Sandisk Corp. secured long-term manufacturing capacity by extending its critical Yokkaichi joint venture with Kioxia through December 31, 2034.
- The agreement requires a $1.165 billion payment for manufacturing services, ensuring continued access to advanced 3D flash capacity.
- Executives noted that demand is expected to remain well above supply beyond calendar year 2026.
- This supply assurance is crucial for positioning the company to capitalize on the acceleration in AI infrastructure development.