GlobalFoundries Acquires Advanced Micro Foundry, Accelerating Silicon Photonics Global Leadership and Expanding AI Infrastructure Portfolio
GlobalFoundries (NASDAQ: GFS) announced on November 18, 2025 the acquisition of Advanced Micro Foundry (AMF) in Singapore, creating the largest pure-play silicon photonics foundry by revenue.
The deal brings AMF manufacturing assets, intellectual property and talent, expands GF’s 200mm production with plans to scale to 300mm, and accelerates GF’s U.S. and Singapore silicon photonics capacity for AI datacenters, long‑haul optical communications, LiDAR, sensing and co‑packaged optics.
GF will establish a silicon photonics research center of excellence in Singapore in partnership with A*STAR to advance materials and target 400Gbps data-transfer solutions.
GlobalFoundries (NASDAQ: GFS) ha annunciato il 18 novembre 2025 l'acquisizione di Advanced Micro Foundry (AMF) a Singapore, creando la più grande fonderia pure-play silicon photonics per fatturato.
L'operazione porta asset di produzione AMF, proprietà intellettuale e talenti, espande la produzione GF da 200 mm con piani di scalare a 300 mm, e accelera la capacità di silicio fotonica di GF negli Stati Uniti e a Singapore per data center AI, comunicazioni ottiche a lunga distanza, LiDAR, sensori e co-packaged optics.
GF istituirà un centro di eccellenza di ricerca sulla silicon photonics a Singapore in collaborazione con A*STAR per avanzare i materiali e mirare a soluzioni di trasferimento dati 400 Gbps.
GlobalFoundries (NASDAQ: GFS) anunció el 18 de noviembre de 2025 la adquisición de Advanced Micro Foundry (AMF) en Singapur, creando la mayor fundición dedicada a silicon photonics por ingresos.
El acuerdo incorpora activos de fabricación de AMF, propiedad intelectual y talento, amplía la producción de GF a 200 mm con planes de escalar a 300 mm, y acelera la capacidad de silicon photonics de GF en Estados Unidos y Singapur para centros de datos IA, comunicaciones ópticas de largo alcance, LiDAR, sensores y óptica de empaquetado conjunto.
GF establecerá un centro de excelencia de investigación de silicon photonics en Singapur en asociación con A*STAR para avanzar en materiales y lograr soluciones de transferencia de datos 400Gbps.
GlobalFoundries (NASDAQ: GFS)는 2025년 11월 18일 싱가포르에서 Advanced Micro Foundry (AMF)를 인수한다고 발표했으며, 매출 기준으로 순수 파이 기반 실리콘 포토닉스 파운드리 중 가장 큰 규모를 달성합니다.
거래는 AMF의 제조 자산, 지적 재산 및 인재를 가져오고 GF의 200mm 생산을 확장하여 300mm까지 확장 계획을 가속화하며, 미국 및 싱가포르의 AI 데이터센터, 장거리 광통신, LiDAR, 센싱 및 공동 패키지 광학에 대한 GF의 실리콘 포토닉스 용량을 가속합니다.
GF는 싱가포르에 A*STAR와 협력하여 소재를 발전시키고 400Gbps 데이터 전송 솔루션을 목표로 하는 실리콘 포토닉스 연구 센터 오브 엑셀런스를 설립합니다.
GlobalFoundries (NASDAQ: GFS) a annoncé le 18 novembre 2025 l'acquisition d'Advanced Micro Foundry (AMF) à Singapour, créant la plus grande fonderie pure-play silicon photonics en termes de chiffre d'affaires.
Cette opération apporte les actifs de fabrication d'AMF, la propriété intellectuelle et les talents, étend la production GF à 200 mm avec des plans d'essor à 300 mm, et accélère la capacité de silicon photonics de GF pour les centres de données IA, les communications optiques longue distance, le LiDAR, la détection et l'optique co-emballée, aux États‑Unis et à Singapour.
