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Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan will receive total compensation of $1 million in salary and about $66 million in stock options and grants vesting over the coming years, according to an SEC filing on Friday. Tan was named CEO of the chipmaker this week, after Pat Gelsinger was ousted in December.
Intel (INTC) concluded the recent trading session at $24.05, signifying a +1.48% move from its prior day's close.
Intel is facing tough times after its stock plunged 60% in 2024 and it ousted its CEO Pat Gelsinger. Lip-Bu Tan has been tapped as new CEO for the semiconductor company as it has struggled with both chip manufacturing and chip designing.
Chipmaker Intel's new CEO Lip-Bu Tan will receive an initial base salary of $1 million, the company said in a regulatory filing on Friday.
Intel stock surged after Lip-Bu Tan was announced as the new CEO, given his semiconductor expertise and venture capital experience. Intel trades below book value, presenting a buying opportunity if Tan successfully focuses on cost-cutting and efficiency improvements. Key areas for Intel's recovery include increasing profit margins, providing clear Foundry guidance, and gaining market share in AI inference.
No one is expecting a miracle overnight. But investors and analysts are applauding the possibilities of new Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan.
Intel's investment thesis hinges on the strategic importance of semiconductor production for future economies and warfare, driving U.S. efforts to boost domestic production. Intel's struggles stem from past leadership decisions, with AMD and Nvidia eroding its market share and high fab costs necessitating external assistance. A potential joint venture with AMD, Nvidia, Qualcomm, Broadcom, and TSMC could revitalize Intel, offering vertical integration benefits and increased market share.
Shares of Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) surged more than 15% on Thursday as Wall Street welcomed the chipmaker's appointment Wednesday of new CEO Lip-Bu Tan, just three months after the company ousted former CEO Pat Gelsinger.
Vivek Arya, Bank of America senior semiconductor analyst, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss why the market is responding positively to Intel's chief executive announcement, if a split up of Intel is now finished, and much more.
Incoming head is tasked with reviving chipmaker's fortunes after it experienced heavy losses over the past several years
Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC, ETR:INL) has appointed industry veteran Lip-Bu Tan as its new CEO, a move analysts at Bank of America believe could significantly improve the company's turnaround potential. Analysts upgraded Intel's stock rating from 'Underperform' to 'Neutral,' raising their price target to $25 from $19.