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SoftBank to Invest $2 Billion in Chipmaker Intel

The deal announced on Aug. 18, 2025, aims to bolster U.S. semiconductor manufacturing and advance SoftBank's AI strategy.

Olivia Sharp 2 min read 582 views
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SoftBank Group announced a definitive agreement on Aug. 18, 2025, to invest $2 billion in Intel, providing a major capital injection to the U.S. chipmaker for AI manufacturing.

The Definitive Agreement

SoftBank Group and Intel Corporation on Aug. 18, 2025, signed a definitive agreement for the Japanese conglomerate to invest $2 billion in the U.S. chipmaker. Under the terms, SoftBank will purchase Intel common stock at $23 per share. The deal gives SoftBank a stake of just under 2%, making it Intel's sixth-largest shareholder.

The investment provides a significant capital injection for Intel as it works to regain its position in the semiconductor market, which is increasingly driven by demand for AI hardware. The deal is a primary issuance of ordinary shares and is subject to customary …

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