Samsung Electronics wins W22.8tr order for chips
In a regulatory filing, the South Korean tech giant said it signed a foundry contract set to be completed by Dec. 31, 2033.
The company did not disclose the identity of the client or the specifics of the deal, citing "management confidentiality."
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