Elpida Memory filed for bankruptcy protection on February 27.
Last update: Tuesday 15 May 2012 [16 news items]
Apple reportedly books up half of mobile DRAM capacity at Elpida Hiroshima plant
May 15, 01:40
Apple has recently placed huge orders for mobile DRAM memory with Elpida Memory's 12-inch plant in Hiroshima (Japan), securing about 50% of the total chips produced at the facility,...
Micron confirms talks to acquire Elpida
May 10, 16:41
Micron Technology today (May 10) issued a company statement that it is engaged in discussions with Elpida Memory's trustees to acquire the bankrupt chipmaker.
Commentary: A Micron-Elpida merger would improve DRAM industry health
May 8, 12:13
Micron Technology reportedly has reached the final stage of talks on the purchase of Elpida Memory. The possible merger of Micron and Elpida will help to restore a healthier supply-demand...
Commentary: Diversifying a must for DRAM firms
Apr 5, 14:31
Elpida Memory's bankruptcy filing reflects the fact that companies must diversify to cope with trends in the evolution of customer behavior and usage. The DRAM memory industry currently...
Elpida delisted from Tokyo Stock Exchange
Mar 28, 11:26
The Tokyo bourse has delisted the stock of Elpida Memory, which filed for bankruptcy protection on February 27.
Micron reportedly offers US$1.5 billion to take over Elpida
Mar 21, 13:39
Elpida Memory reportedly plans to release its control over the company to a new management team that will come from an open bid, and industry sources have speculated that Micron Technology...
Digitimes Research: Elpida bankruptcy to have long-term negative impact on Taiwan DRAM industry
Mar 5, 16:30
The short-term impact of Elpida Memory's bankruptcy on Taiwan-based DRAM chipmakers might be mixed. However, none of the Taiwan companies, which are second-tier suppliers in the global...
Elpida bankruptcy set to boost DRAM prices and revenues, says IHS
Mar 3, 10:48
Elpida Memory's move to file bankruptcy protection this week will benefit the remaining players in the DRAM market, reducing supply and boosting pricing and revenues in the second...
Accounts receivable at Elpida estimated at NT$2 billion, says PTI
Mar 2, 01:20
Packaging and testing house Powertech Technology (PTI) has said that its estimated accounts receivable at Elpida Memory, a major client in bankruptcy proceedings, have been revised...
Powerchip commits full support to Rexchip
Mar 1, 15:43
Elpida Memory's bankruptcy filing has brought concerns about whether Rexchip Electronics, a 64.7%-held subsidiary of Elpida dedicated to manufacturing DRAM memory, would be able to...
Taiwan reiterates call for cooperation among non-Korean DRAM firms
Feb 29, 16:37
The Taiwan government has reiterated its push for some form of cooperation among US, Japan- and Taiwan-based DRAM chipmakers, according to Tu Chi-chun, director general of the Industrial...
Rexchip says it will revise sales model with Elpida
Feb 29, 14:48
Rexchip Electronics, the Taiwan-based production subsidiary of Japan's Elpida Memory, has stated that the firm will pursue a new sales model with the parent company, which has filed...
Taiwan makers bracing for Elpida bad debts
Feb 29, 14:03
Japan-based memory chipmaker Elpida Memory, which filed for bankruptcy protection on February 27 to restructure its debts and capital structure, might end up struggling to pay off...
Elpida rumored to be resuming tie-up talks with Toshiba
Feb 16, 15:49
Elpida Memory may be resuming talks with Toshiba about integrating business operations, which has been pushed by the Japan government, according to industry sources. Terms set for...
Uncertainty over Elpida debt talks arises
Feb 15, 11:26
Japan-based memory chip vendor Elpida Memory, which is struggling to repay its debts due by early April, has issued a statement disclosing uncertainty about the company's ability...
Possible versions to fix Elpida debt repayment crunch
Jan 31, 15:26
Japan-based memory chipmaker Elpida Memory reportedly is struggling to repay its debts due by early April, and therefore is exploring various options to raise funds in time. Industry...
- Micron-Elpida deal looks promising - Analyst blog (May 18) - NASDAQ.com
- Elpida selects US chipmaker Micron to sponsor its rehabilitation plan: sources (May 6) - The Japan Times
- SK Hynix won't bid for Elpida (May 3) - Wall Street Journal
- SMIC buying Hiroshima DRAM plant an option for Elpida: Nikkei (May 1) - Reuters (via Yahoo! News)
- Elpida sponsor selection process enters final stage (May 3) - The Japan Times
- Toshiba won't make round-2 bid for Elpida: report (April 23) - Marketwatch.com (Dow Jones)
- TPG, China's Hony in joint bid for Japan's Elpida - source (April 6) - Reuters UK
- Toshiba out of race to turn around Elpida: papers (April 4) - Reuters (via Yahoo! News)
- Hynix submits initial proposal to bid for Elpida (March 30) - Business Week
- Toshiba may bid against Micron for Elpida, Nikkei reports (March 30) - Bloomberg
- Elpida to draw up rehab plan in 6 weeks - Nikkei (February 28) - Reuters UK
- Elpida files for bankruptcy protection (February 27) - Company release
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Samsung reportedly to outsource more chips
Samsung Electronics reportedly is looking to expand the purchase of memory products, including mobile DRAM chips and eMMC NAND devices, from outside.
Micron reaches deal to acquire Elpida
Micron Technology and Elpida Memory's trustees have reached an agreement for Micron to acquire Elpida. Micron also announced a separate agreement with...
Taiwan DRAM firms mull fab sales
Taiwan-based DRAM chipmakers including Powerchip Technology and ProMOS Technologies are considering selling fabs in order to preserve cash and strengthen...
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