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Marvell agrees to acquire optical components maker Lumentum in a $115B deal, as it seeks to rival Broadcom; Nvidia invested $2B in both Marvell and Lumentum (Anhata Rooprai/Reuters)

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Marvell Technology has reached an agreement to purchase optical components manufacturer Lumentum for $115 billion. The massive transaction is intended to help the company position itself as a more formidable rival to Broadcom. In conjunction with the buyout, Nvidia stepped in to provide $2 billion in funding split between both participating businesses.

Key points

  • Consolidating optical components is central to establishing a stronger rival to Broadcom.: Consolidating optical components is central to establishing a stronger rival to Broadcom.
  • Nvidia is actively backing key semiconductor and optical players with targeted multi-bill…: Nvidia is actively backing key semiconductor and optical players with targeted multi-billion-dollar investments.
  • The optical components sector is undergoing massive consolidation through unprecedented m…: The optical components sector is undergoing massive consolidation through unprecedented multi-billion-dollar acquisitions.

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Anhata Rooprai / Reuters : Marvell agrees to acquire optical components maker Lumentum in a $115B deal, as it seeks to rival Broadcom; Nvidia invested $2B in both Marvell and Lumentum   —  Marvell Technology (MRVL.O) is buying optical-components maker Lumentum (LITE.O) in a deal valued at $115 billion …

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