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ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES INC 8-K Report, Unregistered Securities Sale (Sep 28, 2026)

Reports
Securities & Listing
Filing Date
Filed September 28, 2026
Period End
September 26, 2026
Security
AMD
In the record · 2016–202610-K1210-Q328-K136

AMD filed 12 annual reports (10-K), 32 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 136 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

  1. Material agreement8-K · Mar ’17Mar ’17
  2. Leadership change8-K · Feb ’20Feb ’20
  3. Deal closed8-K · Jun ’22Jun ’22
  4. Leadership change8-K · Dec ’25Dec ’25

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed September 28, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) announced its entry into an Agreement and Plan of Merger to acquire World Labs Technologies, Inc. for approximately $8.2 billiona.

This strategic acquisition will be entirely funded through the issuance of AMD's common stock, valued based on the average daily volume-weighted average price of its stock over a ten-day trading period prior to closing. The exact number of shares to be issued will be determined closer to the acquisition's completion. This transaction represents a significant move by AMD to expand its technological capabilities, though the specific strategic benefits of acquiring World Labs are not detailed in this filing.

Investors should note that the issuance of stock for this acquisition is being conducted under exemptions from registration, specifically Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and/or Rule 506 of Regulation D, meaning it is not a public offering and no general solicitation or advertising will be employed. The market impact will depend on the final share count and the perceived value of World Labs to AMD's future growth.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. AMD to acquire World Labs Technologies, Inc. for approximately $8.2 billion.
  2. Acquisition to be paid for entirely with AMD common stock.
  3. Share issuance price determined by a 10-day volume-weighted average price (VWAP) prior to closing.
  4. Transaction relies on exemptions from registration under Section 4(a)(2) and Rule 506 of the Securities Act.
  5. No public offering or solicitation is involved in the stock issuance for the acquisition.
  6. The exact number of shares to be issued is not yet determined.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is the primary purpose of this 8-K filing?

    This 8-K filing announces Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.'s (AMD) agreement to acquire World Labs Technologies, Inc. for approximately $8.2 billion, and details the unregistered sale of equity securities (AMD common stock) to fund this acquisition.

  2. How will AMD pay for the acquisition of World Labs?

    AMD will pay for the acquisition by issuing shares of its common stock to the stockholders of World Labs. The total purchase price is approximately $8.2 billion.

  3. How will the number of shares to be issued be determined?

    The number of AMD shares to be issued will be calculated based on the daily volume-weighted average price (VWAP) of AMD's common stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market over the ten consecutive trading days immediately preceding the second trading day before the acquisition closes. This ensures the value of the shares issued aligns with the market price at that time.

  4. Why is the sale of equity securities considered 'unregistered'?

    The shares of AMD common stock are being issued in reliance on exemptions from registration under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and/or Rule 506 of Regulation D. This means the transaction is not being conducted as a public offering, and therefore, registration with the SEC is not required.

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