SoftBank Acquires Ampere in $6.5 Billion Deal

CosmicTaco · 2025-03-20T10:45:35.004203+05:30

- 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](https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44409322/masayoshi-sons-softbank-buys-oracle-backed-ampere-for-65-billion-to-power-us-ai-push), [Oregon Local News](https://www.oregonlive.com/silicon-forest/2025/03/ampere-chip-designer-with-big-portland-office-sells-for-65-billion.html), [Cnbc](https://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/19/softbank-to-acquire-chip-designer-ampere-in-6point5-billion-deal.html)

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