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Chip Maker Marvell Agrees to Buy Lumentum in $80 Billion Deal

Marvell Technology announced on 4 November 2026 that it will acquire Lumentum Holdings in an all-stock transaction valued at $115 billion. The deal aims to integrate Lumentum's optical technologies into AI data center infrastructure. Lumentum shareholders will receive Marvell stock rather than cash. The acquisition is expected to close during the first half of 2028. While most sources report the $115 billion figure, one report cites a deal value of $80 billion.

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  • ✓ Marvell Technology announced an all-stock acquisition of Lumentum Holdings on 4 November 2026.
  • ✓ The transaction is valued at $115 billion by multiple sources.
  • ✓ Lumentum shareholders will receive Marvell stock instead of cash.
  • ✓ The deal focuses on optical technologies for AI data center infrastructure.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 11 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

Marvell announced the specific all-stock structure and a projected closing date in the first half of 2028.

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  1. Marvell Technology to Acquire Lumentum in $115 Billion All-Stock Deal

    Marvell Technology announced on 4 November 2026 that it will acquire Lumentum Holdings in an all-stock transaction valued at $115 billion. The deal aims to integrate Lumentum's optical technologies into AI data center infrastructure. Lumentum shareholders will receive Marvell stock rather than cash. The acquisition is expected to close during the first half of 2028. While most sources report the $115 billion figure, one report cites a deal value of $80 billion.

    Why it matters

    Optical links are essential for the high-speed connectivity required by AI data centers. This merger allows Marvell to secure critical laser and optical networking components to compete in the AI infrastructure market.

    What is confirmed

    • Marvell Technology announced an all-stock acquisition of Lumentum Holdings on 4 November 2026.
    • The transaction is valued at $115 billion by multiple sources.
    • Lumentum shareholders will receive Marvell stock instead of cash.
    • The deal focuses on optical technologies for AI data center infrastructure.
    • The acquisition is expected to close during the first half of 2028.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The deal value is $80 billion.
    • An alternate bidder may emerge for Lumentum.

    What to watch next

    • Regulatory approval for the merger
    • Confirmation of the final valuation to resolve conflicting reports
    • Closing of the transaction in early 2028
    Sources used for this update (11)
    1. techcrunch.com — TechCrunch | Startup and Technology News
    2. Reuters — Marvell to buy Lumentum in $115 billion deal in AI data-center bet
    3. WSJ — Chip Maker Marvell Agrees to Buy Lumentum in $80 Billion Deal
    4. Yahoo Finance — Marvell to purchase Lumentum for $115 billion in record-breaking tech deal
    5. Financial Times — Marvell to buy data centre component maker Lumentum in $115bn AI bet
    6. Axios — Marvell and Lumentum to merge in $115 billion blockbuster
    7. finance.yahoo.com — What Does Marvell Technology (MRVL) Gain From A $115 Billion All Stock Deal?
    8. www.globalbrandsmagazine.com — A $115 Billion Bet on Light: Why Marvell Is Buying Lumentum
    9. www.fool.com — Is Broadcom Stock a Buy After Marvell's $115 Billion Deal?
    10. www.theinformation.com — Lumentum Sell-Off After Marvell Offer Raises Chance of Alternate Bid
    11. www.cnbc.com — Marvell to buy Lumentum in all-stock deal - CNBC
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