Microchip Technology Confirms Preliminary Discussions with CSR plc

Microchip Technology Incorporated (NASDAQ:MCHP):

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Microchip Technology Incorporated (NASDAQ:MCHP), a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced that it has had preliminary mutual discussions with CSR plc regarding ways in which its relationship with CSR could be advanced, including possibly an acquisition of CSR, a leading provider of AV, connectivity and location technology. Microchip and CSR have worked together on business initiatives in the past, such as a Bluetooth module initiative.

The discussions between the parties are at a very preliminary stage and there can be no certainty that an offer will be made, nor as to the terms on which any offer might be made, or that any other type of transaction will be entered into with CSR or as to the terms, structure or form of any such transaction.

As of August 27, 2014, Microchip confirms that it had 200,689,871 shares of common stock, $.001 par value per share, issued and outstanding. The ISIN for such shares is US5950171042.

About Microchip Technology

Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP) is a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, providing low-risk product development, lower total system cost and faster time to market for thousands of diverse customer applications worldwide. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Microchip offers outstanding technical support along with dependable delivery and quality.

For more information, or a copy of this announcement, visit the Microchip website at www.microchip.com.

About CSR

CSR plc is publicly traded on the London Stock Exchange and NASDAQ and is headquartered in Cambridge, England.

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