Lip-Bu Tan sought US blessing for Intel’s stock sale
The US government will remain on the sidelines for the $15 billion stock sale.
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan sought approval from US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick for Intel's $20 billion stock sale, the company's largest since 1971. The sale aims to fund AI projects, including Intel's delayed Ohio chip factory. The government, which holds a 9.9% stake, decided not to participate in the secondary offering, downgrading it to $20 billion.
Intel identified an anchor investor to backstop the sale, signaling confidence in the company's turnaround and its ability to sustain itself with private money. Intel's business has grown under Tan's leadership, with investors approving his clear messaging and execution. The company has only tapped additional financing when there is clear customer demand for its chipmaking services and when it needs more capital to meet that demand.
Despite the stock slipping 4% on the announcement, investors view Intel positively due to its deal pipeline and Tan's handling of the government relationship.
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