Cypress Enters Into a Joint Venture With SK hynix system ic for NAND Flash Business
Sharpens Cypress’ Focus on Connect, Compute and Store Solutions in Automotive, Industrial and IoT Markets while Providing Continued Support to NAND Customers
“This joint venture provides a path to a continued and stable supply to
customers longer term,” said
Cypress will transfer its full portfolio of SLC NAND Flash memories to the joint venture. The 1Gb to 16Gb devices provide reliable data storage for communications, consumer, automotive and industrial applications. The products are available in compact packages to fit in small form factors, and they meet stringent quality standards, including AEC-Q100 automotive-grade quality.
The implementation and launch of the joint venture is expected to take place in the first quarter of 2019, subject to applicable regulatory approvals having been obtained (including the expiration or termination of the applicable waiting periods) and other customary closing conditions.
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ability of the joint venture to make continued investment in NAND
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regulatory review; our ability to execute on our Cypress 3.0 strategy;
global economic and market conditions; business conditions and growth
trends in the semiconductor market; the ability of the joint venture to
compete effectively; the volatility in supply and demand conditions for
semiconductor products, including but not limited to, the impact of
seasonality on supply and demand; the ability of the joint venture to
develop, introduce and sell new products and technologies; potential
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Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations” sections in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and
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Cypress Semiconductor Corp.
Ann Minooka, 408-456-1962
Vice
President, Corporate Communications
ann.minooka@cypress.com