The American corporation Intel has announced a stock offering of $15 billion to meet the growing demand from customers for computing resources in the field of artificial intelligence. This was reported by CNBC. Against this backdrop, the chipmaker's shares fell by 4% before the trading session began.
The funds raised will be directed to corporate needs, including capital expenditures and working capital, as well as the development of specialized processors and advanced packaging technologies.
According to Goldman Sachs experts, spending by tech giants on artificial intelligence infrastructure is expected to reach $765 billion this year, with that figure rising to $1.2 trillion by 2027.
At the same time, Intel's offering includes a 30-day option that allows underwriters to purchase an additional $2.25 billion in shares.
Last month, Intel reported the highest revenue growth rates in the last 15 years and raised its capital expenditure forecast to $20 billion. CFO David Zinsner emphasized that most of the investments will be directed towards the technical equipping of factories, adding that the company expects
