AMD and ATI to ask shareholders for merger approval

Chaos · Jul 21, 2006, 02:06 PM

Read More/Source: The INQ
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According to an extraordinarily reliable source, AMD and ATI will on Monday pitch their shareholders with the proposition that the two companies merge. It's an interesting idea - AMD doesn't quite have the shekels in the bank to buy ATI outright. The deal, subject to shareholder approval, may still founder.

**dj_stick** · Jul 21, 2006, 02:38 PM

woah, this could be interesting

GNetX · Jul 21, 2006, 02:51 PM

If true, it's gonna be very interesting. Can't say I think it's gonna be a good idea, and will certainly change the chipset landscape! Let's see what Monday brings...

Al_Vampyre · Jul 21, 2006, 02:54 PM

Actually it good be both for good companies and for us....

Matth · Jul 21, 2006, 03:24 PM

From the INQ, not exactly a trustworthy and reliable source.

I'd say AMD + ATI would be a bad thing, as the chipset of choice for AMD processors is normally Nvidia. I guess if Intel can make chipsets and processors, maybe an AMD + chipset tie-up would work, but ATI would be last on my list (Nvidia first, VIA second, even SiS next).

Cant even remember seeing any ATI chipset for AMD, actually?

Iria · Jul 21, 2006, 04:20 PM

Yeah, that's the prob, it's from the Inq ... have to wait and see if this really pans out.

SFOSOK · Jul 21, 2006, 05:29 PM

I think ATI could use a changing of staff, it would be good for us all.

Judas · Jul 21, 2006, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matth

From the INQ, not exactly a trustworthy and reliable source.

I'd say AMD + ATI would be a bad thing, as the chipset of choice for AMD processors is normally Nvidia. I guess if Intel can make chipsets and processors, maybe an AMD + chipset tie-up would work, but ATI would be last on my list (Nvidia first, VIA second, even SiS next).

Cant even remember seeing any ATI chipset for AMD, actually?

imo, ever since using a few ATI chipsets, i've got to say that nvidia is still imo, quite terrible.

what's the point of having a higher benchmark results if the system itself is either unstable or have some pretty obvious flaws that nvidia can't seem to fix.

The_Neon_Cowboy · Jul 21, 2006, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matth

From the INQ, not exactly a trustworthy and reliable source.

I'd say AMD + ATI would be a bad thing, as the chipset of choice for AMD processors is normally Nvidia. I guess if Intel can make chipsets and processors, maybe an AMD + chipset tie-up would work, but ATI would be last on my list (Nvidia first, VIA second, even SiS next).

Cant even remember seeing any ATI chipset for AMD, actually?

so you missed the 9100IGP chipet? the entrie R200 series? RS480 series?
I have three boards here all with ATI chipsets.

Acually SiS is a joke, Via is alright but always a bit sub par to the other two
ATI & Nvidia. Nothing wrong with ATI chipsets.....

thericlly this would place a splint between nvidia and AMD cpu's , their chipsets
would be sub par. AS in no more hand holding from AMD, as nv would be a competitor.
That and the intel chipset and board would mean profit even if intels doing better....

Who will win?
AMD
ATI

Who will lose from this deal?
nvidia / uli
intel
via
sis

but then again I woudn't base much considering the source

Iria · Jul 22, 2006, 12:07 AM

GlobeandMail.com has the story now. Personally dunno if that makes it more or less believable, but it's there.

Zeph · Jul 22, 2006, 04:56 AM

I'm part of Gearbox Software forums, and people there are saying AMD has allready denied it.

pr0digal jenius · Jul 22, 2006, 05:16 AM

bad idea, me thinks

Iria · Jul 22, 2006, 11:58 PM

CNNMoney now has the story ...

