➀ Altera has launched the new Agilex 3 family, bringing the 2nd gen HyperFlex architecture to the lower-end market segment.
➁ The new Agilex 3 promises higher performance and lower power consumption than the Cyclone V.
➂ The Agilex 3 FPGAs are expected to be widely used in various systems over the next few years.
➀ Intel is in advanced talks to sell a majority stake in its FPGA unit Altera to Silverlake Partners;
➁ Intel had previously considered deals with Bain and San Francisco Partners but is now exclusively discussing with Silverlake;
➂ Intel acquired Altera for $16.7 billion in 2015 and had announced the intention to sell it last October.
➀ Lattice Semiconductor Corp. is considering a full acquisition bid for Altera, a subsidiary of Intel.
➁ Lattice is working with advisors and seeking private equity support to explore potential acquisition opportunities.
➂ Francisco Partners, Bain Capital, and Silver Lake Capital are also studying investment intentions for Altera.
➃ The acquisition offer for Altera is expected to be proposed before the Thanksgiving holiday in the US next Thursday.
➄ Due to the relatively smaller size of the acquirer, Lattice's attempt to control Altera may be difficult to achieve.
➅ Intel has reiterated its plan to consider selling a minority stake in Altera to investors before an IPO.
➀ Intel is seeking investors to acquire a minority stake in its programmable chip subsidiary Altera, valuing it at around $17 billion;
➁ This move comes after Intel has faced significant stock price declines and a long-term decline in market share;
➂ Intel's CEO Pat Gelsinger had previously stated that the business was a core part of Intel's future development, but the company is now considering a sale.