GF établira un centre d'excellence en recherche sur la silicon photonics à Singapour, en partenariat avec A*STAR, pour faire progresser les matériaux et viser des solutions de transfert de données 400 Gbps.
GlobalFoundries (NASDAQ: GFS) kündigte am 18. November 2025 die Übernahme von Advanced Micro Foundry (AMF) in Singapur an und schafft damit die größte reine Silizium-Photonik-Fertigung nach Umsatz.
Der Deal bringt AMF-Fertigungsvermögen, geistiges Eigentum und Talente ein, erweitert GF's 200-mm-Produktion und zielt darauf ab, auf 300 mm zu skalieren, und beschleunigt GF's Silizium-Photonik-Kapazität in den USA und Singapur für KI-Rechenzentren, Langstrecken-Optikkommunikation, LiDAR, Sensorik und Co-Packaged Optics.
GF wird in Singapur in Zusammenarbeit mit A*STAR ein Center of Excellence für Silizium-Photonik-Forschung einrichten, um Materialien voranzubringen und 400 Gbps-Datenübertragungslösungen zu entwickeln.
GlobalFoundries (NASDAQ: GFS) أعلنت في 18 نوفمبر 2025 عن استحواذها على Advanced Micro Foundry (AMF) في سنغافورة، من شأنه أن يجعلها أكبر مصنع لمفهوم السيليكون البصري (silicon photonics) بنموذجه الوحيد من حيث الإيرادات.
تجلب الصفقة أصول التصنيع لـ AMF، والملكية الفكرية والمواهب، وتوسع إنتاج GF بـ 200 مم مع خطط للتوسع إلى 300 مم، وتسرع قدرة GF في السيليكون البصري في الولايات المتحدة وسنغافورة لمراكز بيانات AI والاتصالات البصرية طويلة المدى، و LiDAR، والاستشعار والتعبئة المسبقة للضوء.
ستنشئ GF مركز تميز للأبحاث في السيليكون البصري في سنغافورة بالشراكة مع A*STAR لتطوير المواد واستهداف حلول نقل البيانات 400Gbps.
- Creates the largest silicon photonics pure-play foundry by revenue
- Adds AMF manufacturing assets, IP and 15+ years of expertise
- Maintains 200mm production in Singapore with plans to scale to 300mm
- Establishes Singapore R&D CoE with A*STAR targeting 400Gbps solutions
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GF's acquisition of AMF expands silicon photonics scale and global supply, strengthening AI datacenter optics capabilities.
Combining GlobalFoundries with Advanced Micro Foundry adds AMF's 200mm manufacturing, IP, and talent to GF's existing sites, increasing silicon photonics production capacity and positioning GF as the largest pure-play silicon photonics foundry by revenue. The deal links Singapore manufacturing to GF's U.S. capacity and creates a global footprint for pluggable transceivers and co-packaged optics.
Execution depends on integrating manufacturing assets, transferring AMF's know-how, and scaling 200mm to 300mm as stated; delays or technical hurdles in scaling or R&D could slow the ramp. The planned Singapore CoE with A*STAR targets
Watch for progress on three items: commercial volume ramps in Singapore and New York, milestones toward 300mm conversion, and R&D outputs from the CoE with A*STAR; expect initial operational signals within 12–24 months from
GF now the largest pure-play silicon photonics foundry, expanding global manufacturing capabilities to serve a broader customer base and meet the growing optical communication demands of AI datacenters
SINGAPORE, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GlobalFoundries (NASDAQ: GFS) (GF) today announced the acquisition of Advanced Micro Foundry (AMF), a silicon photonics foundry based in Singapore, marking a pivotal step in GF’s strategy to advance innovation and its leadership in silicon photonics. This acquisition will expand GF’s silicon photonics technology portfolio, production capacity and research and development in Singapore, complementing its existing technology capabilities in the U.S. and unlocking new market opportunities with a broader set of datacenter and communication technologies.
