SoftBank and Intel today announced a definitive securities purchase agreement under which SoftBank will invest $2 billion in Intel common stock at $23 per share. SoftBank’s investment in Intel underscores its commitment to investing in AI infrastructure in the US.
Masayoshi Son, Chairman & CEO of SoftBank Group Corp., said:
“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.”
Lip-Bu Tan, CEO of Intel, said:
“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. Masa and I have worked closely together for decades, and I appreciate the confidence he has placed in Intel with this investment.”
This investment suggests that SoftBank may eventually look to manufacture its Arm-based chipsets and other AI accelerator chips at Intel Foundries. However, the press release from both companies mentioned only the financial investment, without providing further details
SoftBank buys $2B in $INTC common stock. When you buy common, you can’t dictate where it’s targeted, but with the SoftBank-Arm-Stargate connection, you can imagine the interesting scenarios here. Pretty sure this makes SoftBank a top 5 investor. For sure top 10 investor. This is… pic.twitter.com/txzMj1vRih
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This significant investment strengthens the partnership between SoftBank and Intel, signaling a shared vision for the future of semiconductor technology and manufacturing in the US. This partnership could also help Intel Foundry Services survive, as it is currently struggling with both technology and major clients.