The American company Intel, known for its chip production, is on the verge of a possible division, as two large technology companies — Broadcom and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) — are interested in acquiring individual units of Intel. This information was published by The Wall Street Journal.

According to sources, Broadcom is considering the option of buying Intel's unit, which is engaged in the development and marketing of chips. At the same time, TSMC may be interested in buying Intel's production facilities, potentially in partnership with other investors. However, it is worth noting that the negotiations are at an early stage, and no official offers have been made yet.

One of the conditions for a possible division of the business is the search for a partner for Broadcom. If the company does not find a suitable manufacturing partner to acquire Intel's production facilities, the deal may be rejected. In addition, it is envisaged that any deal for Intel's factories will require approval by the US government, as the company has received significant support from the state through programs to stimulate domestic chip production.

In this regard, representatives of the administration of former US President Donald Trump have expressed concern about the possible control of American production facilities by foreign companies. Such a situation could have significant political and economic consequences, especially given the strategic importance of chips for national security and the US economy.

The reasons for Intel's financial difficulties are related to its difficulties in producing advanced chips and strong competition from giants such as TSMC and Samsung. These factors have become the main reasons for the company's current financial situation. However, Intel does not stop restructuring: the company has already separated the production unit into a separate subsidiary with its own board of directors, which allows it to optimize its work and reduce financial losses.

Intel's board is currently actively searching for a new CEO to set the company's future strategy, including whether to spin off the business and develop individual parts of it. All of these moves signal significant changes underway at one of the world's largest technology companies that could have a major impact on the chip industry in the future.