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Coverage dated March 19, 2025

SoftBank to acquire chip designer Ampere in $6.5 billion deal

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SoftBank Group said Wednesday that it will acquire Ampere Computing, a startup that designed an Arm-based server chip, for $6.5 billion.

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  1. NBC New York

    SoftBank to acquire chip designer Ampere in $6.5 billion deal (opens NBC New York)

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    SoftBank Group said Wednesday that it will acquire Ampere Computing, a startup that designed an Arm-based server chip, for $6.5 billion.

  2. Investopedia

    SoftBank Strikes $6.5B Deal to Buy US Chip Designer Ampere (opens Investopedia)

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    SoftBank Group said Thursday it has struck a deal to buy U.S.-based chip designer Ampere Computing Holdings for $6.5 billion, as part of the Japanese investment firm’s plans to boost its exposure to artificial intelligence development.

  3. Insider

    SoftBank is buying Ampere Computing for $6.5 billion (opens Insider)

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    The Santa Clara-based chip design startup adds to SoftBank's stable of AI bets.

  4. Engadget

    SoftBank is buying ex-Intel president Renee James' chip design company for $6.5 billion (opens Engadget)

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    SoftBank is hoping to give itself an edge in AI chip development by snapping up Ampere Computing.

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