M&A
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.70
Intel repurchases Apollo's 49% stake in Fab 34 JV for $14.2B, regains full ownership
INTEL CORP
- Intel paid $14.2B using cash on hand and a $6.5B bridge loan (to be refinanced) to buy Apollo's 49% interest in the Fab 34 joint venture.
- Transaction closed April 8, 2026; JV was formed June 2024 when Apollo acquired its 49% stake for undisclosed terms.
- Intel now owns 100% of Fab 34 in Ireland; expects to terminate ancillary agreements and wind up the joint venture.