According to experts from IHS iSuppli, the decision of Elpida Memory company to initiate bankruptcy proceedings could have a big impact on the industry. The main effect will be a rise in prices for memory devices such as DRAM.
The Japanese manufacturer, who was third in the world's largest DRAM supplier is leaving the market. The reduction in supply in the second half lead to increase in the prices of DRAM and an increase in income of companies that manufacture these products.
According to experts, the removal of for more than 25% of Elpida capacity can lead to higher average selling prices of DRAM between July and December by 15.5%.