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SoftBank Acquires Ampere in $6.5 Billion Deal

  • SoftBank announced the acquisition of Ampere Computing for $6.5 billion, expected to close in late 2025.
  • Ampere, backed by Oracle and Carlyle, designs high-performance server chips based on Arm architecture.
  • The acquisition strengthens SoftBank's AI infrastructure and Arm ecosystem.
  • Ampere will operate as an independent subsidiary, retaining its Santa Clara headquarters and 1,000 engineers.
  • This move aligns with SoftBank's broader AI and data center expansion strategy.

Source: Benzinga, Oregon Local News, Cnbc

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