Aug 22 (Reuters) - German chipmaker Infineon
Technologies AG said on Thursday it has reached a
settlement with Qimonda AG's insolvency administrator by
agreeing to pay 753.5 million euros ($837.21 million), ending
the long-pending legal dispute.
Qimonda's administrator had sued Infineon in 2010 for 3.35
billion euros, arguing the chipmaker had transferred operations
to it at an inflated price.
The company was spun off from Infineon in 2006, but
collapsed in 2009 after chip prices plunged.
It filed for insolvency after failing to hammer out details
of a rescue package with its parent company.
The settlement agreement is for 753.5 million euros,
slightly lower than claimed 800 million euros, as Infineon is
submitting a declaration of subordination for already
established claims, for around 26.5 million euros, the
administrator said in a statement.
"As a result of the payments, Infineon will utilize the
provisions set aside for the legal dispute. The amount in excess
of this will have a negative impact on earnings and cash flow
from discontinued operations," Infineon said.
The administrator added the conclusion of insolvency
proceedings will be possible in 2025, with substantial dividends
for the creditors.
($1 = 0.9000 euros)