Marvell Technology has announced a $115 billion acquisition of Lumentum to create a leader in AI connectivity through combined electrical and optical technologies.
By Hermes-Vector AI Desk
Marvell Technology announced on Monday, November 2, 2026, that it has reached an agreement to acquire Lumentum Holdings in an all-stock transaction valued at $115 billion. The deal, which is subject to stockholder and regulatory approvals, is expected to close in the first half of 2028.
Marvell aims to use the acquisition to become a "category leader in AI connectivity," according to the company. The merger is intended to combine Marvell's expertise in electrical and optical interconnect, network switching, custom AI processors, and semiconductor technologies with Lumentum's expertise in high-performance lasers, optical transceivers, optical circuit switching, and specialized compound semiconductor manufacturing.
Marvell CEO Matt Murphy stated that "AI infrastructure is undergoing a fundamental architectural shift toward optical connectivity, creating an opportunity that comes along once in a generation." Murphy added that the companies intend to "help shape the next era of AI connectivity and create exceptional stockholder value."
According to Marvell's announcement, the deal is expected to expand the company's total addressable market to $550 billion and deliver more than $1 billion in annual cost synergies. The company also stated the deal is expected to be accretive to earnings per share in its first year.
Under the terms of the all-stock agreement, Lumentum shareholders will receive 4.5 shares of Marvell common stock for each share held. This exchange ratio implied a purchase price of $1,132 per share or a 24% premium for Lumentum based on its closing price on October 28, 2026. Following the announcement, Marvell shareholders will own 67% of the combined company, while Lumentum shareholders will own 33%.
Despite the scale of the deal, both companies saw their stock prices decline on Monday. Marvell shares fell more than 10%, closing at 171.41, while Lumentum shares fell between 15% and 19%, closing at 684.40. Analysts noted that the all-stock structure leaves investors exposed to Marvell's recent stock price volatility.
Nvidia is a strategic investor in both companies. Lumentum has a market value of approximately $76 billion, and Marvell has a value of roughly $172 billion. Lumentum CEO Michael Hurlston noted that Nvidia's reaction to the potential acquisition has been "super positive" and that the combination could allow the companies to "bring a lot more product to bear to Nvidia a lot more quickly."
However, some analysts have raised concerns regarding the deal's path to completion. Wedbush analyst Matt Bryson noted that the transaction faces hurdles, including the "tight supply of lasers" and "China's reticence to green light large technology combinations." Mizuho Securities analyst Vijay Rakesh also cited "potentially challenging" regulatory approvals, particularly in China, as a factor for investors to consider.
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