Qimonda AG (NYSE: QI) announced today that it has reached an agreement with Micron Technology, Inc. to sell its 35.6 percent stake in Inotera Memories Inc., its joint venture with Nanya Technology Corporation, to Micron.
Under the terms of the agreement, Micron has agreed to purchase Qimonda's shares in Inotera for US$ 400 million in cash (approximately Euro 296 million) in two instalments. Qimonda will receive US$ 200 million for about one-half its holding in about one week, by which time Qimonda expects receipt of the governmental approvals and satisfaction of the other customary closing conditions necessary for this step, and the remaining US$ 200 million for the second half once the remainder of the conditions to the final closing of the transaction have been satisfied. According to the agreement, Qimonda's share of Inotera's capacity will be ramped down over the eight months following the closing.
Press Conference Call
Qimonda will host a press conference call today at 10:00am CET. The dial-in phone number for participation is +49 (0)69 40359 684.
Analysts Conference Call
The company will host a conference call today at 7:45am EST, 4:45am PST, 12:45pm GMT, and 1:45pm CET. An audio webcast replay will be available for a limited time on the company's web site. An audio replay of the conference call will also be available at phone number +1 718 354 1112 (US), +44 (0)20 7806 1970 (UK), +49 (0)69 22222 0418 (Germany), +81 (0)3 3570 8212 (Japan), pass code: 4226943#, beginning at 9:45am EST today and continuing until 5:59pm EST on October 16, 2008.
About Qimonda
Qimonda AG (NYSE: QI) is a leading global memory supplier with a broad diversified DRAM product portfolio. The company generated net sales of Euro 3.61 billion in financial year 2007 and had approximately 13,500 employees worldwide. Qimonda has access to four 300mm manufacturing sites on three continents and operates six major R&D facilities. The company provides DRAM products for a wide variety of applications, including in the computing, infrastructure, graphics, mobile and consumer areas, using its power saving technologies and designs. Further information is available at www.qimonda.com.
Disclaimer
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