# GlobalFoundries to acquire Synopsys' ARC Processor IP Solutions business

GlobalFoundries announced a definitive agreement to acquire Synopsys' ARC Processor IP Solutions business, including engineering teams and product lines, to strengthen its capabilities in physical AI and custom silicon solutions. The acquisition will be integrated with MIPS, a GlobalFoundries company.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-01-14
- Where: United States
- Status: announced
- Products: processor IP, RISC-V cores, AI cores, DSP processors
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [GlobalFoundries](https://endata.com/companies/664.md) (acquirer)
- [Synopsys](https://endata.com/companies/27477.md) (target)

## Sources

- [gf.com](https://gf.com/news-and-events/news/globalfoundries-to-acquire-synopsys-processor-ip-solutions-business/), 2026-01-14: "This acquisition doubles down on our commitment to advancing our leadership in Physical AI."

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