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Marvell to buy Lumentum in $115 billion deal in AI data-center bet
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Fusion42 · 2 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
Marvell Technology is acquiring optical components maker Lumentum in a $115 billion all-stock deal, aiming to strengthen its position in the AI data center market and compete with Broadcom. This acquisition expands Marvell’s addressable market significantly and positions it as a major player in AI infrastructure optical connectivity.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors, and 7 sources have reported it between 29 Oct 2026 and 2 Nov 2026.
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The AI data center build-out just got a new heavyweight contender with Marvell spending big to own optical connectivity. You should rethink your supplier partnerships now that Marvell and Lumentum are combining forces to challenge Broadcom’s dominance.
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7 sources · first reported 29 Oct 2026 · latest 2 Nov 2026
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