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SoftBank Group Corp. (TYO:9984) reportedly explored acquiring U.S. semiconductor giant Marvell Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MRVL) earlier this year, according to a Bloomberg report. The potential takeover, led by SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son, aimed to merge Marvell with Arm Holdings, the British chip designer SoftBank owns. The move was part of SoftBank’s broader strategy to expand its footprint in artificial intelligence and data center technologies.
Sources familiar with the matter revealed that Son has considered acquiring Marvell several times over the years as part of his long-term vision to strengthen SoftBank’s position in the global semiconductor market. A merger between Marvell and Arm would have marked one of the largest deals in the semiconductor industry, underscoring SoftBank’s ambition to become a dominant force in AI-driven hardware innovation.
Although negotiations did not result in a deal, the discussions highlight SoftBank’s aggressive pursuit of opportunities in the fast-growing AI and data infrastructure sector. Industry analysts note that the potential merger aligns with Son’s vision of integrating Arm’s chip design capabilities with Marvell’s advanced data center and AI hardware solutions.
Marvell Technology has seen substantial growth in recent years, driven by surging demand for custom AI and cloud infrastructure chips. The company has been a key supplier for Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN), providing specialized AI and data center chips under an exclusive agreement.
While talks between SoftBank and Marvell have since cooled, industry observers suggest that the takeover interest could be revived as AI-driven semiconductor demand continues to surge. For SoftBank, acquiring Marvell would represent a major leap toward consolidating its role as a key enabler in the global AI revolution.
