# GlobalFoundries to acquire MIPS

GlobalFoundries announced a definitive agreement to acquire MIPS, a supplier of AI and processor IP, to expand its portfolio with RISC-V processor IP for autonomous mobility, industrial automation, datacenter and intelligent edge applications.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2025-07-08
- Where: United States
- Status: announced
- Products: RISC-V processor IP, AI processor IP
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [GlobalFoundries](https://endata.com/companies/664.md) (acquirer)
- [MIPS](https://endata.com/companies/85860.md) (target)

## Sources

- [investors.gf.com](https://investors.gf.com/news-releases/news-release-details/globalfoundries-acquire-mips-accelerate-ai-and-compute), 2025-07-08: "This strategic acquisition will expand GF’s portfolio of customizable IP offerings, allowing it to further differentiate its process technologies with IP and software capabilities."
- [autotechinsight.spglobal.com](https://autotechinsight.spglobal.com/news/5283505/globalfoundries-completes-acquisition-of-mips-to-enhance-semiconductor-and-ai-capabilities), 2025-08-18: "The merger aims to strengthen GF's market position by integrating MIPS' processor IP and maintaining its licensing model"

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