SAMSUNG FOUNDRY CONFIRMS HYPERSCALER 2NM ORDERS AS FIRST GAA CHIPS ENTER PRODUCTION

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Samsung confirmed new 2nm GAA chip production contracts with major cloud hyperscalers and AI companies during its Q3 2026 earnings call, marking a significant step in its foundry recovery. This move comes amid competition from TSMC, with Samsung emphasizing its first-to-market GAA transistor technology and improved yield rates. Samsung's foundry division remains unprofitable but expects future gains as it ramps up production and opens its US fab, aiming to capture market demand amidst supply constraints.