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form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "RMBS"
cik: "0000917273"
company_name: "RAMBUS INC"
filed_at: "2022-05-05T23:59:59+00:00"
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source: SEC EDGAR
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# Rambus acquires Hardent for $20M CAD to boost CXL data center solutions

## Summary
- Acquisition of Hardent, a leading electronic design company, for $20 million (CAD) in cash, subject to adjustments.
- Expected to close in Q2 2022, pending customary conditions; will not materially impact results.
- Adds SoC digital design, verification, compression, and ECC expertise to accelerate Rambus CXL Memory Interconnect Initiative.
- Hardent brings complementary IP and services for automotive and consumer applications, expanding Rambus Silicon IP portfolio.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-22-141470
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: RMBS
- cik: 0000917273
- company_name: RAMBUS INC
- filed_at: 2022-05-05T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/917273/000119312522141470/0001193125-22-141470-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/917273/000119312522141470/d354393d8k.htm

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