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April 2, 2026 | I-Connect007 Editorial TeamEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Taiwanese memory chipmaker Nanya Technology saw its shares jump to the daily limit of 10% following the announcement of a $2.5 billion private placement from investors SanDisk, HK Hynix, Cisco Systems and Kioxia, aimed at boosting its advanced chip manufacturing capacity. According to Reuters, the investment reflects intensifying efforts across the semiconductor industry to secure supply chains as demand for memory chips surge due to artificial intelligence applications. SanDisk is the largest contributor, investing approximately T$31 billion (about $970 million), while the other three firms are each contributing roughly T$16 billion.
Nanya stated that the proceeds will be directed toward factory upgrades and advanced production equipment, reinforcing its position in next-generation memory manufacturing. In parallel with the investment, SanDisk and Kioxia have entered into long-term DRAM supply agreements with Nanya, underscoring the urgency among tech companies to secure reliable memory supplies.
The move comes amid a global memory chip shortage driven by AI expansion, which has also impacted industries such as smartphones, personal computers, and automotive manufacturing. Companies are increasingly forming strategic partnerships to lock in supply and mitigate risk.
Source: Reuters
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