EINDHOVEN, Netherlands, April 20, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NXP Semiconductors (Nasdaq:NXPI) today announced it recently received the coveted 'Great Workplace Award' from global analytics leader, Gallup. The Award is presented to companies that show a commitment to employees and have successfully built a culture where employees feel recognized and valued. NXP measures engagement annually through a scientifically validated Employee Engagement survey. Active engagement of NXP employees is a core management focus at all levels of the organization, acting as a quantitative measurement of our people engagement.

"Our people are the source of our greatest competitive advantage. This is reflected in the business results that we are achieving and the recognition we have received from Gallup for our organizational excellence," said Rick Clemmer, NXP president and chief executive officer. "We would like to extend our congratulations and thanks to everyone who helped make this award possible as we continue on our journey to be the leading semiconductor company as reflected by our people, our customers, and our shareholders."

Gallup's Managing Consultant Pa Sinyan said: "Over the past five years, NXP has tirelessly worked on improving its culture to a level where it has now arrived in the upper echelons of engagement. The world's top-performing companies help lead the global economy by engaging their workforces. These companies understand that employee engagement is a force that drives real business outcomes. The Gallup Great Workplace Award was created to recognize organizations worldwide for their extraordinary ability to create an engaged workplace across teams, departments and locations."

About NXP Semiconductors

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (Nasdaq:NXPI) creates solutions that enable secure connections for a smarter world. Building on its expertise in high-performance mixed signal electronics, NXP is driving innovation in the areas of connected cars, cyber security, portables & wearables, and the Internet of Things. NXP has operations in more than 25 countries, and posted revenue of $5.65 billion in 2014. Find out more at www.nxp.com.

CONTACT: Europe:
         Martijn van der Linden
         +31 6 10914896
         martijn.van.der.linden@nxp.com
         
         Greater China / Asia:
         Esther Chang
         +886 2 8170 9990
         esther.chang@nxp.com
         
         Americas:
         Hillary Cain
         +1 408 518 5227
         hillary.cain@nxp.com

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