GlobalFoundries Completes Acquisition of MIPS
GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) has completed its acquisition of MIPS, a leading AI and processor IP supplier. The strategic acquisition aims to enhance GF's semiconductor manufacturing capabilities and strengthen its position in AI, edge computing, and high-growth markets.
The merger combines GF's advanced semiconductor manufacturing expertise with MIPS' processor IP innovation, focusing on delivering energy-efficient, high-performance computing solutions. MIPS will continue operating as a standalone business within GF, maintaining its existing licensing model while serving customers across various technology sectors.
GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) ha completato l'acquisizione di MIPS, un fornitore leader di IP per processori e AI. L'acquisizione strategica mira a potenziare le capacità produttive di GF nel settore dei semiconduttori e a rafforzare la sua posizione in AI, edge computing e mercati ad alta crescita.
La fusione unisce l'esperienza di GF nella produzione avanzata di semiconduttori con l'innovazione degli IP di processori di MIPS, puntando a offrire soluzioni di calcolo ad alte prestazioni ed energeticamente efficienti. MIPS continuerà a operare come un business indipendente all'interno di GF, mantenendo il modello di licenza esistente e servendo clienti in diversi settori tecnologici.
GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) ha completado la adquisición de MIPS, un proveedor líder de IP para procesadores e IA. La operación estratégica busca mejorar las capacidades de fabricación de semiconductores de GF y reforzar su posición en IA, edge computing y mercados de alto crecimiento.
La fusión combina la experiencia de GF en fabricación avanzada de semiconductores con la innovación de MIPS en IP de procesadores, centrada en ofrecer soluciones de computación de alto rendimiento y eficiencia energética. MIPS seguirá funcionando como un negocio independiente dentro de GF, manteniendo su modelo de licencias actual y atendiendo a clientes en distintos sectores tecnológicos.
GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS)가 AI 및 프로세서 IP의 선도 공급업체인 MIPS의 인수를 완료했습니다. 이번 전략적 인수는 GF의 반도체 제조 역량을 강화하고 AI, 엣지 컴퓨팅, 고성장 시장에서의 입지를 굳히기 위한 것입니다.
이번 합병은 GF의 첨단 반도체 제조 전문성과 MIPS의 프로세서 IP 혁신을 결합해 에너지 효율이 높고 고성능인 컴퓨팅 솔루션 제공에 중점을 둡니다. MIPS는 기존 라이선스 모델을 유지하며 GF 내에서 독립 사업체로 계속 운영되어 다양한 기술 분야의 고객을 지원할 것입니다.
GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) a finalisé l'acquisition de MIPS, un fournisseur de premier plan d'IP pour processeurs et d'IA. Cette acquisition stratégique vise à renforcer les capacités de fabrication de semi‑conducteurs de GF et à consolider sa position sur les marchés de l'IA, de l'edge computing et à forte croissance.
La fusion associe l'expertise de GF en fabrication avancée de semi‑conducteurs à l'innovation des IP processeur de MIPS, en visant la fourniture de solutions de calcul performantes et économes en énergie. MIPS continuera d'opérer comme une entité autonome au sein de GF, en conservant son modèle de licence actuel tout en desservant des clients dans divers secteurs technologiques.
GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) hat die Übernahme von MIPS, einem führenden Anbieter von KI- und Prozessor‑IP, abgeschlossen. Die strategische Akquisition zielt darauf ab, GFs Halbleiterfertigungskapazitäten zu stärken und seine Position in KI, Edge Computing und wachstumsstarken Märkten auszubauen.
Die Fusion verbindet GFs Expertise in der fortschrittlichen Halbleiterfertigung mit den Innovationen von MIPS im Bereich Prozessor‑IP und fokussiert darauf, energieeffiziente, leistungsstarke Computing‑Lösungen zu bieten. MIPS wird weiterhin als eigenständiges Unternehmen innerhalb von GF operieren, sein bestehendes Lizenzmodell beibehalten und Kunden in verschiedenen Technologiebereichen bedienen.
- Strategic expansion into AI and processor IP market through MIPS acquisition
- Enhanced capabilities in high-growth markets including AI and edge computing
- Strengthened portfolio differentiation in semiconductor manufacturing
- Acquisition of valuable engineering talent and IP expertise
- MIPS to maintain existing licensing model and customer relationships
- Integration risks associated with merging different business models
- Potential challenges in maintaining MIPS' standalone operations within GF
Transaction expands IP offerings, strengthens portfolio differentiation and brings in engineering talent to accelerate AI and compute innovation
MALTA, N.Y., Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) today announced that it has completed its acquisition of MIPS, a leading supplier of AI and processor IP. The acquisition strengthens GF’s position as a global leader in differentiated semiconductor manufacturing and enhances its capabilities in AI, edge computing and other high-growth markets.
The combination of GF and MIPS brings together decades of expertise in advanced semiconductor manufacturing and processor IP innovation, enabling GF to deliver more differentiated solutions to meet the growing demand for energy-efficient, high-performance computing at the edge and beyond.
MIPS is expected to continue to operate as a standalone business within GF, maintaining its licensing model and focusing on serving a broad customer base across diverse technology sectors.
About GF
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Forward-looking Information
This news release contains forward-looking statements regarding the combination of GF with MIPS, which involve risks and uncertainties. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, potential adverse effects or changes to relationships with customers, employees, suppliers or other parties resulting from the completion of the transaction, which could adversely affect GF’s or MIPS’ 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. 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.
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