Tuesday, 19 August, 2025
SoftBank Injects $2B into Intel, Becoming Sixth-Largest Shareholder Amid AI Chip Revival
SoftBank has invested $2 billion in Intel, acquiring nearly a 2% equity stake and becoming its sixth-largest shareholder. The shares were bought at $23 each—just below market price—boosting investor confidence and sending Intel’s stock up over 5%. The investment signals SoftBank’s continued commitment to U.S. semiconductor manufacturing and aligns with its broader AI-focused strategy.
Read full story at Economic Times