Broadcom
A major semiconductor company discussed as an example of a quiet trillion-dollar business built through a portfolio approach and masterful M&A by its CEO, Hawk Tan.
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Summary
Broadcom Inc. is a multinational technology leader specializing in the design, development, manufacturing, and supply of a broad range of semiconductor and infrastructure software products. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, and led by President and CEO Tan Hock Eng, the company serves critical markets including data centers, networking, broadband, wireless, storage, and industrial sectors. As of 2024, its revenue is primarily derived from semiconductor products (58%) and infrastructure software (42%). The current entity, Broadcom Inc., was formed in January 2016 when Avago Technologies acquired Broadcom Corporation and subsequently adopted the Broadcom name. The company has expanded through significant acquisitions, notably completing its $69 billion acquisition of VMware in November 2023. Broadcom has also faced regulatory scrutiny, including an interim antitrust order from the European Union in October 2019. Amidst the AI boom, Broadcom's market capitalization surpassed $1 trillion in December 2024, solidifying its position as one of the world's most valuable companies and highlighting its strategic importance in areas like AI infrastructure.
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Extracted Attributes
CEO
Tan Hock Eng
Name
Broadcom Inc.
Type
Multinational technology company
Business
Designer, developer, manufacturer, and global supplier of semiconductor and infrastructure software products
Key Markets
Data centers, networking, software, broadband, wireless, storage, industrial, cloud, enterprise software, security solutions
Headquarters
Palo Alto, California, United States
Ticker Symbol
AVGO
Annual Revenue
Over $30 billion USD
Historical Roots
AT&T/Bell Labs, Lucent, Hewlett-Packard/Agilent
Legal Entity Type
Delaware corporation
Number of Employees
20000
Revenue Source (2024)
58% semiconductor products, 42% infrastructure software
Market Capitalization (December 2024)
Over $1 trillion USD
Timeline
- Inception of the historical entity (Hewlett-Packard's semiconductor division) that forms part of Broadcom's heritage. (Source: Wikidata)
1961-01-01
- Avago Technologies acquires Broadcom Corporation, adopts the Broadcom name, and its ticker symbol AVGO, forming Broadcom Limited. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia)
2016-01
- Broadcom Limited assumes its current name, Broadcom Inc. (Source: Wikipedia)
2017-11
- The European Union issues an interim antitrust order against Broadcom concerning alleged anticompetitive business practices. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia)
2019-10
- Broadcom announces an agreement to acquire VMware in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at $69 billion. (Source: Wikipedia)
2022-05
- Broadcom completes its $69 billion acquisition of VMware. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia)
2023-11-22
- Broadcom's market capitalization exceeds US$1 trillion for the first time amidst the AI boom. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia)
2024-12
Wikipedia
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Broadcom Inc. is an American multinational designer, developer, manufacturer, and global supplier of a wide range of semiconductor and infrastructure software products. Broadcom's product offerings serve the data center, networking, software, broadband, wireless, storage, and industrial markets. As of 2024, some 58 percent of Broadcom's revenue came from its semiconductor-based products and 42 percent from its infrastructure software products and services. Tan Hock Eng is the company's president and CEO. The company is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. Avago Technologies Limited was changing its name to Broadcom to acquire Broadcom Corporation in January 2016. Avago's ticker symbol AVGO now represents the merged entity. The Broadcom Corporation ticker symbol BRCM was retired. Initially the merged entity was known as Broadcom Limited, before assuming the current name in November 2017. In October 2019, the European Union issued an interim antitrust order against Broadcom concerning anticompetitive business practices which allegedly violate European Union competition law. In May 2022, Broadcom announced an agreement to acquire VMware in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at $69 billion. The acquisition was closed on November 22, 2023. Amid the AI boom, the company's market capitalization exceeded US$1 trillion for the first time in December 2024, making Broadcom one of the most valuable companies in the world.
