- Google signed an agreement with Marvell Technology on July 29 for custom AI chips and storage controllers, receiving a stock warrant for 58,970,907 shares at a fixed price of $206.58.
- Most of the warrant shares vest as Google's discretionary purchases accumulate, with each $500 million spent unlocking another block of stock.
- This arrangement demonstrates that major AI buyers possess significant market leverage, allowing them to secure equity stakes from chip suppliers.