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Sources: Intel is exploring a deal to buy GlobalFoundries, valuing the company at about $30B; GlobalFoundries itself says it isn't aware of any talks

GlobalFoundries, owned by an investment arm of the Abu Dhabi government, has been planning an IPO  —  Intel Corp. is exploring a deal …

Wall Street Journal

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  • Phoronix Phoronix on x
    Intel Reported To Be Looking At Acquiring GlobalFoundries
  • @anshelsag Anshel Sag on x
    I get it, but I don't think it'll happen. Sounds like an expensive deal and doesn't get Intel anything leading node. https://twitter.com/...
  • @danielnewmanuv Daniel Newman on x
    This is huge news and enables @Intel to finally go after TSMC at both the leading and lagging edge. Big price tag, but a bold move that I can see working out well for $INTC. https://www.reuters.com/... #Semiconductor #Tech $TSM
  • @dylan522p Dylan Patel on x
    Intel purchasing GlobalFoundries is perfect for IDM 2.0 Existing foundry contracts, foundry expertise in SiPh, usage of materials such as SiN and GaN for optical and wireless communications, FD-SOI. Gives them an inroad with defense in an existing fab! https://semianalysis.substa…
  • @birdyword Mike Bird on x
    Wowzers: Intel is exploring a deal to buy GlobalFoundries, according to people familiar with the matter, in a move that would turbocharge the semiconductor giant's plans to make more chips for other tech companies and rate as its largest acquisition ever. https://www.wsj.com/...
  • @patrickmoorhead @patrickmoorhead on x
    On Intel acquiring GlobalFoundries: I can see why it would want to as it would make Intel a full stack provider with specialty tech for 5G, IoT and automotive. But the regulatory hurdles would be immense.
  • @eastdakota Matthew Prince on x
    Fascinating to think about WinTel being forced to disrupt itself to survive. Microsoft from Windows-centric to Cloud-centric, pretty successfully. Now (maybe) Intel from OEM to ODM. Wish @claychristensen were still with us to comment. https://www.wsj.com/...