AMD preparing to split in two - only weeks away?

by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 08/13/2008 08:59 AM | source: | 0 comment(s)

According to reports from Theo Valich at TG Daily AMD spit rumors are growing and heard from industry sources that this event is only weeks away.
It is speculated that AMD might split into a chip development firm led by new CEO Dirk Meyer and a manufacturing arm were Hector Ruiz might find a new job as CEO.

"Officially, there is virtually no clear information on the announcement and the direction of Asset Light/Smart provided by AMD. In the company

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