Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) sold its stake in British chip designer Arm Holdings (NASDAQ:ARM) during Q2, according to a regulatory filing, at a time when the company is struggling with weakening margins and intensifying competition.
The chipmaker sold nearly 1.2M Arm (ARM) shares, which were valued at a little over $147M at the end of Q1.
Intel (INTC) declined around 30% since it issued weaker-than-expected guidance, said it would lay off 15% of its workforce and suspended its dividend. The stock has fallen 59.3% YTD.
Concerns over its near-term profitability prompted analysts to downgrade Intel (INTC), while rating agency Moody’s changed its outlook to negative from stable.
Moody’s expects significantly weaker profitability for Intel (INTC) over the next 12-18 months due to higher costs, unfavorable product mix, weaker demand, and continued market share losses.