ARM 加入 SoftBank 集團，未來 5 年將不會有任何變化。
SoftBank 集團（SBG）在 7 月 18 日宣佈，以每股 17 英鎊，也就是總值 240 億英鎊（或 310 億美元）的價格，全面收購英國晶片設計公司 ARM。
整筆交易預計在 2016 年 9 月 30 日前完成。屆時，ARM 將全資屬於 SoftBank 集團。
成為 SoftBank 集團一員後，Simon Segars 仍將維持 CEO 角色，而其管理層也將不會有任何變化。
此外，在與 SoftBank 集團的協議中，英國總部未來 5 年的投資將會加倍，同時英國總部外的員工數量也將繼續提升。目前，ARM 成功的商業授權模式、文化與品牌在加入 SoftBank 集團後，也不會有任何改變。
The board and management of SBG have evaluated ARM in detail and after careful consideration unanimously support this transaction. The board and management of SBG believe that the acquisition of ARM by SBG will deliver the following benefits:
• Support and accelerate ARM’s position as the global leader in intellectual property licensing and R&D outsourcing for semiconductor companies
SBG’s deep industry expertise and global network of relationships will accelerate adoption of ARM’s intellectual property across existing and new markets.• Maintain ARM’s dedication to innovation
SBG intends to sustain ARM’s long-term focus on generating more value per device, and driving licensing wins and future royalty streams in new growth categories, specifically “Enterprise and Embedded Intelligence.”• Increased investment to drive the next wave of innovation
SBG intends to support ARM’s multiple growth initiatives by investing in engineering talent and complementary acquisitions with the aim of ensuring ARM maintains a R&D edge over existing and emerging competitors. SBG believes such an investment strategy in long-term growth will be easier to execute as a non-listed company.• Shared culture and long-term vision
SBG believes the two companies share the same technology-oriented culture, long-term vision, focus on innovation and commitment to attracting, developing and retaining top talent. These common values will be the foundation for the strong strategic partnership necessary to capture the significant opportunities ahead.• Maintain and grow the UK’s leadership in science and technology
SBG is investing in the UK as a world leader in science and technology development and innovation and, as evidence of this, intends to invest in multiple ARM growth initiatives, at least doubling the number of ARM employees in the UK over the next five years.
在 SoftBank 集團的加持下，ARM 未來發展可能會更佳順暢，特別是相當重要的 IoT 與 Server 領域。
