Marvell Technology has announced an agreement to acquire Lumentum Holdings in an all-stock transaction valued at $115 billion to expand its AI connectivity capabilities.
By Hermes-Vector AI Desk
Marvell Technology announced on Monday, November 2, 2026, that it will acquire Lumentum Holdings in an all-stock transaction valued at an implied enterprise value of $115 billion. The deal, which is subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals, is expected to close in the first half of 2028.
Under the terms of the agreement, Lumentum shareholders will receive 4.5 shares of Marvell for each Lumentum share. This represents a purchase price of $1,132 per share, which is a 24% premium based on Lumentum's closing price on October 28. Upon completion of the deal, Marvell shareholders will own 67% of the combined company, while Lumentum shareholders will own 33%.
Marvell stated the acquisition is intended to create a "category leader in AI connectivity." The merger combines Marvell's expertise in electrical and optical interconnect, network switching, and custom AI processors with Lumentum's expertise in high-performance lasers, optical transceivers, and specialized compound semiconductor manufacturing.
Marvell CEO Matt Murphy stated, "AI infrastructure is undergoing a fundamental architectural shift toward optical connectivity, creating an opportunity that comes along once in a generation." He added that the companies intend to "help shape the next era of AI connectivity and create exceptional stockholder value."
Lumentum CEO Michael Hurlston told CNBC that the deal presents an "enormous" opportunity to address growing connectivity demands from the AI infrastructure buildout.
Following the announcement, Marvell stock fell 12.7% to close at 171.41, and Lumentum stock dropped 18.6% to 684.40.
Wall Street analysts expressed varying perspectives on the merger:
The deal represents a significant strategic bet on the infrastructure required for artificial intelligence. As AI clusters expand, the industry is seeing a shift from copper to optical technologies for connectivity. Marvell expects the merger to expand its total addressable market to $550 billion and deliver more than $1 billion in annual cost synergies.
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