The U.S. government has agreed to acquire a 9.9% equity stake in Intel for $8.9 billion. The agreement involves the purchase of 433.3 million Intel shares at $20.47 each. This move aims to bolster American technology and manufacturing leadership within the semiconductor industry.
The government's investment will be funded through $5.7 billion in previously awarded but unpaid grants from the CHIPS and Science Act, along with $3.2 billion from the Secure Enclave program. As part of the agreement, the government will receive a five-year warrant for an additional 5% of Intel's common shares at $20 per share, which can only be exercised if Intel no longer owns at least 51% of its foundry business.
This investment intends to reinforce America's dominance in artificial intelligence and strengthen national security. The deal also eliminates claw-back and profit-sharing provisions tied to a previous $2.2 billion CHIPS Act grant, ensuring capital permanency for Intel's U.S. investment plans.
