Market Chatter: EU Commission Reportedly Seeks Comments on Broadcom's VMware Inc. Software Licensing Overhaul

02:14 AM EDT, 09/13/2026 (MT Newswires) -- The European Commission is gathering information regarding the effect of Broadcom's licensing overhaul of VMware Inc.'s software, Bloomberg News reported on Sept. 11. The regulator has reportedly asked European cloud firms about the impact of Broadcom's revamped partner program on its VMware portfolio and future services. A spokesperson for the US-based company said it is working with regulators during the process. The European Commission and Broadcom did not immediately respond to requests for comments from MT Newswires. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)