Global Finance News
14 Jan 2026, 20:07
Synopsys said it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Processor IP Solutions business to GlobalFoundries, sharpening its strategic focus on interface and foundation IP and higher-value, AI-driven opportunities.
Under the agreement, GlobalFoundries will acquire Synopsys’ processor IP portfolio, including ARC CPU and RISC-V IP, DSP and neural network processing unit IP, along with related software tools such as ARC MetaWare and ASIP design solutions. Synopsys said it will retain and continue to expand its broader design IP portfolio while supporting a smooth transition for customers and partners.
The companies said the transaction is not material to Synopsys’ financial results and is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions.
Source: Synopsys, Inc., PR Newswire, January 14, 2026
Under the agreement, GlobalFoundries will acquire Synopsys’ processor IP portfolio, including ARC CPU and RISC-V IP, DSP and neural network processing unit IP, along with related software tools such as ARC MetaWare and ASIP design solutions. Synopsys said it will retain and continue to expand its broader design IP portfolio while supporting a smooth transition for customers and partners.
The companies said the transaction is not material to Synopsys’ financial results and is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions.
Source: Synopsys, Inc., PR Newswire, January 14, 2026