In one of the largest deals in tech history, Marvell buys Lumentum for $115B

Marvell agrees $115bn acquisition of photonics supplier Lumentum

By GPU Data Hub Desk · GPU Data Hub·Editorial standards·2 Nov 2026, 17:54·United States

Marvell has agreed to acquire optical and photonic component specialist Lumentum in a transaction valued at $115 billion. The combination represents one of the largest corporate takeovers recorded in the technology sector, uniting two firms that share strategic backing from Nvidia.

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