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Marvell to Acquire Lumentum for $115 Billion
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Fusion42 · 5 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
Marvell has agreed to acquire optical components firm Lumentum for $115 billion in an all-stock deal to secure advanced optical communication technology critical for AI data centre connectivity. The acquisition, pending approvals and expected to complete by mid-2028, signals a strategic push into next-gen AI infrastructure by combining semiconductor and optical technologies.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors, and 15 sources have reported it between 29 Oct 2026 and 5 Nov 2026.
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Optical components are now a critical asset for AI infrastructure builders. If you supply parts for data centres or AI chips, Marvell’s bold purchase shifts where investment and customer demand will flow next.
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15 sources · first reported 29 Oct 2026 · latest 5 Nov 2026
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