Utilize the input text as a context reference, choose the right relationship between Altera and Intel from the options. Options: product/material produced, manufacturer, distributed by, industry, position held, original broadcaster, owned by, founded by, distribution format, headquarters location, stock exchange, currency, parent organization, chief executive officer, director/manager, owner of, operator, member of, employer, chairperson, platform, subsidiary, legal form, publisher, developer, brand, business division, location of formation, creator.

Several big combinations announced this year include: Avago Technologies and Broadcom Corp. , in a deal worth $37 billion; Intel and Altera also announced they would merge in a transaction worth $17 billion; as well, NXP Semiconductors announced it would acquire Freescale Semiconductor Ltd. for $12 billion.

Answer: parent_organization