Microchip Technology to Host Conference Call to Discuss Closing of Offering of Convertible Junior Subordinated Debentures

CHANDLER, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Microchip Technology Incorporated (NASDAQ: MCHP), a leading provider of microcontroller and analog semiconductors, announced today that it will host a conference call to discuss the closing of its offering of Convertible Junior Subordinated Debentures. The pricing of the offering was announced on December 3, 2007 and the closing is scheduled for December 7, 2007.

The call will take place on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at 3:00PM (Mountain Time)/5:00PM (Eastern Time). This call will be simulcast over the Internet at www.microchip.com. The webcast will be available for replay until December 18, 2007.

A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available at approximately 8:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) December 11, 2007 and will remain available until 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on December 18, 2007. Interested parties may listen to the replay by dialing 719-457-0820 and entering access code 4788391.

Microchip Technology Inc. is a leading provider of microcontroller and analog semiconductors, 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.

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Source: Microchip Technology Incorporated

Released December 6, 2007