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AMD slims down, sells digital TV business to Broadcom

zdnet.com » 2008 » August » 26th » AMD slims down, sells digital TV business to Broadcom

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Broadcom said Monday that it has acquired AMD’s digital TV business for $192.8 million in cash in a move that’s a win-win for both parties. For AMD, the sale offloads a business that wasn’t a priority and allows the chipmaker to save capital expenses while raising some cash. For Broadcom, the purchase makes it a player [...] … Continue Reading »

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