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Marvell to Acquire Lumentum in All-Stock Deal to Expand AI Optical Interconnect Portfolio

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Marvell Technology has announced a definitive agreement to acquire optical communications manufacturer Lumentum in an all-stock deal valuing the transaction at approximately $115 billion. The merger aims to integrate Marvell's electrical/optical interconnect and custom XPU technologies with Lumentum's high-performance lasers, optical transceivers, and compound semiconductor capabilities, creating a comprehensive AI infrastructure connectivity solution from data centers to chip packaging. The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2028, expanding the combined company's target market to $550 billion.

LATEST/Marvell Technology has announced a definitive agreement to acquire optical communications manufacturer Lumentum in an all-stock deal valuing the transaction at approximately $115 billion. The merger aims to integrate Marvell's electrical/optical interconnect and custom XPU technologies with Lumentum's high-performance lasers, optical transceivers, and compound semiconductor capabilities, creating a comprehensive AI infrastructure connectivity solution from data centers to chip packaging. The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2028, expanding the combined company's target market to $550 billion.

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  1. IT之家 · IT业界T2·78 pts

    Marvell to Acquire Lumentum in All-Stock Deal for Optical Interconnect Stack

    • Marvell will acquire Lumentum via stock swap at 4.5 shares per Lumentum share, representing a ~23.9% premium.
    • The merged entity will possess full-stack capabilities from electrical interconnect/switching to lasers/optical modules, expanding TAM to $550 billion.
    • Projected annual cost synergies of $1 billion are expected, with accretion to Marvell's non-GAAP EPS in the first year post-close.
  2. IT之家 · IT业界T2·85 pts

    Marvell to Acquire Lumentum in All-Stock Deal to Expand AI Optical Interconnect Portfolio

    • Massive Scale: Implied enterprise value of ~$115 billion; Lumentum shareholders receive 4.5 Marvell shares per Lumentum share, representing a ~23.9% premium.
    • Strong Technical Synergy: Integrates Marvell's electrical/optical interconnects and custom XPUs with Lumentum's high-performance lasers, optical circuit switching (OCS), and compound semiconductor manufacturing.
    • Positive Financial Outlook: Expected annual cost synergies exceed $1 billion; combined target market expands to $550 billion. Lumentum's recent revenue grew 136.5% YoY, driven by pump lasers and OCS.
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