Advanced Micro Devices to Buy World Labs for $8.2B
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
On September 26, 2026, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) entered into an agreement to acquire all equity interests in World Labs Technologies for a total purchase price of approximately $8.2 billion, payable in AMD common stock to World Labs stockholders and subject to customary adjustments. The number of shares will be calculated using AMD common stock’s daily volume-weighted average price over the 10 consecutive trading-day period ending on and including the second trading day immediately preceding closing.
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8-K Event Classification
Item 3.02 — Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities
1 item
Item 3.02
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities
Securities
The company sold equity securities in a private placement or other unregistered transaction.
Key Figures
Total purchase price: Approximately $8.2 billion
VWAP measurement period: 10 consecutive trading days
Common stock par value: $0.01 per share
3 metrics
Total purchase price
Approximately $8.2 billion
Acquisition of all equity interests in World Labs Technologies
VWAP measurement period
10 consecutive trading days
Period used to calculate the number of AMD common shares
Common stock par value
$0.01 per share
AMD common stock
Key Terms
volume-weighted average price, customary adjustments, Section 4(a)(2), Rule 506 of Regulation D
4 terms
volume-weighted average price financial
"daily volume-weighted average price of a share of Common Stock"
Volume-weighted average price (VWAP) is the average price of a stock over a specific time period where each trade is weighted by the number of shares traded, so larger trades influence the average more than small ones. Investors and traders use VWAP as a reference point to judge whether trades are happening at relatively good or poor prices—like checking the average price paid for an item at a market where bulk purchases count more than single-item buys.
customary adjustments financial
"subject to customary adjustments"
Section 4(a)(2) regulatory
"Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933"
Section 4(a)(2) is a part of U.S. securities laws that allows companies to sell their stock directly to certain investors without registering the sale with regulators. This process is often used for private placements, making it easier and faster for companies to raise money from knowledgeable or institutional investors. It matters to investors because it provides an alternative way to buy shares, often with fewer disclosures and lower costs.
Rule 506 of Regulation D regulatory
"Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act"
Rule 506 of Regulation D is a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission exemption that lets companies sell securities privately without registering them with the SEC, similar to a private party invitation rather than a public auction. It matters to investors because it determines how much information they’ll receive, who can buy (accredited vs. non-accredited), whether public advertising is allowed, and how easily the investment can be resold — all factors that affect risk, transparency and liquidity.
FAQ
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What is AMD paying to acquire World Labs?
AMD agreed to acquire all equity interests in World Labs Technologies for a total purchase price of approximately $8.2 billion, payable in AMD common stock to World Labs stockholders and subject to customary adjustments.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification Number) | ||||||||||||
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(408 ) 749-4000
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N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) | |||||
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) | |||||
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) | |||||
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 3.02 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities
On September 26, 2026, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) to acquire all of the equity interests in World Labs Technologies, Inc. (“World Labs”) (the “Acquisition”) for a total purchase price of approximately $8.2 billion to be paid in shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share (“Common Stock”), to stockholders of World Labs, subject to customary adjustments. At this time, the number of shares to be issued in connection with the Acquisition is not known and will be calculated based on the daily volume-weighted average price of a share of Common Stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market over the ten (10) consecutive trading-day period ending on and including the second trading day immediately preceding the closing date of the Acquisition.
The Company intends to issue the shares of Common Stock in reliance upon the exemptions from registration afforded by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and/or Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act. The issuance is not being conducted in connection with a public offering, and no public solicitation or advertisement will be made or relied upon in connection with the issuance of the shares.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| Date: September 28, 2026 | ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES, INC. | ||||||||||||||||
By: | /s/ Ava Hahn | ||||||||||||||||
Name: | Ava Hahn | ||||||||||||||||
Title: | Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary | ||||||||||||||||