EX-99.1
Published on February 11, 2016
Exhibit 99.1
CONSENT
OF
QATALYST PARTNERS LP
We hereby consent to the use in the proxy statement/prospectus that forms a part of the Registration Statement on Form S-4 of Microchip Technology Incorporated (the Registration Statement), of our opinion dated January 19, 2016 appearing as Annex B to such proxy statement/prospectus, and to the description of such opinion and to the references to our name contained therein under the headings SummaryThe MergerOpinion of Atmels Financial Advisor; The MergerBackground of the Merger; The MergerRecommendation of the Atmel Board; Atmels Reasons for the Merger; The MergerOpinion of Atmels Financial Advisor; and The MergerCertain Unaudited Prospective Financial Information Reviewed by the Atmel Board and Atmels Financial Advisor. In giving the foregoing consent, we do not admit that we come within the category of persons whose consent is required under Section 7 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act), or the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, nor do we admit that we are experts with respect to any part of such Registration Statement within the meaning of the term experts as used in the Securities Act or the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
/s/ QATALYST PARTNERS LP
February 11, 2016