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SoftBank Eyes Ampere Acquisition to Compete with Giants

1/20/2025

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SoftBank is eyeing a potential acquisition of Ampere Computing to bolster its position against industry giants like AMD and Intel. With Ampere's cutting-edge data center chips, SoftBank's Arm division could gain a significant edge. However, hurdles remain, including Ampere's IPO ambitions and the need for approvals from key stakeholders like Oracle and Carlyle Group.

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SoftBank is eyeing a potential acquisition of Ampere Computing to bolster its position against industry giants like AMD and Intel. With Ampere's cutting-edge data center chips, SoftBank's Arm division could gain a significant edge. However, hurdles remain, including Ampere's IPO ambitions and the need for approvals from key stakeholders like Oracle and Carlyle Group.