Preparing for listing in the United States? Arm announced that it would divest the Internet of things service business: the future will focus on the underlying chip design

7 month 8 Daily news ,Arm Today, it announced that it will divest its Internet service business （IoT Service Group, abbreviation ISG, Include IoT The platform and Treasure Data) The plan for , The rest of the business will also be transferred to a new entity established by its parent company Softbank Group .Arm In the future, we will focus more on Cortex For the representative chip infrastructure design , To strengthen its innovative leadership in this field .

Arm The company said , Although it will be stripped IoT Platform and Treasure Data Business , But it plans to continue with ISG business cooperation . in addition ,Arm oriented IoT Of IP Authorization business is not included in this transaction ,Arm Will retain its in IOT Computing IP , At the same time, the business of data software and services , Keep it as your own derivative business .

Softbank presentation , This arrangement will be a full use “ The symbiotic growth of data and Computing ” The opportunity of .

according to the understanding of , This plan is subject to further review by the board of directors , And routine regulatory review .Arm The plan is expected to be launched this year 9 By the end of the month .

The data shows , As early as 2016 year , Softbank spent money 310 $100 million Arm. Later on 2018 year ,Arm And spent it again. 6 Billion dollars （ About us 42 Billion ） Acquired American data analysis company Treasure Data And hatch out IoT platform Pelion.

It is worth noting that , According to the latest news , Softbank group is considering letting its Arm The company is listed on NASDAQ again , Because technology companies usually get higher valuations there , Investors are also more patient .

Some industry analysts say , This may be for the sake of Arm Go to the United States to prepare for listing , Because it is conducive to produce more brilliant financial data .

Softbank has previously said publicly , The goal is to 2023 The year will be Arm Relisting , But it never specified the place of listing .

Sources said , As a private company ,Arm Always be able to invest more profits in growth , It may return to the stock market as soon as the end of next year . Shareholders of Softbank said ,Arm The listing process of “ May speed up , So that they can promote asset sales ” plan .

however ,Arm A spokesman for said ,“ The listing schedule previously communicated by Softbank remains unchanged ”. A Softbank spokesman declined to comment .

Stock research analysts say , Softbank may be listed to “Arm High growth stage ” Monetization , because 5G The progress of will boost the demand for smart phone chips , Make its income prospects “ Very advantageous ”.

Analysts said ：“ For Softbank , In such a high growth environment, let Arm Listing may be an attractive option . Almost all other major global semiconductor companies are listed on NASDAQ , Therefore, the choice of Softbank is a logical decision .”

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