[Insight] San’an Optoelectronics to Acquire Lumileds; Reshaping Global LED Market Dynamics, Says TrendForce

San’an Optoelectronics and Lumileds announced on August 1st that San’an, along with foreign investors, will acquire 100% of Lumileds Holding B. for US$239 million in cash. TrendForce’s LED industry demand and supply database notes that Lumileds ranks among the world’s top seven LED packaging companies. The acquisition will help San’an gain entry into the international cross-licensing patent alliance led by Nichia, ams OSRAM, Cree LED, Lumileds, and Toyoda Gosei, while also leveraging Lumileds’ two-decade legacy in the global market.

While the deal is still subject to shareholder approval and regulatory reviews in various jurisdictions, completion under the current terms would see San’an indirectly own 74.5% of Lumileds by 1Q26, with the company to be fully consolidated into San’an’s financial statements.

TrendForce notes that Lumileds holds significant strategic importance in the optoelectronics industry and generates approximately $600 million in revenue in 2024. The company specializes in automotive lighting (headlights and taillights), smartphone flash LEDs, and premium/niche lighting applications, with manufacturing and business operations across Europe, China, Malaysia, and Singapore.

Lumileds ranks third globally in automotive lighting LED revenue, behind only ams OSRAM and Nichia. In smartphone flash LEDs, it is part of Apple’s supply chain, ranking just below Nichia. For premium and niche lighting, it is seventh globally, widely trusted by lighting brands in Europe and North America.

TrendForce reports that the uncertain macroeconomic outlook driven by retaliatory tariffs is intensifying price competition across the LED sector. End clients are likely to expect cost synergies following San’an’s integration of Lumileds’ operations. This may escalate price competition in key segments, including automotive lighting, smartphone flash LEDs, and high-end niche lighting.

In the long term, the market will be watching to see whether San’an can successfully integrate operations and technologies, and maintain Lumileds’ customer relationships while leading its teams in Europe, China, Malaysia, and Singapore toward sustainable development.

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