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Completion of the JV establishment and the transactions requires closing conditions such as approvals from relevant authorities. Sony will lead core technology development and product design for image sensors, leveraging TSMC's advanced process technology and manufacturing know-how to establish mass production, strengthen productization to meet customer needs, and enhance supply capabilities.","jir_financial_highlights":"Investment amount (Sony): \u7d044,650\u5104\u5186 (\u4e0d\u660e)\nInvestment amount (TSMC): \u7d042,820\u5104\u5186 (\u4e0d\u660e)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#JointVentureEstablishment, #Semiconductors, #ImageSensors","jir_key_figures":"Sony investment: about 4,650 hundred million yen (cash investment and asset transfers)\nTSMC investment: about 2,820 hundred million yen (cash investment)\nJV establishment: Advanced Vision Semiconductor Manufacturing, mass production scheduled for 2029\nLocation: Sony-invested factory in Koshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture\nFunding plan: considering contingent on Japanese government support","jir_meta_title":"Sony Group Joint Venture Establishment Definitive Agreement Signed | Next-Generation Image Sensor JV Mass Production in 2029","jir_meta_description":"Sony and TSMC sign a definitive agreement to establish a joint venture for mass production of next-generation image sensors. 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