SoftBank Group to Acquire Ampere Computing
SoftBank Group has announced the acquisition of Ampere Computing, a silicon design company, in an all-cash transaction valued at $6.5 billion. The deal involves Carlyle (CG) and Oracle Corp. selling their positions in Ampere.
Under the agreement, Ampere will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of SoftBank Group while retaining its name. The acquisition aligns with SoftBank's expansion in AI infrastructure investments, including ventures like Cristal intelligence and Stargate.
Founded in Silicon Valley in 2018, Ampere specializes in cloud-native computing and sustainable AI compute, offering multiple products for cloud workloads. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2025, subject to regulatory approvals. Ampere will maintain its headquarters in Santa Clara, CA.
SoftBank Group ha annunciato l'acquisizione di Ampere Computing, un'azienda di design di silicio, in una transazione completamente in contante del valore di 6,5 miliardi di dollari. L'accordo prevede che Carlyle (CG) e Oracle Corp. vendano le loro posizioni in Ampere.
In base all'accordo, Ampere opererà come una filiale interamente controllata da SoftBank Group mantenendo il proprio nome. L'acquisizione è in linea con l'espansione di SoftBank negli investimenti in infrastrutture AI, inclusi progetti come Cristal intelligence e Stargate.
Fondata nella Silicon Valley nel 2018, Ampere si specializza in computing nativo per il cloud e AI sostenibile, offrendo diversi prodotti per carichi di lavoro nel cloud. Si prevede che la transazione si chiuda nella seconda metà del 2025, soggetta ad approvazioni regolatorie. Ampere manterrà la sua sede a Santa Clara, CA.
SoftBank Group ha anunciado la adquisición de Ampere Computing, una empresa de diseño de silicio, en una transacción totalmente en efectivo valorada en 6.5 mil millones de dólares. El acuerdo implica que Carlyle (CG) y Oracle Corp. venderán sus participaciones en Ampere.
Según el acuerdo, Ampere operará como una subsidiaria de propiedad total de SoftBank Group, manteniendo su nombre. La adquisición está alineada con la expansión de SoftBank en inversiones en infraestructura de IA, incluidos proyectos como Cristal intelligence y Stargate.
Fundada en Silicon Valley en 2018, Ampere se especializa en computación nativa en la nube y computación de IA sostenible, ofreciendo múltiples productos para cargas de trabajo en la nube. Se espera que la transacción se cierre en la segunda mitad de 2025, sujeta a aprobaciones regulatorias. Ampere mantendrá su sede en Santa Clara, CA.
소프트뱅크 그룹은 암페어 컴퓨팅, 실리콘 설계 회사의 인수를 발표했습니다. 이 거래는 65억 달러 규모의 현금 거래입니다. 이 거래에는 칼라일(Carlyle)과 오라클(Oracle Corp.)이 암페어의 지분을 매각하는 것이 포함됩니다.
합의에 따라 암페어는 소프트뱅크 그룹의 완전 자회사로 운영되며 이름은 유지됩니다. 이번 인수는 소프트뱅크의 AI 인프라 투자 확장과 일치하며, 크리스탈 인텔리전스(Cristal intelligence)와 스타게이트(Stargate)와 같은 사업을 포함합니다.
2018년 실리콘 밸리에서 설립된 암페어는 클라우드 네이티브 컴퓨팅 및 지속 가능한 AI 컴퓨팅을 전문으로 하며, 클라우드 작업 부하를 위한 다양한 제품을 제공합니다. 이 거래는 규제 승인을 조건으로 2025년 하반기에 마무리될 것으로 예상됩니다. 암페어는 캘리포니아주 산타클라라에 본사를 유지할 것입니다.
SoftBank Group a annoncé l'acquisition de Ampere Computing, une entreprise de conception de silicium, dans le cadre d'une transaction entièrement en espèces d'une valeur de 6,5 milliards de dollars. L'accord implique que Carlyle (CG) et Oracle Corp. vendent leurs participations dans Ampere.
Selon l'accord, Ampere fonctionnera comme une filiale à part entière de SoftBank Group tout en conservant son nom. L'acquisition s'inscrit dans l'expansion de SoftBank dans les investissements en infrastructures d'IA, y compris des projets comme Cristal intelligence et Stargate.
Fondée dans la Silicon Valley en 2018, Ampere se spécialise dans le calcul natif dans le cloud et le calcul d'IA durable, offrant plusieurs produits pour les charges de travail cloud. La transaction devrait être finalisée dans la seconde moitié de 2025, sous réserve des approbations réglementaires. Ampere maintiendra son siège à Santa Clara, Californie.
SoftBank Group hat die Übernahme von Ampere Computing, einem Unternehmen für Siliziumdesign, in einer vollständig bar bezahlten Transaktion im Wert von 6,5 Milliarden Dollar angekündigt. Der Deal beinhaltet den Verkauf der Anteile von Carlyle (CG) und Oracle Corp. an Ampere.
Gemäß der Vereinbarung wird Ampere als hundertprozentige Tochtergesellschaft der SoftBank Group tätig sein und seinen Namen beibehalten. Die Übernahme steht im Einklang mit der Expansion von SoftBank in Investitionen in KI-Infrastrukturen, einschließlich Projekten wie Cristal intelligence und Stargate.
Ampere, 2018 im Silicon Valley gegründet, ist auf cloud-native Computing und nachhaltige KI-Computing spezialisiert und bietet mehrere Produkte für Cloud-Workloads an. Die Transaktion wird voraussichtlich in der zweiten Hälfte des Jahres 2025 abgeschlossen, vorbehaltlich der Genehmigungen durch die Aufsichtsbehörden. Ampere wird seinen Hauptsitz in Santa Clara, Kalifornien, beibehalten.
- All-cash transaction of $6.5 billion provides immediate value realization for CG shareholders
- Strategic alignment with SoftBank's AI infrastructure investments
- Ampere maintains operational independence as a subsidiary
- Potential synergies with SoftBank's technology portfolio companies
- CG completely exits its investment position in Ampere
- Long closing timeline extending to H2 2025
- Transaction subject to regulatory approval risks
As SoftBank Group broadens its AI infrastructure investments in ventures such as Cristal intelligence and Stargate, the acquisition will help enhance SoftBank Group’s capabilities in key areas and accelerate its growth initiatives.
“The future of Artificial Super Intelligence requires breakthrough computing power,” said Masayoshi Son, Chairman and CEO of SoftBank Group Corp. “Ampere’s expertise in semiconductors and high-performance computing will help accelerate this vision, and deepens our commitment to AI innovation in the United States.”
“With a shared vision for advancing AI, we are excited to join SoftBank Group and partner with its portfolio of leading technology companies,” said Renee James, Founder and CEO of Ampere. “This is a fantastic outcome for our team, and we are excited to drive forward our AmpereOne® roadmap for high performance Arm processors and AI.”
Founded in Silicon Valley in 2018 with an initial focus on cloud-native computing, Ampere has since expanded into sustainable AI compute. The company has multiple products for a spectrum of cloud workloads from the edge to the cloud data center.
Transaction Details
Under the terms of the agreement, SoftBank will acquire Ampere for
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Ampere is a semiconductor design company focused on high-performance, energy efficient, sustainable AI Compute based on the Arm compute platform. To learn more, please visit https://amperecomputing.com.
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