyond passive components and RF modules into energy-storage devices at a time when demand for compact batteries in mobile devices and, later, electric vehicles was accelerating.

Outcome

The battery business became part of Murata's push into automotive and industrial power applications, complementing the company's broader Vision 2030 strategy of expanding beyond consumer electronics into e-mobility and IT infrastructure markets.

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Vios Medical

2017

Why

Murata acquired Vios Medical, a US developer of wireless patient-monitoring systems, to build a healthcare monitoring business using its sensor and wireless module technology.

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Peregrine Semiconductor

2014

$471M

Why

Murata acquired American RF chipmaker Peregrine Semiconductor for about $471 million to add silicon-on-sapphire RF switch and front-end technology to its passive-component portfolio, positioning it to supply more complete radio-frequency modules for smartphones as device makers demanded higher integration.

Impact

The deal moved Murata beyond its traditional ceramic-capacitor and passive-component base into active RF semiconductor technology, letting it compete for a larger share of the RF front-end content in premium smartphones as 4G and later 5G standards required more complex multi-band radio hardware.

Outcome

Peregrine's silicon-on-sapphire technology became a core building block of Murata's RF module business, which grew into a significant contributor to the company's communications-module revenue over the following decade.

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Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.'s Growth & Acquisition Strategy

Under its Vision 2030 direction, Murata is shifting its mix toward higher-value parts for AI and data centers, automotive electrification and ADAS, and industrial communications, while pruning general-purpose consumer MLCCs. Capacity additions focus on small, high-capacitance MLCCs at sites such as Izumo. Murata also set up WONDERSTONE Ventures, a US corporate venture capital arm, in April 2025 to scout new technologies.

How Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Makes Money

Murata sells components business-to-business to device makers, automotive suppliers, contract manufacturers, and distributors. It earns most of its money from the Components segment (capacitors, inductors, and EMI filters), which produced ~$7.77 billion (1,159.7 billion yen), or 63.3% of fiscal 2026 revenue; capacitors alone were 51.1%. The Devices and Modules segment (high-frequency devices, communications modules, batteries, and power supplies) added ~$4.4 billion (656.0 billion yen). Murata makes its own ceramic materials and much of its production equipment in-house, then ships parts in very high volumes to customers that qualify them into specific product designs.

Murata Acquisitions FAQ

What major strategic acquisitions has Murata Manufacturing completed?

Notable acquisitions by Murata include Sony's battery business ($150M+, 2017), Peregrine Semiconductor ($471M, 2014), VTI Technologies ($260M, 2012), RF Monolithics ($40M, 2012), Resonant Inc. ($300M, 2022), and Eta Wireless (2021).

Why did Murata acquire Sony Corporation's battery manufacturing business in 2017?

Murata acquired Sony's energy business (Tohoku Murata Manufacturing) to gain advanced cylindrical/laminate lithium-ion cell technologies and accelerate development of high-reliability micro-batteries and energy storage solutions.

What technological capabilities did Murata gain by acquiring Peregrine Semiconductor in 2014?

Acquiring US-based Peregrine Semiconductor gave Murata proprietary UltraCMOS Silicon-on-Insulator (SOI) RF switch technology, enabling integrated high-linearity RF front-ends for 4G and 5G smartphones.

How did the 2012 acquisition of Finland's VTI Technologies expand Murata's sensor portfolio?

Acquiring VTI Technologies (now Murata Electronics Oy) brought high-quality 3D MEMS capacitive sensor technology, establishing Murata as a leading supplier of automotive Electronic Stability Control (ESC) sensors and pacemakers.

Why did Murata acquire Resonant Inc. in 2022 for $300 million?

Murata acquired Resonant Inc. to secure its proprietary XBAR bulk acoustic wave (BAW) RF filter technology and software simulation tools, strengthening Murata's high-frequency 5G and Wi-Fi 6E/7 filter architectures.

What was the purpose of Murata's acquisition of Eta Wireless in 2021?

Murata acquired Eta Wireless to integrate its Digital Envelope Tracking technology, which optimizes RF power amplifier energy efficiency and significantly reduces battery drain in 5G mobile devices.

How does Murata integrate acquired foreign technology companies into its Japanese manufacturing base?

Murata typically retains foreign R&D centers for localized design innovation while migrating volume wafer fabrication and packaging to Murata's high-yield global manufacturing cleanrooms.

What strategic criteria does Murata utilize when evaluating future technology acquisitions?

Murata targets acquisitions offering proprietary materials chemistry, specialty RF/MEMS semiconductor IP, high-efficiency power architectures, and solutions that complement its passive component dominance.

Why did Murata acquire Sony's battery business in 2017?

In September 2017, Murata acquired Sony Corporation's battery manufacturing operations (which invented the commercial lithium-ion battery in 1991). The transaction expanded Murata's capabilities into energy storage modules, miniature coin batteries for hearables/wearables, and industrial power solutions.

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