Intel has earned its first prize of $5.7 billion Trump s investment in funds, and Baigong s discussion agreement

Tech 8:19am, 3 September 2025 86

Processor manufacturer Intel said it had received $5.7 billion in funds from the U.S. government, part of the Trump administration's decision to obtain a 10% stake in the semiconductor company. However, Baigong emphasized that the final details of this major deal are still being finalized.

According to CNBC, Intel's financial director David Zinser has officially received funds from the US government's investment a few days ago. He further pointed out that the investment was part of the Trump administration's decision to last week's investment to the semiconductor company described as a financial woes and to acquire its 10% stake agreement.

Although the funds have been in place, the Trump administration still stated that the transaction with Intel is still being discussed and finalized by the Department of Commerce. This statement shows that although the core transaction has been initiated, the specific terms, legal details and implementation are still in the final confirmation stage and have not been fully confirmed. From Intel's perspective, Intel's share price fell 8% after the financial announcement despite the company's second quarter financial report on July 25, due to the market's concerns over its crystal foundry business division.

David Zinser hints at the possibility of seeking external investment for Intel's foundry business. He emphasized that this could become the company's second opportunity to raise funds to help the growth of its OEM business. This statement also represents the pressure of Intel's high-capital investment in the wafer foundry field and the idea of ​​seeking diversified sources of funds to support its expansion plans.

Intel documents warn that dealings with the Trump administration may trigger adverse reactions from multiple parties and may occur immediately or gradually. The impact targets include investors, employees, customers, suppliers, other business partners, foreign governments or competitors. Intel also mentioned that the deal could even trigger relevant complaints or increase public and political reviews faced by the company. These warnings emphasize the complexity of this government's inclusion and equity transactions, and the widespread impact and potential risks that may arise.