As memory giants grow reluctant to lock in long-term agreements (LTAs) with clients, a new type of deal is reportedly emerging. ETNews notes that Samsung, SK hynix, and Micron are shifting to shorter-term contracts, with some including “post-settlement” clauses that adjust prices based on market...

As SanDisk—spun off from Western Digital a year ago—posted strong earnings and extended order visibility, WD said it has secured multiple long-term agreements as well, with ongoing customer talks about contract extensions and even supply inquiries stretching out to 2030, according to Barron’s ...

According to TrendForce's latest memory spot price trend report, regarding DRAM, since current spot prices remain well above average contract levels, the market will need to wait for late-February contract announcements to see if another round of spot price increases emerges. Meanwhile, in NAND, the...

As Kioxia and SanDisk extended their joint venture at the Yokkaichi facility by five years to 2034, the Japanese memory giant made another high-profile move last week. On January 29, Kioxia announced that Hiroo Ota, currently Vice President and Executive Officer, will take over as president effectiv...

As global heavyweights Samsung, SK hynix and Micron cash in on surging prices driven by the AI boom, China’s smaller memory players are also catching the upcycle. According to Sina, as of January 29, 52 A-share memory-related companies had released their 2025 earnings forecasts, with 13 of them pr...