Intel agrees to sell controlling stake in Altera chip business
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Intel has agreed to sell a 51% controlling stake in its Altera semiconductor business to private equity firm Silver Lake, while retaining a 49% ownership. The deal values Altera at $8.75 billion and aims to help Intel sharpen its focus, reduce expenses, and strengthen its balance sheet. Raghib Hussain will become CEO on May 5, and the transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2025.
April 14, 2025 | 12:45 pm
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Intel's sale of a controlling stake in Altera signals a strategic repositioning, potentially improving financial performance and focusing on core business segments.
The transaction demonstrates Intel's commitment to streamlining operations, potentially improving investor sentiment by reducing expenses and focusing on core competencies. The partial stake retention suggests continued strategic interest in the FPGA market.
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