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## Mubadala – GlobalFoundries Stake Reduction (2026) Mubadala Investment Co., Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund, is seeking to raise $1.91 billion from an unregistered block sale of GlobalFoundries Inc. shares, according to people familiar with the matter (Bloomberg, May 26, 2026). ### Transaction Details The sale is structured as an unregistered block trade, a common mechanism for large shareholders to monetize positions without the registration and disclosure requirements of a public offering (Bloomberg, May 26). The $1.91 billion size indicates a substantial reduction in Mubadala's GlobalFoundries stake. ### Background Mubadala founded GlobalFoundries in 2009 and has been the dominant shareholder since the company's 2021 IPO. GlobalFoundries is a major contract semiconductor manufacturer with facilities in the US, Germany, and Singapore, and has been a beneficiary of US CHIPS Act subsidies. ### Strategic Context - The block sale suggests Mubadala is monetizing its position as GlobalFoundries matures as a public company - The timing coincides with elevated semiconductor valuations driven by AI infrastructure demand - Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth funds have been active in reallocating capital amid US-Iran war economic pressures - GlobalFoundries' US manufacturing footprint gives it strategic importance under US semiconductor policy ### Geopolitical Dimension Mubadala's position as a Middle Eastern sovereign investor in a US-subsidized chipmaker has drawn periodic scrutiny. The stake reduction may reflect both portfolio management and geopolitical sensitivity. ### Open Questions - Post-sale ownership percentage and whether Mubadala retains a controlling position - Market impact on GlobalFoundries share price - Whether the proceeds will be redeployed into AI infrastructure or other technology sectors