November 7, 2025

SoftBank Group Corporation, the Japanese tech giant, spiced up the semiconductor world by eyeing a big deal earlier this year. According to Bloomberg News, SoftBank wanted to buy the US chipmaker Marvell Technology, known for making important chips used worldwide. The buzz? SoftBank made several moves toward taking over Marvell in the hopes of boosting its semiconductor portfolio. But here’s the twist – despite the excitement and serious talks, the two companies didn’t see eye to eye on the deal terms. Conversations fizzled out, and no agreement was reached. This means the deal is now off the table. The news came from sources close to the matter and was reported on Wednesday. Why did the talks fall flat? The exact reasons weren’t detailed, but it’s clear that SoftBank’s dream of expanding its chip empire had a hiccup. For all those watching the tech and business world, this was a headline-grabbing drama — a big drama in the world of tiny circuits and microchips!

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