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Western Digital WDCThe company said its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary SanDisk China entered into an Equity Purchase Agreement with JCET Management Co., Ltd. to sell 80% of the equity in SanDisk Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. (SDSS) for about $624 million. The price is based on a valuation of SDSS of $780 million.
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AI summaryThe company said its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary SanDisk China entered into an Equity Purchase Agreement with JCET Management Co., Ltd. to sell 80% of the equity in SanDisk Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. (SDSS) for about $624 million. The price is based on a valuation of SDSS of $780 million.
The company said payment will be made over 5 years: $218.4 million shortly after the closing, $218.4 million at the 2nd tranche closing, and the remaining $187.2 million in 5 installments of $37.44 million each. It said closing is expected in the third quarter of calendar 2024, Q3.
The company said that after closing, JCET will hold 80% of the equity in SDSS and SanDisk China will hold 20%. It said that, subject to completion of the ancillary agreements, it plans to deconsolidate SDSS and account for its remaining investment under the equity method. The joint venture board will include 3 members appointed by JCET and 2 appointed by SanDisk China.
The company said closing depends on satisfaction or waiver of conditions, including completion of PRC anti-trust filings. It also said the initial term of the Supply Agreement is 5 years, and if WD Buyer does not meet the minimum revenue targets, Western Digital must compensate SDSS for a predetermined gross profit corresponding to the unmet portion of those targets.
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Sale of 80% Stake in SanDisk Semiconductor (Shanghai)
The company said its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary SanDisk China entered into an Equity Purchase Agreement with JCET Management Co., Ltd. to sell 80% of the equity in SanDisk Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. (SDSS) for about $624 million. The price is based on a valuation of SDSS of $780 million.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
Payment Structure Over 5 Years and Closing Timing
The company said payment will be made over 5 years: $218.4 million shortly after the closing, $218.4 million at the 2nd tranche closing, and the remaining $187.2 million in 5 installments of $37.44 million each. It said closing is expected in the third quarter of calendar 2024, Q3.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
Post-Closing Joint Venture Ownership and Accounting
The company said that after closing, JCET will hold 80% of the equity in SDSS and SanDisk China will hold 20%. It said that, subject to completion of the ancillary agreements, it plans to deconsolidate SDSS and account for its remaining investment under the equity method. The joint venture board will include 3 members appointed by JCET and 2 appointed by SanDisk China.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
Closing Conditions and Supply Agreement Minimum Purchase Commitment
The company said closing depends on satisfaction or waiver of conditions, including completion of PRC anti-trust filings. It also said the initial term of the Supply Agreement is 5 years, and if WD Buyer does not meet the minimum revenue targets, Western Digital must compensate SDSS for a predetermined gross profit corresponding to the unmet portion of those targets.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
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