智通财经网·2025-09-15 15:00Core Viewpoint - Intel (INTC.US) shares rose over 5% to $25.42 following the announcement of a reduction in its adjusted operating expense forecast for 2025 from $17 billion to $16.8 billion, primarily due to the exclusion of its programmable chip business, Altera, from consolidated financial statements [1] Group 1: Financial Adjustments - Intel has adjusted its 2025 operating expense forecast down to $16.8 billion from the previous $17 billion [1] - The adjustment is mainly attributed to the sale of 51% of its Altera business to Silver Lake, which was finalized on September 12, 2025 [1] - Intel's 2026 target for total operating expenses remains unchanged at $16 billion [1] Group 2: Altera Business Performance - Altera's performance for the first half of 2025 showed revenue of $816 million with a gross margin of 55% and operating expenses of $35.6 million [1] - Post-transaction, Intel will account for its minority stake in Altera using the equity method [1] - Altera's results will be reflected in Intel's consolidated financial statements from June 29, 2025, to September 11, 2025 [1]