Nvidia Completes Sale of Remaining Arm Shares Years After Failed $40 Billion Acquisition Attempt

• February 18, 2026

More than five years after Nvidia’s unsuccessful effort to acquire Arm Limited, the chip designer known for its processor architectures, the company has divested its final shares in the British firm. This move marks the definitive end of Nvidia’s stake in Arm following a deal that was considered one of the semiconductor industry’s most significant proposed acquisitions.

End of a Prolonged Chapter in Semiconductor Industry

Back when Nvidia was exploring the $40 billion takeover, it was a considerably different company compared to today—prior to its explosive growth fueled by the artificial intelligence (AI) boom. The acquisition faced strong regulatory headwinds, particularly from antitrust authorities across various jurisdictions, who expressed concerns about the potential for reduced competition in the semiconductor market.

Regulators’ scrutiny ultimately led to the collapse of the agreement, and Nvidia never fully integrated Arm into its operations. Instead, over the years following the failed acquisition, Nvidia retained a portion of shares in Arm Holdings through its stake in SoftBank, Arm’s parent company at the time.

Recently, Nvidia completed the sale of these remaining shares, effectively severing its financial ties to Arm. While the exact financial details of this final transaction have not been publicly disclosed, the sale underscores a strategic shift away from Nvidia’s earlier ambitions to control Arm’s valuable processor technology.

Arm remains a critical player in the chip industry, licensing its processor designs widely to companies around the world. Its architectures underpin many mobile devices, servers, and increasingly, other computing platforms. The company’s independence has been a point of interest to market watchers ever since the attempted purchase by Nvidia.

While Nvidia continues to advance aggressively in AI and GPU markets, the end of its equity interest in Arm signals a clear delineation between the two firms’ futures. Industry observers will continue to watch how Arm and Nvidia each navigate the competitive landscape without overlapping ownership.

Nvidia has sold its remaining shares in Arm, closing the chapter on its attempt to acquire the chip designer for $40 billion.