US Bloomberg News reported on the 16th that US communication technology and chip development company Qualcomm may wait until the US presidential election is over in early November before deciding whether to acquire Intel, a giant in the chip industry. Bloomberg quoted an anonymous person familiar with the matter as saying that the acquisition of Intel involves many complex factors. Qualcomm hopes to first clarify “who will die” in this presidential election before deciding on the next move, because it is necessary to weigh issues such as the attitude of the next US administration on antitrust. Qualcomm may wait until the new US president is sworn in in January next year before deciding how to act. Voting day for this year's US presidential election is November 5. Bloomberg believes that it is almost certain that the combination of Qualcomm and Intel will face scrutiny by regulators in many countries around the world, such as the US. Qualcomm made initial contact with Intel in September regarding acquisition intentions. Meanwhile, an Intel spokesperson confirmed to the US computer industry media CRN on the same day that the established chipmaker has begun layoffs, affecting more than 2,000 jobs in Oregon, Arizona, and California. The spokesperson said the above layoffs are part of Intel's previously announced measures to lay off 15,000 employees.

US Bloomberg News reported on the 16th that US communication technology and chip development company Qualcomm may wait until the US presidential election is over in early November before deciding whether to acquire Intel, a giant in the chip industry. Bloomberg quoted an anonymous person familiar with the matter as saying that the acquisition of Intel involves many complex factors. Qualcomm hopes to first clarify “who will die” in this presidential election before deciding on the next move, because it is necessary to weigh issues such as the attitude of the next US administration on antitrust. Qualcomm may wait until the new US president is sworn in in January next year before deciding how to act. Voting day for this year's US presidential election is November 5. Bloomberg believes that it is almost certain that the combination of Qualcomm and Intel will face scrutiny by regulators in many countries around the world, such as the US. Qualcomm made initial contact with Intel in September regarding acquisition intentions. Meanwhile, an Intel spokesperson confirmed to the US computer industry media CRN on the same day that the established chipmaker has begun layoffs, affecting more than 2,000 jobs in Oregon, Arizona, and California. The spokesperson said the above layoffs are part of Intel's previously announced measures to lay off 15,000 employees.