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The agreement, signed by SoftBank Group and Intel, aims to deepen their partnership and support Intel's role in U.S. manufacturing leadership. Masayoshi Son, Chairman and CEO of SoftBank Group, highlighted Intel's role in semiconductor innovation, stating, "Semiconductors are the foundation of every industry. For more than 50 years, Intel has been a trusted leader in innovation. This strategic investment reflects our belief that advanced semiconductor manufacturing and supply will further expand in the United States, with Intel playing a critical role" [1].
Lip-Bu Tan, CEO of Intel, echoed this sentiment, expressing his pleasure at deepening the relationship with SoftBank. "We are very pleased to deepen our relationship with SoftBank, a company that’s at the forefront of so many areas of emerging technology and innovation and shares our commitment to advancing U.S. technology and manufacturing leadership" [1].
The investment comes amidst reports of discussions between the Trump administration and Intel regarding a potential stake in the chipmaker. If realized, this stake could make the U.S. government one of Intel's largest shareholders. The White House has been exploring ways to bolster American market share in semiconductor manufacturing, with Intel seen as a potential competitor to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing [2].
The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions. Intel's shares rose 5.4% in after-hours trading, while SoftBank's shares dropped by about 4%. Intel, valued at more than $100 billion, is currently facing challenges due to slow sales and continued losses, making this investment a significant boost to its financial health [3].
References:
[1] https://www.intc.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/1746/softbank-group-and-intel-corporation-sign-2b-investment
[2] https://www.marketscreener.com/news/softbank-group-intel-sign-2-billion-investment-agreement-update-ce7c51dcdd81fe2d
[3] https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/softbank-group-invest-2-bln-intel-boost-us-semiconductor-innovation
SoftBank Group will invest $2bn in Intel's common stock, acquiring shares at $23 each. The investment aims to deepen the companies' commitment to advanced technology and semiconductor innovation in the US. Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan and SoftBank Group chairman and CEO Masayoshi Son have worked together for decades, with Son citing Intel's role in US manufacturing leadership. The deal comes after reports of talks between the Trump administration and Intel.
SoftBank Group has announced a significant investment in Intel, acquiring $2 billion worth of Intel's common stock at $23 per share. This strategic move underscores both companies' commitment to advancing technology and semiconductor innovation in the United States.The agreement, signed by SoftBank Group and Intel, aims to deepen their partnership and support Intel's role in U.S. manufacturing leadership. Masayoshi Son, Chairman and CEO of SoftBank Group, highlighted Intel's role in semiconductor innovation, stating, "Semiconductors are the foundation of every industry. For more than 50 years, Intel has been a trusted leader in innovation. This strategic investment reflects our belief that advanced semiconductor manufacturing and supply will further expand in the United States, with Intel playing a critical role" [1].
Lip-Bu Tan, CEO of Intel, echoed this sentiment, expressing his pleasure at deepening the relationship with SoftBank. "We are very pleased to deepen our relationship with SoftBank, a company that’s at the forefront of so many areas of emerging technology and innovation and shares our commitment to advancing U.S. technology and manufacturing leadership" [1].
The investment comes amidst reports of discussions between the Trump administration and Intel regarding a potential stake in the chipmaker. If realized, this stake could make the U.S. government one of Intel's largest shareholders. The White House has been exploring ways to bolster American market share in semiconductor manufacturing, with Intel seen as a potential competitor to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing [2].
The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions. Intel's shares rose 5.4% in after-hours trading, while SoftBank's shares dropped by about 4%. Intel, valued at more than $100 billion, is currently facing challenges due to slow sales and continued losses, making this investment a significant boost to its financial health [3].
References:
[1] https://www.intc.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/1746/softbank-group-and-intel-corporation-sign-2b-investment
[2] https://www.marketscreener.com/news/softbank-group-intel-sign-2-billion-investment-agreement-update-ce7c51dcdd81fe2d
[3] https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/softbank-group-invest-2-bln-intel-boost-us-semiconductor-innovation
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