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    Intel sued by shareholders over concealed foundry issues

    By j.zhang@btw.mediaAugust 8, 2024No Comments2 Mins Read
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    • Intel is being sued by shareholders for allegedly concealing problems in its foundry business, leading to financial losses and a stock price drop.
    • Intel announced layoffs of over 15,000 employees and a suspension of its dividend after reporting a significant net loss in Q2, further impacting its share price.

    OUR TAKE
    Intel’s issues highlight broader accountability problems in Silicon Valley. The lawsuit over concealed foundry issues reflects a systemic problem where tech giants often make inflated promises, only to face severe consequences later. As Intel deals with layoffs and a tumbling stock price, the industry must adopt transparency as the norm.
    –Jasmine Zhang, BTW reporter

    What happened

    Intel is being sued by shareholders for allegedly concealing issues in its foundry business, leading to poor financial results, significant job cuts, and a suspended dividend. The class action lawsuit claims Intel’s false statements inflated its stock price until the problems were revealed on August 1, causing a $32 billion market value drop.

    This disclosure included a $1.61 billion net loss for Q2, a 1% revenue decline, and plans to lay off over 15,000 employees. After the announcement of poor financial results, job cuts, and dividend suspension, Intel’s stock price fell by 26% in one day and has continued to decline, with a total drop of 34.6% since the announcement. The company faces fierce competition from AMD, Nvidia, Samsung, and TSMC.

    Also read: Intel to lay off 15,000 employees amid financial challenges

    Also read: Extreme Networks and Intel unite for ‘Extreme AI Expert solution’

    Why it’s important

    Intel’s recent troubles have once again put the spotlight on Silicon Valley’s tech giants and their accountability to shareholders. The lawsuit alleging Intel concealed critical issues in its foundry business isn’t just a corporate blip—it’s a reflection of a broader systemic issue within the tech industry.

    For too long, companies have ridden high on inflated promises, only to crumble under the weight of reality. As Intel grapples with massive layoffs and a plummeting stock price, it becomes clear that the tech world needs to embrace transparency as a standard practice, rather than an occasional exception.

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    j.zhang@btw.media

    Jasmine Zhang is an intern reporter at Blue Tech Wave specialising in AI and Fintech. She graduated from Kunming University of Science and Technology. Send tips to j.zhang@btw.media.

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