Applied Materials to Raise Stake in Besi to About 20%

By Public Technologies
  • Applied Materials will increase its stake in BE Semiconductor Industries (Besi) to approximately 20% through an accelerated share purchase agreement.
  • The purchase adds to an investment initially made in April 2025; share delivery is subject to the applicable HSR Act waiting period.
  • No investment beyond approximately 20% or board representation is planned; the stake is viewed as long term.
  • The investment supports a strategic collaboration begun in 2020, recently expanded into new interconnect architectures for AI systems.


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