TOKYO -- Japanese memory chip supplier Kioxia Holdings will be paid over $1 billion in a deal announced Friday for a five-year extension of a joint venture manufacturing agreement with U.S. partner Sandisk.
US partner's access to Yokkaichi plant to last 5 more years through 2034

Kioxia and Sandisk extended their joint production agreement at the Yokkaichi plant, seen here, by five years through 2034. (Kioxia)
RYO MUKANO
January 31, 2026 02:26 JST