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Pentagon offers Wolfspeed a $1.5bn loan for a stake of up to 7.5%

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What happened

Wolfspeed filed for bankruptcy protection in June 2025. The department’s Office of Strategic Capital announced the commitment on Wednesday.

The US Department of War has offered chipmaker Wolfspeed a conditional loan of up to $1.5bn over 30 years. In return, Wolfspeed would give the department warrants to buy up to 7.5% of the company.

Key facts

  • The department’s Office of Strategic Capital — announced: the commitment on Wednesday

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