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Netlist entered into a strategic alliance with Samsung Electronics, settling pending legal proceedings and…
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Netlist entered into a strategic alliance with Samsung Electronics, settling pending legal proceedings and establishing five-year agreements for patent cross-licensing, product supply, and ITC cooperation. Under the license agreement, Samsung pays an upfront fee of approximately $200 million to Netlist (net of taxes) plus quarterly fees up to $32.9 million, potentially totaling over $650 million in royalties through 2031. The supply agreement allows Netlist to purchase up to $300 million annually in DRAM and NAND products from Samsung Semiconductor for a five-year aggregate of $1.5 billion. Additionally, Samsung purchased 10 million shares of Netlist common stock for $1 million under a lock-up arrangement releasing 20% of the shares annually over five years. Netlist is a leading innovator in advanced memory and storage solutions.