SoftBank Group Corp. (TSE: 9984, “SoftBank Group”) today announced that it will acquire Ampere® Computing, a leading independent silicon design company, in an all-cash transaction valued at $6.5 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, Ampere will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of SoftBank Group and retain its name. As part of the transaction, Ampere’s lead investors – Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) and Oracle Corp. (NYSE: ORCL) – are selling their respective positions in Ampere. As SoftBank Gro...

Societal stability, high levels of equality and, among other things, political and civil freedom are frequently highlighted as the key factors contributing to Finland's status as the world’s happiest country in recent years, as reflected in the World Happiness Report. These are the building blocks of the trust and mutual respect that permeate Finnish society, enabling innovative international cooperation and providing an excellent launchpad for business. This press release features multimedia. ...