AMD Stock to Acquire Server Maker ZT Systems in $4.9 Billion Deal

This acquisition is seen as a direct challenge to Nvidia's dominance in the AI chip market.

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AMD's acquisition of ZT Systems is valued at $4.9 billion. This amount is a combination of 75% Cash and 25% Stock.

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