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Tuesday 7 July 2009
Samsung said to be subsidizing DRAM operations with NAND flash profits
Samsung Electronics has made efforts to provide NAND flash prices that maintain profitability in contrast to its DRAM pricing strategy, according to industry sources in Taiwan. The...
Monday 6 July 2009
PSC adjusts ECB conversion price to NT$5.25 per share
Powerchip Semiconductor Corporation (PSC) has reset the conversion price of its US$157.85 million euro convertible bonds (ECBs) at NT$5.25 (US$0.16) per share, the company has anno...
Monday 6 July 2009
PSC says DRAM ASP and shipments up in June
Powerchip Semiconductor Corporation (PSC) has announced unaudited net sales of NT$2.12 billion (US$64.51 million) for June 2009, up 40.9% from May's NT$1.51 billion. The Taiwan-based...
Friday 3 July 2009
Winbond remains open to Taiwan DRAM industry consolidation, says chairman
Winbond Electronics still remains open to the ongoing consolidation in Taiwan's DRAM industry, according to company chairman Arthur Chiao.
Wednesday 1 July 2009
Elpida says partnership with PSC remains strong despite its withdrawal from PSC board
Elpida Memory has stated that its current relationship with Powerchip Semiconductor Corporation (PSC) remains the same, despite its exit from PSC's board of directors.
Tuesday 30 June 2009
Elpida exits from PSC board
Elpida Memory has quietly withdrawn from the board of directors of Powerchip Semiconductor Corporation (PSC), its strategic partner in Taiwan. Industry sources have indicated that...
Monday 29 June 2009
PSC allowed to reset ECB conversion price; to cut capex
DRAM chipmaker Powerchip Semiconductor Corporation (PSC) gained approval to reset the conversion price of its US$157.85 million worth of euro convertible bonds (ECBs) during its recent...
Monday 22 June 2009
PSC says bondholders agree to reset terms
Taiwan's Powerchip Semiconductor Corporation (PSC) has announced that it has received consent from at least 90% of its bondholders, which is sufficient to allow it to reset the conversion...
Monday 22 June 2009
ProMOS expects slow DRAM bit growth worldwide in 2009
The worldwide DRAM bit growth rate will decelerate to less than 16% in 2009, compared to 50-60% in 2008 and 90% in 2007, according to ProMOS Technologies. Despite the conservative...
Monday 22 June 2009
PTI tougher on payment terms for DRAM customers
Taiwan's Powertech Technology (PTI), a memory packaging and testing specialist, has tightened the payment terms for its Taiwan-based DRAM customers to mitigate against the impact...
Friday 19 June 2009
Taiwan DRAM makers to apply for government funding soon
The soon-to-be established Taiwan Memory Company (TMC), along with technology partner Elpida Memory of Japan, is expected to have its decision makers finalize a proposal to apply...
Friday 19 June 2009
PSC refutes rumors it plans to reduce stake in Rexchip
Powerchip Semiconductor Corporation (PSC) has dismissed rumors that it may have to lower its stake in Rexchip Electronics, or hand over one of its 12-inch fabs to the joint venture,...
Thursday 18 June 2009
Nanya gets approval to cut capital
Nanya Technology has received approval from Taiwan's Financial Supervision Commission (FSC) to reduce its capital by 66.43% to NT$15.76 billion (US$479.03 million). The DRAM maker...
Thursday 18 June 2009
PSC shares to be downgraded for not settling its ECB issue on time
Shares of Powerchip Semiconductor Corporation (PSC) will be downgraded to a category that requires full delivery in cash on June 19 as the DRAM maker is unable to complete the process...
Wednesday 17 June 2009
ProMOS seeking partnerships for restructuring
ProMOS Technologies has drafted a restructuring plan to strengthen its operations, according to industry sources. The DRAM chipmaker plans to divide its facilities at the Central...