SoftBank Group Corp. SoftBank and Intel Corporation have made a deal. SoftBank will invest $2 billion in Intel’s common stock. The deal is worth $23 per share. It shows how important semiconductor innovation and advanced manufacturing are in the U.S.
SoftBank’s investment aligns with its aim to lead the AI revolution and digital transformation. It supports firms vital to computing, cloud infrastructure, and next-gen technologies. Intel is a key player in chip design and manufacturing. It’s crucial for boosting U.S. semiconductor strength. This comes as global demand rises and supply chains face challenges.
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son called semiconductors the “foundation of every industry.” Intel is vital for advancing chip manufacturing in the U.S. Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan agrees with this perspective. He emphasised their long partnership and shared goal of boosting U.S. tech leadership.
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The investment shows a larger trend. Global tech companies are teaming up with U.S. semiconductor firms. They aim to enhance resilience, scalability, and competitiveness in AI and high-performance computing. The transaction is still subject to normal closing conditions.