PandaZ3 · Jul 23, 2006, 02:49 AM

Here is another and there seem to be a slew of stories out now.... I think they really missed out not buying Uli

here is the Reuters news article

http://today.reuters.com/investing/...MD-UPDATE-2.XML

From AMDzone

It used to be AMD was going out of business, or IBM was buying them, and then it was Nvidia was going to buy them when they were around $3. Now there are a ton of stories about AMD's rumored buy of ATI. Will this be the ultimate A team?National Post
Extremetech
Mercury News
Globe and Mail

The Globe and Mail has this to say.

The board of directors at AMD, based in Sunnyvale, Calif., have approved a takeover offer, according to an investment banker familiar with the talks. Other sources in the financial industry said AMD executives have been spotted at ATI's Markham, Ont., head office.

So this is the first semi concrete sounding evidence so far. Will it happen? If so the repurcussions for the enthusiast market could be dire.

Zeph · Jul 23, 2006, 04:43 AM

I'm just as surprised as the people at GBX that this is actually true.

**MIG-31** · Jul 24, 2006, 03:54 PM

Seeing as this article Has now been confirmed by this AMD Press Release

And Many of you will have already read or replied in the fresh related thread (Below),this is now closed.

Please continue to discuss HERE

Jul 21, 2006, 02:06 PM	#1
Chaos Number Nine Join Date: May 2002 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 5,268 Rep Power: 167 System Specs	AMD and ATI to ask shareholders for merger approval Read More/Source: The INQ _______________ According to an extraordinarily reliable source, AMD and ATI will on Monday pitch their shareholders with the proposition that the two companies merge. It's an interesting idea - AMD doesn't quite have the shekels in the bank to buy ATI outright. The deal, subject to shareholder approval, may still founder. __________________

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Matth Flash Banner Hater Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: UK Posts: 3,426 Rep Power: 93 System Specs	From the INQ, not exactly a trustworthy and reliable source. I'd say AMD + ATI would be a bad thing, as the chipset of choice for AMD processors is normally Nvidia. I guess if Intel can make chipsets and processors, maybe an AMD + chipset tie-up would work, but ATI would be last on my list (Nvidia first, VIA second, even SiS next). Cant even remember seeing any ATI chipset for AMD, actually? __________________ Mary had a little lamb, Her father shot it dead Now Mary takes her lamb to school, Between two crusts of bread

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Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Yeah, that's the prob, it's from the Inq ... have to wait and see if this really pans out.

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Zeph DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 190 Rep Power: 0	I'm part of Gearbox Software forums, and people there are saying AMD has allready denied it.

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pr0digal jenius Delete Me Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 14,648 Rep Power: 0	bad idea, me thinks

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Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	CNNMoney now has the story ...

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PandaZ3 HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cornelius, Oregon Posts: 419 Rep Power: 0	Here is another and there seem to be a slew of stories out now.... I think they really missed out not buying Uli here is the Reuters news article http://today.reuters.com/investing/...MD-UPDATE-2.XML From AMDzone It used to be AMD was going out of business, or IBM was buying them, and then it was Nvidia was going to buy them when they were around $3. Now there are a ton of stories about AMD's rumored buy of ATI. Will this be the ultimate A team?National Post Extremetech Mercury News Globe and Mail The Globe and Mail has this to say. The board of directors at AMD, based in Sunnyvale, Calif., have approved a takeover offer, according to an investment banker familiar with the talks. Other sources in the financial industry said AMD executives have been spotted at ATI's Markham, Ont., head office. So this is the first semi concrete sounding evidence so far. Will it happen? If so the repurcussions for the enthusiast market could be dire. __________________ It has to be Plugged In? To electricity? Video cards in house, 5770, 4650, HD 3870, X1950 XTX, X1900 XTX, X1900 XT and X1900 Crossfire, 2 X1800 XT's, X850 Pro, X800 Pro, AIW 9600XT, 9600 Pro, 9550 SE, 9200, 7000. XFX 6800 GS

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Zeph DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 190 Rep Power: 0	I'm just as surprised as the people at GBX that this is actually true.

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