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Sean Endicott

Intel's $5.4 billion purchase of Tower Semiconductor is supposed to go through today, but will China block it?

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What you need to know

  • Intel announced an agreement to purchase Tower Semiconductor for $5.4 billion in February 2022.
  • Tower produces semiconductors and would help Intel's IDM 2.0 efforts compete with large players in the industry.
  • The deal was expected to close 12 months after its announcement, but it has been pushed back twice due to China having not approved the purchase.
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