ARM (NASDAQ:ARM) Holdings plc is a global semiconductor IP company that designs and licenses microprocessor architectures, system-on-chip (SoC) components and related technologies. Best known for its RISC-based CPU cores, Arm’s intellectual property underpins a wide range of devices—from smartphones and tablets to embedded and Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The company generates revenue through licensing fees and royalties, enabling chipmakers and original equipment manufacturers to integrate Arm technology into their silicon products.
Arm’s product portfolio includes processor IP, graphics and video engines, system IP and software development tools. Its Cortex and Neoverse CPU families are widely adopted in mobile, consumer electronics, automotive and data center markets. Arm also offers physical IP such as memory interfaces and analog mixed-signal IP, along with interconnect fabrics that facilitate chip-to-chip communication. The company operates through a network of design centers and offices across Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and Latin America, supporting a diverse ecosystem of licensees and partners.
Founded in 1990 as a joint venture between Acorn Computers, Apple and VLSI Technology, Arm quickly established its low-power design philosophy as an industry standard. In 2016, it became a subsidiary of SoftBank Group before pursuing a public listing on the Nasdaq stock exchange in 2023. Headquartered in Cambridge, England, Arm is led by CEO René Haas, who brings decades of experience in semiconductor leadership. Under his guidance, the company continues to expand its reach into emerging markets such as automotive autonomy, 5G infrastructure and AI edge computing.
