According to sources from The Wall Street Journal, TSMC and Broadcom are reportedly exploring a potential acquisition of Intel. The Taiwanese semiconductor giant is said to be interested in Intel’s chip manufacturing facilities, while Broadcom would take over the design and marketing divisions.
The report suggests that Broadcom has already begun informal discussions with its advisors regarding an offer. However, since acquiring Intel would require a manufacturing partner, this is where TSMC comes into play.
On TSMC’s end, the company is reportedly assembling a group of investors to evaluate the acquisition of Intel’s factories. As of now, these discussions remain in the early stages, and no formal proposal has been made.
Intel’s acquisition benefits for TSMC
TSMC is the world’s largest semiconductor manufacturer, supplying chips for a wide range of products across the globe. If the company acquires Intel’s factories, it would further solidify its dominance in the industry by expanding its production capacity and increasing its global presence, as Intel operates factories in multiple regions.
Rumors about Intel’s potential acquisition have been circulating online, with TSMC previously mentioned as a possible buyer. Other major tech companies, including Qualcomm, Apple, and Samsung, have also been speculated to be interested in acquiring the iconic processor manufacturer.
