Securing production scale and investment efficiency through a manufacturing joint venture with the Sandisk Group
First written in FY2025. 6 of 7 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2026. Latest entry: 2026-08-30.
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- 2026-08-27AdvancedManagement plan
「Kioxia Corporation and SanDisk Corporation announced today in Japan that, subject to government support, they expect total investment of approximately ¥5 trillion (more than US$31 billion) by 2032.」
The investment plan for the joint venture with SanDisk became more specific, with total investment of approximately ¥5 trillion by 2032 covering the Yokkaichi and Kitakami plants. The original thread remains unchanged. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「In January 2026, the Group and the Sandisk group extended the term of the manufacturing joint venture agreement for the Yokkaichi Plant by 5 years, from the previous expiry date of 31 December 2029 to 31 December 2034.」
The contract term was extended by 5 years, and the revised terms provide for total payments of US$1.165 billion for manufacturing services from 2026 through 2029. - FY2025First statedAnnual report
「Through their joint venture businesses, the Group and the Sandisk group share approximately 80% of the combined production capacity of the Yokkaichi and Kitakami plants, while the Group owns the remaining approximately 20% independently.」
Approximately 80% of the production capacity of both plants is shared through joint ventures, while the Group operates the plants and provides manufacturing know-how. The contract terms run through 2029 for Yokkaichi and 2034 for Kitakami.