Intel wants to launch security plans to acquire McAfee for $7.68 billion

On the evening of January 1, August 19, Beijing time, a message from the Financial Times shocked the security industry. Chip giant Intel plans to invest $7.68 billion to acquire McAfee, a security company ).

 

Text/figure Wang Wenwen

 

After the message was sent, McAfee's share price rose by more than 50%. Paul Otellini, Chief Executive Officer of Intel, said: as the number of devices connected to the Internet continues to grow, more and more elements in our lives have been moved to the Internet. In the past, energy efficiency and connectivity were core indicators of computer performance. Looking forward to the future, security will become the third deciding factor in computer performance.

 

Intel said it plans to acquire all of McAfee's common shares in cash at $48 per share, with a 60% premium price compared to the closing price of the previous trading day. Intel pointed out that the Board of Directors of both Parties has approved the transaction.

 

 

Subsequently, the 51cto reporter contacted the related personnel of McAfee China. McAfee China said that the incident had been learned, but the specific situation was still unclear.

 

51cto Reporter: if the acquisition is successful, McAfee's hardware products are estimated to be cheaper to sell. After all, this is what dongjia creates. Intel will also be able to become the world's most "secure" chip vendor.