Oct 26 : Applied Materials said on Monday it plans to raise its stake in Dutch company BE Semiconductor Industries (BESI) to about 20 per cent from 9 per cent, deepening a partnership focused on advanced chip-packaging technologies used in AI applications.
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• Applied Materials, BESI's largest shareholder since buying a 9 per cent stake in April 2025, said it entered into an accelerated share purchase agreement for the semiconductor equipment maker's additional shares, subject to US antitrust review
• The expanded partnership will focus on new chip-connection and packaging technologies aimed at supporting next-generation AI semiconductors
Guess WordCrack the word, one row at a timeBuzzwordCreate words using the given lettersMini SudokuTiny puzzle, mighty brain teaserMini CrosswordSmall grid, big challengeWord SearchSpot as many words as you can Show More Show Less• Applied Materials said it does not plan to raise its stake beyond about 20 per cent or seek board representation at BESI
• The companies have collaborated since 2020 on hybrid bonding technology, a key advanced packaging technique used in high-performance chips