Renesas saddled with $10bn in goodwill after acquiring Dialog

Investors skittish about Japanese chipmaker shares despite booming demand

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Investors are wondering if the Dialog acquisition makes sense, as indicated by Renesas shares falling 7% on Feb. 8 after news of the takeover broke.

TAKEHIRO HASEGAWA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Renesas Electronics has made another big acquisition, one that has analysts questioning whether the move will pay off.

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