Group 1 - Company is planning to acquire a controlling stake in Zhuhai Noah Changtian Storage Technology Co., Ltd. through cash payment, which will enhance its core competitiveness in storage chips and expand its product line [2] - The acquisition will lead to indirect control over SkyHigh Memory Limited, a semiconductor company focused on high-performance 2D NAND and derivative storage products [2] - SkyHigh Memory has a solid global customer base and operates independently in various regions, including Asia, Europe, and North America, with applications in industrial control, security, wearables, and smart terminals [2] Group 2 - The global semiconductor industry is experiencing rapid growth, with new opportunities in the storage chip market driven by AI applications, smart vehicles, 5G communication, and IoT [3] - The SLC NAND market is projected to grow from $2.31 billion in 2024 to $3.44 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.8% [3] - Achieving independent research and mass production of advanced 2D NAND technology is crucial for promoting domestic alternatives and accumulating high-end storage experience [3] Group 3 - The integration of the two companies will result in product, market, and technology synergies, enhancing overall competitiveness in the storage chip sector [4] - The product portfolio will be complemented by combining NOR Flash, EEPROM, and MCU from the company with SLC NAND, eMMC, and MCP from SkyHigh Memory [4] - The merger will create a global sales network, leveraging the company's focus on the Chinese market and SkyHigh Memory's overseas presence [4]
普冉股份收购收购赛普拉斯/海力士旗下合资公司 强化存储芯片全球布局