SoftBank to acquire US chip designer Ampere in $6.5B deal
March 20, 2025
Carlyle Group and Oracle will sell their stakes in Ampere, which will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Japanese conglomerate SoftBank and keep its headquarters in Santa Clara, California.
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CCI clears ONGPL’s proposal to acquire Ayana for $2.3B
March 12, 2025
This is the second mega deal in India’s renewable energy sector after Adani Green Energy acquired SB Energy India from SoftBank Group and Bharti in an all-cash deal worth USD 3.5 billion in 2021.
Trump slams CHIPS act in congress – credits tariffs for investments
March 05, 2025
In an address to Congress on Tuesday, US President Donald Trump called the CHIPS Act a “horrible, horrible thing” and credited his administration's economic policies for a surge in domestic investment.
Stargate on the Seine: Macron unveils $113B AI investment
February 10, 2025
The French president said the initiative was similar to Trump’s Stargate announcement. For France, financial commitments have come from the UAE, investment funds, and companies like Iliad and Thales.
SoftBank nears deal to acquire chip firm Ampere
February 06, 2025
The deal under discussion could be valued at USD 6.5 billion, including debt, and an announcement in this regard is possible in the next few weeks, according to Bloomberg.
iPhone 16 will use ‘Arm’s next-gen AI chip technology’
September 09, 2024
Arm, a US-listed company, has a multiyear licensing agreement with Apple.
India’s Ola launches 3 electric ‘Roadster’ motorcycles
August 16, 2024
The Indian electric-scooter maker also announced it would integrate its battery cells into its own vehicles starting Q1 FY2026.
Ola Electric surges in India’s biggest IPO of the year
August 09, 2024
But the country's largest electric-scooter maker hasn’t turned a profit yet, reporting a net loss of ₹16 billion ($200.5 million) in its last financial year.
SoftBank completes purchase of AI chip designer Graphcore
July 12, 2024
Japanese investment entity SoftBank Group has finalised its acquisition of Graphcore, a UK-based designer of AI chips.
Softbank to buy Sharp's Osaka facility
June 10, 2024
Japanese investment giant SoftBank has reached an agreement with Sharp to convert its Sakai plant site from an LCD television panel factory into an AI data centre.
Arm could launch its first AI chip designs in 2025
May 13, 2024
News reports say UK-based chip design licensor Arm Holdings will set up an AI chip start mass production its own AI processors in around 18 months.
SoftBank in talks to buy AI chip designer Graphcore
May 10, 2024
Japanese investment entity SoftBank Group is planning to acquire Graphcore, a UK-based designer of AI chips, say news reports.
Arm posts strong results, but sees share price dip
May 10, 2024
ARM Holdings has reported 4Q financials ahead of projections but still took a hit on the markets.
Rapidus to receive $3.9bn in government subsidies
April 05, 2024
The Japanese government has pledged up to $3.9bn to help domestic chip maker Rapidus to better compete in the advanced semiconductor space.
SoftBank planning $100bn AI chip venture
February 19, 2024
Japanese investment firm, SoftBank Group is talking to Middle Eastern funds about supporting an ambitious semiconductor supply venture.
Japan to spend $300m on public sector chip R&D centre
February 09, 2024
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has approved a huge grant to support the country's Leading-edge Semiconductor Technology Center (LSTC).
Sam Altman's chip project: he wants trillions
February 09, 2024
New reports say OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is seeking up to USD 7 trillion to fund his plan to create a new network of advanced chip manufacturers.
Arm shares jump by 50% after positive earnings update
February 09, 2024
Shares in Arm Holdings leapt yesterday when the company reported quarterly sales of $824m – 8.19% more than analyst expectations.
Sam Altman arrives in South Korea for chip talks
January 26, 2024
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has flown to South Korea to meet representatives of Samsung and SK Hynix, say reports.
Sam Altman 'raising billions' for new chip venture
January 22, 2024
The CEO of the world's leading AI company, OpenAI, is rumoured to be talking to investors about building an ambitious new network of semiconductor fabrication plants.
Arm Holdings lays off 70 Chinese software engineers
December 18, 2023
British software firm Arm has cut more jobs in its Chinese operation as it continues to adjust to challenging market conditions.
ARM valued at $54.5 billion as it hits the stock market
September 14, 2023
The chip design company has secured a valuation of USD 54.5 billion in its U.S. initial public offering (IPO).
Apple and Arm ink long-term deal
September 07, 2023
US electronics company Apple has reportedly signed a new deal with Arm for chip technology that "extends beyond 2040."
Arm files for IPO
August 23, 2023
SoftBank-backed Chip designer Arm has officially filed for its U.S. initial public offering (IPO). The IPO is expected to be one of the largest listings of the year.
Arm IPO valuation could hit $70 billion
August 04, 2023
Softbank-owned UK chip designer Arm is going public in September, and industry watchers believe its launch valuation could be between USD 60 billion and USD 70 billion.
10 events that defined the industry in 2022
December 28, 2022
2022 has been, just like the years before it, a special year. Supply chain issues, geopolitical tension and the resurgence of the pandemic has kept the industry on its toes.
Ericsson sells its IoT business to Aeris
December 08, 2022
Ericsson and IoT solutions provider Aeris Communications have signed an agreement for the transfer of Ericsson’s IoT Accelerator and Connected Vehicle Cloud businesses.
Four large deals prop up 2022 semiconductor M&A total
August 31, 2022
Without more megadeals, this year’s value of planned acquisitions will probably fall short of the annual average, says IC Insights in a new report.
Top Five MPU Suppliers Expand Share of Sales to 86% in 2021
June 30, 2022
Total microprocessor sales are expected to maintain double-digit percentage growth in 2022, rising nearly 12% to a record-high $114.8 billion, thanks to higher average selling prices (ASPs).
Rimac raises €500 million as it looks to expand production
June 07, 2022
Croatian electric hypercar manufacturer, Rimac, has raised EUR 500 million in its Series D investment round, valuing the company at over EUR 2 billion.
Arm plans job cuts following failed merger with Nvidia
March 15, 2022
Cambridge-based chip design provider Arm is reportedly planning to cut up to 15% of its global workforce.
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