AMD Sells ZT Systems Unit to Sanmina in $3B Strategic Deal

AMD sells ZT Systems’ server unit to Sanmina for $3B, boosting U.S. AI manufacturing and cloud infrastructure growth.
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AMD Sells ZT Systems Unit to Sanmina in $3B Strategic Deal
AMD ZT Systems Deal Explained: Why AMD Sold Its Server Manufacturing Arm to Sanmina for $ 3 Billion Looking for details on the AMD ZT Systems deal and what it means for AI and cloud infrastructure? AMD has officially sold ZT Systems’ server- manufacturing business to Sanmina Corporation in a $ 3 billion transaction. This move aligns with AMD’s strategic shift to focus on high- margin, AI- driven solutions, while bolstering U. S.- based manufacturing partnerships. The deal, comprising $ 2.25 billion in cash, a $ 300 million premium ( split between cash and equity), and a $ 450 million performance- based contingent payout, is set to close by the end of 2025— pending regulatory approval.                  Image Credits:Cheng Xin / Contributor / Getty Images Why AMD Is Divesting ZT Systems’ Server Unit This decision didn’t come out of the blue. AMD’s $ 4.9 billion acquisition of ZT Systems in August 2024 was a calculated step into the booming AI and cloud computing market. Even then, AMD signaled plans to of…