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SoftBank to acquire chip designer Ampere in $6.5 billion deal

  • SoftBank is acquiring Ampere Computing, a chip design startup, for $6.5 billion in cash, as stated in their announcement on Wednesday.
  • Ampere will continue as a subsidiary and retain its name and headquarters in Santa Clara, California, with the deal expected to close in the second half of 2025.
  • Masayoshi Son, CEO of SoftBank, stated that Ampere's semiconductor expertise will help accelerate advancements in AI.
  • Renee James, founder of Ampere, expressed excitement about joining SoftBank and advancing their AmpereOne roadmap for high-performance processors and AI.
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