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AMD to acquire World Labs in an $8.2 billion all‑stock deal
Advanced Micro Devices announced a definitive agreement to buy World Labs, an AI research lab led by Dr. Fei‑Fei Li, for $8.2 billion in stock. The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2026, and Dr. Li will join AMD as executive vice‑president and chief scientist. AMD said the deal will broaden its AI software and system‑level capabilities and help it compete with Nvidia.
Why it matters
Rosenblatt reiterated a Buy rating and a $700 price target for AMD, citing the acquisition’s potential to expand AI offerings. The all‑stock purchase will dilute existing shareholders while aiming to generate new growth in AI‑driven markets.
Key facts
- 1The acquisition price is $8.2 billion in an all‑stock transaction. insidermonkey.com
- 2The deal is expected to close by the end of 2026. insidermonkey.com
- 3Dr. Fei‑Fei Li will become AMD’s executive vice‑president and chief scientist. insidermonkey.com
- 4AMD’s Q2 2026 revenue rose 50% YoY to $11.5 billion and diluted EPS jumped 156% to $1.38. insidermonkey.com
- 5AMD announced the acquisition of World Labs for $8.2 billion in stock. silicon.co.uk
- 6World Labs focuses on AI that interacts with the physical world. silicon.co.uk
Summary written by AlphAI from 2 of 2 sources. Not investment advice. Figures are as stated by the linked sources.