Web Search Results
- Broadcom - Wikipedia
Broadcom Inc. is an American multinational designer, developer, manufacturer, and global supplier of a wide range of semiconductor and infrastructure software products. Broadcom's product offerings serve the data center, networking, software, broadband, wireless, storage, and industrial markets. As of 2024, some 58 percent of Broadcom's revenue came from its semiconductor-based products and 42 percent from its infrastructure software products and services.: 43 [...] Tan Hock Eng is the company's president and CEO. The company is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. Avago Technologies Limited was changing its name to Broadcom to acquire Broadcom Corporation in January 2016. Avago's ticker symbol AVGO now represents the merged entity. The Broadcom Corporation ticker symbol BRCM was retired. Initially the merged entity was known as Broadcom Limited, before assuming the current name in November 2017. [...] Broadcom sells a range of semiconductor and infrastructure software applications that serve the data center (mainframes), networking, software, broadband, wireless, and storage and industrial markets. Common applications for its products include: data center networking, home connectivity, broadband access, telecommunications equipment, smartphones, base stations, data center servers and storage, factory automation, power generation and alternative energy systems, displays, and mainframe
- Broadcom Inc. | Connecting Everything
Broadcom Inc. is a global technology leader that designs, develops and supplies a broad range of semiconductor, enterprise software and security solutions. Broadcom’s category-leading product portfolio serves critical markets including cloud, data center, networking, broadband, wireless, storage, industrial and enterprise software. Our solutions include service provider and enterprise networking and storage, mobile device and broadband connectivity, mainframe, cybersecurity and private and [...] hybrid cloud infrastructure. Broadcom is a Delaware corporation headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. [...] []( []( []( Products Solutions Support and Services Company How To Buy Copyright © 2005-2025 Broadcom. All Rights Reserved. The term “Broadcom” refers to Broadcom Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. Accessibility Privacy Site Map Supplier Responsibility Terms of Use Topics Cookies -------
- Company History - Broadcom Inc.
Broadcom Inc. is a global infrastructure technology leader built on more than 60 years of innovation, collaboration and engineering excellence. With roots based in the rich technical heritage of AT&T/Bell Labs, Lucent and Hewlett-Packard/Agilent, Broadcom focuses on technologies that connect our world. Through the combination of industry leaders Broadcom, LSI, Broadcom Corporation, Brocade, CA Technologies, Symantec's enterprise security business and VMware, the company has the size, scope and [...] Copyright © 2005-2025 Broadcom. All Rights Reserved. The term “Broadcom” refers to Broadcom Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. Accessibility Privacy Site Map Supplier Responsibility Terms of Use Topics Cookies ------- Broadcom and third-party partners use technology, including cookies to, among other things, analyze site usage, improve your experience and help us advertise. By using our site, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Notice Cookies Settings [...] Avago Technologies acquired Broadcom Corp. and Broadcom Limited was formed
- Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) Stock Price, News, Quote & History
Broadcom is the sixth-largest semiconductor company globally and has expanded into various software businesses, with over $30 billion in annual revenue. It sells 17 core semiconductor product lines across wireless, networking, broadband, storage, and industrial markets. It is primarily a fabless designer but holds some manufacturing in-house, like for its best-of-breed FBAR filters that sell into the Apple iPhone. In software, it sells virtualization, infrastructure, and security software to [...] Broadcom is the sixth-largest semiconductor company globally and has expanded into various software businesses, with over $30 billion in annual revenue. It sells 17 core semiconductor product lines across wireless, networking, broadband, storage, and industrial markets. It is primarily a fabless designer but holds some manufacturing in-house, like for its best-of-breed FBAR filters that sell into the Apple iPhone. In software, it sells virtualization, infrastructure, and security software to [...] large enterprises, financial institutions, and governments. Broadcom is the product of consolidation. Its businesses are an amalgamation of former companies like legacy Broadcom and Avago Technologies in chips, as well as Brocade, CA Technologies, and Symantec in software.
- Financial News - Broadcom Investor Relations
Copyright © 2005-2025 Broadcom. All Rights Reserved. The term "Broadcom" refers to Broadcom Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. Accessibility Privacy Site Map Supplier Responsibility Terms of Use []( []( []( Cookies ------- Broadcom and third-party partners use technology, including cookies to, among other things, analyze site usage, improve your experience and help us advertise. By using our site, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Notice [...] Company Information Investor Overview Contact Us Events and Presentations Investor FAQs Key Executives Corporate Responsibility Locations Corporate Governance Documents Board of Directors Committee Composition [...] 05/05/25Broadcom Inc. to Announce Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results on Thursday, June 5, 2025 04/07/25Broadcom Inc. Announces $10 Billion Share Repurchase Authorization 03/06/25Broadcom Inc. Announces First Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results and Quarterly Dividend 02/06/25Broadcom Inc. to Announce First Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results on Thursday, March 6, 2025 Shareholder Tools ----------------- Print Email Alerts RSS Feeds []( []( [](
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Inception Date
1/1/1961
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Broadcom, Orange County Great Park, Irvine, Orange County, California, United States
Coordinates: 33.6508526, -117.7304423
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