EU approves Broadcom's acquisition of VMware with conditions
- U.S. chipmaker Broadcom offered remedies to address EU antitrust concerns about its $61 billion acquisition of VMware.
- Broadcom will provide guaranteed access to APIs, materials, tools and support to rival Marvell Technology.
- The commitments ensure equal competition and protect future entrants in hardware markets.
- Approval in Europe suggests a positive outcome, but final completion of the deal is not guaranteed.
- The acquisition is still under review by U.S. and UK competition regulators.