https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/chip-maker-marvell-agrees-to-buy-lumentum-in-80-billion-dealContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/chip-maker-marvell-agrees-to-buy-lumentum-in-80-billion-dealhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/chip-maker-marvell-agrees-to-buy-lumentum-in-80-billion-deal#u176365Thu, 05 Nov 2026 04:10:49 +0000Marvell 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 mattersOptical links are essential for the high-speed connectivity required by AI data centers. This merger allows Marvell