SoftBank is buying Ampere Computing for $6.5 billion
Business Insiderยท2025-03-20 00:17Core Insights - SoftBank is acquiring Ampere Computing for $6.5 billion in cash, with Ampere retaining its name and headquarters in Santa Clara, California, and operating as a subsidiary of SoftBank [1][4] - The acquisition is part of SoftBank's commitment to advancing AI innovation in the United States, leveraging Ampere's expertise in semiconductors and high-performance computing [2][4] - The deal is expected to close in the second half of the year [2]