GF’s acquisition of AMF brings together AMF’s manufacturing assets, extensive intellectual property and skilled talent to significantly expand GF’s silicon photonics technology and establish the company as the largest silicon photonics pure-play foundry by revenue. Leveraging over 15 years of AMF’s manufacturing expertise, GF will address demands in long-haul optical communications, computing, LiDAR and sensing on AMF’s 200mm platform in Singapore with plans to scale to 300mm as market needs grow, ensuring reliable global supply for AI datacenters, communications and next-generation applications.
As traditional copper connections reach their physical limits, silicon photonics has emerged as a breakthrough technology that uses light to transfer data between and within data centers, delivering ultra-fast, energy-efficient performance. As GF continues to expand its U.S. manufacturing capacity for silicon photonics in New York, this acquisition accelerates the ramp of our Singapore operation, enhancing supply chain resilience and enabling customers to source secure, differentiated solutions from multiple geographies.
"Silicon photonics technology is essential for AI infrastructure. As data moves faster and workloads grow more complex, the ability to move information with greater speed, precision and power efficiency is now fundamental to AI datacenters and advanced telecom networks," said Tim Breen, CEO of GF. "Acquiring AMF enables GF to deliver an expanded, and differentiated, decade-long roadmap for pluggable transceivers and co-packaged optics, while accelerating growth of photonics into adjacent markets such as automotive and quantum computing."
In line with the acquisition, GF plans to establish a silicon photonics research and development center of excellence (CoE) in Singapore. This CoE will partner with the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore’s lead public sector R&D agency, to advance GF’s innovation roadmap by focusing on next-generation materials for ultra-fast data transfer at 400Gbps speed. This collaboration will enhance the company's silicon photonics platform to provide high-performance, secure data transfer solutions to our customers worldwide.
"AMF and GF share a vision of innovation and close customer partnerships to deliver differentiated solutions,” said Jagadish CV, CEO of AMF. “With complementary technology portfolios, we are proud to join forces with a trusted manufacturer with global reach, and together, look forward to advancing silicon photonics technology for a broader range of markets and customers."
A slide presentation with more details can be found on GlobalFoundries’ Investor Relations website at https://investors.gf.com.
About Advanced Micro Foundry
Advanced Micro Foundry (AMF) Singapore is the world's first specialty Silicon Photonics foundry. AMF offers a full spectrum of manufacturing, prototyping, and testing services, all supported by proprietary technology platforms. These platforms are enhanced by continuously evolving Process Design Kits (PDKs), which are designed in-house for applications in sectors like Telecom, Data Centers, LiDAR, and Sensors. AMF's commitment to device innovation and excellence in delivery has been pivotal in the rapid growth of Silicon Photonics products globally.
About GF
GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductors the world relies on to live, work and connect. We innovate and partner with customers to deliver more power-efficient, high-performance products for automotive, smart mobile devices, internet of things, communications infrastructure and other high-growth markets. With our global manufacturing footprint spanning the U.S., Europe, and Asia, GF is a trusted and reliable source for customers around the world. Every day, our talented global team delivers results with an unyielding focus on security, longevity, and sustainability. For more information, visit www.gf.com.
Forward-looking information
This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding and in connection with GF’s acquisition of AMF, including but not limited to expected market demand and growth trends for silicon photonics; product development and demand and related business strategy plans; business opportunities, partnerships and positioning; and trends and market demands in AI development. Forward-looking statements are subject to a broad variety of risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, potential delays or failures to integrate the acquired operations, technologies, services and personnel, to further develop the acquired business and technology and transition customers, and to perform the ongoing contractual obligations in connection with the AMF acquisition, as well as potential adverse effects or changes to relationships with customers, employees, suppliers or other parties resulting from the completion of the AMF acquisition, any of which could adversely affect our business, including current plans and operations. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements and urged to review the risks and uncertainties discussed in our 2024 Annual Report on Form 20-F, current reports on Form 6-K and other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof and are based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates, forecasts, projections and limited information available at the time they are made. GF undertakes no obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this news release or to reflect actual outcomes, unless required by law.
Media contact:
Kenneth Craig
GF Corporate Communications
Kenneth.Craig@gf.com
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