Applied Materials increases its stake in Besi to approximately 20%, deepening AI chip equipment collaboration
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Applied Materials was reportedly set to increase its stake in Besi to approximately 20%, and plans to strengthen AI computing-related technology cooperation.
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Applied Materials Increases Its Stake in Besi to Approximately 20%, Deepening AI Chip Equipment Cooperation
BlockBeats reports that October 27, according to Bloomberg, U.S. semiconductor equipment company Applied Materials has increased its stake in its Dutch peer BE Semiconductor Industries (Besi) to approximately 20%. Last year, Applied Materials April made its initial investment in Besi, acquiring approximately 9%. The increased stake shows that Applied Materials is further deepening its business ties with Besi; however, the company said it currently has no plans to increase its stake further or seek a seat on Besi’s board.
The two companies have had a 6-year partnership. Besi recently joined Applied Materials’ Silicon Valley-based EPIC chip equipment research and development center, and the two sides plan to strengthen cooperation on AI computing-related products and technologies. As AI demand for computing power grows, manufacturing technologies that improve chip performance and energy efficiency are attracting attention.
Besi specializes in chip packaging and hybrid bonding technologies, which can be used to improve chip performance. Applied Materials described the investment as a long-term investment and said it had no intention of acquiring Besi. The report also noted that Besi recently responded to market concerns that ASML might enter the hybrid bonding field and consequently compete with it.
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Key points
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BlockBeats, citing Bloomberg, reported that Applied Materials has increased its stake in Besi to approximately 20%。
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last year April when it first invested in Besi, held approximately 9%。
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Applied Materials states that it currently has no plans to further increase its stake or seek a seat on Besi’s board of directors.
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Applied Materials and Besi have already maintained a 6 cooperative relationship for years.
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Besi recently joined Applied Materials’ Silicon Valley-based EPIC chip equipment research and development center.
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The two parties plan to strengthen their cooperation in AI computing-related products and technologies.
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Besi specializes in chip packaging and hybrid bonding technologies.
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Applied Materials described the investment as a long-term investment and stated that it has no intention of acquiring Besi.
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Reports noted that Besi recently responded to market concerns about ASML the possibility of entering the hybrid bonding field and competing with it.
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Simply put, Applied Materials increased its stake in partner Besi. The two companies hope to strengthen cooperation around AI the chip equipment and technologies required for computing, but Applied Materials also stated that it has no plans to acquire Besi, further increase its stake, or obtain a board seat.
Why it matters to readers
The event indicates that cooperation between the two parties in chip packaging and hybrid bonding is deepening. These technologies have attracted attention because they can be used to improve chip performance and energy efficiency.
Beginners can view this as news that semiconductor equipment companies are deepening cooperation through an equity stake and joint research and development; an increased stake alone should not be interpreted as meaning that an acquisition is imminent.
Risks and unknowns
The information was relayed by BlockBeats from a Bloomberg report; the evidence provided no official announcement or regulatory filing from Applied Materials or Besi.
It has not yet been explained whether the cooperation between the two parties can result in specific products, orders, or commercial outcomes.
ASML It remains unclear whether it will enter the hybrid bonding field and what competitive impact may result.
It remains uncertain whether Applied Materials’ future shareholding arrangements will change.
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