AMD to issue unregistered shares in $8.2 billion World Labs deal
AMD•AMD entered a merger agreement on Sept. 26, 2026, to acquire World Labs Technologies for about $8.2 billion, with payment in AMD common stock issued in an unregistered private placement.
1. Deal terms
AMD said it entered the merger agreement on Sept. 26, 2026, to acquire World Labs Technologies for about $8.2 billion. The consideration will be paid in AMD common stock issued in an unregistered private placement to World Labs stockholders. The share count will be based on the 10-day volume-weighted average price ending two trading days before closing, subject to customary adjustments. The issuance will rely on exemptions under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and/or Rule 506 of Regulation D.
