Intel bought McAfee for $ 7.7 billion, aiming to improve security technology from both hardware and software

ByJosh Bancroft

It is the world's largest semiconductor manufacturerIntel(Intel) is a leading security softwareMcAfee(McAfee) for $ 7.68 billion (about 656 billion yen).

Details are as below.Intel to Acquire McAfee | Business Wire

According to the announcement, Intel and McAfee have reached an agreement that Intel will acquire all shares of McAfee's common stock at $ 48 per share (about 4100 yen), totaling $ 7.68 billion (about 656 billion yen) That's right. The acquisition will be made in cash and will be executed as soon as approval is obtained at McAfee's shareholders meeting.

Although McAfee showed double digit growth last year, gross profit margin is 80%, McAfee is good, but if acquisition is completed it will be a wholly owned subsidiary of Intel.

Intel also announced in 2009 the leading real-time operating system for embedded systems "Wind River"Working on software used for game production"HavokWe are strengthening our software business, but with this acquisition we will be able to aim at improving security from both hardware and software.

"As the Internet environment rapidly spreads, the elements of our lives are steadily shifting to online.So far energy efficiency and connectivity have been required, but in the future security will be the third pillar "Intel CEO Paul Otellini says. "Talented people who have supported McAfee's products and technologies and security technological innovations so far will also be our strength in the future."