The United States Government will receive about 9.9% of shares in Intel. The company announced today, shortly after President Trump told journalists about news.
Intel press release He states that the government will “invest $ 8.9 billion in ordinary Intel shares, reflecting the trust that the administration has in Intel to develop key national priorities and an extremely important role that the company plays in the extension of the national semiconductor industry.”
This money will result from $ 5.7 billion, which have not yet been paid Intel on the basis of the Act on chips and scientific chips together with $ 3.2 billion for the Secure Enclave program, for which the company creates fries for the United States Defense Department. Intel has already received $ 2.2 billion funding from systems.
“As the only company of semiconductors, which conducts the main research and development and production logic in the USA, Intel is deeply involved in ensuring the most advanced technologies in the world,” said in the press release, the General Director of Intel Lip Bub Tan. “President Trump focuses on the production of chips in the US, drives historical investments in an important industry, which is an integral part of the economic and national security of the country.”
Some Associated Press The report says that Trump told press members during the day on Friday, before closing the market. He said that the contract was the result of his time with the General Director of Intel, whose president initially called to give up connections with Chinese chip producers.
“As more and more companies invest in America, this administration remains involved in strengthening the dominance of our country in artificial intelligence, while strengthening our national security,” said Howard Lutnick Secretary of Trade. (After information reports, but before the official release, the Secretary of Trade Howard Lutnick I just wrote on Twitter.)
Great news: The United States of America is now the owner of 10% Intel, one of our great American technology companies. This historical agreement strengthens the US leadership in semiconductors, which will both develop our economy and lend a hand to ensure the technological advantage of America. Thanks Intel … pic.twitter.com/ayymx14rgiAugust 22, 2025
The United States will buy 433.3 million ordinary Intel shares in the amount of USD 20.47 per share, which is a discount to today’s market price. ITC opened on Friday for USD 23.65 and ended a commercial day by 5.53% at USD 24.80.
But the government will not take place on the board and has an agreement on voting with the management board in matters requiring its approval, “with limited exceptions”.
The contract was bored throughout the week, and the Secretary of Trade Howard Lutnick went to CNBC in order to discuss the possibilities that subsidies into systems transformed into equity. According to the administration of President Joe Biden Intel, $ 10.9 billion of subsidies was promised to achieve certain goals, including hitting goals in advanced nodes and building modern FABS, including one in Ohio. It seems that these gates have been eliminated because the regulations regarding claws and the division of profits related to money flowing from the Act on systems are removed with retrospective power.
But apparently the White House will not look for TSMC and Micron to transform their subsidies into capital rates. AND Wall Street Journal The report earlier, citing an unnamed government official, said that Trump’s administration is not looking for own capital in companies that augment domestic investments.
At the beginning of this week, Softbank agreed to buy Intel $ 2 billion shares for $ 23 per share, filling out the chips manufacturer with very needed cash.
Update August 22, 17:09 ET: The confirmation of the message was updated, including the terms of the agreement between the Intel and the government.
