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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
April 24, 2008
QIMONDA AG
Gustav-Heinemann-Ring 212
D-81739 Munich
Federal Republic of Germany
Tel: +49-89-60088-0
(Address of principal executive offices)
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20-F or Form 40-F.
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Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-___.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
This Report on Form 6-K contains a press release of Qimonda AG dated April 24, 2008, announcing
that Qimonda AG and Elpida Memory Inc. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a technology
partnership on joint development of memory chips.
News Release Presseinformation
Qimonda and Elpida to Form Technology Partnership
Alliance for Joint Development of 4F2 DRAM Cell
Munich/Germany, Tokyo/Japan April 24, 2008 Qimonda AG (NYSE:QI) and Elpida Memory, Inc. (Tokyo
SE: 6665), both leading global memory suppliers, today announced that they have signed a Memorandum
of Understanding for a technology partnership on joint development of memory chips (DRAMs). In the
planned cooperation, Qimonda will provide its know-how with the innovative Buried Wordline
technology and Elpida its advanced stack capacitor technology. The strategic technology cooperation
will leverage the strength of both companies to accelerate their roadmap to DRAM products featuring
cell sizes of 4F2. The companies plan to introduce the jointly developed innovative 4F2 cell
concept in the 40nm generation in calendar year 2010 and to subsequently scale it to the 30nm
generation.
This strategic cooperation with Elpida is a tremendous endorsement of our innovative Buried
Wordline technology, said Kin Wah Loh, President and CEO of Qimonda AG. Qimonda will leverage
this partnership to significantly accelerate the introduction of small 4F2 cell sizes. This
technology alignment of two major DRAM innovators creates excellent opportunities for greater
economies of scale in R&D and future joint manufacturing activities.
Yukio Sakamoto, President and CEO of Elpida said Our R&D effort has given us the lead in DRAM
technology. In the tough, competitive industry that we are in, however, faster and more efficient
development of new process technologies is becoming
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critically important. We believe this joint development agreement with Qimonda will further
accelerate and strengthen our technology leadership, putting us on a path to the top position in
the DRAM market.
The companies plan to jointly develop technology platforms and design rules to enable both exchange
of products and potential manufacturing joint ventures. Both companies target to align their
development activities at their respective sites in Hiroshima and Dresden, including the exchange
of engineers. Additionally, the companies also have agreed to explore joint development
opportunities in the areas of Through Silicon Via Technology and future memories.
Following todays Memorandum of Understanding, Qimonda and Elpida expect to conclude their
negotiations and finalize definitive agreements in due course.
Conference Call
Qimonda will host a conference call today for its analyst and investors at 9:00am EST, 6:00am PST,
2:00pm GMT, and 3:00pm CET to discuss the partnership between the company and Elpida. The dial-in
phone numbers for the conference call are +1 718 354 1389 (US), +44 (0)20 7806 1957 (UK), +49 (0)89
9982 99911 (Germany), +81 (0)3 3570 8228 (Japan), pass code: 4113611. The webcast and slide
presentation will be available at www.qimonda.com.
A webcast replay will be available for a limited time on the companys web site. An audio replay of
the conference call will also be available at phone number +1 718 354 1112 (US), +44 (0)20 7806
1970 (UK), +49 (0)69 22222 0418 (Germany), +81 (0)3
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3570 8212 (Japan), pass code: 4113611#, beginning at 11:00am EST today and continuing until 5:59pm
EST on April 27, 2008.
About Elpida
Elpida Memory, Inc. (TSE 6665) is a leading manufacturer of Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM)
integrated circuits. The companys design, manufacturing and sales operations are backed by world
class technology expertise. Its 300mm manufacturing facilities, Hiroshima Plant and a Taiwan-based
joint venture Rexchip Electronics, utilize the most advanced manufacturing technologies available.
Elpidas advanced portfolio features such characteristics as high-density, high-speed, low power
and small packaging profiles. The company provides DRAM solutions across a wide range of
applications, including high-end servers, mobile phone and digital consumer electronics. More
information can be found at http://www.elpida.com.
About Qimonda
Qimonda AG (NYSE: QI) is a leading global memory supplier with a broad diversified DRAM product
portfolio. The company generated net sales of Euro 3.61 billion in its financial year 2007 and had
approximately 13,500 employees worldwide. Qimonda has access to five 300mm manufacturing sites on
three continents and operates six major R&D facilities. The company provides DRAM products for a
wide variety of applications, including in the computing, infrastructure, graphics, mobile and
consumer areas, using its power saving technologies and designs. Further information is available
at www.qimonda.com.
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Qimonda Disclaimer
This press release contains forward-looking statements based on assumptions and forecasts made by
Qimonda management and third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including
statements about our beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. These statements are
based on current plans, estimates and projections, and speak only as of the date they are made. We
undertake no obligation to update any of them in light of new information or future events. These
forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and are subject to a number of uncertainties,
including trends in demand and prices for semiconductors generally and for our products in
particular, the success of our development efforts, both alone and with our partners, the success
of our efforts to introduce new production processes at our facilities and the actions of our
competitors, the availability of funds for planned expansion efforts and the outcome of antitrust
investigations and litigation matters, as well as other factors. We caution you that these and a
number of other known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could cause actual future
results, or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement.
These factors include those identified under the heading Risk Factors in our most recent Annual
Report on Form 20-F and in our prospectus supplement filed February 11, 2008 with the SEC, each of
which is available without charge on our website and at www.sec.gov.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly
caused this press release to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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QIMONDA AG
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Date: April 24, 2008 |
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/s/ Kin Wah Loh
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Kin Wah Loh |
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Chief Executive Officer and
Chairman of the Management Board |
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/s/ Dr. Michael Majerus
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Dr. Michael Majerus |
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Chief Financial Officer and
Member of the Management Board |
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