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Nvidia Expands Santa Clara Footprint with $254M Real Estate Deal

The chipmaker has spent $747 million in the past year acquiring properties near its headquarters, securing land for future development while leasing them short term.

A sign is posted in front of the Nvidia headquarters on May 10, 2018 in Santa Clara. Nvidia Corporation will report first quarter earnings today after the closing bell.
Nvidia purchased a 13-acre site at the 2348 and 2350 Walsh Ave. office complex in Santa Clara.
2721 San Tomas Expressway, an office building in Santa Clara.
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Overview

  • Nvidia's latest acquisition includes three office buildings on San Tomas Expressway for $254 million in cash, bringing its total real estate spending to $747 million over the past year.
  • The newly acquired properties are directly across the street from Nvidia's headquarters and were purchased from The Sobrato Organization.
  • A fourth Sobrato-owned building is under contract, with the deal expected to close soon, potentially pushing Nvidia's total spending past $830 million.
  • The acquisitions are part of a strategic 'covered land play,' with Nvidia leasing the properties short term while planning future developments, such as data centers or fabrication facilities.
  • Nvidia's real estate spree reflects its surging revenue and profits from AI chip sales, as well as its broader strategy to expand U.S.-based operations and manufacturing capabilities.