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.
NVIDIA’s acquisition of Arm failed – Arm to go public
February 08, 2022
NVIDIA and SoftBank have terminated NVIDIA's $40 billion acquisition of Arm. The deal was set to become the largest semiconductor deal in history, had it gone through.
The FTC wants to block Nvidia’s $40B acquisition of Arm
December 03, 2021
The US Federal Trade Commission has launched a lawsuit aiming to block U.S. chip supplier Nvidia Corp.’s USD 40 billion acquisition of UK chip design provider Arm Ltd. Semiconductor.
UK orders further investigation of Nvidia's takeover of Arm
November 17, 2021
Digital Secretary Nadine Dorries has orded the UK's Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) to carry out an in-depth Phase Two investigation of Nvidia's acquisition of Arm over competition and national security concerns.
Hyundai completes its acquisition of Boston Dynamics
June 22, 2021
Hyundai Motor Group has completed its acquisition of a controlling interest in Boston Dynamics from SoftBank. The deal valued the mobile robot firm at USD 1.1 billion.
SoftBank to acquire 40% of AutoStore
April 07, 2021
Norwegian robotics company AutoStore, announces that SoftBank has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 40% of AutoStore from funds affiliated with Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. (THL) and EQT Private Equity, among other shareholders.
Five mega-deals pushed M&A value to $118B last year
January 13, 2021
The value of the mergers and acquisitions seen last year within the semiconductor industry set a new record. Five big acquisition announcements and more than a dozen smaller deals in 2020 pushed the total value of M&A agreements in the year to an all-time high of USD 118.0 billion, surpassing the previous record of USD 107.7 billion reached in 2015
Hyundai to acquire controlling interest in Boston Dynamics
December 14, 2020
Hyundai Motor Group will acquire a controlling interest in Boston Dynamics from SoftBank Group in a deal that values the mobile robot firm at USD 1.1 billion.
Two acquisitions make 2020 the second-highest year for semi M&As
October 01, 2020
After a slow start, Analog Devices' agreement to buy Maxim and Nvidia's deal to acquire ARM raise the total value of M&A deals this year to more than USD 63.0 billion.
Nvidia's $40 billion ARM purchase will test current M&A "ceiling"
September 21, 2020
Potentially the largest acquisition in semiconductor history faces plenty of obstacles.
Nvidia / Arm deal dubbed as ‘disaster’ by Arm-cofounder
September 14, 2020
The news that US-based Nvidia will acquire Arm from SoftBank Group in a USD 40 billion deal has already sparked some backlash within the industry. One of the vocal parties is Arm-cofounder, Hermann Hauser, who called the deal a disaster and said that it should be blocked.
It's official - NVIDIA to acquire Arm for $40 billion
September 14, 2020
NVIDIA and SoftBank have entered into a definitive agreement under which NVIDIA will acquire Arm Limited from SoftBank in a transaction valued at USD 40 billion.
Arm to strengthen focus on core semiconductor IP business growth
July 09, 2020
Arm is looking to strengthen its focus on growth and profitability. To achieve this the company has proposed strategic organisational changes – which involves the transferring of businesses.
Accel Robotics more than quadruples initial funding
December 06, 2019
San Diego-based start-up Accel Robotics has announced a USD 30 million Series A funding round led by SoftBank Group Co.
Swedish Exeger receives additional investment from SoftBank
September 06, 2019
Swedish solar technology company, Exeger Operations AB, announces that SoftBank Group has executed another USD 10 million investment into Exeger.
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